MQM denies involvement in the missing containers case
It's not only MQM but the entire Muhajir community that is being falsely accused, says MQM leader.
MQM Rabita Committee member, Haider Abbas Rizvi. PHOTO: FILE
KARACHI:
Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Raabta Committee on Friday said that the allegations levied on the party in the missing containers case were false.
Addressing the press, the MQM said that its claim was also supported by the US Embassy who had said on September 5 that the media suggestions about stolen containers, including those containing weapons and ammunition, were incorrect.
MQM leader Babar Ghauri, who was also present at the press conference asserted that his picture was splashed all over the media in connection to the case.
"It's not only the MQM who is being falsely accused, but also the entire Muhajir community," said Ghauri.
MQM leader, Haider Abbaz Rizvi added that he had official documents to prove that the party had nothing to do with the missing containers.
Bringing the address to a close, he said that he expected the people show their support for the party.
Background
Investigation began into the missing containers case on September 2, following an order from the Supreme Court.
The missing containers case, which saw the disappearance of over 19,000 containers allegedly carrying arms, ammunition, liquor and other goods is being investigated by commission led by Ramzan Bhatti.
“Sources said that officials present at Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim, Terminal and other container terminals will be investigated and evidence will be collected,” Express News had reported.
Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Raabta Committee on Friday said that the allegations levied on the party in the missing containers case were false.
Addressing the press, the MQM said that its claim was also supported by the US Embassy who had said on September 5 that the media suggestions about stolen containers, including those containing weapons and ammunition, were incorrect.
MQM leader Babar Ghauri, who was also present at the press conference asserted that his picture was splashed all over the media in connection to the case.
"It's not only the MQM who is being falsely accused, but also the entire Muhajir community," said Ghauri.
MQM leader, Haider Abbaz Rizvi added that he had official documents to prove that the party had nothing to do with the missing containers.
Bringing the address to a close, he said that he expected the people show their support for the party.
Background
Investigation began into the missing containers case on September 2, following an order from the Supreme Court.
The missing containers case, which saw the disappearance of over 19,000 containers allegedly carrying arms, ammunition, liquor and other goods is being investigated by commission led by Ramzan Bhatti.
“Sources said that officials present at Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim, Terminal and other container terminals will be investigated and evidence will be collected,” Express News had reported.