Saif admired MQM for representing the middle class. PHOTO: Express News screengrab of press conference.
The former All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) leader received an exuberant welcome on his arrival at the MQM headquarters Nine Zero in Karachi. MQM's Raabta Committee later formally proclaimed his inclusion in the party in a press conference.
On the occasion, MQM leader Farooq Sattar said that Barrister Saif shared the same vision as the MQM and had always "played the best innings on the most difficult pitches".
Sattar said the party welcomed Saif with open arms.
The barrister himself said that anyone with a substantial know-how of Pakistan's internal politics understood that there was no party better than MQM at tackling the intricacies of politics while always projecting the interests of the middle class.
Saif thanked the MQM leaders for welcoming him into the party.
Earlier in 2013, Saif had resigned from the office of APML Secretary General after developing differences with its leadership. Criticising the party, he had said Musharraf's APML was being run by non-political persons and former military aides.
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@tariq: Alright Idiot, I guess you guys can't digest the truth....
**barrister saif is a very intelligent guy, he is educated and he played important role in organising AMPL, he also is a genuine guy, i don't know why some MQM followers are so confused over it
i personally think he is a very valuable addition
being from KPK he will try to organise MQM there
we have nice professional members from Karachi but MQM if you follow lacks serious intelligent and capable people in all other areas**
@tariq: "@mrs ahmed: What makes u confused.We need good people in our party."
You may but most folks don't; they like the present company.
@Kohestani: You believe mqm and Saif together can clean the gutter of Pakistan politics because they are fearless to go anywhere due to their grassroot movement? Well, we have not seen him working in mqm yet. I wonder if mqm really going to win any seat from Punjab or Chitral like in Azad Kashmir. Comparing the history of "horse trading" in Punjab & Kpk Saif did not do a grave move, did he?
@mrs ahmed: What makes u confused.We need good people in our party.
Why we are bent on giving illogical statement.We are not supposed to determine what is good for Barrister Saif.He will decide what is good for him.
@Xnain:Take some class u stupid whatever u r saying is not the topic being discussed here.
@Khan: Its MQM's act which milgin the entire community. Who made the first hate speech soon after the elections, we all know. When a party declares to own a community and then makes the city a hub of violence what message do you think would propagate?
@Adnan Siddiqi: Good Thought! Had Mush j joined mqm earlier, he did not have to fight alone the racist, rich and powerful gangs of ruthless politicians and age-old & primitive clan leaders' conspiracies.
How many parties this guy will change. These two are made for each other anyway, he will fit in MQM as a lid fits on the opening of a gutter.
I wonder how non urdu speakings hate us we are never accepted as pakistanis here, moudodi was correct
there is a news circulating that pti arif alvi having some days back talk to join mqm coz he want his seat NA-250 karachi for next 5 years what i think is that it's not a bad idea he should not delay this opportunity.
MQM and Musharraf are chips of the same block.Also there is no lack of weather birds.
I don't think there is any difference in both APML or MQM.
@Asad K Shaikh: Have we already forgotten Gabol joined MQM not a long time ago.
who
This story does not deserves the space it got, especially the sorts of the other things going in the country at the moment. I will not be surprised that he jumps to PPP, ANP next year .... for his personal gains.
APML and MQM are one family.
@Asad K Shaikh: I am ardent supporter of MQM but little confused over joining of barisster saif ,
Saif, it is a good decision. I see a common vision between you and MQM and the way you both present your views eloquently. All the best.
proud moment for MQM today, one more gem in MQM and that too from KPK
you are warm welcomed but 'apostasy' isn't allowed in altaf bahi's cult. . Mind it! Et hope you'll not censor my opnion?
@Adnan Siddiqi: "When is Musharraf himself joining MQM?"
He never left; in fact he has been De Facto Patron in Chief since 1999. Musharaf and MQM have been scratching each others' backside since that glorious time!
I thought MQM claimed of having no LOTAs in their party.
The most important story on the electronic and print media today. This joining is surely going to change the entire political landscape in the country and will have far-reaching consequences on the entire world and beyond — especially on Moon and Mars and even Sun.
Fear at its best!
Hence proven that former dictator General (Retd) Pervaiz Musharraf stands absolutely no chance of any political comeback! RiP Musharraf
your headline should be APML Barrister Saif Joined MQM because only APML leftovers will join MQM.
Welcome Sir. Good decision.
congrats mqm now you will surely win next pakistan elections