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Sindh Assembly passes resolutions against MQM chief

MQM moves resolution against former president Asif Ali Zardari for his remarks against the army

Hafeez Tunio August 07, 2015

A file photo of MQM chief Altaf Hussain. PHOTO: MQM

KARACHI: Sindh Assembly passed on Friday resolutions condemning the anti-state remarks of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain.

The resolutions which were passed after similar resolutions were tabled in Punjab, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan assemblies in the past several days, were jointly moved by opposition parties.

Read: Ruling parties submit resolution against Altaf in Balochistan Assembly

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’s Samar Ali Khan, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)’s Shafi Jamot and Pakistan Muslim League-Functional (PML-F)’s Nand Kumar jointly moved resolutions in the Sindh Assembly which were passed with majority vote. The Pakistan Peoples Party supported the resolutions.

The resolution condemned the MQM leader’s statements seeking foreign help while it demanded the provincial government to take strict legal action against him. Further, the resolution also rejected the demand raised by Altaf Hussain to divide the province.

However, soon after, MQM moved a resolution against former president Asif Ali Zardari for his remarks against the army.

MQM lawmakers protested and raised slogans in favour of their party head during the assembly proceedings. However, after majority voted in favour of the resolutions, Sindh Assembly Speaker Agha Siraj Durrani adjourned the assembly session till August 10.

Addressing the media outside Sindh Assembly, leaders of opposition parties termed it a ‘historic day’, while MQM called it “a black day in the history of the Sindh assembly.” Further, opposition members also appreciated PPP lawmakers’ support for the resolution.

Sindh Information Minister Nisar Ahmed Khuhro said, “We have asked the federal government to take legal action against Altaf Hussain and are waiting for a response that will determine our line of action.”

The MQM party head has come under criticism for his anti-Pakistan speeches and for urging his party workers to appeal to the UN and Nato to send troops to Karachi to determine facts behind the killings of muhajirs.

On Friday, the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly (AJKLA) had passed a unanimous resolution against Altaf over his anti-Pakistan remarks. The joint resolution had been presented by the Opposition Leader Raja Farooq Haider Khan which was unanimously passed by both treasury and opposition benches.

Read: National outcry: AJK assembly passes resolution against Altaf

AJK Prime Minister Chaudhry Abdul Majeed had said that the government of Pakistan should take steps to get Altaf Hussain arrested through Interpol. “Altaf has changed his loyalty with Pakistan and its army which is unacceptable.”

COMMENTS (10)

Voice of Pakistan | 9 years ago | Reply To Hasan Askri Zardari epitomizes corruption incompetence and nepotism he is thus true reflection of collective sindhi character evident all across sindh n wadera occupied karachi

Napier Mole | 9 years ago | Reply I wonder if PTI supported mqm's resolution against zardari's anti army speech. In any case, Sindh Assembly made a fool of itself by condemning one 'anti army' speech and refusing to condemn another. It doesn't get more farcical than this. Time for mqm to realise as well what a failed policy it had been to try and appease PPP during the last 7 years at the cost of the LG legislation and absence of local bodies which has brought mqm to this powerless and isolated status.

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Funny politician | 9 years ago | Reply MQM should have asked "context " of Zardari speech too.

Hasan Askari | 9 years ago | Reply Sindhis (I mean Sindhi Speaking) have a great history and though they are not developed and are living under waderas they are still considered independent minded as they do not toe the establishment line. Sure they love PPP but that is okay they feel injustice was done to their leader. They have also been moderate when it comes to relations with Urdu speakers as they realize we have to live together However problem is when you have a corrupt leader like Zardari then you see such things. One day he needs MQM and he will polish AH shoes. Today he needs establishment so he passess resolution I would urge Sindhis to not loose your character for someone's personal benefit. Interior Sindh needs a new leader maybe from Sindhi NAtionalists who focus on education and development..they are living in stone ages. Still its oka resolutions are dine a dozen in pakistan..this will end up where it belongs...trash can

SK | 9 years ago | Reply @Hasan Tasleem: you need a good psychiatrist

Hasan Tasleem | 9 years ago | Reply Kudo to Reps of Status Quo Parties (PPP, PTI, and PMLN) You laud Kh. Asif, Zardari and Imran Khan for his Onslaught against Pak Army, but can't handle simple, yet respectful criticism by Altaf Hussain.

Wisdom | 9 years ago | Reply @Behlool the saint For your kind information. PPP didn't write letter to your beloved india for help.

OBSERVER | 9 years ago | Reply PPP want to save their own skin by passing the resolution and making deal with Army by gifting 9000 forest land...PPP land laid the foundation for division of Sindh....MQM supported Zardari for 7 years and finally it was stabbed from the back.

Aam Admi Bechara | 9 years ago | Reply But can sindh wadera assembly pass resolution against Father of Corruption Mr. Zardari ??

Behlool the saint | 9 years ago | Reply Seems ppp has signed MOU with the army .No action against them . They have after all gifted 9000 acres land to the powerful quarters . What a shame .One way operation.

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