By Nadia Khan
Last evening while having dinner together, when one of my British colleague, who is also engaged with a famous media group in London and actively writes about Pakistani politics, has inquired as ‘why Altaf Hussain wants to enter in Punjab politics?’ I became curious as I have no idea that any British journalist could get involved in Pakistani politics especially politics of Karachi or Muhajirs upto that level where a local leader is trying to portray his party in another province of Pakistan !
With a blank face, I nodded as ‘what do you think!’
She said, ‘his slogan is quite appealing; representation of 98% oppressed class and in Punjab there are number of opportunities for MQM!’
‘What opportunities?’ I inquired in an exclamation
She has started revealing her last two months activities in Karachi, ‘I spend last two months in Karachi, trying to know what exactly MQM had achieved so as they think that now Punjab ground is ready for them to enter.’
‘Basically MQM has failed to achieve their targets originally set forth by them, especially Altaf Hussain such as abolishing the quota system in Sind for Karachi residents, repatriation of Beharis (people who claim to be Pakistanis during 1971 war) living in refugee camps in Bangladesh, and equal rights for the Urban population of Sind, especially in Karachi, Hyderabad, Nawabshah, and Meerpurkhas. These three were the foundation stones for Muhajir Qoumi Movement formation and none of them has achieved in last 20 years!’ She continued her conversation
I was shocked with the in depth of knowledge of a British girl who only spends 60 days in a city and knows much about its ethnic politics. I was enjoying and I inquired further to provoke her for more information gain!
‘What have you learnt is those 60 days politically out of Karachi politics?’ I had thrown another question
‘Something, with that I could write a detailed report. Such as the history of MQM since 1988 elections as under what circumstances they had won the municipal elections and then successive local bodies or national elections and their entry in Islamabad . The way, they had bargained with PPP or IJI in 80s or 90s, the blood bath of Karachi and MQM role in it, 1992 Army Operation against the MQM criminal elements who were trying to seek outside help, the way they had planted their own ‘men’ in all education & local bodies departments in Sind side by side with Sindhis to help MQM in election process. The way, they take control of vicinities through their sector in charges and powerful personalities, not brought to light for common Muhajirs.’ She added
‘You know, what are sector in charges?’ I asked vehemently as I felt that she knew less about the deep inside of MQM operational process!!!
‘Yes dear, I know more than many. They are the most powerful men in MQM and directly answerable to Altaf Hussain or MQM UK ’s team without any intermediate authority. They are the one who run MQM as per the orders of UK office.’ She answered categorically
‘Ok, what’s MQM motive in Punjab or sometime they voiced their concerned about entering Kashmir politics too!’ I brought back my first question
‘Simple – all have to understand. MQM has no more activity left in Karachi . They won the elections, they are in power corridors since long even it is a military dictator or a democratic President or a democratic dictator all the time you would find MQM in power corridors. MQM main motive wasn’t the three points I highlighted before. They want to be in ruling class sitting next to landlords of Sind , even though they call themselves as the representatives of depressed classes. None of the member of provincial or national assembly could speak on his or her own behalf. All have been given strict guidelines to speak and mostly very few are allowed to speak with press.’ She continued her sermon like speech and I was enjoying
‘Have you noticed the fate of Aamir Liquat Hussain, how he is kicked out of the party & ministerial portfolio when he had disagreement with Altaf Hussain over Salman Rushdi issue. He was hardcore and diehard member of MQM since Daily Percham days.’ She added and I was amazed over her insight know how about MQM.
‘I met with Aamir Liquat but he didn’t open up his mind. Probably, the fear inside as what could happen with him if he speaks out openly. That’s how MQM treats their MNAs or MPAs.’ Do you know this she inquired?
‘By keeping this status, MQM has no other agenda to divert the Muhajir community from the original issues. That’s how they crafted another “subject” entering into Punjab politics where they have no roots and ground to stand. That’s how, if you had noticed those they have been hired in Punjab to hoist MQM flag have no clean record. And they would be protected from Karachi or London by press releases or political slogans as ‘MQM workers are been targeted in Lahore & other parts of Punjab by Sharif government.’’ She replied
‘There’s no substance in MQM political agenda for common Punjabi population; Altaf Hussain’s past is full of terrorist activities, right from daily strikes during late Benazir first term till 1992 operation beginning moments then killing of Azeem Ahmed Tariq, the Chairman of MQM and you couldn’t find any statement from MQM for the apprehension of those who had committed this killing. Then Afaq Ahmed & Aamir Khan’s dissident moments and killing of hundreds of Muhajir youngsters between the Mutahhida and Muhajir Qoumi Movement splinter groups inter-fighting and killing each other workers. Hope you remember the moments when Altaf Hussain became the “Peer of Karachi” under the influence of interior Sind landlords and peers. That’s MQM past. Is he going to offer same to the poor people of Punjab ?’ she became little emotional
‘Yes, he would try to broaden the gap between the Northern & Southern Punjab. Sarieki belt is quite unhappy with their Lahori brethren and politicians like Altaf Hussain might gain ground by fuelling the emotions of hatred among them in Punjab using the name of rights for Sariakei people. Also Punjab might become the battle ground for ethnic groups and MQM Punjab workers could take refuge among them for any inter-group fighting by leveraging most out of it in Karachi .’ She explained and I couldn’t believe this now
‘You could find Altaf Hussain raising his voice in favour of Pakistan Army nowdays against Taliban. Do you know his press releases in 1992 when the same Army was conducting the operation against the criminal elements of MQM in Sindh, he was totally against of Pak Army and Pakistan itself. Do you know how an army major (Major Kaleem) was abused in Karachi?’ She mentioned and I have no other option to say yes!
By that time, we were able to finish our meal and I said to her ‘thank you for nice dinner’ and we departed. On way home, I was just in deep thoughts, what if the ‘fears’ of a foreigner could come true about MQM and Altaf Hussain then Punjab would be facing another blood bath through the hands of MQM and Lahore will have same fate like Karachi in 1992!!!!
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No Lahore will not have blood bath like Karachi. Punjabee army can kill Muhajirs but not their own punjabee. Simple fact. Very nice try to twist the historical facts of Karachi.
The article is good but does not mention the suffering of the Muhajirs in Karachi and the reason, why Sirikee are unhappy in the south of Punjab. The article only mentions that Altaf and MQM are bad!! hehhehehehe – quite biased…
To earn respect and your right, you have to shed blood, and that is what Altaf Hussain exactly did for the Muhajir People in Pakistan. This is high time that Altaf Hussain should work for the welbeing of all Pakistanis. He is alot better among the many in Punjab, Sindh, NWFP and Balochistan…..
He is a true leader and I believe he can take away Pakistan from the current crisis!!
Jeeyee MQM, Jeyee Pakistan…
The article is based old records ….. currently we already know the truth behind 1992 operation in karachi …. well i say look at karachi now it is the most developed city in Pakistan at the moment but that ofcourse is not becuz of MQM but some other political party may be PML(N) or PPP
If she thinks strikes are terrorists activities wat abt DARHNA n LONG MARCH ??
it is very easy to write a one sided article but our media shuld focus on both the aspects of the story ….. MEDIA plays a vital role in controling our thoughts and i hope we could ever have an honest media
Jeyee MQM, Jeyee Pakistan…
Listen every body please carefully:-
MQM is the the party,and the party workers/ Leaders are muslims and residents/ citizens of Pakistan,and they can move to each & every part of their mother Land,what to talk about Punjab.I being Punjabi wel come MQM in Punjab.
Regards
Altaf bhai would be working fir the welfair of all Pakistan lol what a joke!! People of Pakistan are so blind and deaf they can’t distinguish between truth or lie
Indeed MQM have turned into ‘bhai log’ in Mumbai. MQM was not like that when it was established in 80′s, good people like Hakim Saeed had a great influence over party earlier but Altaf killed them all. Many Muhajirs gave money generously for establishing party because they feared about future of there children, Muhajir govt. employs were kicked off from there office in Bhutto & Zia reign. Muhajir student were killed by bus & truck drivers(ANP) intentionally, not to mention happening in sir syed girls college which erupts riots in karachi and MQM was then established. Muhajir people had great hope from MQM but when it turns to anti-pakistan activites, i should say 99% of educated karachi people distanced themselve from it, leaving only people which are losers in life, They are unable to do any thing in life with the their own hands so they join party. Still ANP are involved in activites of theft, stabbing in there areas and ordernary karachites suffered, not MQM members. Quite painful to see rest of Pakistan dont consider our difficulties with Pathans in karachi, these thing are cash by MQM. I also hate MQM because of anti-islam things which altaf do(favoring qadianis,favoring denmark) but I first time feels the anti-karachite feeling in pakistan when i have given interview in PCRET,WAPDA,NTC,Khi shipyard. They didnt ask much from engineering but asked “is your whole family from khi, i said yes then they make bad face at me”. Not single happening but in 4 govt organization.
but i should say pathans in khi are extremely different from that of in Peshawar. I was little bit shock when i visited Peshawar, Peshawar people are descent, educated like other big cities of pakistan but when it came to pathans in karachi they are….
m unable to understand people who’re so enchanted by Altaf Hussein. who says Punjabis r against Urdu speakings. Its just the agenda on which this man is working on which i find pretty inspired by Indian nature of politics revolving around “game playing” alongside working of this party on its own vested interests nd hidden or double standard policies instead of nationalistic approach it only works on the policy of “divide nd rule”. I pray that we get to have another pary from karachi with a clear nd strong nationalitic policies whose Leader would be clean enough to carry out the party’s plans inside Pakistan himself.
People should remember the bloody face of Bloody MQM on 8th October 2007. Person who claims Slaman Rashdi and Qadiaynis and mirzais are muslim could be muslim???????? Ask Altaf what is the Defination of Muslim. Don’t be blind follower of Altaf. We Saraikis are very happy in every part of punjab we know how to solve our challanges we ll never adopt the way that Bloody MQM has adopted and is adopting.
is ko read ker ke asa lagta he ke NADIA KHAN ne apney personal opinions ko kisi ‘ferzi doost’ ki teraf se likha he jubke us asli dost ka koi wajood nahi he, men NADIA KHAN ko khena chahta hon ke jo log phely se punjab men politics ker rehe hen wo kia ker reh hen?
punjab men ak MPA apni lady worker a rape kerta he, ak MPA credit card chori kerti he, ak MNA ‘PAKISTAN STUDIES’ ka paper apne relative se kerwate hua pakra gaya, ak MNA ne ak college principel ko mara etc…………….. kia ya sab MQM ki wajah se hua?
Nadia Khan jawab do……?
GA ALTAF
GA BHAI
GA MUTHAHIDA
M.Q.M despite all its odds is the only HOPE to the people of Pakistan. People through out the country are joining and supporting the AGENDA of this party. I due to nature of my business travel frequently through out Pakistan especially the rural areas and what I have experienced and witnessed is that people in small cities and villages of Punjab are rapidly joining hands with M.Q.M and youngsters are very enthusiastic about it. I my self met a group of young villagers in Moza Jamal Cunnar and Karor Pka (villages near Bhawalpur) who were very proud of associating themselves with M.Q.M and following its Leader Mr Altaf Hussain
M.Q.M needs to be more open and flexible to attract masses from rural areas who in the beginning may feel it difficult to adopt M.Q.M strict organization discipline ( which many critics give the name “fascism” )they must make more effort to reach each and every village of Punjab.
i am not sure mqm will suceed in punjab. the reason is that this man named by altf is and was against punjabis. he has forgotten how man people has left karachi only because of him. iam a victm of mqm . ihave paid ransom more than twice . how com i or my any relative will vote this idiot.. main and major thing this man is affraid of death, so he ran away but forgetting allah the almighty is at top. when time will he himself will to death point. TAKBEER han mantioned of this leaving pakistan and he left pakistan as mantioned.now this called a pakistani havinguk citizen shipand all brain lesscalled him thier leader.