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- Former Vice President of PPP Sindh and senior provincial minister Zulfiqar Mirza addresses a press conference at Karachi Press Club. -ONLINE Photo
KARACHI: Senior Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader and Sindh Senior Minister Dr Zulfiqar Ali Mirza on Sunday announced his resignation from his party post as vice president of PPP Sindh chapter as well as membership of the Sindh Assembly.
Addressing a crowded press conference at the Karachi Press Club, he expressed serious reservations on
the policy of government about the law and order situation in Karachi.
He said he would continue to work as an ordinary party worker. He harshly criticized Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik and termed him a compulsive liar and a threat to Pakistan's security.
He said he had already told his party leadership that Malik could not be relied upon. He said that only one person is responsible for all killings in Karachi and that person is Rehman Malik.
Mirza leveled serious allegations on Muttahida Quami Movement and its chief Altaf Hussain. He termed the MQM and its head responsible for target killings in Karachi. He accused the Sindh Governor Ishratul Ibad of patronizing target killers.
He revealed that the police department was highly corrupt and that police stations in Karachi are being auctioned to the highest bidders.
Zulfiqar Mirza alleged that during a meeting in London MQM chief Altaf Hussain had told him that America and world powers had decided to break up Pakistan and he (Altaf Hussain) had supported their idea.
He claimed that Altaf Hussain had demanded disbanding of ISI. He further alleged that MQM was patronizing killers and criminals. He also claimed that journalist Wali Khan Baber was also killed by the MQM.
He said he was sorry for his earlier comments for the people who had migrated from India. He said he respects Urdu speaking people and that many of his close relatives are also Urdu speaking.
He said that those people who want to breakup Pakistan are pitiful. He hoped that the Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry would summon him in the hearing of the case regarding Karachi target killings.
Zulfiqar Mirza said that he would remain a loyal worker of the PPP. He said if something happened to him those behind the Karachi killings and those behind the murder of Dr Imran Farooq would be responsible for it. He said that he would spend the rest of his life fighting for the rights of the oppressed people of Sindh.
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Aug 28, 2011 10:13pm
I am not his fan but he seems right and his statements have truth in it, I hope he can be the part of Supreme Court S/M action and be a witness there. Lot of inside stories will come out and we will be able to see the actual facr of MQM and PPP. Good Luck Mr. whistle blower. I commend DAWN also for their honest reporting.
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Aug 28, 2011 10:13pm
Zulfiqar Mirza ... A Diamond in the rags, True son of Pakistan. We are with you. There is no doubt Zardari, Rehman Malik, Altaf Hussain are for breaking Pakistan and people of Pakistan cannot let it happen. Mirza you have been leading the war ... come out to lead and remove corrupts from Pakistan we are with you....
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Aug 28, 2011 10:38pm
Altaf Bhai and now we have a mirza bhai?
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Aug 28, 2011 10:44pm
Corrupted government, corrupted politicians and corrupted, gruesome, unwise men in our government, untrustworthy police officers, self interested government and legal system is altogether a venomous recipe of disaster for any country. It is not about MQM or PPP it is all about the dirty tricks to play and to fool people to create more havoc, where no one is sincere to their country nor their ancestors.
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Aug 28, 2011 10:58pm
If all the 342 members of National Assembly of Pakistan (belonging to various political parties of Pakistan) come out openly in their true colors, perhaps Pakistanis will be able to know who are those speaking truth.
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Aug 28, 2011 11:33pm
great mirza sahib. Right decision at the right time. Though I never liked you before but you have rocked the world. I hope you would work for betterment of Karachites practically. You said you have relinquished all the responsibilities, but thats not true. You have taken big responsibility on your shoulders from now.I hope you will fight against terrorism. I wish you best of luck.
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Aug 28, 2011 11:49pm
I don't care about the public's opinion of Dr Zulifqar Ali Mirza after today. I respect said person for risking his life to reveal the truth.
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Aug 28, 2011 11:49pm
One of the most pathethic press conferences from Pakistan's most pathethic and ridiculous so called feudal politician.
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Aug 28, 2011 11:51pm
The outburst of Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Mirsa is a healthy sign showing that sensible people cannot go on ignoring those who are "murdering" the country and its people for their own narrow interests. TRhe Apex court must invite him and listen to his analysis of the situation of the country.
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Aug 29, 2011 12:11am
Wel... At least he has the guts
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Aug 29, 2011 12:48am
I totally agree with zulfiqar mirza. Pakistan need these people. My prays with mirza sahib and allaha protect him from criminals. I hope more people wake up and raise voice against criminals and expressed truth to common pakistani's. (Patriotic pakiatani)
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Aug 29, 2011 01:03am
Well done Zulfiqar Mirza! Is this in the wake of Lyari operation? Why don't you blame zardari as well who is extending complete support to mqm.
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Aug 29, 2011 01:21am
I think Imran Khan starts effecting evryone. I think he is telling the Truth....
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Aug 29, 2011 01:49am
Zulfiqar Mirza seem to be telling the truth. i know he is not against Urdu speaking people. i also know that many of his close relatives and friends are Urdu speaking people. he is against MQM for a very solid reason.
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Aug 29, 2011 02:35am
Shame on ALL the RESPONSIBLE people for the STATE of PAKISTAN
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Aug 29, 2011 04:09am
Dear Sir,
I am an Urdu speaking proud Sindhi and Pakistani and fully agree with the statement of Dr.Zulfiqar Mirza, at last some one had the courage to speak the truth. Dr.Zulfiqar Mirza is lion of Sindh and a true Pakistani.May Allah keep him in his protection so that he can continue serving our province,our people and Pakistan. I wish there were a few more like him Pakistan and Karachi would not have seen what it is seeing today. Dr. Ali
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Aug 29, 2011 05:11am
There is some difference of opinion between dr.zulfiqar mirza and president Asif ali zardari on the issue of liyari operation that made him to decide for resignation.
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Aug 29, 2011 07:51am
Geo mirza geo
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Aug 29, 2011 09:29am
May Allah save us from all these culprits!!!!
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Aug 29, 2011 10:07am
We all in the city knows whatever being said by Mr. Mirza, but the real difference is that he was former Interior minister and have some documented evidence to back his statements, We have seen alot of terrorism in the city since our childhood, and since then the City is bleeding at the hand of these small lot
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Aug 29, 2011 12:19pm
we all know truth and only one mirza dare to speak half truth
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Aug 29, 2011 01:19pm
What Zulfiqar Mirza said is his personal opinion; party has nothing to do with his statements. This was not the first time, he has issued such statements in past as well. Thos who blaming that Zulfiqar Mirza uttered what he was directed by President Asif Ali Zardari are just trying to score political mileage from his statement. President has nothing to do with such asinine moves. It is hilarious to think that President himself forced Mirza to speak against own party members and especially interior minister. One should also not forget that Zulfiqar earlier apologized for his several such harsh statements, so he should not be taken as serious. It is totally absurd. As far the case of a political party is concerned, it is stark reality that this political party is involved in target killing and all sorts of crime in Karachi. He is right when he says who is behind the target killings in the metropolitan city of Pakistan, Karachi. However, the Military Intelligence (MI) and Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) reports that were released earlier are solid evidence to validate Mirza’s statement. These intelligence reports were not kept secret; rather these were released to the Pakistani media, both electronic and print. Few months ago it was claimed by a security official that all the 15 target killers held, belong to political party. Thus it is clear who is involved in unrest and strife in Karachi.
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Aug 29, 2011 03:08pm
zulfiqar mirza spoken truth infront of the nation. The competant authoritis both chief of the army, cheif justice should arrange the investigation to roll out the things from MQM
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Aug 29, 2011 04:28pm
dare words said by a dare person.to reclaim the culprits he did for the sake of Pakistan.
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Aug 29, 2011 05:34pm
I believe that Zulfiqar Mirza whatever his shortcomings is 100% correct in his assessment on MQM and Rehman Malik.
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Aug 29, 2011 09:21pm
Whatever your personal affiliation, you have to admit that someone in Pakistan had the courage to speak the truth about Karachi. Even Mohajirs are tired of this chaos. Do you know how the original MQM leader was murdered in UK ? A hit team from Karachi traveled to UK on student visas to commit that crime. They have been traced and arrested.
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Aug 30, 2011 12:02am
Its such a relief to see that someone speaks up atlast! Well done Dr Mirza. I hope other political leaders get enlightened, just like you did, and step forward to expose those impure in this society.
Allah! Bestow peace and blessings to this wronged nation! Show them the reason why it was created!
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Aug 30, 2011 12:10am
i think Mr. Mirza has taken a very bold step. All praise for him. Now it is up to the people of Karachi to stand up against this party. This can really be a new beginning and things are not going to change unless we now take a stand.
Karachi, it is now really up to us to take the second step and let's work together to get ourselves liberated.
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Aug 30, 2011 09:08am
Dr Zulifqar Ali Mirza I salute you and your courage.
Allah save you and protect your life for our country.
Salams
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Aug 30, 2011 09:19am
Mirza's speech is voice of all patriotic Pakistanis. We SALUTE to Mirza Sahib, who broken the ICE against the criminals.
BRAVO DR. Shaib Nation is behind of you.
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Aug 30, 2011 10:57am
Who is who with dr. Mirza?
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Aug 31, 2011 03:36pm
I am quite sure what ever mirz has told the press is TRUE....
may God bless him.
regards
Zulfiqar Rana
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Aug 31, 2011 05:45pm
he is a lion of Pakistan.and have a power for speak truth.
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Aug 31, 2011 06:19pm
Dr. Mirza seems to have spoken the truth, his rebellious remarks about Rehman Malik are well deserved. True Pakistani's should stand up for Pakistan. The true custodians of Pakistan should rise up to save this country and expose the black sheep's among us who have sold themselves out to international conspirators.
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Sep 05, 2011 09:46am
Dr Zulifqar Ali Mirza I salute you and your courage.
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Sep 08, 2011 05:07pm
I've been following this for sometime. Mirza Zulfiqar seems to be telling the truth as he hasn't self-contradicted. Truth is flawless. His demand to testify 'live' at the court should be accepted by the CJ as a precaution to 'special editing' by certain segments of our media with their own agenda. People should attend his rallies encouraging him to keep the tempo till the end of terror. If evidence suffices, culprits sitting in the comfort of their protectors overseas, should be extradited through interpol. The western media is anti Pakistan, however the increasingly powerful internet media is pro Pakistan. This should go as high up as the UN Security Council, where Pakistan government should demand an enquiry into the international conspiracy which is so apparent. The good spirited should continue their info war internationally. Well done Mirza.
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