MQM to hold anti-terror rally tomorrow

E-Paper | March 18, 2026

KARACHI: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) will stage a rally in the port city of Karachi tomorrow to show its solidarity with the Pakistan Army, Rangers and other law enforcement personnel fighting against terrorism, DawnNews reported.

The rally would be held on Karachi's Shahrah-e-Quaideen at 3 pm in the afternoon.

A meeting of its central coordination (Rabita) committees in Karachi and London decided to hold the rally.

Speaking to members of the Rabita committee, MQM chief Altaf Hussain said the public and the army shared a united stance against terrorism.

He moreover appealed to the public to participate in the rally in order to prove that they were with the Pakistan Army and other law enforcement agencies against fighting militancy.

Meanwhile, party members, along with the MQM leadership, support the crackdowns against terrorists.

Speaking at a Haleem party in Karachi, MQM member Babar Ghouri said the political leadership of the country had mandated the federal government to restore peace in the country during the All Parties Conference (APC) meeting and not to hold peace talks with the Taliban.

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Rizwan Masood

Feb 22, 2014 11:50am

At the end of the rally it will be all as if nothing had happened. Has the MQM nothing more constructive to do than call strikes, dhurnas, telephonic khitabs, rallies etc. I marvel at the people who have time for all this nonsense!

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Jamshed Khan

Feb 22, 2014 12:02pm

After having killed security personnel for decades, this is nothing but a major joke!

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Mumbai-Nagpur Express

Feb 22, 2014 12:08pm

This is The first time that a Pakistani leader held a solidarity really against Terrorism otherwise uptil now We have seen that the Pakistani leaders hold solidarity rally against India over Kashmir. Now I feel that Pakistani are understanding who are their enemies.

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mir aftab javed

Feb 22, 2014 12:32pm

One of the many reasons why we are facing the menace of terrorism is lack of clarity in our views and enforcement of the law we have through our constitution.

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Parvez

Feb 22, 2014 12:54pm

Now how in heavens name does that work ?????

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SYEDA SARA BATOOL

Feb 22, 2014 05:04pm

good....keep it up

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Khanm

Feb 22, 2014 09:21pm

Good political move Mr. Hussain. Are you trying to be in the good book of army and rangers?. one could access the reason why!! Wonder who got the power to paralyze the entire Mega city i.e. Karachi. Just one call to strike and nothings move not even the ants...

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Jalaluddin S. Hussain

Feb 22, 2014 09:56pm

Peace talks, including that with the insurgents, religious parties and political parties, of all shades, are the first steps towards reaching a peaceful and stable society in Pakistan. It will take some time but we need to be patient!

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Atta

Feb 23, 2014 06:01pm

In need to butter the army again are we? Dear army chief, please take actio against this terrorist group of Karachi for frequent disturbance in the city.

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