PTI resolution in NA demands action against Altaf Hussain
44
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday presented a resolution in the National Assembly condemning Altaf Hussain’s “anti-Pakistan” speech, and called upon the government to take action against the Muttahida Qaumi Movement supremo.
The resolution was passed as a result of a decision taken by the PTI leadership, DawnNews reported.
|
The resolution condemned Altaf Hussain’s “hateful speech” — which, it says, “falls under Treason against the armed forces of Pakistan” — his incitement of party workers to “take up arms and practice target shooting”, and his “invitation to Indian secret service ‘RAW’”.
The PTI called upon the government to take action against Altaf Hussain as laid out in the Constitution, and to urge the government of the United Kingdom to take action against the MQM leader as is applicable under British law.
|
The resolution appealed to the government to move the United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC) in an inter-state petition under Article 20(2) of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights which relates to incitement of “national, religious or racial hatred” because “both Pakistan and the UK are party to the ICCPR”.
Article 20 of the ICCPR
- Any propaganda for war shall be prohibited by law.
- Any advocacy of national, racial or religious hatred that constitutes incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence shall be prohibited by law.
 |
| A copy of the PTI resolution obtained by DawnNews |
The document also called upon the government to outlaw the broadcasting of his speeches in Pakistan, as under the Political Parties Act, he “cannot head a political party”, being a dual national.
Earlier this week, resolutions were passed in the Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assemblies requesting the government to take action against Altaf Hussain. The KP Assembly specifically requested the government to move against Hussain under Article 6 (treason) of the Constitution.
Read more: KP Assembly calls for prosecution of Altaf Hussain under Article 6
Read more
On DawnNews
Comments (44) Closed
May 06, 2015 05:47pm
MQM should also present a resolution in National Assembly against Imran Khan for abusing Generals as clearly seen in recently leaked video
Recommend
0
May 06, 2015 05:58pm
Great work by PTI. If they can charge Musharraf, this is a far easier case.
Recommend
0
May 06, 2015 06:09pm
@muhammad Abusing individuals and abusing institutions are two different thing I guess
Recommend
0
May 06, 2015 06:12pm
Great diplomacy against tyranny.
Recommend
0
May 06, 2015 06:20pm
If you read carefully Article 20, all political crooks will be behind bars that may bring peace to poor Pakistanis.
Recommend
0
May 06, 2015 06:39pm
Dont forget this is Pakistan, where one law is for poor and a different for the politicians and celebs like Ayaan. look at the indian law served to Salman Khan today, you do the crime, you do the time..
Recommend
0
May 06, 2015 06:46pm
And rightly so!
Recommend
0
May 06, 2015 06:47pm
@muhammad Imran khan did not ask RAW to help him nor he asked his follower to have commandos training against Pak army.
Recommend
0
May 06, 2015 06:55pm
Why there is no resolution against PTI and Imran Khan on defaming Gernerals ? Double Standards! what's going ? is this democracy or hypocrisy ?
Recommend
0
May 06, 2015 07:11pm
PTI want to take revenge for the defeat in NA256...why no resolution against the speech of Defence Minister Khawaja Asif's Speech against Pak Army in National Assembly...Imran Khan should also clear himself from terrorist charges for attacking PTV
Recommend
0
May 06, 2015 07:16pm
@Karachi wala my dear, the General was a part of that institution you are talking about..
PTI is beating the old drum instead of bringing some serious issues on table through resolution. The first and foremost is terrorism in Pakistan in general and KPK in particular.
Interestingly, the apology of a ban cricket who had faced the corruption charges (Amir) is acceptable throughout Pakistan but the apology of AH is not acceptable because of a humiliating defeat in NA-246..
IK should learn that politics of blame can not be successful in a longer period of time....
Learn to compromise, having said, on principles but on issues not related directly to the welfare of Pakistani people..
I hope this time dawn will publish it because my critical comments on IK have never been accommodated in the world-renowned newspaper (based on a fact that I live abroad and read Dawn daily)..
Recommend
0
May 06, 2015 07:23pm
@muhammad - There is a huge difference in what IK said in private (that got recorded without him knowing) and a public address.
Recommend
0
May 06, 2015 08:02pm
Anyone who wants to come in light in Karachi should talk against MQM and Altaf Hussain. Easy fame.
As far as RAW is concerned, they have already infiltrated in all houses and cinemas including cantt areas. See the cable channels in any area of Pakistan.
First clean your house then abuse others. There are many genuine issues that MQM need to work at eg clearing it's main stream from sectarian people.
Recommend
0
May 06, 2015 08:11pm
@Harmony-1 : In private is the real feeling direct from heart. That is the real truth and that is what proves his basis for Insaaf, if any.
Recommend
0
May 06, 2015 08:11pm
@PHILOSOPHER You have written an excellent comment. This is exactly how I feel.
Recommend
0
May 06, 2015 08:28pm
When are our law officils stop playing with MQM Altaf. Press UK to extradite him back to Pakistan where he can take an honrable stand in his defense.Oh people of karachi stop supporting his life style. He is living very comfortable life on your money.
Recommend
0
May 06, 2015 08:59pm
Good news.....
Recommend
0
May 06, 2015 09:04pm
There is no inciting war but revolutionary speech. It was directed against Military Junta that parallels Bhutto's words in "A letter from the death cell". Wonder, if PTI is playing tune to Army and scuttling political speech?What about defence minister Khawaja eloquently challenging the misstep of Junta, in bankrupting the country on proxy wars. Only M Junta gets disturbed by AH callings, inclusive of puppet actors.
Recommend
0
May 06, 2015 09:07pm
PTI is taking revenge from Karachites for their miserable loss in NA246.
Karachites are the most educated and sensible people of this country and they know to whom they have to vote.
All propaganda will be rejected by the Karachites.
Recommend
0
May 06, 2015 09:22pm
@Harmony-1
You mean if IK knew there was recording he would never say that. That is called Hypocrisy. Altaf Hussain is not a hypocrite like other politicians in Pakistan.
Recommend
0
May 06, 2015 09:24pm
@muhammad He didn't insult any institution which MQM's leader did.
Recommend
0
May 06, 2015 09:33pm
@PHILOSOPHER You are comparing an 18 year old Amir with a 55 plus years old man. Amir was naive while AH has lots of experience and he knew how his speech would be treated in the Pakistani circles. Amir made one mistake and apologized while AH has issued statements before and and then apologized for his words or has said numerous times that his "words were taken out of context". Amir still faced punishment for his mistake but I don't the same would be in this case. Wrong comparison altogether.
Recommend
0
May 06, 2015 09:41pm
@Hyder
The generals could sue him in civil court. Imran Khan's action is not a criminal matter.
Recommend
0
May 06, 2015 09:41pm
Let's be realistic here, MQM is not a RAW affiliated party. MQM has openly served with the army for many many years, and even General Musharraf said he has never seen any evidence or link of MQM and RAW. In addition, please don't forget that when MQM was given local body govt of Karachi, it turned Karachi into a mega city......no RAW affiliated party would ever bring a good deed to Pakistan. On the other hand, if Altaf Hussain does tell his workers and supporters to raise arms against the army, unfortunately, there will be civil chaos, do not underestimate the influence of Altaf Hussain. I personally think MQM has a lot of great qualities and a few bad ones, but I still vote for MQM.
Recommend
0
May 06, 2015 09:44pm
@Harmony-1 I think what you are trying to say is that IK is a hypocrite.
Recommend
0
May 06, 2015 09:47pm
@Champion
A child cannot be a hypocrite. They don't know what that is.
Children are not mature enough to know right from wrong in all cases.
Recommend
0
May 06, 2015 09:48pm
@Talha ..."He didn't insult any institution" ... just attacked the PTV and Parliament to have a non-bailable arrest warrant issued from ATC.
Recommend
0
May 06, 2015 10:05pm
All political parties must demand action against Altaf. He must me brought back in Pakistan for prosecution.
Recommend
0
May 06, 2015 11:04pm
Forget other politicians of Pakistan they are all old horses and have no future, but as far as Imarn and his party is concerned he should present a whole new style of politics and service. It is best for his growing party to ignore MQM, PPP, PML, etc. He should focus only on his party and his state of KP. Other politicians want to stay in news so they do these leg pulling. My advise perform in KP and will all hearts in Pak.
Recommend
0
May 06, 2015 11:12pm
@M.Saeed - What was said in private may or may not be "truth" and may well be rude at worst but definitely not treachery that we heard in a public address and that was the big difference I was talking about. If what IK said was treachery then why don't MQM pass a resolution too?
Recommend
0
May 07, 2015 12:29am
boss what you guys doing for poor masses......stop this mockery...he says this we say this nothing for development....stop this nonsense...
Recommend
0
May 07, 2015 12:36am
@Harmony-1 Let them do so. this is a democracy, although not at its best.
Recommend
0
May 07, 2015 12:38am
I think AH must come back to Pakistan and show all the politicians how much guts he has.
Then He will be a great leader for Pakistan.....
Can he ?????
Recommend
0
May 07, 2015 12:39am
@Harmony-1
I MQM put forward the resolution against IK who is going to support that. All are hypocrites. I really feel sorry that how these hypocrite politicians for their own vested interests are exploiting our naive, simple people. Only MQM cannot change the whole system alone.
Recommend
0
May 07, 2015 12:44am
Altaf Bhai come back to pakistan and prove you re Innocent and True Leader Nation needs you at this Difficult time... Please Come Back Altaf Bhai
Recommend
0
May 07, 2015 12:49am
Raja@All parties are status quo and following "NAZARIA ZAROORAT" to make the most powerful force in this country to believe that they are the most patriotic parties of this country but they have ruled this country and looted to the extreme ,otherwise,we would have not been to this miserable condition.
Our problem is bad governance and corruption.MQM has proved its worth in Mr Musharraf's era and nobody can deny this,the middle class and least corrupt and the sane KARACHITES will vote for them whatever it may be.
Recommend
0
May 07, 2015 12:54am
PTI doing great job, but unfortunately i can foresee that like other accusations, this issue of Altaf Hussain will remain unaddressed. Government of Pakistan is sitting idol to show no interest in the matter.
Recommend
0
May 07, 2015 01:11am
@Karachi Walaa Abusing Military Generals in Service is equivalent to abusing their Institutuon
Recommend
0
May 07, 2015 01:19am
@AA - London police is not letting him go. Soon truth will come out.
Recommend
0
May 07, 2015 02:00am
in view of Balochistan and KPK assemblies approving a unanimous decision to pursue legal action against Altaf had put government in a tight corner whether or not to proceed, as our PM ( unfortunately ) had already welcomed his apology though Army showed a strong reaction to his speech, but alas this PM hardly learned any bit of politics in his exile days. he is still living in 90s.
Recommend
0
May 07, 2015 03:32am
PTI should leave the poor man alone. He is suffering and already suffered a lot due to his loose tongue. If the Sindh government abolishes the quota system and implements a transparent merit system , half of the grievances of Urdu speaking Karachi and Hyderabad can be addressed. The question is will the Sindh government do it.
Recommend
0
May 07, 2015 05:09am
Imran Khan Should concentrate on developing KPK. If delivered , the next election is in his bag . He doesn't have to hold political rallies or resort to Dharnas.
Recommend
0
May 07, 2015 05:39am
Pakistan is the only country in the world where a person living abroad is the leader of a major political party. Can you imagine this happening in America or Britain.
We must introduce legislation that parties can only be controlled directly or indirectly by persons resident in Pakistan on a full time basis
Recommend
0
May 07, 2015 07:05am
Can non members of the Parliament file motions?
Recommend
0
