MQM stages protests in Karachi and Hyderabad

E-Paper | May 03, 2026

KARACHI: Supporters of Altaf Hussain staged a sit-in in Karachi's Aisha Manzil area on Sunday whereas the Muttahida Qaumi Movemenet (MQM) took out a rally in Hyderabad city against remarks made by Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan against MQM chief Altaf Hussain, DawnNews reported.

Students of different colleges and universities staged a protest in Karachi's Aisha Manzil area and said that the protests would continue until Imran Khan apologised for his remakrs made against MQM chief Altaf Hussain.

Moreover the MQM took out a rally in Hyderabad in favor of the party chief which culminated at the Hyderabad Press club. A larger number of women and students participated in the rally.

Tires were alos burnt in some areas along the route of the rally.

Imran Khan had blamed the Muttahida Qaumi Movement for the killing of the senior vice-president of Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaaf’s Sindh chapter, Zahra Shahid Hussain, who was killed outside her DHA Phase IV residence on Saturday.

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Tojo

May 19, 2013 05:47pm

MQM leader, Altaf Hussain who conveniently sits in London is absolutely wrong to demand that Karachi be declared a separate state. this is treasonous and he deserves to be investigated for his comments and punished and his party MQM be banned forever. The MQMers must start thinking in terms of national government and unity of Pakistan. As regards Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan he has a right to hold his opinion but must refrain from publicly commenting and let the UK Government persecute MQM chief. The MQM students who are rioting must be arrested immediately.

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Aay

May 19, 2013 07:17pm

Why? Is there any MQM murder, I heard she is a PTI lady?

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M. Siddique

May 19, 2013 07:22pm

It is time to bring Altaf Hussain to Justice. If no foreigner can be member of the Parliament then on foreigner should be head of the political party. Enough is enough. Army should be called in Karachi and Nesirullah Baber should be asked to supervise cleansing of Karachi of all goons who take orders from a foreign country. Altaf Hussain should not be allowed to deface Pakistan. This the time to take action.

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May 19, 2013 07:27pm

First ask forgiveness from people of KHI and Sindh, We will catch u on the day of judgement and never forgive u, No matter what you offer us.. KHI people are waiting the day of judgment, It is not possible that Allah one creation do Zulm and Allah will not give chance to other creation for justice... He will make equilibrium and all the issues will settle.. Waiting Day of Judgement.... You support of mass killer party .... we will see you as well. ALLAH, it is now almost 30 years ... please do something we ask your forgiveness.. please do something...

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Maryam Mastoor

May 19, 2013 07:33pm

bunch of petrified youngsters "acting" a protest.

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May 19, 2013 07:40pm

It is the first time anyone has said the "you-know-who" name, protests will of course follow! Reminds me of Harry Potter character that could not be named for the terror he was!

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Alam

May 19, 2013 09:32pm

We strongly condemned the target killing of zara aapa and the alligations levelled by imran khan to our beloved Quaid Altaf Hussain we will must strongly protest against IMRAN khan and his party on country and international level and we will request to all haq parast people to join us ,

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bravo

May 19, 2013 11:03pm

MQM must understand that Karachiites are fed up with living under fear of MQM. It has been part of government since 2002 and the city's law and order and crime situation has gone from bad to worse. What has MQM given to Karachi except misery!!!! I dont want to even mention name of it's leader!!!

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Alam

May 19, 2013 11:07pm

@M. Siddique: Like Nasir ullah many who have thinking like you will take the way of hell soon and their desire will never be fulfilled. We are waiting for the time for cleansing the city from the people like you and probable the time has approached so watch around you how many guns are pointing your head.

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Alam

May 19, 2013 11:08pm

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MS98

May 20, 2013 12:06am

MQM is biggest representative party of Karachi......So MQM should be awarded biggest responsible to of killing happened and happening in Karachi.....Reward

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marghoob ahmed siddiqui

May 20, 2013 12:09am

Most un parliamentary language used by Altaf Hussain. We Urdu speaking people are ashamed of his speech.

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Karachi lover

May 20, 2013 06:52am

It is unfair on the part of Altaf Hussain to sit in London and call shots in Karachi and Hyderabad. Many emtional young men act recklessly on his orders and we all know the consequences. If he is sincere and true as he claims to be, he should come to Pakistan and take part in elections himself. Even Bal Thakarey used to live in India to do indian politics. This long distance leadership should come to an end. Enough is enough.

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Kaka

May 20, 2013 07:20am

@Tojo: I'm afraid every person has a birth right to speak against injustice weather in public or in private.

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