QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Dr Abdul Malik Baloch has criticised Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain for using ‘negative remarks’ against state institutions in his recent speech.

In a statement issued here on Monday, the chief minister said the repeated criticism of state institutions by Mr Hussain would benefit elements involved in criminal activities and terrorism.

He termed the MQM chief’s remarks a threat to the integrity of the country.

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Malik Baloch said the country was facing the problems of extremism, terrorism and lawlessness and to get rid of such menaces all political and democratic forces needed to support actions being taken against them by the government and security forces.

Rejecting Mr Hussain’s apprehensions about the targeted operation in Karachi, he said that restoration of peace in Karachi was necessary for turning around the national economy. Political parties should support actions being taken against criminals and terrorists in Karachi, he added.

He said the MQM enjoyed popular support and it should behave democratically.

Published in Dawn, August 4th, 2015

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