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LAHORE: A full bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday banned the live telecast of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain's speeches on TV channels till further orders.
The court, while banning the live broadcast of speeches made by the MQM supremo, also issued notices to the foreign secretary, interior secretary and secretary to the prime minister, seeking details of Altaf Hussain's nationality.
A three-member bench headed by Justice Mazahir Ali Naqvi and comprising Justice Mazhar Iqbal Sidhu and Justice Erum Sajjad Gul, heard a petition seeking proceedings against MQM chief Altaf Hussain and other leaders of the party for alleged treason.
Also read: LHC full bench to take up petition against Altaf today
The petition, filed by advocates Abdullah Malik, Aftab, Maqsood and others, called for a lifetime ban on live telecast of Altaf Hussain's speeches.
The petition maintained that Altaf was in violation of Article 5 which asks for showing loyalty to the state and obedience to the constitution. Hence a case of treason should be registered against the MQM chief under Article 6 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC).
Additionally, the court sought record of Hussain's speeches in the past from the additional advocate general (AAG) and the advocate general of Punjab.
The hearing was subsequently adjourned till September 7.
Workers and supporters of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement on August 21 had gathered in front of the Karachi Press Club to protest against the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) for allegedly imposing an unannounced ban on airing Altaf Hussain’s speeches on television channels.
Speaking on the occasion, senior MQM leader Dr Farooq Sattar had said that the Pemra ban on Mr Hussain’s speeches was unjust. The freedom of expression was being blocked in Karachi as authorities were not willing to tolerate voices of dissent, he had added.
Read: FIRs lodged against Altaf Hussain across Sindh
In July, FIRs were registered in different parts of the country against Altaf Hussain for remarks made by him against the chief of Rangers in Sindh and the paramilitary force in recent speeches.
In the FIRs, Hussain was accused of involvement in cases of criminal conspiracy, waging or attempting or abetting the waging of war against Pakistan and committing acts of terrorism.
Also read: Altaf's remarks on army to be legally pursued: ISPR
In April, Director-General Inter-Services Public Relations Major-General Asim Bajwa had said that earlier statements made by the MQM chief regarding the Pakistan Army would be legally pursued.
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Aug 31, 2015 01:06pm
He should be banned for all activities.
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Aug 31, 2015 01:08pm
Should be banned for ever.
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Aug 31, 2015 01:11pm
Good for MQM.
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Aug 31, 2015 01:24pm
Should be banned permanently
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Aug 31, 2015 01:25pm
then I am Gilgit Baltistan. i need my identity...!! last day i go for voting in PEC election. GB not mention there..!! i wandering here & there in the street. SCP/CJP we need our identity...!! even there are seats for FATA in NA/Senate but still GB is anonymous.
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Aug 31, 2015 01:26pm
About time. He was only exhibiting erratic pattern of exhibiting venom.
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Aug 31, 2015 01:28pm
Banned forever and Party must also be banned
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Aug 31, 2015 01:28pm
Free speech is a human right
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Aug 31, 2015 01:33pm
very strange that 23% in DAWN's poll still not want these be ban ........ Even if you are MQM supporter how you want Altaf should continue like this...?
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Aug 31, 2015 01:34pm
Very good decision by LHC.
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Aug 31, 2015 01:35pm
This should have been done a long time ago.
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Aug 31, 2015 01:45pm
This was long over due.
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Aug 31, 2015 01:54pm
Well what goes around comes around..
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Aug 31, 2015 01:55pm
Good work! Long overdue!
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Aug 31, 2015 01:57pm
The MQM should have banned him first.
Shows bad judgement on the part of Pakistan-based MQM leadership.
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Aug 31, 2015 01:59pm
@Fakhir Can you also please consider my right of 'not to be offended'! And similarly for crores of Pakistanis!
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Aug 31, 2015 02:00pm
Better late than never I guess.
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Aug 31, 2015 02:03pm
MQM should be held accountable for the crimes that it has commited against the citizens of Karachi.
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Aug 31, 2015 02:05pm
So when LHC is going to ban kh Asif and Zardari...maybe not!
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Aug 31, 2015 02:06pm
Lahore, Punjab, who have no say in Karachi or Sindh matters. Hmm!!! Interesting
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Aug 31, 2015 02:16pm
@Goga Nalaik But why LHC, it should have been done by the central government.
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Aug 31, 2015 02:21pm
Ban speeches and activities of mullahs before banning dissenting politicians.
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Aug 31, 2015 02:23pm
Finally, someone has waken up!
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Aug 31, 2015 02:25pm
Good decision by the LHC
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Aug 31, 2015 02:25pm
What about democracy;);)
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Aug 31, 2015 02:26pm
Dawn's opinion poll result says it all... good riddance!
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Aug 31, 2015 02:28pm
Why only Lahore high court take these type of decisions.
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Aug 31, 2015 02:29pm
You can ban live telecast but not watsupp, not google & not facebook.. its freedom of expression
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Aug 31, 2015 02:31pm
Overreaction and a biased judgement! ... Will they show the same enthusiasm and ban the hate mongering mullahs from propagating hatred through loudspeakers?
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Aug 31, 2015 02:32pm
Good decision by Lahore high court.
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Aug 31, 2015 02:38pm
@gemini:"Dawn's opinion poll result says it all"
No sir. Opinion is just that....opinion.
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Aug 31, 2015 02:41pm
Truth which often hurts and exposes the wrong doings is being silenced as a cover up.
Biased judgement against AH, What happened to the cleric of Lal masjid whose followed followers not only fired on army commandos but held women and children hostage.
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Aug 31, 2015 02:44pm
He should be also banned for making live calls in Pakistan
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Aug 31, 2015 02:47pm
@Fakhir you have the right to speak. We can choose not to listen.
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Aug 31, 2015 02:47pm
There is a huge difference between free speech and irresponsible speech. The more popular the leader you claim to be, the more the responsibility on your shoulder to choose your words well before delivery. You cannot be uttering abuses every evening and apologising the next morning. This is not what leaders of political parties do. The Lahore High Court has made a reasonable decision. Let this be a lesson to all leaders who have easy access to media.
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Aug 31, 2015 02:48pm
Is it banned in Lahore and/or outside Lahore too?
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Aug 31, 2015 02:50pm
@gemini
You will get your opinion poll, just wait till LB Elections.
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Aug 31, 2015 02:52pm
@Fakhir Big difference between free speech and irresponsible speech. Will you be allowed to come on TV and abuse someone you don't like? No you will not. Freedom of speech is governed by strict laws all over the world.
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Aug 31, 2015 02:57pm
who is Lahore High Court to ban anything in Pakistan?? i admit Altaf hussain is not saint and should be ban by supreme court not Punjab's LAHORE court. this is cruelty of punjabis thinking they own pakistan and rest of provinces are their slaves!!
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Aug 31, 2015 03:10pm
@Azam Jamil what about Defence minister speech in parliament or PPP leader speech "eent say eent buja doon ga"...
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Aug 31, 2015 03:10pm
@Azam Jamil:"There is a huge difference between free speech and irresponsible speech."
No sir. None. The concept of 'Free Speech' by its very definition applies to controversial speech. It is the dissident voice that it protects and defends.
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Aug 31, 2015 03:10pm
Skype, Twitter, whatsap , viber, etc etc
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Aug 31, 2015 03:17pm
Good luck Pakistan you can allow mass prayer for mullah Omar and ban speech of political party.
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Aug 31, 2015 03:20pm
This will make MQM more stronger in same way it made Pakistan Army more stronger when sanctions were imposed. We should spread pluralism, acceptance of others opinion and one always have the option of not listening.
If any one try to handle politics by force, other always get benefit in long run and example is PPP where they were always forced to leave Govt. and they revert with more votes, this time wen they completed their term but at the end people did not voted for them.
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Aug 31, 2015 03:37pm
The message has already gone out how ONE province sees and treats smaller ones.
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Aug 31, 2015 03:39pm
Is he moved to Lahore? Why LHC is so worry.
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Aug 31, 2015 03:42pm
MQM got a big favor from honorable court. Good for Pakistan as well.
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Aug 31, 2015 03:45pm
Why LHC? He calls mostly Karachi!
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Aug 31, 2015 03:46pm
They can still play the recording?
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Aug 31, 2015 03:54pm
A just decision.
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Aug 31, 2015 04:02pm
@Fakhir, His speeches has not been banned. He can give speeches wherever and whenever he want to give. People can hear his speeches in parks or sports ground etc etc. Courts have only imposed ban on TVs from broadcasting it.
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Aug 31, 2015 04:04pm
@naji, Any Pakistani can go to ant court in the country as long as it is about the country.
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Aug 31, 2015 04:08pm
I am so happy to hear this news. Everyone was waiting for this decision. I think this ban should be lifetime. Enough is enough!
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Aug 31, 2015 04:08pm
Altaf shall apologize to the nation and especially those affected due to his inflammatory speeches that sparked violence in Karachi and Hyderabad.
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Aug 31, 2015 04:10pm
Discrimination against urban sindh...khuawaja asif,munawazr hassan,fazlur rehman,mushahid ullah,imran khan used the same language used against the army but they have nothing to face...We support and back Altaf hussain.
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Aug 31, 2015 04:19pm
What a farce!
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Aug 31, 2015 04:26pm
Does the same court have the gumption to take Kh Asif, Imran Khan and Zardari to task for pretty much the same offences. Does it have guts to ban hate speeches from the pulpits naming specific person rather than a general sanction. Such avoidable verdicts are best avoided.
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Aug 31, 2015 04:26pm
I remember Nawab of Kala Khan banning free speech and writting when he becomes governor of West Pakistan.The same mindset is continuing.Whoever talk for right,equality, justice, ownership, truth, localisation and merit is banned in Pakistan.Please think wisely ,if someone is talking absurd people will themselves reject it.But if some have grievences then please sort out.
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Aug 31, 2015 04:26pm
freedom of speech for the favourites even in parliament and speech ban for the non favourites - what a biased decision! this can only happen in pakistan
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Aug 31, 2015 04:28pm
Karachi is destroyed by Ayub Khan, Bhutto ,Karachi police and Zia not by MQM. See dawn 10 charts, crime rate was minimum during 2002--2007.
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Aug 31, 2015 04:32pm
Freedom of expression does not mean that anyone has the right to be heard at any time and in any forum, no matter what. There are times when lines can and must be drawn for reasons both moral and legal, but there are other times when it is inappropriate and wrong to draw such lines.
Mr Altaf Hussains needs to be responsible and cautious when expressing his views in public. Failing this the authorities are compelled to draw such lines.
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Aug 31, 2015 04:36pm
Free speech is a human right
I understand, the content of speech is inflammatory and Altaf is annoying, so what?
Free speech serves a very important purpose; it allows people to express their difference of opinion, no matter how differnt it maybe from general belief or ideology of a majority.
In addition, it sparks discussion which leads to a better and improved understanding perspectives, settle an argument and set new discourses of thought.
Banning someone to speak is tempting I see, but you CANNOT STOP EXPRESSION OF THOUGTS, NO MATTER HOW STUPID OR ANNOYING it may seem. Otherwise, lack of proper information exchange and ideas only breeds a consipiracy theory mind set.
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Aug 31, 2015 04:37pm
MQM is supposed to be an educated lot. Isn't it time to elect an educated and sensible person to lead the party.
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Aug 31, 2015 04:46pm
Alhamdu'Lillah -at last senses have prevailed and badly needed action has been taken to bring to end this
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Aug 31, 2015 04:50pm
Very good decision
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Aug 31, 2015 04:53pm
Also ban all sorts of hate speech.
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Aug 31, 2015 05:02pm
@karachite my dear anti state speeches can't be endorsed. Dawn's opinion poll is about speeches of altar rather than local body elections.
@El cid had poll yielded in favor of altafs speeches you would have used it as another evidence to say ban is wrong.
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Aug 31, 2015 05:50pm
Well if the band is in all people having dual passports it is fine. But if the ban is because he is not Son of soil it is inappropriate.
If the ban is against all opposing martial law and use of military might within country it is fine. But if it is only for Karachi again it is not just and fair.
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Aug 31, 2015 05:53pm
All problems of Pakistan will be solved now. So let's move on to do something sensible.
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Aug 31, 2015 05:57pm
@pakistani I completely agree with you.
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Aug 31, 2015 05:58pm
Finally!!!!!!!!!!
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Aug 31, 2015 06:03pm
Highly unjust. MQM's leader elaborated facts. though some contents were provoking.
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Aug 31, 2015 06:03pm
Classic case of again Punjab crushes Sindh. He is very senior politician and does all his politics from Sindh/Karachi, then how LHC can ban him or his freedom of expression.
This is pure suppression by Punjab on other province.
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Aug 31, 2015 06:09pm
Pakistan is going in a wrong path by banning the freedom of speech. Next will be newspapers. Nationality for and freedom of speech does not make any sense.
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Aug 31, 2015 06:10pm
Sad that a seasoned politician cannot air his frank views to Pakistan. Who will stand up for democracy then?
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Aug 31, 2015 06:50pm
every time i see a judgement comes from lahore high courts about Sindh, Karachi wala,
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Aug 31, 2015 07:08pm
I am not a MQM supporter, in fact I think 90% of Altaf's speeches are incoherent. But all who are supporting the ban on his freedom of speech, please quote what he said vs what Imran or Khawaja Asif or Zardari or for that matter several historians said and tell me why they all should not be banned along with Altaf? Double standards for patriotism have alleniated Balochistan and will alleniate other parts of Pakistan as well. Don't forget that MQM was born from the retaliation to the prejudice against urban Sindhi. If you want to get rid of MQM then make the urban population of Sindh believe that they are part of Pakistan and they don't need an ethnic representation. Last four months did not help this cause.
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Aug 31, 2015 07:13pm
Opinion poll in Dawn newspaper is a domestic as well as international voting.Altaf speech mainly relate to grievances of MQM representing Urban Sindh from where they are the sole representative for last 30 years and this will only change on the wishes of area voter.It can be fairly assumed from the pattern of voting of nearly 25% of no votes that the Urban Sindh is with AH as the Urban Sindh population with MQM support is 10 to 12% of the Pakistan's population.So please give value to minority voice as once we have failed to listen to majority voice too.
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Aug 31, 2015 07:13pm
What else can we expect from Lahore High Court. ??
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Aug 31, 2015 07:18pm
LHC has settle all the cases pending ...they have nothing to do now so it is going beyond its jurisdiction ...
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Aug 31, 2015 07:23pm
the test of democracy is freedom of criticism...
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Aug 31, 2015 07:33pm
Everyone has right of freedom to speech. Why shouldn't you ban those from PML(n) and Imran Khan?? Just because there is something unfair about you. You practice injustice and dishonesty.
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Aug 31, 2015 07:37pm
Hatred will divide Pakistanis further more. What others including IK, NF, AZ, MH has said against ARMY is acceptable, but when Altaf Hussian shows the true face "SUB KO BATTI KIOUN LAG JATE HAI".
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Aug 31, 2015 07:40pm
People of Karachi surprise everyone when they vote for this face!
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Aug 31, 2015 07:40pm
Absolutely pathetic, how can you enforce such a ban on leader of millions. These heinous activities will get you no where.
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Aug 31, 2015 07:48pm
Most often the TV programs are not live and use what is known as 'tape delay' even it is only for 30 seconds. This trick is used to protect the TV stations as they can edit our any objectionable material before it is aired. So is this allowed then?
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Aug 31, 2015 07:50pm
THANK YOU .
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Aug 31, 2015 08:03pm
Sir, there is nothing legal in the Pakistan. Only legal thing is Nawaz and Zardari. The Judges are made of stones with no heart and no breath. The people are helpless.
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Aug 31, 2015 08:09pm
LHC is the most valuable,swift and efficient High Court of Pakistan.Without listening to the defence party they had put the ban.A case to be quoted again and again in the future references where ban is required however temporary it is.
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Aug 31, 2015 08:10pm
No
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Aug 31, 2015 08:12pm
freedom of speech?
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Aug 31, 2015 08:12pm
Good decision by LHC and by the same time, it could solve problems of MQM leaders.
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Aug 31, 2015 08:14pm
What a pity, that Judges still do not know that he has dual nationality.
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Aug 31, 2015 08:21pm
@Fakhir Free speech is a human right, but it doesn't mean you can spread hate and violence.
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Aug 31, 2015 08:39pm
@M. Siddique Liaqat Ali Khan and
H S Suharwardi were very educated leaders
and you know better the kind of treatment
they received from bureaucracy in Pakistan.
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Aug 31, 2015 08:48pm
no, it should not be banned
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Aug 31, 2015 08:49pm
If MQM is not happy then they should adopt the legal route and approach courts to challenge the decision
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Aug 31, 2015 08:55pm
Will the same court ban Khuwaja Asif, Asif Ali Zardari, Imran Khan and the Sharif's for the same offenses? The answer is "NO". This is where the problem arises different treatments and laws for so called son of the soil leaders.
I see comments regarding the percentage of votes on dawn's poll. Right now its 35 percent in favour of MQM. I am assuming this is predominantly vote from urban sindh. Against MQM is 65 percent. I am assuming that is predominantly rest of Pakistan. Even dawn polls shows that MQM enjoys overwhelming support in urban sindh. Rest we have seen in NA 246 who rules the hearts of people in urban sindh. MQM haters keep on dreaming. MQM is and will always be the first choice of urban sindh.
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Aug 31, 2015 08:56pm
@M Jamal . Lahore High Court is a party to PML/N leadership, they dropped all the charges and convictions against Sharif brothers.
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Aug 31, 2015 09:00pm
No this decision is against Freedom of speech and expression in Pakistan.
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Aug 31, 2015 09:02pm
Waiting to hear the comments from Human Rights advocates in Pakistan on this decision.
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Aug 31, 2015 09:08pm
@Fakhir - Free speech is Human Right. True That! Hate Speech is not!
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Aug 31, 2015 09:14pm
Ban is no solution to bring down popularity of Altaf Hussain . He and MQM should be handled politically
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Aug 31, 2015 09:26pm
Who listens to Altaf Hussein in Punjab anyways?
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Aug 31, 2015 09:44pm
It seems Pakistan only belongs to Punjabis, all others should pack their bags & leave.
Was there a single judge from Mohajir community in the Bench.Punjabis would never give rights to Mohajirs
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Aug 31, 2015 10:15pm
Now every body in town is banning his live broadcast? were you sleeping for last 30 years?
His live broadcast should been ban the day he gave up Pakistani citizenship to become British Citizen,
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Aug 31, 2015 10:17pm
@Fakhir Then why don't you try speaking against UK via live broad cast from Karachi. lets see how well this " Free speech" propaganda works.
Free speech only allowed when western exercise against other not other way round
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Aug 31, 2015 10:17pm
Good.
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Aug 31, 2015 10:18pm
Banning speeches overall against all basic rights unless we are running communist nation. The voices and opinions for others keep us aware of the needs and injustice being done to a certain group, cast and minorities is not a sign of awareness or a developing nation and neither it is Islamic. We just need to develop awareness and rational mindset to listen and understand others perspective that's basic definition and requirement of a diverse and educated nation. Stop this racial hatred fed to us by our previous generation.
Let MQM decide about their leadership. Above all Zardari is tyrant for selling the country and murder in money laundry, Sharif is tyrant for endless corruption and rise of raiwind and investments in India, JUI is tyrant for its open relationship with Taliban and other such organizations. Lets not become anti-Semite and ignorant we have bigger issues to deal with economically and at borders.
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Aug 31, 2015 10:25pm
raising voice against the killings is not tyranny or hate speech no matter it comes of Sharif, Zardari or Altaf. Any operation by the forces or establishment within the country against certain race (no matter its against sindi, balochi or sindi) requires scrutiny and feedback and since our country does not have such communication channel ppl raise their concerns over the microphones and speeches. That's call freedom of speech and listeners are called rational and progressive, one who wants to ban it are called anti-Semite, racist and ignorant.
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Aug 31, 2015 10:27pm
If innocent he should return to Pakistan and clear his name, after that he can have all the jalsa jaloos.
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Aug 31, 2015 10:32pm
Good,its about time WE put a stop to hate speeches by someone who does not have the decency to stand in person and address the people who support him financially and politically.
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Aug 31, 2015 10:35pm
If the speeches of certain Mullahs, who spread hatred and division between Muslims, are not banned why ban the speeches of Altaf. For the record, I'm not an Altaf or MQM supporter.
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Aug 31, 2015 10:38pm
@Salman Rizvi .. political and religious speeches are different. That's a different discussion whether we are running secular or religious country. Please don't create tangents and confusion
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Aug 31, 2015 10:51pm
What about Mushahid Ullah Khan?. OR Defense Minister Oh but they are from another world. Right
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Aug 31, 2015 11:01pm
@Corruption Remover .. good comment for argument sake but I can say that even the banning Altaf wont bring you satisfaction.
Let me ask you, do you think MQM is legit political party like any other party in Pakistan which represent millions of people who are Pakistani?
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Aug 31, 2015 11:13pm
MQM would be wise enough to elect a new leader.
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Aug 31, 2015 11:19pm
@Salman Rizvi ,Thats a great point Salman,but I think,and its just my opinion and not a fact that after the army and the politicians,mullahs are the next BIG fish in the country,mullahs share the responsibility of ruining this country with the political parties.
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Aug 31, 2015 11:26pm
Still there are almost 3000 votes in favour of ALTAF BHAI from whole pakistan.which is slep on faces of haters. kh asif,imran niazi & asif ali zardari should be banned first
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Aug 31, 2015 11:45pm
MQM haters check out the polls now. 41 percent in MQMs favour (and growing) and these votes are predominantly from urban sindh and from people who have technology and have no language barriers. Imagine the results if these factors were not involved. Any doubts who rules the hearts of people of urban sindh? If elections were not enough for some people to judge the popularity of MQM. Here ia another example for them. MQM is a reality and a passion whether someone likes it or not.
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Aug 31, 2015 11:55pm
All those so called educated illiterates commenting & bashing LHC decision and terming it Punjab dominance over other provinces seems to be unaware of the basic fact that a Pakistani can file a plea in any high court of Pakistan. In this case it was filed in LHC so obviously LHC was supposed to give its ruling over it. It wasn't a suo motto case anyway. If anyone has objection over similar speeches made by other politicians they can also file a case in any high court of Pakistan & get a ruling.
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Sep 01, 2015 12:09am
He asked for it. It was absolutely un-necessary for Altaf Hussain to point fingers at the respected armed forces of Pakistan. No one has appreciated his outburst. Majority of the Urdu speaking community in Sindh have not liked the infamous outburst. Calling RAW & NATO for help is unimaginable, it was a nightmare for all.
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Sep 01, 2015 12:19am
@kamal , We do not want you guys wasting time in his speeches. Spend time on your education, Business and Well being of your families.
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Sep 01, 2015 12:48am
@Fakhir But broadcasting abusive language and rebellious speeches is not a human right. The other humans have a right not to be bombarded with nonsense.
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Sep 01, 2015 01:11am
Migrant people reject this decision and appealed to the United Nations do to prevent our people rights
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Sep 01, 2015 01:40am
@Rational
Do this kind of speech in US/West and one would be in jail for ever.
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Sep 01, 2015 02:08am
Banning of live speeches of AH is a favor to MQM.
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Sep 01, 2015 02:08am
Good news for poor listeners.
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Sep 01, 2015 02:15am
@Fakhir free speech is indeed a right but there should also be rules attached to it. In the US the example normally given is that you cannot stand up in a theatre and shout 'FIRE!!!' claiming that you are exercising your right to free speech.
The MQM leader has instigated number of problems with what you term as 'free speech'. Tomorrow the leaders of the banned parties and for that matter Taliban will want to really live speeches under the same guise. Careful what you ask for.
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Sep 01, 2015 03:20am
Blessing in disguise for MQM.
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Sep 01, 2015 04:04am
@raahim
"Still there are almost 3000 votes in favour of ALTAF BHAI from whole pakistan.which is slap on faces of haters. kh asif,imran niazi & asif ali zardari should be banned first"
Its 50-50 percent now as per Dawn's polls. So its a slap on both the cheeks :)
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Sep 01, 2015 04:21am
@Kamal Pasha There is something called jurisdiction of court.
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Sep 01, 2015 04:35am
@Karim US unable to get your point. If a person shout Fire when there is a fire is it illegal? Even if it is otherway round your example didn't fit here because millions in Karachi believe that what AH is saying is worthy enough to listen. So the only option one has if he thinks AH is just speaking garbage is to use the same freedom of speech and explain his followers that why u think AH is misguided and they should not follow him.
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Sep 01, 2015 04:52am
Good decision and ban all activities of his aides and followers
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Sep 01, 2015 05:18am
I recollect a photo that appeared in Dawn years ago, with Mr. AH seated in a chair and showing off his UK Passport. It has remained a puzzle as to how a UK citizen is able to run the political show in Karachi and Pakistan.
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Sep 01, 2015 05:35am
@jojodelhi NO democracy allows hate speech....
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Sep 01, 2015 06:09am
Don't think the public would mind too much
There is hardly anything worth listening to in Altaf's ramblings.
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Sep 01, 2015 06:13am
@Amir Why?
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Sep 01, 2015 06:34am
The rest of the high courts in other provinces should follow too.
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Sep 01, 2015 06:36am
@Fakhir talking about killing other people is not freedom of speech.
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Sep 01, 2015 07:43am
Good move by LHC. No one should listen to his venom spewing rants.
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Sep 01, 2015 08:36am
@jojodelhi What democracy? They even do not know how to spell it.
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Sep 01, 2015 08:39am
Wasting people money and time on non issues instead of providing justice to common masses !
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Sep 01, 2015 08:56am
On second thoughts -- Banning his speech , no matter how inflammatory , is not right. Its upto the people if they want to listen. MQM is a ligit party and as of now he is their leader. Its upto MQM and the people of Karachi to change the leadership if they wish so. I am not from karachi but their may be a reason people listen to him ( however irrational he may be sometimes ). I support his demand for a separate province or unit what ever you call it. Anti army or anti state speech -- remember recently zardaris rant against the army ?
To me PPP is way more corrupt / PMLN second -- and some lotas are spilling over in PTI now.
Altaf is there , yes -- there is no family politics in MQM , / i think.
We already saw a hint of family politics in PTI --
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Sep 01, 2015 08:58am
Altaf Hussain and his speeches are purely a political issue and if it has been brought before the court, the court should have shown restraint, instead joining the bandwagon to slap temporary ban on speeches of Altaf Hussain. Such a ban is not going to bring any positive result so far as tussle of MQM and Security forces is concerned. High Courts in the country are almost jam-packed with murder references, murder appeals, civil appeals, the Judges should concentrate to wipe the backlog of such substantial cases instead of wasting their valuable time and energy on political orientation cases.
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Sep 01, 2015 09:14am
@Fakhir Free speech is one of the pillars of democracy however one should be citizen of that nation
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Sep 01, 2015 09:44am
Why only MQM ? Actually the the truth is always bitter. Thts why only MQM?
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Sep 01, 2015 11:20am
@Fakhir i think civilized speech is freedom of speech
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Sep 01, 2015 02:03pm
Surely banned...
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Sep 01, 2015 02:19pm
No banned
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Sep 01, 2015 02:22pm
No banned coz he is leader off MQM n MQM is big party in Pakistan n Karachi people like Altaf Hussain
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Sep 01, 2015 02:26pm
No Banned for Altaf Hussain coz he is big leader in Pakistan n many people love him
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Sep 02, 2015 05:24pm
Ban or no ban; both do not solve any problem. The real issue is politics on the ethnicity and language. Unless sind rises above the ethnic politics, all the problems including crimes will not go away. Urdu speaking will vote for MQM and sindhi speaking will vote for PPP and the rest making almost 33% of total population will have no representation. What developemnt or solutions can you expec in this scenario?
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Sep 02, 2015 09:39pm
Why these refugees prefer to move to culture which they hate ? Instead of similar country as their own ?
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