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NEW YORK: Scores of MQM supporters demonstrated in front of the UN building on Friday afternoon to protest a ban on party leader Altaf Hussain’s speeches and images in the Pakistani media.
During the demonstration, organised by the New York chapter of the party, some activists also staged a symbolic hunger strike in bitter cold weather and biting winds.
“We want to hear Altaf Hussain” and “Freedom of speech is our fundamental human right” were among some of the banners carried by the protesters. They also chanted slogans of “We will wrest freedom” and “Stop killing Muhajirs”.
Published in Dawn, February 21st, 2016
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Feb 21, 2016 10:08am
We love Aaltafbhai. He is the biggest leader of South Asia. MQM Zindabaad!
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Feb 21, 2016 11:23am
what a joke these people are.
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Feb 21, 2016 12:03pm
New Yorkers have never heard of MQM.
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Feb 21, 2016 12:17pm
In my view Pakistan must make code of conduct (Law) for live speeches which applies to all parties and people.Meanwhile,Government can telecast recorded speech with delay after checking it first but complete banning of speech is againt the right of freedom of expression.
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Feb 22, 2016 06:36am
If they want to hear his speeches they can buy them on DVD.
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