ISLAMABAD: A joint investigation team (JIT) has been formed to investigate money laundering charges against Muttahida Qaumi Movement Chief Altaf Hussain.

The team, headed by FIA Islamabad’s Director Mazharul Haq Kakakhel and comprising representatives of intelligence agencies, has been given 30 days to complete its work, informed sources told Dawn.

The sources said the team had been formed in the light of disclosures made by former donor of MQM, Mr Sarfaraz Merchant.

Mr Merchant had claimed last month that the MQM was receiving funds from Indian intelligence agency RAW.

Published in Dawn, April 13th, 2016