Altaf Hussain

Pakistan sends formal reference to British govt against MQM chief Altaf Hussain

Pakistan has sent a formal reference to the British government against self-exiled Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain for inciting violence in Karachi last week, interior ministry said on Tuesday.

Waseem Akhtar, Pakistan's probable next mayor, to run Karachi via video link from prison

The imprisoned politician who is almost certain to be the next mayor of Pakistan's largest and richest city of Karachi will run the teeming metropolis via "video link" from his prison cell, his lawyer said on Wednesday.

US reminds Pakistan to stay within rule of law in MQM crackdown

As the Pakistan government demolishes Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) offices and arrests activists in Karachi in a crackdown on the Sindh-based political party, the US said it continues to support government efforts to maintain law and order in the port city.

Karachi soon to be run from inside prison: Newly elected mayor Waseem Akhtar requests for office in jail

Jailed leader of Muttahida Qaumi Movement in Pakistan was on Wednesday elected as Karachi's new mayor by a big margin with his party sweeping the local municipal elections.

US criticises Pak's crackdown on MQM leaders, says critical opinion should be encouraged in a democracy

A day after Pakistan charged MQM chief Altaf Hussain with treason for his inflammatory speech, the US has said in a democracy, critical opinion should be encouraged, not silenced.

Pakistan charges MQM chief Altaf Hussain with treason for inflammatory speech

Pakistan on Tuesday charged MQM chief Altaf Hussain with treason for his inflammatory speech that incited party workers to attack media outlets.

New provinces vital for Pakistan's existence: MQM chief

Leader of Pakistan's Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) party Altaf Hussain Wednesday pressed for creation of new provinces in the country and warned that Pakistan would be wiped out from the global map if new administrative borders were not drawn, a media report said.

Pakistan's MQM chief Altaf Hussain released on bail in UK

Pakistan's powerful MQM chief Altaf Hussain was on Saturday released on bail, four days after he was arrested by the British Police on charges of money laundering.