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This article is about the founder and leader of MQM. For the journalist, see Altaf Husain.
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Altaf Hussain
الطاف حسین
Born September 17, 1953 (1953-09-17) (age 54)
Karachi, Pakistan
Died London
Education Bachelor of Pharmacy
Occupation Founder of Tehreek - MQM

Altaf Hussain (Urdu: الطاف حسین) is the leader of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement, and the second largest in Sindh] province. He was born on September 17, 1953 in Karachi. Muttahida Qaumi Mahaz (MQM, United National Front), originally known as Mohajir Quami Movement (Emigrant National Movement), a political party in Pakistan. ... Altaf Husain - Fouding editor of Dawn Altaf Husain was an eminent journalist from Pakistan. ... is the 260th day of the year (261st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1953 (MCMLIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Download high resolution version (1200x800, 8 KB) Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Not to be confused with Karachay-Cherkessia. ... The phrase Zaban-e Urdu-e Mualla written in Urdu Urdu () is an Indo-European language of the Indo-Aryan family that developed under Persian, Turkish, Arabic, Hindi, and Sanskrit influence in South Asia during the Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire (1200-1800). ... Muttahida Qaumi Movement (Urdu: متحدہ قومی موومنٹ) (United National Movement) generally known as MQM or simply Muttahida, is a secular organization operating under the guise of a political party. ... Sindh (SindhÄ«: سنڌ, UrdÅ«: سندھ) is one of the four provinces of Pakistan and historically is home to the Sindhis. ... Not to be confused with Karachay-Cherkessia. ...

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Family and early life

Mr. Hussain's father, Mr. Nazir Hussain, and mother, Mrs. Khursheed Begum, both belonged to a religious family of Agra, India. For other uses, see Agra (disambiguation). ...


Altaf Hussain received primary education (grade 1-5) from Dehli Bhai Allah Rakkha School located on Jahangir Road. He completed his secondary education (grade 6-10) from Government Boys Secondary School located on Jail Road. He completed 11th grade from National College, Karachi and the 12th grade from City College, Karachi where he received his Intermediate Diploma in Science.


When the Armed Forces of Pakistan started a National Cadet Scheme Service in 1971, Hussain joined the Service and started participating in it. He completed his one-year training with 57th Baloch Regiment, and started focusing on his college studies, once again. Altaf Hussain completed his Bachelor of Arts from Islamia College, Karachi in 1974. He started his Bachelor of Pharmacy at Karachi University and completed his degree in 1979[1]. The University of Karachi, located in Karachi is Pakistans largest public university. ...


He started his career as a pharmacist at a hospital pharmacy in Karachi. Disillusioned by his low-paying job and lack of employment opportunities, Altaf Hussain migrated to the United States. However, because of his lack of qualifications, he failed to get a decent job and ended up driving a taxi in Chicago, Illinois; he eventually returned to Pakistan.


Political ideologies and reputation

Altaf Hussain credits himself as the first in Pakistan who introduced a new trend in the political culture by giving a non-feudal based political philosophy. Their ideology is to seek the rights of Muhajirs, refugees from what is now the Republic of India, and their descendants[2]. Muhajir is an Arabic word, widely used in the Muslim world that refers to someone who has emigrated from one place to another. ...


The federal government of Pakistan is now its ally in the current government setup in Sindh. Therefore, he claims that vehement opposition to MQM which he created in 1984, is due to fact that he wants to rid Pakistan from the rule of few to the rule of the people.[3] Mr. Hussain claims that MQM has no prejudice between poor and privileged, and that every worker of the party bears and carries that same respect.[4]


Controversies

Back in the early late 70s early 80s, Altaf Hussain, came back to Karachi and formed a student association.


An Article in National Post alleges that the denial was due to MQM's involvement in terrorist activities.[5] However, MQM has denied any such announcement by any Canadian court, and termed it as "propaganda" due to MQM's speedy inroads in the largest Pakistani province of Punjab, in addition to having solid political presence in the second largest province of Sindh for the past two decades. [6]


It is often speculated that Hussain was recruited by the Inter-Services Intelligence (Pakistan's military intelligence) in the United States to form MQM as a counter against Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)[7] and the Jamaat-e-Islami. [8]
This article is about the Pakistani intelligence agency. ... The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) (Urdu: پاکستان پیپلز پارٹی ) is a mainstream centre-left political party in Pakistan. ... Jamaat-e-Islami (Arabic: جماعتِ اسلامی, Islamic Assembly Jamaat, JI) is an Islamic political movement founded in Lahore by Syed Abul Ala Maududi on 26 August 1941. ...


At a conference in India in May 2005, he said, "Perhaps the idea of Pakistan was dead at its inception, when the majority of Muslims chose to stay back after partition, a truism reiterated in the creation of Bangladesh in 1971. If you need further evidence look at the plight of 300,000 Stranded Pakistanis in Bangladesh for three decades in their passage to the chosen land. Unwanted by both Bangladesh and Pakistan, led by an unknown destiny." [9]


Altaf in a speech in India, also referred to Pakistan as the biggest blunder in the history of mankind and asked India to accept the migrants who had earlier fled and settled in Pakistan.


Altaf Hussain is labelled by his opponents in Pakistan as an Indian agent.[10]. He has dismissed this charge by saying, "it is a Pakistani tradition to call oppositionists Indian agents."[10]


British Citizenship

There is controversy over why Mr. Hussain was allowed British citizenship by Tony Blair's Labour government. The Conservatives under John Major had refused to grant him citizenship[11]. Respect MP George Galloway has described him in the House of Commons as "the godfather of Sindh—he is the godfather of Karachi—and he is living high on the hog from the extortion of the citizens of Karachi" and has asked "why he was given citizenship, and why he is being allowed to operate with impunity". [11] For other people of the same name, see Tony Blair (disambiguation) Anthony Charles Lynton Blair (born May 6, 1953)[1] is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, First Lord of the Treasury, Minister for the Civil Service, Leader of the Labour Party, and Member of Parliament for the constituency... The Labour Party is a political party in the United Kingdom. ... The Conservative Party, officially though less commonly known as the Conservative and Unionist Party, is a political party in the United Kingdom. ... For other persons named John Major, see John Major (disambiguation). ... Respect – The Unity Coalition is a left wing political party in England and Wales founded on January 25, 2004 in London. ... George Galloway (born 16 August 1954 in Dundee) is a Scottish politician, author and talkshow host noted for his left-wing views, confrontational style, and rhetorical skill. ... Type Lower House Speaker Michael Martin, (Non-affiliated) since October 23, 2000 Leader Harriet Harman, (Labour) since June 28, 2007 Shadow Leader Theresa May, (Conservative) since May 5, 2005 Members 659 Political groups Labour Party Conservative Party Liberal Democrats Scottish National Party Plaid Cymru Democratic Unionist Party Sinn Féin...


Allegations of terrorism against rivals

An operation against the MQM was launched by the Pakistan Army in June 19, 1992. Altaf Hussain, had already fled to London six months prior to the operation, where he is currently under a self-imposed exile. Warrants were later issued for Altaf Hussain in a case related to the murder of Sindh governor, Hakeem Muhammed Saeed, in which nine other MQM members were sentenced to death.[12] The Pakistan Army (Urdu: پاک فوج) is the largest branch of the Pakistan military, and is mainly responsible for protection of the state borders, the security of administered territories and defending the national interests of Pakistan within the framework of its international obligations. ... is the 170th day of the year (171st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... Hakim Said Hakim Mohammed Said (1920-1998) was a notable scholar and philanthropist of Pakistan. ...


Mr. Hussain has also been accused of being involved in the kidnapping and torture of a Pakistan Army, Major in 1991. Major Kaleem case was the legal foundation for the governmental and military operations against MQM [13] The Pakistan Army (Urdu: پاک فوج) is the largest branch of the Pakistan military, and is mainly responsible for protection of the state borders, the security of administered territories and defending the national interests of Pakistan within the framework of its international obligations. ... Major is a military rank the use of which varies according to country. ...


On February 6, 1998 the Sindh High Court found all defendants innocent and found the case as one "of almost no legal evidence". [14] [15]


He has also been accused of involvement in the 11 April 2006 Nishtar Park bombing of a Eid Milad-un-Nabi gathering. The main leaders of Sunni Tehrik - Abbas Qadri, Iftikhar Bhatti and Akram Qadri were among the dead, as were Hafiz Mohammad Taqi of the Jamiat Ulema-i-Pakistan, and several other leaders of Barelvi parties. The Sunni Tehrik is considered to be the only Barelvi outfit that departed from the sect’s predominantly moderate posture and eventually became conservative like most Deobandi and Ahle Hadith groups[16]. is the 101st day of the year (102nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Nishtar Park is located in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. ... Milad in Arabic language is a kind of Muslim celebration amongst Muslims of the Indian subcontinent. ... A name given to the Sunni Muslims of the Indian subcontinent. ... The Deobandi (Urdu: دیو بندی devbandÄ«) is a Sunni Islamic revivalist movement which started in South Asia and has more recently spread to other countries, such as Afghanistan, South Africa and the United Kingdom. ... Ahl Hadith (Urdu: اہل حدیث, ahl-e hadÄ«s) is a Hanbali school of jurisprudence in Pakistan. ...


Killing of his brother and nephew

It is alleged that his brother Nasir Hussain and nephew Arif Hussain were brutally tortured whilst in the custody of the State and extra-judicially executed on 9 December 1995, after three days of torture. Their dead bodies were found in Gadap, a remote area of Karachi. According to Altaf Hussain, they were not affiliated with MQM. It is alleged that other relatives of Altaf Hussain also faced arrests and harassment from various law enforcement agencies.[17] [18] Nasir Hussain(Born Feb 3, 1931 Bhopal- Died March 13, 2002 Mumbai) was an Indian film producer and director. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... is the 343rd day of the year (344th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday. ... gadap is the place where gulshan-e-matmar lies. ...


May 12, 2007 Karachi riots

Main article: 2007 Karachi riots

The MQM has been accused of instigating violence in Karachi on May 12, 2007 that led to the death of at least 42 people.[19] The violence broke out after MQM held a rally against what it called ‘political jugglery in the name of independence of judiciary’. The MQM denied the claims, though its leader indirectly blamed the former justice.[20] On May 12, 2007, riots erupted across Karachi, capital of the province of Sindh and the most populous city in Pakistan. ... is the 132nd day of the year (133rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ...


The violence intensified just before the suspended Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry flew into Karachi to address the Sindh High Court Bar Association. He was, however, forced to leave for Islamabad after waiting at the airport for several hours. This was due to the banishment order for his panel of lawyers from the Sindh government. The Chief Justice of Pakistan heads the Supreme Court of Pakistan. ... Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry (Urdu: ) (born 12 December 1948), was the 20th Chief Justice of Pakistan. ... Location within Pakistan Coordinates: , Country Pakistan Province Constructed 1960s Union Council 40 UC (District Govt. ... Government of Sindh is based in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. ...


Lawyers, political parties and media organisations from across the country protested over the involvement of MQM workers in the attack of Aaj TV.[21]


Recent events

The MQM has joined the coalition government with the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League (N). On 11 April 2008 leader Altaf Hussain announced he was stepping down as chief of the party, but then within two hours, Mr Hussain announced that he was reaccepting the position after talks with PPP leader Asif Ali Zardari. MQM decided not to be part of the government both in Sindh and in Islamabad.. The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) (Urdu: پاکستان پیپلز پارٹی ) is a mainstream centre-left political party in Pakistan. ... The Pakistan Muslim League (N) (Urdu: پاکستان مسلم لیگ ن) is a political party in Pakistan. ... Asif Ali Zardari (Urdu: آصف علی زرداری) (Sindhi: آصف علي زرداري) (born 21 July 1956) is a Pakistani politician and the Co-Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP). ...


See also

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (Urdu: متحدہ قومی موومنٹ) (United National Movement) generally known as MQM or simply Muttahida, is a secular organization operating under the guise of a political party. ... On May 12, 2007, riots erupted across Karachi, capital of the province of Sindh and the most populous city in Pakistan. ...

References

  1. ^ Altaf Hussain Biography from MQM USA
  2. ^ DETAILS OF MANIFESTO (HTML). MQM. Retrieved on 2007-07-09.
  3. ^ MQM Wants to Rid Pakistan of Archaic Political Oligarchies
  4. ^ MQM Does not Believe in Elitism
  5. ^ Canadian Court Denies Application of Asylum of a Member of MQM
  6. ^ MQM Denies that any Canadian Court has Determined that MQM is involved in Terrorism
  7. ^ Amir, Ayaz. A love-hate relationship (HTML). The Dawn. Retrieved on 2004-11-12.
  8. ^ Troubled Karachi held to ransom (HTML). Asia Times. Retrieved on 2004-06-03.
  9. ^ Altaf Hussain in India (HTML). Retrieved on 2007-06-15.
  10. ^ a b SPEAKING OUT IN ANGER (HTML). www.asiaweek.com. Retrieved on 2007-07-09.
  11. ^ a b House of Commons Hansard Debates for 11 Jun 2007 (pt 0021) (HTML). www.publications.parliament.uk. Retrieved on 2007-06-11.
  12. ^ Hakeem Saeed Sentence. BBC.
  13. ^ Basis for Operation Against MQM
  14. ^ Sindh High Court Finds all MQM Leaders and Workers Innocent
  15. ^ Sindh High Court Finds Altaf Hussain Innocent
  16. ^ Sunni Tehrik Turn Violent
  17. ^ DAWN WIRE SERVICE (HTML). Dawn. Retrieved on 2007-08-1.
  18. ^ RELATIVES OF MR ALTAF HUSSAIN, ARRESTED BY THE CIA (HTML). MQM. Retrieved on 2007-08-1.
  19. ^ Karachi death toll rises to 42. Daily Times Pakistan. Retrieved on 2007-05-13.
  20. ^ Chief justice responsible. BBC. Retrieved on 2007-07-28.
  21. ^ Journalists protest attack on Aaj TV. Daily Times Pakistan. Retrieved on 2007-05-13.

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Altaf Hussain (Urdu: الطاف حسین) is the leader of a political party, Muttahida Qaumi Movement formerly known as the Muhajir Qaumi Movement (MQM) and frequently cited for its involvement in local terrorism, especially within the city of Karachi.
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