Muthahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) is the main ally of Musharraf in Sindh. Not a word of criticism, complain or satire ever appears in national media or press against MQM due to the fascist terror which they have unleashed in the country and are now openly terrorising the people in Sindh elections.
It is the general perception amongst all religious, political and nationalist parties that MQM is a terrorist, fascist and militant mafia gang run by Don, who is being patronized by India and have closest ties with sub-nationalist militant groups like BLA. Benazir slaughtered them, Nawaz kept them in their limits but Musharraf gave them unprecedented power, authority and clout that now Altaf Hussein is openly talking about his options as future President or Prime Minister of the country.
MQM is most staunch enemy of all major development projects which President Musharraf wants to launch in the country including Kalabagh Dam and Baluchistan mega projects. MQM is also a strongly anti-army and anti-Punjab group and demands major constitutional changes for greater provincial freedom just on the lines of Akbar Bugti and other sub-nationalists. The central theme of its ideology is based on hate of the federation and establishment and Pakistan army.
Extremely close to India. Altaf Hussein gets VVIP treatment in India and also follows the same line as Indian foreign office on partition of India, creation of Pakistan and two nation's theory. It is also said that he is directly funded by Indian establishment.
Their leader, Altaf Hussein, uneducated, uncouth man, a demagogue and full of hate, who once joined army as ordinary Sepoy but was shunted out on medical grounds. All his team consists of those members who are accused to have dozens of cases of serious offensives including murders, kidnappings and extortions on them. He himself lives in UK, has British passport and cannot come for fear of his life at the hands of rival factions.
From the governor to the sweeper on the Karachi streets, MQM has now risen to unprecedented powers in its 30 years history. There is a lot of blood on MQM's hands and even now it is feared that millions are being siphoned by the party for rainy days and to support their future plans in the country. MQM now plans to take part in the elections at the national levels with Altaf Hussein expressing his desires to become future king maker in the country.
The biggest weakness of MQM is that it is an isolated gang in the country, with no respect within political and religious parties. They are seen as terrorists and their leadership is seriously tainted with serious crimes. They are youth who have started as street gangs and now have risen to become unchallenged rulers in Sindh but they remain hated even by their own ranks due to their iron hand tactics and elimination of dissenting voices. That is why factions have been created within them and their leader stays out for fear of his life for his sins in the city.
If Pakistan politics was murky, it is going to get outright sinister in the coming days. It may sound incredible to analysts of Pakistani politics but the fact is that MQM chief Altaf Hussein is now eyeing to be the next Prime Minister of Pakistan!!!!. We are not insane nor this is our idea of a practical joke on our valued readers but this is how the Karachi based sub-nationalist group now perceive themselves to be. This emerging phenomenon needs serious and careful analysis and this week we are going to initiate first of our many future reports on the subject.
Let's analyses the statements and actions of MQM and Altaf Hussein in the past few weeks and particularly ever since they struck a (secret) deal with the Prime Minister over their cooperation in Sindh couple of weeks back. The statements are incredible and could have been dismissed if they were not backed by some real and practical steps on the ground.
Altaf Hussein says he does not want to become PM or President of the country but wants to serve the oppressed masses.
Altaf Hussein orders MQM to open offices all over the country and to emerge as the major national party in the next elections.
Altaf Hussein says he will contest national assembly election next year.
Altaf says MQM will dislodge PPP in their stronghold of Larkana in Sindh.
MQM's new office attacked by rival political parties in Faisalabad.
MQM announce massive public rally in Lahore city to launch their national election campaign.
MQM hold first ever shows of political strength in PPP stronghold of Liyari in Karachi, creating friction with PPP.
PPP and Nawaz Shareef accuse Musharraf government of giving green signal to the MQM and Altaf Hussein of full governmental support to emerge as major party in national assembly in the next elections.
MQM threaten to quit coalition in Sindh unless all its demands are not met. (Their demands were met and they were given more powers and control over provincial resources and jobs).
MQM emerge as major relief organization in earth quake affected zone and open its offices in Kashmir region and starts membership drive.
Religious parties blame MQM for Karachi blast which eliminated entire ST leadership, the rival party to MQM in city. The provincial interior minister blames religious extremists and makes no mentions of the investigations these days. The investigations seem to have hit dead end.
There is absolutely no doubt that today MQM is in a massive mobilization over drive to launch itself as a major national party to emerge as a kingmaker group in the next National assembly in 2007. They have already taken all they could in Sindh - from sweeper to Governor - all belong to MQM, under the patronage of President Musharraf. Whether they will be able to achieve that incredible objective or not depends upon many unseen and fluid factors which we will discuss now.
Source: ICSSA
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