Sajjad Shaukat
Patriot Pakistanis had perceived that after the division of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), its leaders would not target the integrity of Pakistan. But, anti-Pakistan activities of the MQM continue unabated. In this respect, in the recent past, Nadeem Nushrat spokesman of the MQM for the Free Karachi campaign has criticized the Pakistan Army and its primary intelligence agency-the Inter-Services intelligence (ISI) for alleged inhuman policies-extrajudicial killings. He urged all ethnic and religious minorities in the Pakistan to form a greater alliance against Pakistan’s security agencies.
While pampering America, he stated that the policies of the current US administration have given a new zeal to freedom loving religious and ethnic communities in Pakistan. Nadeem Nushrat added, “The Mohajir Americans have led the Free Karachi campaign in Washington D.C.—and are tirelessly working to highlight the gross human rights abuses against minorities in Pakistan.” However, the statement of Nadeem was giving much coverage by the some US-led media websites which have already started a propaganda campaign against Pakistan, because it is the only nuclear country in the Islamic World. Hence, it has become target of America, India, Israel and some Western countries whose secret agencies have been trying to destabilize the country. Criticism of Pak Army and ISI is also part of the similar scheme. In this regard, An American website Business-Stardard.Com, under the caption, “Pakistan Army carrying out ethnic cleansing of minority groups: Nadeem Nusrat” published his statement on March 15, 2018.
Meanwhile, MQM lawmakers, based in Karachi rejected decisions of Muttahida London chapter, saying that “who was Nadeem Nusrat to dictate the party.” It is mentionable that since the Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) led by Dr. Farooq Sattar severed ties from the party’s International Secretariat in London, it continues to suffer turbulence over tug-of-war between Coordination Committee’s London and Karachi chapters, while the party’s MNA Sufyan Yousuf had decided to resign from National Assembly. In a major decision, MQM-P has decided to expel Nadeem Nusrat and other London-based leaders of the party as they have foreign connections. In connivance with the external enemies of the country, they leave no stone unturned in creating prejudice among Pashtuns, Balochs, Mohajirs, Gilgiti and Hazaras against the federation of Pakistan, Army and ISI.
In this connection, some online sources pointed out that on April 30, 2017, MQM USA Washington DC chapter held a press conference at Comfort Inn Hotel, Springfield, Virginia from 1800-1900 hours. About 8 to 10 individuals attended the conference. The main theme of the press conference was to distort the image of Pakistan, its army and ISI in order to please the external enemies of the country. Theme included-ISI and Pakistan Military is supporting jihad in the region. Pakistan is the base for terrorism, Ehsanullah Ehsan, a terrorist, is kept in luxurious safe house of ISI. “We the liberal party, MQM is sentenced in Pakistan, Mohajir’s are facing extra judicial killings, forced disappearances and genocide, illegal ban on Altaf Hussain’s speech and photos.” While on April 30, 2017, MQM USA Chicago Chapter also held a press Conference at MQM office Chicago from 1830-1930 hours. Again, about 6 to 8 Individuals attended the Conference. Shamim Siddiqi, Joint Organizer criticized Pakistan’s role for terrorism. It was organized to make surrender of Ehsan-ullah-Ehsan’s (Laiqat Ali) controversial. It is notable that addressing his workers on phone from London on August 22, 2016, the MQM chief Altaf Hussain had called for the break-up of Pakistan. He ordered party workers to attack several media houses in Karachi and office of the ARY TV channel was badly destroyed by the MQM mob. On August 24, 2016, Altaf Hussain’s leaked phone call to MQM exposed foreign connections of the MQM and its chief Altaf Hussain when he asked USA, Indian secret agency RAW and even Israel for help to disintegrate Pakistan. Owing to this MQM MNA Asif Hasnain and several prominent members joined Mustafa Kamal’s Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP).
It is worth mentioning that on April 30, 2015, during a press conference, while presenting two terrorists belonging to the MQM, SSP Malir, Karachi Rao Anwar had disclosed, “Key MQM leaders have connections with Indian spy agency RAW”, adding that the arrested MQM workers had received training from RAW. He further pointed out that the MQM was actively working against Pakistan and should be banned. On the same day, Altaf Hussain not only criticized Pakistan’s armed forces, but also asked assistance from RAW. He also instructed his supporters to start “commando” training and to get arms-what MQM had been planning. Next day, the then DG of ISPR Maj-Gen. Asim Bajwa called MQM chief’s speech disgusting-reference to the army or its leadership, adding that criminals’ links to political parties will not be tolerated. It is noteworthy that MQM’s leaders were already confused when on March 11, 2015, in a targeted operation, Rangers’ forces carried out a raid at Nine-Zero, the headquarters of the party in Karachi, and a large cache of illegal weapons were recovered and several criminals had also been arrested. Altaf had again targeted Pak Army and ISI. In July 2015, Altaf Hussain had threatened that there will be “war on the streets” of Karachi and that “Pakistan will be turned into Somalia”. On July 16, 2015, the MQM leader addressed his workers and issued direct threats to the DG ISI and the DG Sindh Rangers. It is worth-mentioning that Zulfiqar Mirza, the then Home Minister and Senior Vice President of the then ruling party-Pakistan People’s Party had claimed on April 9, 2011 that he had been relieved from his ministry owing to pressure from the government’s coalition partner, the MQM.
It is mentionable that in June 3, 2014, Altaf Hussain was arrested by Scotland Yard Police in London. London Police and agencies were holding investigation against him in three cases including money laundering, after recovery of 7 Lac pounds from Altaf Hussain home and office in London; controversial speeches from London and Imran Farooq murder case. In this respect, in his article, Salman Magsi wrote on August 27, 2011, “Altaf Hussain designated Waseem Akhtar in Karachi to arrange for the murder of Imran Farooq. Waseem Akhtar gave this task to Khalid Shameem and Hammad Siddiqui, who are incharge of militant wing of the MQM in Karachi. Khalid Shameem picked two boys from the student wing of MQM…who reached London…and then carried out assassination according to the plan.”
It is of particular attention that a report of the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) had disclosed that convicted MQM activist Saulat Mirza, revealed that MQM had links with Indian RAW. The loyal Pakistanis, living in Karachi must know that Karachi is Pakistan’s largest port and financial hub with the largest commercial markets, collecting 70 per cent of the country’s tax revenue. So, besides causing unrest in the city, creating instability in Pakistan, another aim of the MQM was to cripple the economy of the city. And, old leadership of MQM was misguiding the people by propagating that the establishment was allegedly doing the ethnic cleansing of Muhajirs.
Regarding the external connections of the MQM, Defence Clifton Resident Committee (DCRC), Mohajir Rabitta Council (MRC) and Mohajir Ittehad Tehreek (MIT) were the three front organizations of MQM (Altaf) which usually depicted them as separate entity of Mohajirs whereas, these were controlled, monitored and directed by MQM (A). These front organizations were serving those agendas and activities of MQM (A)-international establishment for which MQM (A) did not want to use its own platform. MQM (A) was using these front organizations for initiating its campaign for separate Mohajir province. However, MQM leaders have been propagating that only Karachi is being targeted by the Rangers and Pak Army is aim of the present operation. Their leaders are only creating prejudice against the Rangers and Army to serve the nefarious designs of the external enemies of Pakistan. But, fact is that Pakistan’s armed forces have also been conducting military operations in other parts of the country such as Balochistan, Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and FATA. Army and ISI have broken the network of these terrorist groups by capturing several militants, while thwarting a number of terror attempts. Peace has been restored in various regions of Pakistan, including Karachi and Balochistan. But, these foreign elements have, again, started terror attacks in Balochistan and other regions of the country which show that the US-led India, Afghanistan and Israel want to weaken Pakistan and to damage the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
In these terms, the statement of Nadeem Nushrat spokesman of the MQM for the Free Karachi campaign is part of the propaganda against the integrity of Pakistan. It also shows that anti-Pakistan activities of the MQM will continue unabated.
