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Tonight With Najam Sethi 8 Sep: SC, Umar Cheema
Sep 9th
Najam Sethi clarifies his remarks he made the other day on Supreme Court judgments. Sethi also gives his insight into how security agencies operate in similar situation as abduction, torture and humiliation of Umar Cheema..
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Dunya Today 7 Sep: Analyzing Altaf Speech
Sep 8th
Analyzing MQM Chief Altaf Hussain's Speech regarding martial-law type steps to eradicate corruption and install a new political system in Pakistan. Is it the changing power dynamics in Karachi behind it? Guests: Dr. Ayesha Siddiqa (Security Analyst), Irfan Siddiqui (Columnist), Mohammad Ziauddin (Express Tribune), Mubasher Lucman (Point Blank)..
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Capital Talk 7 Sep: Change or Status Quo?
Sep 8th
Discussion on MQM Chaif Altaf Hussain's call for martial law type action to replace corrupt system. Guests: Abdul Rasheed Godil (MQM), Hassan Nisar (Analyst), Hanif Abbasi (PML-N), Nazar Muhammad Gondal (PPP)..
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Off The Record 7 Sep 2010: Judiciary vs Govt
Sep 8th
Discussion on Judiciary versus Government row on NAB PG removal, implementation of SC orders, etc. Also discussion on MQM Chief Altaf Hussain's oft repeated call for revolution by patriotic generals. Guests: Hanif Abbasi (PML-N), Justice (R) Tariq Mehmood (SC Lawyer), Sen. Syed Faisal Raza Abidi (PPP)..
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Off the Record With Kashif Abbasi 8th September 2010 , Ary News
Sep 8th
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Tonight with Najam Sethi 7 Sep: Altaf Repeats Revolution
Sep 8th
Discussion on three speeches within one month by MQM Chief Altaf Hussain on Revolution and call to the Generals to take martial-law type steps to replace the corrupt system. Also discussion on Umar Cheema's episode..
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Kayani meets Gilani to discuss relief efforts
Sep 8th
ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Army Staff Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani met Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday and briefed him on rescue and relief activities in flood-affected areas. The meeting was seen as a significant one in view of the controversy created by MQM chief Altaf Hussain’s call to ‘patriotic More >
Zaid Hamid calls Altaf Hussain Hitler and MQM Fascist Party
Sep 8th
Zaid Hamid a renowned self proclaimed super patriot Zaid Hamid calls Altaf Hussain a Hitler and MQM a Fascist Party in a TV interview given on Royal News.
He also calls MQM a killer party who is trying to get popularity and cash in the situation on floods where all other More >
Capital Talk – 7 September 2010
Sep 8th
Nazar Muhammad Gondal (PPPP), Hanif Abbasi (PML-N), Rasheed Godail (MQM) and Hasan Nisar (Anchor) in Today’s program of Capital Talk with Hamid Mir.
Off the Record With Kashif Abbasi 7th September 2010 , Ary News
Sep 7th
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Revolution
Sep 7th
LAHORE: This is with reference to the article, “Chaudhry Nisar slams Altaf Hussain” (September 3). In the past 63 years, the people of Pakistan have been fooled by army generals (as dictators) and civilian governments several times. The MQM shared power with civilian and military governments for over 20 years. More >
Dunya Today 6 Sep: Umar Cheema episode
Sep 7th
Discussion on Umar Cheema episode in which the investigative journalist of The News was abducted, tortured and humiliated. Who did it? Why no investigation yet? Shouldn't the security agencies step forward to do the probe? Guests: Nasim Zehra, Haroon Ur Rasheed, Ansar Abbasi, Umar Cheema..
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Off the Record – 6 September 2010
Sep 7th
Waseem Akhtar (MQM) and Khawaja Muhammad Asif (PML-N) in Today’s episode of Off The Record with Kashif Abbasi.
Govt to implement verdicts, says Awan
Sep 7th
KARACHI: Sessions of the National Assembly and Senate are being convened on Sept 20 to deliberate on national issues, according to Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Babar Awan. Talking to journalists after meeting President Asif Ali Zardari here on Monday, he said that despite an impression being created by some elements, More >
Off The Record 6 Sep: Altaf & Revolution
Sep 7th
Discussion on MQM Chief Altaf Hussain's speech saying present democratic system has failed and only a revolution can salvage the nation. Guests: Waseem Akhter (MQM), Khawaja Asif (PML-N)..
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The Green Revolution?
Sep 7th
Altaf Hussain has come out openly, with guns blazing, against feudalism. In his recent interview with journalist Sohail Warraich, he bemoaned the continuation in power of a class that can only offer authoritarian-feudal-dynastic politics. Is he trying to add yet another layer to a move to destabilise the present government? More >
Revolution — or evolution?
Sep 7th
There has recently been a great deal of revolutionary talk in the country, some from MQM chief Altaf Hussain who argued for a French-style revolution in the country – presumably led by himself – and some from other politicians who have warned such events are inevitable. Their words should not More >
Decisions of SC would be implemented: Babar Awan
Sep 6th
KARACHI: Federal Minister Law and Parliamentary Affairs Babar Awan has said that there is no confrontation among the institutions.
The decisions of the Supreme Court would be implemented.
Talking to the media at Bilawal House here on Monday, he said the Presidency has nothing to do with the appointments of chairman NAB More >
Altaf ready to return for revolution
Sep 6th
MQM leader Altaf Husain on Sunday renewed his call for revolution led by the poor and the middle-class to rescue Pakistan from the clutches of feudal lords, corrupt politicians and plunderers of national wealth..
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Back and forth over martial law
Sep 6th
LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Mian Nawaz Sharif stated that in the prevailing circumstances, the country cannot brave another martial law.
The PML-Chief while addressing the media outside Ganga Ram Hospital said:
Anyone who wishes for a martial law in Pakistan, can not be a Pakistani. Only the enemies of Pakistan More >
Altaf ready to return to ‘lead revolution’
Sep 6th
KARACHI: MQM chief Altaf Husssain said in a telephonic address on Sunday that he is ready to come back if the country is ready for a revolution.
“The end of feudalism and the corrupt system is inevitable and the time for a mass revolution has come close,” he said.
In a charged More >
In Session 5 Sep: Bangladesh Model or Pakistan Model?
Sep 6th
MQM Chief Altaf Hussain discusses revolution again today saying only a revolution can replace the corrupt system being used in a merry-go-around way by the Jagirdars, Waderas and the corrupt politicians. Should it be Bangladesh model or Pakistan model? Guests: Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed (AML), Waseem Akhter (MQM), Asma Arbab Alamgir More >
In Session – 5 September 2010
Sep 6th
Asma Arbab Alamgir (PPPP), Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad (AML), Pervaiz Rasheed (PML-N) and Waseem Akhtar (MQM) in Today’s episode of In Session with Asma Chaudhry.
Altaf calls for judicial inquiry into dykes breach
Sep 6th
KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain Sunday called upon the judiciary to take action against the people responsible for breaching the embankments for personal benefits.
Altaf Hussain in his address on the occasion of annual aid program held here under the auspices of MQMs welfare wing Khidmat-e-Khalq Foundation, More >
Sawal Yeh Hai 4 Sep: Elections in political parties
Sep 5th
Elections in political parties, democracy and dictatorship, and MQM chief Altaf Hussain's call for revolution to change the system. Guests: Saleem Zia (PML-N), Asadullah Bhutto (Jamaat Islami), Rauf Siddiqui (MQM), Sen. Islamuddin Shaikh (PPP), Jay Salik (Save Pakistan Foundation)..
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In Session 4 Sep 2010: Inqilab! What Inqilab?
Sep 5th
Inqilab? What Inqilab asks panel. MQM Chief Altaf Hussain demands change in corrupt system through a revolution by the middle-class, poor and the have not's. Political parties say no to Altaf's utterances. Guests: Syed Faisal Ali Subzwari (MQM), Senator Syed Faisal Raza Abidi (PPP), Dr. Fareed Ahmed Paracha (Jamaat Islami), More >
I am ready to come back for revolution: Altaf
Sep 5th
KARACHI: MQM’s leader Altaf Hussain said on Sunday that he was willing to come back to Pakistan in order to bring revolution.
Speaking at the Khidmat-e-Khalq foundation over telephone, Altaf said that if the provinces were ready for the revolution they should speak to Rabta Committee and remove all restrictions against him.
He added that those who More >
Altaf Hussain willing to return for ‘revolution’
Sep 5th
KARACHI: MQM Chief Altaf Hussain has said that he will return to Pakistan if the people want a ‘revolution’.
In a charged address, the MQM chief spoke of ‘a revolution’ and said that all those who had gotten their loans waived should be hanged in public.
The MQM chief was addressing a More >
Failed prescriptions for a failing state
Sep 5th
The cat is finally out of the bag. The MQM chief has issued a statement on how the country needs to be saved from corrupt politicians. This was followed by his arch-foe Imran Khan who assured the military of his support should they choose to rescue the country. The PPP More >
The MQM in Karachi
Sep 5th
Last month, MQM Chief Altaf Hussain pushed many people on the defensive by articulating their ill-concealed desire for a regime-change. He was not far wrong in his pulse-taking. The army is not happy with the PPP, the PML-N wants mid-term change, TV anchors are quivering with their toppling recipes, and More >
