SUDDEN DISAPPEARANCES OF JOURNALISTS IS A SERIOUS MATTER WHICH SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED – ALTAF HUSSAIN

25 January 2002
Mr. Altaf Hussain the founder and leader of MQM (Muttahida Quami Movement) has stated that sudden and mysterious disappearances of the journalists like a senior journalist Ghulam Hussnain and an American journalist Mr. Daniel Pearl in Karachi, Pakistan is a matter of serious concern.  He stated that he is shocked that no investigation has been conducted to find out their whereabouts and those responsible for their disappearances.  He further stated that it is equally amazing that none of the journalist bodies like APNS, CPNE, PFUJ etc spoke a single word on this and preferred to mysteriously keep quiet.  The disappearances of these journalists are not only a serious criminal offence but the fact that no condemnation by the concerned journalist organisations and political and religious parties was lodged is also equally criminal.  Mr. Hussain appealed to president Musharraf to take notice of these mysterious disappearances and held thorough investigation in to this matter and bring the culprits responsible to justice. END\\\