ALTAF HUSSAIN EXPRESSES HIS CONDOLENCE OVER THE LOSS OF LIVES IN QUETTA INCIDENT

SINCE THE MMA HAS COME INTO POWER IN BALOCHISTAN AND NWFP, PEACE HAS COMPLETELY VANISHED FROM THESE PROVINCES – DR IMRAN FAROOQ

London – 14^th June 2007

MQM Founder & Leader Mr Altaf Hussain has expressed his heartfelt sorrow over the loss of lives of 10 people in the incident of firing in Quetta, the capital of Balochistan, and prayed for the early recovery of those injured. He has demanded of the Government to hold an investigation.

Meanwhile MQM Convenor Dr Imran Farooq has condemned the loss of lives of 10 people in the incident of firing in Quetta, the capital of Balochistan. He stated that since the MMA has come into power in Balochistan and NWFP, peace has completely vanished from these provinces and murder, terrorism, bomb explosions and suicide attacks have become the norm of the day. During the MMA Government in Balochistan, its capital Quetta has become the murder capital. Quetta that was famously known to tourists for its scenic attractions has become the symbol of terrorism where the life and property of its citizens is not safe. As a result the influx of tourists has stopped resulting in loss of business and economic hardship for the citizens. Dr Imran Farooq said that once again the incident of firing by armed terrorists has rocked Balochistan. Since the MMA Government has been established in Balochistan and NWFP the lives of its citizens have been at risk, innocent lives are being lost as a result of daily acts of terrorism and the economic activities have been affected resulting in hardship for common citizens. Dr Imran Farooq demanded of the Government to dismiss the Government in NWFP and impose Governor Rule, get rid of the MMA from the coalition of Government in Balochistan and take necessary steps to ensure to provide safety and security to the life and property of citizens.