News Archive for 1998

December 1998

December 31, 1998
Available reports of raids and arrests of MQM workers and supporters
Altaf Hussain's New Year Message
Brothers of Irshad Kamali, Member of MQM Central Co-ordination Committee arrested
December 30, 1998
Mohajir localities demolished -- Thousands evicted and rendered homeless
Life in Danger -- Mohammad Shakir, Incharge of MQM Burns Road Sector arrested
December 29, 1998
Fight to the Finish?By Zaigham Khan -- The Herald -- December Issue
Punjab leads Sindh in violence in 1998 -- The Friday Times
The New Takht LahoreThe Tribune -- Nov 29 - Dec 05, 1998
December 26, 1998
Relatives of Mr. Altaf Hussain being threatened and harassed
Available reports of raids, arrest and torture of MQM workers and supporters
"I do not advocate violence, but violence breeds violence" -- Altaf Hussain
December 21, 1998
Nasir Anjum, Incharge of MQM Federal B. Area Sector arrested
Sharif family sued for $31m in London court
December 20, 1998
Dictators are choosing London to shop till they drop -- The Sunday Telegraph
December 18, 1998
Joint Resolution against authoritarianism and intolerance of the Govt. of Pakistan adopted in the European Parliament
Shaib Bukhari Advocate deinied medical treatment
December 17, 1998
Availale reports of raids and arrests of MQM workers and supporters
Raid conducted for the arrest of Wasay Jalil
December 14, 1998
The Crime Rate -- Which city needed the most to be ruled by 'Governor Rule'
December 13, 1998
Sharif's family faces court on £11m 'debt'
December 12, 1998
Altaf denies links with India -- interview to PPI
Senator Nasreen Jalil protests over the remand of MQM MPAs
1000 dacoities, 7000 abductions and rape in Punjab in 11 months
December 11, 1998
Nawaz Sharif wants to be king, to perpetuate his rule indefinitely -- Altaf Hussain

Available details of raids and arrests of MQM workers
December 10, 1998
Terrorised twice -- The News on Sunday
INNOCENT MOHAJIRS -- TREATED AS CRIMINALS
December 9, 1998
PML leaders protecting land mafia
Muttahida holds demo against PM -- Daily DAWN
Lives of six MQM workers in danger
December 8, 1998
Federal Minister admits in the Senate 'Lahore ahead of Karachi killings'
Photographs -- Second Day of Protest
Does the so-called Shariat of Nawaz Sharif approves of inhuman torture upon innocent men, women and children
December 7, 1998
British Pakistanis Appeal to the United Nations
Demonstration -- national newspapers
British Pakistanis appeal to the United Nations
Protest demonstration in London at the residence of Nawaz Sharif by MQM UK
December 6, 1998
Liaquatabad, Karachi another Bosnia
Siege and Searh Operation at Liaquatabad in Karachi by the Paramilitary Rangers and Police
December 5, 1998
Government sponsored terrorism in Karachi -- Exposed
Available reports of MQM office bearer and workers arrested by the Rangers and Police
December 4, 1998
Another extra-judicial murder in custody
MQM stages another anti-Nawaz demo
December 3, 1998
Protest against Sharif in DC -- Pakistan News Service
Naeem Sheikh, an MQM worker suffering from kidney pain arrested and being tortured
Sharif's Visit Prompts Human Rights Protest -- Washing Post
Protest demonstration agianst Nawaz Sharif outside the White House
December 2, 1998
Nadeem Ahmed Khan, member of Muttahida Organising Committee arrested by CIA Police
Increase in Sales Tax is a result of 'Bad Governance' of the rulers -- Altaf Hussain
MQM holds protest demonstration on Nawaz Sharif's arrival in USA
MQM demands recruitment of Karachiites in Metropolitan Police
Latest available details of raids and arrest -- December 2, 1998
CPJ concerned over raids on journalists' houses
More MQM workers and supporters arrested by the CIA Police
December 1, 1998
MQM challenges imposition of Article 245 in the Supreme Court
Availabe details of raids and arrest of MQM workers and supporters
Postmortem report says Fasih Jugnu died of torture
PM using 'Sindh card' for trade with India
People of Sindh should establish their own "Sindh Television"
Mohajir Nation, their leadership and elected representative subjected to terrorism

November 1998

The News -- November 29, 1998
Another suspect in Hakim Said case dies in custody
The Govt must avoid acting like a Bull in a China Shop! -- M B Naqvi
November 28, 1998
PML members fed up with Aleem Adil Shaikh's antics
Journalist fraternity deplored Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif's attitude
Not even a three year old child and disabled person spared of Government terrorism
November 27, 1998
In Pakistani Dispute, Both Sides Charge Power Play  (at Washington Post)
Life in Danger: Arrest on an immobile and sick man
MQM appeals to Amnesty International to save the life of its detained workers
November 26, 1998
One-point agenda: Altaf asks all political parties to unite
Raid at the BBC Correspondent's House is naked attack on journalism -- Altaf Hussain
Illegal raids, arrests, harassment and torture of MQM workers by the Nawaz Sharif Govt.
November 25, 1998
Govt. of Nawaz Sharif using pressure tactics to falsely implicate Qazi Khalid Ali in fabricated cases
November 24, 1998
Lives of MQM Parliamnetarians in Danger: They are being tortured to change allegiance
November 23, 1998
Mohajir Woman Sexually Assaulted in a Karachi Police Station
Restoration of Peace Operation is transformed into "Destroy Mohajir Operation": Altaf Hussain
Amnesty International -- Basic human rights in danger as the army is called in to assist police
November 19, 1998
Amnesty Internatinal -- Human rights cannot be sacrificed for law and order
November 22, 1998
All-conquering Pakistan PM takes on Karachi crime
Marks of Torture -- Swollen Eye, Bruised Cheek... -- Shoaib Bukhari in Police Custody
November 21, 1998
Sind again target of aggression -- Altaf Hussain
SOS -- LIVES IN DANGER -- SHOAIB BUKHARI AND WAKEEL JAMALI, MEMBERS OF PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY OF SINDH ALONGWITH OTHER ARRESTED DURING A RAID BY THE POLICE AT MQM HEAD OFFICE
Head Office of Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) raided by the Police and others in plalin clothes
November 20, 1998
Exiled politician denies links to Sind terrorism -- Interview of Altaf Hussain to the Edgware and Mill Hill Times
Altaf Hussain condemns Nawaz Sharif's policy to bring Mohajirs and Armed Forces face to face
Text of the President's Ordinance
Amnesty asks Senators not to support CA-15
Prime Minster Nawaz Sharif invokes Article 245 -- calls army in Karachi
November 18, 1998
Expression of grievances of urban Sindh cannot be called 'terrorism', says Altaf
November 15, 1998
Senator Nasreen Jalil barred from going to S. Africa
Cartoon -- The Friday Times -- November 13, 1998
Cartoon -- Qaumi Akhbar -- November 14, 1998
Cartoon -- Frontier Post-- November 12, 1998
November 12, 1998
Photographs of police brutalities in Gharibabad, Karachi
November 11, 1998
Hakim Said on Shariat Bill -- H. Hasan Naqvi
Reports of Illegal raids and arrests of MQM workers and supporters
November 8, 1998
Telephones and other communication services to the Nine Zero and KKF disconnected
Khalid Murtuza, a paraplegic former office bearer of the MQM arrested in Karachi, southern Pakistan
November 7, 1998
Silent guns -- Report on the current situation in Karachi -- The Economist
Govt killed Abdullah to preempt Taliban-like revolution: son -- NNI
November 6, 1998
Illegal raids, arrests, torture and harassment of MQM workers, supporters and their family members by the Government of Nawaz Sharif
November 5, 1998
Elusive clues deepen Hakim Said's murder mystery -- News Intelligence Unit -- By Kamran Khan
November 4, 1998
Altaf excoriates PM for violating accords, hounding Mohajirs, creating bad faith between MQM and army-- Exclusive interview to the Frontier Post
November 2, 1998
Massive crackdown by the Governmnet of Nawaz Sharif upon the workers and supporters of MQM
IMPOSITION OF GOVERNOR RULE IN SINDH -- RAIDS AND ARRESTS OF MQM WORKERS, SUPPORTERS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS INTENSIFIES

October 1998

IMPOSITION OF GOVERNOR RULE IN SINDH IS AKIN TO SLAYING OF DEMOCRACY: ALTAF HUSSAIN30 Otcober, 1998
HRCP DEPLORES KARACHI POLICE'S METHODS30 Otcober, 1998
ALLEGING THE MQM IN HAKIM SAEED'S MURDER CASE IS TANTAMOUNT TO INFLUENCING THE JUDICIARY: ALTAF HUSSAIN30 Otcober, 1998
MQM EMPHATICALLY AND CATEGORICALLY DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS BY PRIME MINISTER NAWAZ SHARIF28 Otcober, 1998
MOHAMMAD FASIH AHMED, MQM WORKER DIES IN POLICE CUSTODY28 Otcober, 1998
We would stick to our Haq Parastana (Righteous) stand regardless of consequences -- ALTAF HUSSAIN 20 Otcober, 1998
MQM BELIEVES IN RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE AND WOMEN RIGHTS-- ALTAF HUSSAIN 14 Otcober, 1998
Sharp increase in the target killings of MQM officer bearers and workers 12 Otcober, 1998
Two MQM workers including an office bearer murdered today in Karachi 11 Otcober, 1998
Mr. Altaf Hussain talks to Mr. Shahbaz Bhatti of Christian Liberation Front 10 Otcober, 1998
Liaquat Jatoi meets Mr. Altaf Hussain to discuess Karachi and the country situation at the International Secretariat in London10 Otcober, 1998
Pakistan parliament approves Islamic law10 Otcober, 1998
MQM calls upon the people to remain determined and continue their struggle 7 Otcober, 1998
THREE MORE MQM WORKERS AND SUPPORTERS MERCILESSLY MURDERED BY THE HAQIQI TERRORISTS7 Otcober, 1998
Tragic scenes of the funeral processio of victims of the target killings on, 5 Oct 1998 6 Otcober, 1998
Bhutto and her husband charges with corruption-The Guardian6 Otcober, 1998
FOUR (4) MUTTAHIDA QUAMI MOVEMENT (MQM) OFFICE BEARERS BRUTALLY MURDERED IN KARACHI TODAY, 5 OCTOBER 1998 5 Otcober, 1998
AMIR ZAKI, MEMBER MUTTAHIDA ORGANISING COMMITTEE OF MQM AND MOHAMMAD SHAHID KHAN, OFFICER BEARER OF MQM UNIT 134-C, SECTOR NORTH KARACHI MURDERED TODAY 5 Otcober, 1998
Four more MQM office bearers, workers and supporters murdered in cold blood2 Otcober, 1998
Mr. Altaf Hussain visiting CM Sindh Liaquat Jatoi and Mohmmad Yousuf at the Cromwell Hospital in London2 Otcober, 1998

September 1998

TARGETED KILLINGS TO PHYSICALLY ELIMINATE THE MQM WORKERS, OFFICE-BEARERS AND SUPPORTERS CONTINUE…30 September, 1998
Mr. Altaf Hussain meeting with the Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif-- September 26, 199826 September, 1998
TARGETED KILLINGS OF MQM WORKERS AND SUPPORTERS CONTINUE…24 September, 1998
TARGETED KILLINGS OF MQM WORKERS AND SUPPORTERS CONTINUE…20 September, 1998
Joint Communique'Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) and Pakistan Muslim League(N) Negotiations20 September, 1998
Altaf disputes gun-running charge20 Septmber, 1998
Horrifying details of the murder of four MQM workers including a unit incharge in Karachi, Pakistan14 Septmber, 1998
Shahid Qureshi, member Muttahida Organising Committee of MQM, among three MQM workers mrudered by Intelligence Agencies and their sponsored terrorists9 Septmber, 1998
Within two days five more MQM workers murdered in cold blood by the intelligence agencies of Pakistan and their sponsored terrorists4 Septmber, 1998
Three MQM workers ruthlessly murdered by the Government Agencies in a commando style operation 1 Septmber, 1998

August 1998

Altaf Hussain surprised at the timing of the introduction of the new constitutional amendment and terms it the most blatant diversionary tactic of the government28 August, 1998
MQM Co-ordination Committee condemns mischievous propaganda against its workers28 August, 1998
Altaf Hussain expresses surprise and disllusionment at the response of the COAS28 August, 1998
Altaf Hussain demands from the Prime Minister and COAS responses to fundamental questions facing the nation27 August, 1998
MQM quits federal and provincial governments:26 August, 1998
ALTAF HUSSAIN DEMANDS END TO PERSECUTION OF MOHAJIRS: ACCUSES STATE AGENCIES OF ACTING AGAINST PEOPLE OF PAKISTAN:25 August, 1998
Present spree of mass killings of Mohajirs is the result of the inability of the Prime Minister to prosecute culprits as envisaged in the 1997 Supreme Court Judgement: Altaf Hussain17 August, 1998
MQM Federal Minister resigns in protest over North Nazimabad Massacre14 August, 1998
Tragic Scene before the Funeral Procession14 August, 1998
Details of those murdered in North Nazimabad Massacre13 August, 1998
Eight Killed in Karachi Evening Shooout-Reuters12 August, 1998
Nine MQM workers brutally massacred by armed terrorists in North Nazimabad area of Karachi12 August, 1998
Horrific incidents of Kidnapping, torture and targeted murder of MQM workers and supporters5 August, 1998
India, Pakistan border firing enters seventh day5 August, 1998
MQM not created by ISI, says Hameed Gul3 August, 1998

  July 1998

A 70 year old woman died due to unbearable shock during a siege and search Operation23 July, 1998
Siege and Search Operation -- Photographs20 July, 1998
Census 1998: Downsizing the Population of Sindh?-- The News on Sunday19 July, 1998
JSQM claims alliance with MQM-- The News19 July, 1998
MQM to have access to census records-- The Daily DAWN17 July, 1998
MQM MNAs flay siege operations-The Daily DAWN17 July, 1998
Muttahida, JSQM vow to fight jointly for Sindh's rights-The Daily DAWN17 July, 1998
Rangers empowered to conduct raids: governor - The News17 July, 1998
MQM, JSQM chalk out strategy on Kalabagh Dam, census-The News17 July, 1998
Govt. agrees to remove MQM's apprhensions about census-The News17 July, 1998
Operation against Muttahida has begun-- The Daily DAWN16 July, 1998
Concerned citizens want withdrawal of rangers-- The Daily DAWN15 July, 1998
Police raid MQM offices-- The Nation15 July, 1998
Once again Paramilitary Rangers resorting to siege and search operation to subjugate, harass and arrest innocent citizens belonging to the Mohajir Nation15 July, 1998
The Intelligence that Harms -- The Daily DAWN12 July, 1998
A nation of 130 million -- The Daily DAWN10 July, 1998
Census Results -- Editorial Comments -- The Nation10 July, 1998
The Census Results -- Ediorial Comments -- The Fronier Post10 July, 1998
MQM to withdraw support if Operation launched: Altaf10 July, 1998
Altaf Hussain Rejects 1998 Pakistan Census Results9 July, 1998
MQM Senator Mustapha Kamal's gas station attacked and looted for speaking the truth3 July, 1998
Elected MQM Councillor among four others shot dead in cold blood by the Haqiqi terrorists2 July, 1998

June 1998

Murders, raids, arrests and torture of innocent MQM workers and supporters is continuing...30 June, 1998
The real problem in Sindh -- Editorial in the Daily News29 June, 1998
Seven more MQM workers and supporters murdered by the Haqiqi Terrorists29 June, 1998
Dr. Shakeel Qaimkhani, a very active member of MQM Medical Aid Committee murdered in an armed attack by the Haqiqi Terrorists26 June, 1998
More bloodshed of Mohajirs in general and MQM workers and supporters in particular24 June, 1998
Six MQM men shot dead in Karachi24 June, 1998
Bloodshed of MQM workers and supporters by the Haqiqi terrorists continues...19 June, 1998
Imran Niaz, an office bearer of MQM murdered in cold blood by the Haqiqi terrorists19 June, 1998
Imposition of Governor Rule in Sindh will be disastrous for democracy and national solidarity -- Altaf Hussain19 June, 1998
Haqiqi terrorists are planning another bloodbath on June 19, in connivance with the law enforcement agencies18 June, 1998
Two innocent young boys including a worker and a supporter of MQM kidnapped and tortured to death by the Haqiqi terrorists in Korangi, Karachi15 June, 1998
MQM Founder & Leader Mr. Altaf Hussain's comments on the Federal Budget 199813 June, 1998
MQM Founder & Leader Mr. Altaf Hussain flays drive against Dr. Qadeer2 June, 1998

May 1998

Six more MQM workers and supporters murdered by the Haqiqi terrorists31 May, 1998
Mr.Altaf Hussain welcomes nuclear tests 28 May, 1998
STATE OF EMERGENCY IN PAKISTAN -- ASSOCIATED PRESS 28 May, 1998
An MQM worker and a two and a half year child murdered by the Haqiqi Terrorists 28 May, 1998
Nadeem, an MQM sympathizer murdered in cold blood by the Haqiqi Terrorists 26 May, 1998
Two MQM sympathisers murdered and one severely wounded by the Haqiqi Terrorists in Korangi, Karachi 21 May, 1998
Altaf demands for referendum on Nuclear Issue 17 May, 1998
Bomb kills two and injures eighteen in Karachi 16 May, 1998
National unity in response to Indian nuclear explosions is the dire need of the time --ALTAF HUSSAIN 12 May, 1998
MQM is a challenge for medieval feudal system---ALTAF HUSSAIN 12 May, 1998
MQM Founder and Leader ALTAF HUSSAIN demands for immediate repatriation of stranded Pakitanis from Bangladesh 8 May, 1998
More provinces on the administrative level should be created in the country -- Altaf Hussain5 May, 1998

April 1998

Masood Ahmed, a sympathiser of MQM murdered in cold blood by the Haqiqi Terrorists in Korangi, Karachi29 April, 1998
MQM worker Asif Ali and his cousin Kashif Ali, kidnapped, tortured brutally and murdered in cold blood by the Haqiqi Terrorists in Malir, Karachi24th April, 1998
Babar Anees, brother of a Missing MQM worker, mysteriously gone missing19th April, 1998
Joint Communique of MQM and PML issued on 18 April 1998, at 8:00 p.m., from the MQM International Secretariat, London18th April, 1998
Decisive round of talks between MQM and PML started in London on Friday, will continue tomorrow17th April, 1998
Another MQM sympathiser murdered in cold blood by the Haqiqi Terrorists in the No Go Area of Malir, Karachi17th April, 1998
In two separate incidents an MQM worker and a supporter murdered by the Haqiqi Terrorists in Malir, Karachi16th April, 1998
Liaquat Jatoi, MQM team leaves for London. Crucial talks today16th April, 1998
Altaf -- Nisar Meeting in London on Wednesday Evening15th April, 1998
The Hunt For Benaazir's Booty -- News Review of The Sunday Times12th April, 1998
Illegal raids and arrests of innocent MQM workers, supporters and their family members is a daily routine in the urban centres of Sindh, southern Pakistan 5th April, 1998
MQM FOUNDER AND LEADER ALTAF HUSSAIN APPEALS FOR HIDES ON EID-UL-AZHA 5th April, 1998
Three innocent persons including two supporters of MQM ruthlessly murdered by the Haqiqi terrorists in Nazimabad, Karachi 4th April, 1998
SENATOR AFTAB AHMED SHEIKH INJURED IN A ROAD ACCIDENT ON SUPER HIGHWAY2nd April, 1998

March 1998

TWO TERRORIST BOMB BLASTS NEAR THE RESIDENCE OF MQM LEADER MR ALTAF HUSSAIN , RESULTING IN DEATH OF TWO AND INJURIES TO MORE THAN TWENTY TWO PERSONS IN KARACHI, PAKISTAN 31st March, 1998
MQM Office raided, workers held in Lahore 26th March, 1998
Government ignoring economy, says Altaf Hussain26th March, 1998
Complete "Black Day" observed in Karachi and other cities 26th March, 1998
More than 12 Cold Blooded Murderes of the Relatives of MQM Workers and Supporters by the Haqiqi Terrorists. 26th March, 1998
LIST OF RELATIVES OF MQM WORKERS AND SUPPORTERS KILLED BY HAQIQI TERRORISTIN NO-GO AREAS. 25th March, 1998
MQM to observe "Day of Mourning" on 25 March 1998 24th March, 1998
11 Young MQM Workers And Supporters Brutally Murdered By Haqiqi Terrorists 23rd March, 1998
Salman Ahmed, Incahrge MQM Unit 162, Murdered by the Haqiqi Terrorists near the City Court Karachi 22nd March, 1998
Altaf Hussain urges Nawaz not to repeat 'blunder19th March, 1998
'No stop to operation in Karachi since 1992' 17th March, 1998
MQM gives 48 hour Ultimatum to the Ruling Pakistan Muslim League Government 17th March, 1998
MQM to lodge extrajudicial killings case against Babar & Others. MQM Legal AidCommittee 13th March, 1998
MQM demands arrest of Benazir, Babar. 13th March, 1998
Federal Interior Minister Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain verifies the Extrajudicial murders of 30 MQM workers on the orders of Naseerullah Babar 13th March, 1998
30 MQM workers were killed on Baber's Orders and buried in Islamabad Hills 11th March, 1998
Decision on alliance with govt soon, Altaf Hussain 2nd March, 1998

February 1998

MQM WITHDRAWS 24-HRS ULTIMATUM 25th February, 1998
ANP QUITS GOVERNMENT 25th February, 1998
Eight MQM workers and supporters including two young girls murdered and several others injured by the Haqiqi terrorists in Korangi and Landhi, Karachi 22nd February, 1998
Naeem Afridi, an MQM worker, ruthlessly murdered by the Police in Orangi Town, Karachi 20th February, 1998
Meraj Siddiqui, an MQM Worker, Murdered in Landhi by the Haqiqi Terrorists 16th February, 1998
Physical Elimination of MQM Workers Continues.... Arshad Ahmed an MQM Worker Kidnapped, Brutally Tortured and Murdered By the Haqiqi Terrorists in Landhi, Karachi 13th February, 1998
Dr. Farooq Sattar announces Rs 100m grant for Municipal works. 10th February, 1998
MQM Member of Elders WIng Kidnapped and Murdered in Cold Blood by the Haqiqi Terrorists in Korangi, Karachi 10th February, 1998
SHC verdict negates propaganda against MQM; Altaf Hussain 9th February, 1998
Missing MQM men:probe committee stops work after Senator Aftab Sheikh receives threatening calls 9th February, 1998
Senator Aftab Sheikh's Report on missing MQM workers in one week 8th February, 1998
Altaf Hussain terms SHC decision as success of oppressed, pays tribute to Imran Farooq and others. 7th February, 1998
'Coordination Committee to decide Altaf's return' Senator Aftab Sheikh 7th February, 1998
Major Kaleem Case Against MQM Leader Altaf Hussain Set Aside by the Sindh High Court 6th February, 1998
Photographs of Prime Minsiter meeting with MQM Leader Altaf Hussain 5th February, 1998
Mohammad Aslam, An MQM Supporter Murdered in Cold Blood by the Haqiqi Terrorists 5th February, 1998
Municipal emergency enforced in Karachi by Dr. Farooq Sattar 4th February, 1998
Harshest criticism by US State Department of Pakistan HR, political situation 2nd February, 1998