Mr. ALTAF HUSSAIN CONDOLES WITH THE PARENTS OF MQM CONVENOR DR. IMRAN FAROOQ

LONDON: 23^RD SEPTEMBER 2010:

MQM leader Altaf Hussain has telephoned at the residence of Dr. Imran Farooq in Karachi and condoled with his father Farooq Ahmed and mother Raeesa Farooq. While sympathizing with his parents Altaf Hussain said they were all struck with grief at the martyrdom of MQM Convenor Dr. Imran Farooq. He said that the grief is shared by whole of the nation. He said that his wound of his martyrdom will never heal.

He said that at a time when the message of MQM was rapidly spreading in the country and people were joining MQM in their multitudes, a conspiracy has been hatched to break my determination by martyring Dr. Imran Farooq and to stymie the progress of the party. He asserted that he would not be subdued by such cruel tactics.

He said that the British Police and investigating agencies would definitely reach the murderers and he would rest only the day the murderers were arrested. While talking to her mother, Altaf Hussain said that she was the great mother and had given birth to a son who raised the head of his nation high with pride by demonstrating faith and constancy with the party. He said that Dr. Imran Farooq was both the martyr of Revolution and Loyalty and he will always remain alive in our hearts.

He said that Allah has blessed him with martyrdom. He prayed to Allah to shower his blessings upon him and to give him patience to bear this loss. He consoled her mother by saying that even though Dr. Imran Farooq had left this world, but her son Altaf Hussain was still there. He said that while he was yet alive, she need not worry about anything. He said that she was like a mother to him and would always respect her as his own mother. Reassuring her he said that it was his personal duty to look after the widow and children of Dr. Imran Farooq.

Altaf Hussain was overwhelmed with grief while talking to the parents of Dr. Imran Farooq. Dr. Imran Farooq’s mother said that she was the mother of a martyr and the mothers of martyrs did not weep. She said that she was content with the will of Allah. She said that she was the mother of one who did not break, could not be bought and never faltered. People break down in the times of trial and tribulations but he always stood by you.

Her mother said that it is not for everyone to remain faithful. Imran Farooq redeemed the pledge that he had made with the Movement and the nation. He was met with martyrdom and gave his life in the path of revolution. She said that she had handed over her son to him. He was like your son. She said that she also looked upon Altaf Hussain not only as a leader but also as her son. She said that Altaf Hussain always showed her respect like a mother and looked after her family.

She told Altaf Hussain that every eye was filled with tear and each and every one was struck with grief. He asked Altaf Hussain to pray give patience and courage to the widow of Dr. Imran Farooq to bear this loss. She said that this a difficult time but Allah has always led us out of troubles and hopefully this time would also pass by.