Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain on Saturday again lashed out at the paramilitary Rangers, alleging that the force had turned Sindh into an “occupied province”.
“Sindh is burning and MQM workers are being treated like prisoners of war,” said the MQM chief, adding that Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah’s attitude in this regard had been irresponsible. He added that Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Co-Chairman Asif Zardari’s dealings with the MQM had taken a disappointing turn.
He said the PPP leadership’s attitude was reflective of the fact that it did not care about the residents of the province. A press release on the MQM website said that Altaf had called Asif Zardari and Qaim Ali Shah to discuss the role of Rangers in Sindh but was unable to establish contact with them despite several attempts.
The MQM’s Rabita Committee condemned the “callous attitude” shown by Zardari and Qaim Ali Shah.
An emergency meeting was called by the committee in London and Karachi to discuss the latest developments. A meeting was also called by MQM on sector and unit levels to discuss the current situation.
Meanwhile, Qaim Ali Shah said he had left a meeting to attend the MQM chief’s call.
“I did talk to Altaf Hussain but he himself terminated the call after getting emotional during the conversation.”