MQM leader Faisal Sabzwari. — File

KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has declared the charges of former interior minister Sindh, Zulfiqar Mirza as childish and ridiculous.

MQM denied all his allegation specially about the conspiracy to split Pakistan with help of the US and to kill the Pakhtuns in Karachi. MQM said that Zulfiqar Mirza is trying to distress the Supreme Court hearings.

Talking to media persons at the MQM headquarters in Karachi, The party’s member of Sindh Assembly, Faisal Sabzwari said the allegation of Jinnahpur was also proved false in the past.

Sabzwari said that Mirza was trying to trigger fight between the Mohajirs and Balochs of the Karachi city. He said that Karachiites better know who is involved in extortion activities. If Mirza has proof then he must present them in courts.

Sabzwari added that Zulfiqar Mirza actually tried to break Pakistan but President Asif Ali Zardari averted him to do so. He stressed upon unbiased action against the criminals in the city.

Sabzwari added that MQM showed tolerance only for the people to celebrate Eid with comfort.

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