News of Altaf Hussain's arrest: Reactions on social media

Published June 3, 2014
MQM chief Altaf Hussain. — File photo
MQM chief Altaf Hussain. — File photo

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Altaf Hussain was arrested on Tuesday in London on charges of money laundering. The news brought a strong wave of reactions on social media. Twitter flooded with tweets from politicians, journalists and celebrities commenting on the different aspects of the situation. Some felt for MQM, others felt for Karachi.


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