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The interior ministry on Tuesday gave its approval for the issuance of a red warrant against Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) supremo Altaf Hussain, DawnNews reported.
The red warrant is an international notice sent to the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) seeking the arrest and extradition of an individual.
The MQM founder is wanted in various cases that include charges of terrorism and incitement to violence, among other offences.
The approval for the red warrant was issued apparently in compliance with the orders of an anti-terrorism court, which is hearing three identical cases against Hussain pertaining to his Aug 22 anti-state speech.
Police had also charged MNA Kanwar Naveed Jameel, Qamar Mansoor and Shahid Pasha in the three cases for allegedly listening to and facilitating the speech.
They had additionally named Hussain, Dr Farooq Sattar, Khawaja Izharul Hasan, Dr Amir Liaquat Hussain and other MQM leaders as absconders.
FIRs for the three cases had been lodged on the complaints of three private persons.
In its last hearing of the cases, the court had issued non-bailable warrants for the arrest of the absconders, and directed the investigating officer to approach the interior ministry and secure red warrants for the MQM supremo's arrest through Interpol.
Following Hussain's Aug 22 diatribe, a large number of cases were filed against the party chief in Karachi, Quetta and Gilgit-Biltistan region. Anti-terrorism courts hearing these cases have also issued separate non-bailable warrants against the MQM chief.
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Feb 07, 2017 06:24pm
Good!
He should be prosecuted where he commits crimes.
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Feb 07, 2017 06:30pm
@Harmony-1© "He should be prosecuted where he commits crimes." They have cleared him of any wrongdoing, to my knowledge.
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Feb 07, 2017 06:34pm
Politics is taking over the common sense. pML N is trying to counter the efforts of army of making MQM irrelevant. Once Altaf is in PAkistan even from jail he will be able to win Karachi for MQM otherwise PPP and PYI will win a few and PMLN wants to make sure that does not happen
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Feb 07, 2017 06:37pm
Wonder what would happen next? Would there be any follow-up at all?
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Feb 07, 2017 06:37pm
Another distraction from Panama Case. As far AH is concerned he is already irrelevant in politics.
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Feb 07, 2017 06:42pm
I have heard the same thing 100 times before but nothing happened.
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Feb 07, 2017 06:44pm
Does he or his organization listed in UN's terrorist list?
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Feb 07, 2017 06:47pm
How long this joke will continue. Her Majesty's government handing over its citizen to Pakistan, what leverage does Pakistan have to force Britain to extradite Altaf Hussain ?
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Feb 07, 2017 06:51pm
Why not just hand over Imran Farooq's killer to UK. Their justice system actually works and there is not going to be any mess in Pakistan. Well, just like this red warrant is pretty useless. UK will not hand over Altaf Hussain to Pakistan and use the excuse of "we don't hand over suspects to countries with capital punishment laws".
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Feb 07, 2017 06:50pm
Time for Big Fish to be hauled in!
Well done.. I hope the British government will not throw hurdles in the way. Pakistan should use its leverage (whatever means available) to get the British to cooperate.
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Feb 07, 2017 06:58pm
@BAXAR - Why the court has issued warrants then?
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Feb 07, 2017 06:54pm
As far as I know, Red Warrant means that Interpol has to take this matter and deal with the country where the person is found to have him apprehended and extradited to the country where the warrant was issued.
So the details should be coming forth, we hope..
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Feb 07, 2017 07:00pm
Red or blue does NOT matter. The guy is outside of Pakistan, living in comfort just like our other leaders like Musharraf and the like.
All drama - we need it, to keep us glued to the media - so that we do not cry over lack of other essentials of life like water, power, infrastructures and EDUCATION.
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Feb 07, 2017 07:02pm
It semms the Panama show is ending! Keep the nation busy in fuss.
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Feb 07, 2017 06:57pm
Another stunt from the government to divert from Panama case. Mohajirs and Altaf Hussain are always used in bad times.
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Feb 07, 2017 06:57pm
@Harmony-1© Altaf Hussain says the bad words but how about other corrupt leaders, who actually did the real damage to Pakistan?
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Feb 07, 2017 06:58pm
Its a political gimmick, they all know that Altaf Hussain has a dual nationality and they just can't get him arrested.
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Feb 07, 2017 07:07pm
The government knows the British government would never hand over its citizen to Pakistan, but ch Nisar wants to complete this last formality in his part.
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Feb 07, 2017 07:08pm
Why are we bringing this problem back on Pakistan soil?? Pakistanis are happy for this man to stay in London!!
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Feb 07, 2017 07:11pm
Interpol knows the political motive behind the red warrant and it may refuse to accept or follow.
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Feb 07, 2017 07:12pm
Interior ministry is free to issue whatever the color of warrant they want, whether it's Red or Green, it will endup in the dustbin of British interior ministry. Infact, they don't act on prejudice requests which was confirmed last week when they refused to reopen the money laundry case.
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Feb 07, 2017 07:06pm
First of all Altaf Hussain may not be brought to Pakistan as it is political gimmick. Even if he is brought a lot unrest will be created in Pakistan which Nawaz Sharif may not afford.
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Feb 07, 2017 07:09pm
The bringing Altaf into Pakistan would be last nail to the coffin of NS's government.
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Feb 07, 2017 07:17pm
I think Pakistan is going to be a heaven as Altaf is to brought into 'justice'
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Feb 07, 2017 07:17pm
The corrupt politicians and malicious mafia do not want to see and listen a bold and sane voice raising from anywhere. They want only subjugated people cringing corrupt people.
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Feb 07, 2017 07:19pm
This is what expected a long time ago, but the government likes to take advantage of such news in this time of crises.
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Feb 07, 2017 07:23pm
@Aik Pakistani - Yes, the "other corrupt leaders" should face the law too. Is Nawaz not facing it?
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Feb 07, 2017 07:29pm
I wonder about the timing of arrest warrent.
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Feb 07, 2017 07:30pm
How about the ex governor of Sindh.
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Feb 07, 2017 07:31pm
How about dealing with those who are in custody already. Politics as usual.
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Feb 07, 2017 07:33pm
If we listen very carefully, we can hear Altaf Hussain laughing.
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Feb 07, 2017 07:45pm
@Harmony-1© Oh Yeah.
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Feb 07, 2017 07:51pm
@Harmony-1© "Why the court has issued warrants then?" Crime is committed in UK where he was cleared. Warrant issued in Pakistan where crime was not committed. What is the value of red warrant from Pakistan for a UK national, suspect in Pakistan, of a crime committed in UK?
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Feb 07, 2017 07:50pm
@Harmony-1© " Is Nawaz not facing it?" Oh that way, of course why not!!!
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Feb 07, 2017 07:52pm
This is a joke
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Feb 07, 2017 07:53pm
Altaf Hussain is safe and no way Pakistan can get a citizen of UK on the basis of suspicion.
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Feb 07, 2017 07:58pm
@Mahmood
The magistrate (usually a qualified barrister) in UK decides whether there is enough evidence against the accused to support the execution of a red warrant. If the evidence is flimsy or inadequate, the red warrant cannot be executed by the UK police with out the express authority of the magistrate.
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Feb 07, 2017 07:58pm
Why government takes such steps which cause its derision. Didn't the government learn a lesson from re-opening of money laundering case request to UK.
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Feb 07, 2017 08:02pm
Please concentrate on Panama gate and News Leak.
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Feb 07, 2017 08:05pm
I wish citizens of Punjab could understand that solution lies in treating minorities fairly.
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Feb 07, 2017 08:06pm
History is finally being made in Pakistan.The Judicial System of Pakistan is the
Supremo.You can run but cannot hide.
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Feb 07, 2017 08:09pm
IT would be better for Altaf Hussain to stay in UK , rather than coming back as his arrest and punishment will cause law situation to deteriorate and we do not Karachi to suffer again.
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Feb 07, 2017 08:04pm
@Imad Qureshi very good suggestion. It will be good step to hand over the killers to UK government so their case of killing of UK citizen progresses.
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Feb 07, 2017 08:19pm
Finally - time to clean the mess
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Feb 07, 2017 08:36pm
Finally!! That man has many crimes on him.
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Feb 07, 2017 08:39pm
Imran Farooq 'hitmen' appeal for extradition from Pakistan to Britain..http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/pakistan/12124325/Imran-Farooq-hitmen-appeal-for-extradition-from-Pakistan-to-Britain.html
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Feb 07, 2017 08:41pm
About time too. Better late than never.
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Feb 07, 2017 08:51pm
The best decision of pmln after the appointment of Gen. RS
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Feb 07, 2017 08:45pm
I believe Altaf Hussain should face all charges against him, having said that, no one has been able to prove anything against him in any court of law in Pakistan or in England, even though almost half a million British pounds in cash were recovered from his residence in London, and many other claims against him. So why cause such a uproar over some speeches when we have real criminals and corrupt politicians and powerful people walking around Scott free?
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Feb 07, 2017 08:48pm
The funny part is that the so-called absconders are in Karachi yet the interior ministry has moved to issue red warrants in compliance with court's order. If due to some reason the ministry cannot arrest readily available absconders, I wonder how they will beg UK to hand over AH,
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Feb 07, 2017 08:52pm
Wishes Never Wash Dishes.
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Feb 07, 2017 08:51pm
Let the establishment, ch Nisar and Nawaz Sharif complete their utmost desire.
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Feb 07, 2017 08:57pm
As you sow, so shall you reap. Yesterday's leader has become today's most wanted man facing innumerable criminal and treason charges, which are leveled against him from Karachi to Gilgit and he is unable to find a place to spend his rest of life in peace. What a lesson for others, who engage in such politics?
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Feb 07, 2017 08:55pm
Absconders declared from Pakistani courts are roaming freely and working under the umbrella of invisible hands in the city whereas a person sitting thousands miles away in another country is being issued red warrant!! What an irony.
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Feb 07, 2017 09:02pm
Useless effort. Waste of time.
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Feb 07, 2017 09:06pm
We have elected leaders who use bad words and language which is against the country and the state. Why no action against them so far? Having said that, I am not against the action mentioned in this news but law should be equal for all then.
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Feb 07, 2017 09:02pm
Interesting comments...Name one innocent politician ...all of them should be behind bars..One of the saddest lessons of history is this: If we’ve been bamboozled long enough, we tend to reject any evidence of the bamboozle. We’re no longer interested in finding out the truth. The bamboozle has captured us. It’s simply too painful to acknowledge, even to ourselves, that we’ve been taken. Once you give a charlatan power over you, you almost never get it back.
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Feb 07, 2017 09:24pm
Too little. Too late.
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Feb 07, 2017 10:06pm
ALHUMDULLAH... I pray that this news is true and the red warrant is not lost in its way to the destination inshallah.
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Feb 07, 2017 10:22pm
This is all done to distract people from Panama Leaks. How about issuance of arrest warrants for people involved in Lahore Model Town massacre?
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Feb 07, 2017 10:29pm
Interior Minister has ever think that Altaf is no more Pakistani citizen, it's just another drama to gain time for NS corruption and discussion on Media.
Very interesting , murder case is in London and that too is for a British citizen ordered by British citizen, case is in Islamabad, does it make any sense??
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Feb 07, 2017 10:42pm
Whom they are kidding? Can any court in any reasonable country will deport a guy for a speech or listening to a speech? This is topi drama only.
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Feb 07, 2017 10:55pm
It is too late. He is very sick and cannot travel at all.
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Feb 07, 2017 11:04pm
Murder is London and investigation in Lahore !
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Feb 07, 2017 11:02pm
@Harmony-1© So called crimes !
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Feb 07, 2017 11:27pm
This is an exercise in media optics ....... nothing more.
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Feb 07, 2017 11:31pm
It's the test case for Interior Ministry Islamabad. Let's see how effectively it follows up, to it's logical end.
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Feb 08, 2017 12:21am
Did you get him yet?
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Feb 08, 2017 12:37am
The interior ministry is making a fool of itself,they need to first study the British law for its citizens. How many red warrant had they sent for Musharraf,was it successfull?
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Feb 08, 2017 01:06am
I think it's a part two of the same story after Saleem shahzad's return. Either AH has already escaped or not in a good health (exact information might be taken from SS). The govt is trying to cook the hot curry again to keep the majority please especially a majority from Punjab in order to buy some votes in 2018 General Elections. Nobody is interested in AH anymore not even his own party then why such news?
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Feb 08, 2017 01:16am
WELCOME HOME ALTAF HUSSAIN AFTER A SELF-IMPOSED LONG EXILE.
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Feb 08, 2017 02:43am
@KK that's the reason MQM came into existence due to pure ethnic discrimination
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Feb 08, 2017 04:16am
Altaf Hussain is now a British Citizen. I don't think British Government will hand over their citizen to Pakistan Government.
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Feb 08, 2017 04:19am
@Nam I think you are right
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Feb 08, 2017 05:04am
No matter whatever biased men inpower wish to do against him, love for him will always be remain in the hearts of his followers.
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Feb 08, 2017 05:36am
Why would the British government hand over its citizen to Pakistani government ? Everyone knows that in Pakistan the cases against politicians are just based on political vendetta !
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Feb 08, 2017 05:41am
Crime committed in UK and Pakistani government is holding the accused in Islamabad ! And now they want the British government to hand over the co accused who is not at all involved in any crime in UK , plus this guy is the leader of millions ! What a non sense approach !
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Feb 08, 2017 06:27am
He is a British citizen
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Feb 08, 2017 08:28am
I thought we were saved from watching this face again?
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Feb 08, 2017 08:32am
@Harmony-1©: But, the British Government is spending millions of Pound in his security, to keep him around.
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Feb 08, 2017 08:37am
Long live Altaf Hussain
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Feb 08, 2017 10:29am
Till then they will manage MQM remotely and imagine what will happens if MQM win elections. Now is time PMLN resolves difference with PTI.
Remember tale of third person taking advantage during fight between other two ?
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Feb 09, 2017 01:44pm
G A Altaf !
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