Dunya News - International Media coverage on Altaf Hussain's arrest
- 10 years ago
Warnings of possible violence in Karachi following arrest of Altaf Hussain, the influential Pakistani politician living in exile in London, on suspicion of money laundering.
One of Pakistan’s most powerful politicians was arrested in London on Tuesday, sparking panic in Karachi, where gunshots were fired, residents began stockpiling essentials and British diplomatic facilities were closed.
Police have arrested one of Pakistan's most well-known and divisive politicians on suspicion of money-laundering, sparking fears of violence in his power base of Karachi where businesses closed early and residents rushed home.
Altaf Hussain, the leader of Pakistan's powerful Muttahida Qaumi Movement, or MQM, was being quizzed by police this afternoon, as officers searched the house where he was arrested.
One of Pakistan’s most powerful politicians was arrested in London on Tuesday, sparking panic in Karachi, where gunshots were fired, residents began stockpiling essentials and British diplomatic facilities were closed.
Police have arrested one of Pakistan's most well-known and divisive politicians on suspicion of money-laundering, sparking fears of violence in his power base of Karachi where businesses closed early and residents rushed home.
Altaf Hussain, the leader of Pakistan's powerful Muttahida Qaumi Movement, or MQM, was being quizzed by police this afternoon, as officers searched the house where he was arrested.