MQM’s delegation reaches Pervaiz Elahi’s residence

LAHORE: A delegation of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has arrived at the residence of Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, a leader of PML-Q, TrendPK reported Thursday afternoon.

A key leader of MQM, Farooq Sattar, also the Deputy Convener of party’s coordination committee, is leading the delegation. TrendPK

Gillani, Manmohan shake hands with players

Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani and his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh reached the stadium together before the toss.

Both the leaders shook hands with the players after the anthem ceremony.

As this is a very short trip, PM Gilani will return to Pakistan tonight. The fifteen member delegation accompanying Prime Minister Gilani will include Asfandyar Wali, Dr. Farooq Sattar, Sherry Rehman, Qamar Zaman Kaira, and Federal Ministers Hina Rabbani Khar, Ahmad Mukhtar, Khurshid Shah, Engineer Shaukat Ullah, Abdul Qadir Baloch, Laiq Ahmad and and Munir Aurakzai.

MQM comes up with 9-point charter of economy

MQM has announced its 9-point charter of economy. And it would be presented in the second round of meeting with the economic team of the government.

In a news conference in Islamabad, MQM leader Farooq Sattar said that it is inevitable to implement the charter of economy to avoid the Egypt-like situation in the country. Sattar said that IMF delegation told him that condition of imposing RGST was not asked by the IMF instead it was presented by Pakistani team. He said that it is demanded in the charter to impose tax on 6,000 landlords, sugar mafia and the affluent class. He said that demand of land reforms and reforms in public sector enterprises were also included in the charter. He said that additional resources of worth Rs 1000 billion can be attained by implementing the charter of economy.

Coordination Among Political Parties Need of Hour: Sattar

MQM leader Farooq Sattar said that coordination among political parties was need of the hour.

Talking to media after meeting with JUI-F leader Munawwar Hassan, Sattar said that the country was passing through a difficult phase. He said that their party will continue to have contacts with other parties for the sovereignty of Pakistan. He said that time has come to work for the betterment of the country. He said that both JUI and MQM were against the feudalism in the country.

JUI leader Liaquat Baloch said that it was vital to empower people for strengthening democracy in the country. He said that JUI and MQM had same stance over RGST.

MQM Urges Agriculture Tax in RGST Talks

KARACHI, News Trends: The second round of talks, held between government officials and a delegation from MQM to review RGST, has concluded here late Wednesday.

Talks, ended after 1:00 am, lasted for no less than 8 hours .

Government, during the talks, assured MQM of reviewing RGST, however, MQM insisted on imposition of taxes on agriculture sector instead of poor people.

Federal Interior Minister Abdul Rehman Malik and Federal Finance Minister Abdul Hafeez Sheikh met with MQM delegation comprising Dr. Farooq Sattar, Syed Mustafa Kamal, Babar Khan Ghauri, Haider Abbas Rizvi and Dr. Sagheer Ahmed here at Governor House.

Talking to media at the end of talks, Malik, dispelling news regarding deadlock, said dialogues were ‘successful’, adding that MQM apprised government of reservations over RGST. Talks held amid friendly atmosphere, he maintained.

He said both sides agreed upon not overburdening poor masses by means of huge taxes.

“Government reckons MQM’s suggestions of bringing agriculture sector under tax network rational,” the minister said, “government is in favour of agriculture tax but provincial governments should have to take measures in this regard.”

Finance Minister Abdul Hafeez Sheikh said RGST is not a new tax while daily commodities would not be brought under tax through RGST, he added.

He hoped continuation of talks to review RGST.

Subsequently, MQM’s Farooq Sattar, Federal Minister for Oversees Pakistanis, told media that MQM had informed government of reservations over RGST, which comprised of 9 points.

Imposition of agriculture tax is leading the rest among 9 points, which MQM presented to government officials during talks, the minister maintained.

He said, “MQM wants government to bring well-offs under taxing network instead of overloading poor people.”

Babar Khan Ghauri, on the occasion, said MQM hopes government will show seriousness in reviewing RGST in light of our party’s suggestions.

MQM reminds Malik of his promise

Staff Report

KARACHI: MQM deputy convener Dr. Farooq Sattar said Tuesday that his party was taken into confidence by the government on the issue of price hike.

Speaking to journalists at Nine Zero today, he said that Rehman Malik had promised to brief MQM legislators about the state of the country’s economy and price hike two months back.

Malik was yet to honor his promise, he said, adding that the MQM had cancelled its plan to boycott the proceeding of two Houses over government’s promise.

The MQM leader said that the sugar crisis was benefitting the feudalists and land lords.

He said that the MQM had repeatedly drawn government’s attention toward possible sugar crisis. However, it failed to allow import of sugar on time, leading to this crisis.

Dr. Sattar said that most of the sugar mills were owned by influential politicians

Karachi wears a deserted look ahead of Dr. Imran Farooq’s burial

Staff Report

KARACHI: A PIA aircraft carrying body of slain MQM leader, Dr. Imran Farooq, has landed at the Karachi airport, where several MQM leaders and hundreds of activists are present.

The PIA flight, PK-788, left London’s Heathrow Airport for Karachi after one-hour delay due to unfavorable weather condition.

Family members including deceased’s widow Shumaila, Imran, his children, parents, sisters and brothers-in-law are also on the same flight.

Besides, MQM’s Rabitta Committee deputy convener Dr. Farooq Sattar, members RC Raza Haroon and Waseh Jaleel also boarded the same flight.

Heart-bursting scenes were witnessed at the time of departure as the family of assassinated leader, parents and his widow could not hold their nerves.

The funeral prayer of Dr. Imran Farooq will take place at mid-afternoon in the Azizabad while the

Karachi wears a deserted look ahead of Dr. Imran Farooq’s burial

Staff Report

KARACHI: A PIA aircraft carrying body of slain MQM leader, Dr. Imran Farooq, has landed at the Karachi airport, where several MQM leaders and hundreds of activists are present.

The PIA flight, PK-788, left London’s Heathrow Airport for Karachi after one-hour delay due to unfavorable weather condition.

Family members including deceased’s widow Shumaila, Imran, his children, parents, sisters and brothers-in-law are also on the same flight.

Besides, MQM’s Rabitta Committee deputy convener Dr. Farooq Sattar, members RC Raza Haroon and Waseh Jaleel also boarded the same flight.

Heart-bursting scenes were witnessed at the time of departure as the family of assassinated leader, parents and his widow could not hold their nerves.

The funeral prayer of Dr. Imran Farooq will take place at mid-afternoon in the Azizabad while the

Altaf condoles with kin of slain party leader

Staff Report

KARACHI: MQM chief Altaf Hussain on Friday met with parents of slain party’s leader, Dr Imran Farooq, in London on Friday to express his condolence.

MQM deputy convener Dr. Farooq Sattar and other senior party leaders were also present on this occasion.

Altaf Hussain met Dr. Imran Farooq’s father Farooq Ahmed, mother Raeesa Farooq, wife Shumaila Imran, sisters and brothers-in-law to convey party’s condolences.

Speaking to the deceased’s family members, Hussain said that it was impossible to bear the pain of Dr. Imran Farooq’s sudden martyrdom.

“It is an irreparable loss to the movement and every member of the MQM shares this pain with you,” he said. Trend Pk

Dr Imran’s funeral prayer offered in London

Staff Report

LONDON: The funeral prayers of slain Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader, Dr Imran Farooq, have been offered at Hendon Mosque London.

Several MQM leaders including MQM chief Altaf Hussain, Dr Farooq Sattar, Mustafa Kamal and the members of MQM Coordination Committee attended the funeral prayers.

Altaf Hussain, after offering the funeral prayers, said that he was satisfied with the investigation of London police.

Dr Farooq Sattar, while talking to Trend Pk, said that Dr Imran’s body will reach at 9:30 am on Saturday at Karachi airport.

“It is a great national loss,” he added. Trend Pk

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