The previous evening I had interviewed the MQM founder and its chief Altaf Hussain- the political Kingmaker of Pakistan’s biggest port city and economic hub. I still remember the video clip of the MQM chief announcing from London the ‘shocking’ news about the murder most foul. On arrival at Azizabad the first thing that struck was the cult celebrity status that Altaf Hussain had acquired. He insisted I change my flight as this rare opportunity of a one-on-one interview with Altaf Hussain must not be missed. I still remember the video clip of the MQM chief announcing from London the ‘shocking’ news about the murder most foul.

Source: Pakistan Today June 26, 2020 19:51 UTC