Mr. Hussain later apologised for his comment, but it’s unclear if the apology would have any lasting impact on the way the MQM functions. In the early days of his political activism, Mr. Hussain had demanded a territorial settlement for the Mohajirs. In May 1992, Mr. Hussain fled Pakistan, escaping an imminent government crackdown on the MQM. There are no exact details on how many cases have been filed against Mr. Hussain in Pakistan. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Imran Khan calls Mr. Hussain a “terrorist” and an “agent of India”.

Source: The Hindu August 24, 2016 12:45 UTC