The president of the Muhajir Qaumi-Haqiqi (MQM-H) movement, AFAQ AHMED, has strongly condemned the recent disturbances in Karachi, claiming that the violence was premeditated and urging the government to take immediate measures against those responsible for disturbing peace in the city, said Express News.
Speaking at a press conference in Karachi on Thursday, Ahmed referred to an incident in northern Karachi that happened the night before.
He called the citizens to peacefully go out to the streets to demand their rights on Saturday. “I appealed to the people of Karachi to protest against the injustices committed in this city. I extended a call to political and religious parties to join in a peaceful demonstration,” he said.
He stressed that protests are the result of the continuous failure of the government to address the long -standing problems of the city. “People have hope now, seeing that someone is ready to defend the city without fear consequences. This city has suffered more than just traffic accidents, we face deep injustices,” he said.
Ahmed also expressed serious concerns about the deterioration of the state of education in Karachi. “The academic system has been ruined. Whole exam centers are being changed and the results are manipulated. Who is responsible for the suffering of our students?” asked.
Highlighting the diversity of Karachi, he added: “This city is home to people of each language, ethnicity and background. But those born and raised here face discrimination. When I raised my voice against the heavy traffic system, a political party accused me of instigating the ethnic conflict between the Muhajirs and the Pashunns.”
He rejected these accusations, stating: “They accused me of trying to divide the communities, but MQM-H will never allow anyone to take the resources of the province. When I tried to unite people, they tagged me as a criminal.”
Referring to the violent incident, Ahmed said: “This was a calculated movement. Rumors deliberately spread that people had died, creating panic.
In addition, he pointed out that heavy vehicles as dumpeters were deliberately brought to protest areas to intensify the situation. “We did not come here to listen to antistatal slogans. If the authorities are serious, they can stop agitators in just one day,” he said.
Expressing concern about law and order, Ahmed said: “Yesterday’s events are deeply alarming. Are our institutions even capable of maintaining peace in this city? They demand that those who have destabilized the law and order be arrested and presented before the public to reveal who is really behind these disturbances.”
He concluded reiterating that MQM-H’s protest is against corruption and injustice. “Our movement is peaceful and against government oppression. We appeal to all citizens, regardless of their ethnic group, to join us with white flags on April 12 in a non -violent protest.”
“This is a peaceful movement. No one will be allowed to encourage violence. The authorities must act against those who try to interrupt peace,” he said.
