Well, he is a mysterious political leader..

A LEADRE IN NEED IS A LEADER INDEED.HIS MAYOR OF KARACHI KAMAL IS A MAYOR OF MAYORS.

I THINK MUSTAFAL KAMAL WHO WAS MQM'S CHOICE FOR KARACHI MAYOR PROVES HE IS THE BEST MAYOR FOR KARACHIITES.WE SHOULD SUPPORT HIM IN HIS EFFORT FOR MAKING GREATER KARACHI.MAY ALLAH ALLOW HIM TO DO GREAT JOBS FOR KARACHIITES.

WE SHOULD SUPPORT KARACHI MAYOR M.KAMAL FOR HIS EFFORTS FOR THE BETTERMENT OF KARACHIITES.

GOD BLESS KARACHI AND PAKISTAN

i love altaf bhai and his thinking he is realy best realy all the thing is best in himself jiye altaf bhai may u live long life

Altaf Sahib
pakistan aa kar logon ki khidmat karo , we need you now in pakistan.

I like MQM's approach and vision for the future of not only Karachi but the whole country, Insha Allah if Pakistanis trust them and give them power to lead, they will elevate PAKISTAN to new hieghts, the same way as they performed for Karachi. Sharif's move over MQM is coming!!!!

Dear All, We must remember that one day we have to leave this world for good. At that time nothing will help except our good deeds and faith in Islam. When through media we try to win the war of words we think we are smart, but the reality is something else. We can deceive the whole word but not to Allah SWT. Let's remember the life after death – I believe all politicians are 'liars' and not sincere with the people of Pakistan they always tell lie to us for the last 63 years people still struggling for ATTA, CHEENI and BIJLI- but they enjoy bullet proof cars , air travels and much more you name itSo let's be good Muslim and BACK TO ALLH swt.RajaG

to me all muslim who have tru belive in ALLAH SWT are MIHTARIM.

I think he is strange political leader.Just telephonic conversation is nothing foe people prosperity !

Altaf Hussain

Altaf Hussain is the leader of a political party, Muttahida Qaumi Movement formerly known as the Muhajir Qaumi Movement (MQM). Altaf Hussain is currently in exile at London.
Candidate's Party Affiliation
Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM)
Introduction

Altaf Hussain is the leader of a political party, Muttahida Qaumi Movement formerly known as the Muhajir Qaumi Movement (MQM). Altaf Hussain is currently in exile at London.

History and Background

He started his political career when he was a student in University of Karachi, where he founded All Pakistan Muhajir Students Organisation (APMSO) in June 11, 1978. APMSO started gaining support of Urdu speaking students Muhajirs and were able to win 92 seats in college elections in 1980. However, APMSO faced a strong opposition from Islami Jamiat-e-Talaba, main opponent and student wing of Jamaat-i-Islami.

On December 21, 1991 Altaf Hussain was attacked but he escaped injuries. On January 1, 1992 he fled Pakistan for Saudi Arabia and after one month moved to London, United Kingdom. During 1992 to 1993 Altaf Hussain's brothers and nephews were killed. The 1992 military operation in Karachi forced Altaf Hussain not to return Pakistan, he requested political asylum in United Kingdom. Later he became citizen of United Kingdom.

He is the first in Pakistan who introduced a new trend in the political culture by giving a non-feudal based political philosophy and forming a political party, which is the commonly associated as a representative of uneducated minorities. The people of Pakistan are well aware of his political ideologies and statements. And though most people of southern Pakistan agree for the need of a bigger representation in parliament, they no longer want Mr. Hussain representing them. His reputation has been severely tarnished by statements from numerous former party members who have spoken out against Mr. Hussain and the methods he used before he was exiled. His use of employing terrorist tactics during the uprisings of the late 1980's and the early 1990's to gain political ground is recently coming to light. He is associated with ordering many political murders and using torture, on civilians and opposition party members, to spread his ideology during his time in power. He is commonly blamed for the unrest Pakistan suffered during this period. He currently resides, in exile, in London. He often arranges public video conference speeches in Pakistan to try and gain support for himself. He is known for his outrages and "un-leader-like" behavior. His almost comical appearances and statements during interviews have led to declining support for his party. As a person he is commonly ridiculed and has fallen out of respect with the vast majority of people of Pakistan. Mr Hussain also sends out regular statements and makes his views heard on international TV interviews.

Early Years

Altaf Hussain was born on September 17, 1953 in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. His father Nazeer Hussain (d. 1967 and mother Khurshed Begum (d. 1985) both belonged to Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Altaf Hussain is from an educated middle class family. They lived in a small house in 'Federal B Area' of Karachi, which is now the Head Office of MQM and is called Nine Zero.

Altaf Hussain graduated from Islamia Science College in Karachi. Later he studied at University of Karachi in Department of Pharmacy. But he had to leave his higher education due to politics

In Power

The earlier formed All Pakistan Muhajir Students Organization (APMSO) was restructured as Muhajir Qaumi Movement on March 18, 1984. Later on August 8, 1986 Altaf Hussain led first historical public convention at Nishtar Park in Karachi
Current Status

The MQM's Mustafa Kamal was recently "elected" as Nazim of Karachi in an election allegedly marred by numerous irregularities and violations of the law and ethics of free elections. The former Nazim Naimatullah Khan, belonging to the extremist group, Jamaat-e-Islami, had strong support from the vast majority of the people of Karachi. Even though most of Karachi's population is relatively educated and moderate and hence against the Jamaat-e-Islami, they supported Naimatullah Khan out of appreciation of the clearly visible progress the city had made under his leadership.

MQM boycotted 2001 municipal elections because it believed that the military government in place in Islamabad would not conduct free elections where MQM could win. It later regretted its decision as Jamaat-i-Islami won Mayoral elections in Karachi. MQM participated in 2002 national election and "won" most of the urban areas seats in Sindh province amidst allegations of widespread voting irregularities. To court favor with the military establishment, Altaf Hussain supported General Pervez Musharraf's volte-face on September 11, 2001 attacks in New York, USA.


Personal life

Altaf Hussain was born to Nazeer Hussein and Khursheed Begum in Karachi. His father Nazeer Hussain (d. 1967) and mother Khurshed Begum (d. 1985) both came from Agra, India. Hussain is from an educated middle class family. They lived in a small house in 'Federal B Area' of Karachi, which is now the Head Office of MQM and is called Nine Zero
[edit] Education

Altaf Hussain graduated from Islamia Science College in Karachi.[citation needed] Later he studied at the University of Karachi in the Department of Pharmacy. he got Political career
Formation of APMSO

He started his political career when he was a student in University of Karachi, where he founded the All Pakistan Muhajir Students Organisation (APMSO) on 11 June 1978. APMSO started gaining the support of Urdu-speaking students and Muhajirs and were able to win 92 seats in college elections in 1980.[citation needed] However, APMSO faced strong opposition from Islami Jamiat-e-Talaba, the student wing of Jamaat-i-Islami,[citation needed] and it was banned in 1981.[3]
[edit] Foundation of MQM

He founded the MQM in 1984 to represent Muhajirs,Muslims who emigrated from India in 1947 following Partition, and later campaigned for an end to feudalism and rights for poorer Pakistanis.It is now the fifth largest political party in Pakistan after PPP, PML-N, PML-Q and JI.[citation needed] MQM is also considered to be a terrorist organization by majority of Pakistanis because of its terrorist designs against other communities and the co-ercive measures it adopts to fulfill its agentda. MQM is also viewed as a Bhatta Mafia, due to extortion, collection of forced donations and charity from public and businesses.
Self Exile

On 21 December 1991, Hussain was attacked but he escaped injury.[citation needed] A warrant was issued for his arrest in connection with a murder. On 1 January 1992 he fled Pakistan for Saudi Arabia[citation needed] and after one month moved to London, United Kingdom. During 1992 to 1993 Altaf Hussain's brothers and nephews were killed.[citation needed] He sought political asylum in the United Kingdom, where he now lives in Mill Hill, North London as a UK citize. Imran Khan has accused Hussain of soliciting violence in Pakistan.The British government has turned down extradition requests from Pakistan, where more than 100 criminal charges were filed against him by Benazir Bhutto's government in the mid-90s.
Views Over Partition Of Subcontinent

Altaf Hussain strongly holds that "the division of India was the greatest historic blunder in the history of mankind. The British hatched a conspiracy to divide the land and people."

However, in a recent interview with Najam Sethi, Hussain said that during my address in the India, I said that Pakistan is a reality and India is a reality and both the countries should accept each other with an open heart. Staging war and rift relations between militaries of the both countries is not in the favor of the citizens of the countries. The people of the both countries should be allowed to roam freely and there should be open trade to improve economic ties.
Voice On Talibanisation

Hussain often criticizes "Talibanisation" in Karachi. However, his calls are widely viewed as a cover for the MQM's anti-Pashtun policy in Karachi. Most Pashtuns in Karachi are loyal to the secular Awami National Party.
Criminal Charges & Acquittal

Two years after leaving Pakistan, Altaf Hussain was sentenced 27 years in army major kidnapping case by special terrorist court.[10][11] However in 1998 he was acquitted by the Sindh High Court of these charges.
[edit] Deaths of relatives

On December 5,1995, Hussain's brother and nephew, Nasir Hussain (age 62) and Arif Hussain (age 28), were abducted. On December 9, 1995, their mutilated bodies were found in Gaddap, Karachi.