MQM removes Altaf Hussain as party head

September 02, 2016 00:45

The Muttahida Qaumi Movement has amended its constitution and removed Altaf Hussain as party chief late on Thursday.

Addressing a press conference in Karachi, deputy convenor Farooq Sattar said the party has removed Article 9b of the MQM constitution and will no longer seek guidance from Altaf Hussain over its decisions.

The clause made it mandatory to seek Hussain's advice.

'The Rabita Committee has decided to omit Article 9b from MQM's constitution, which stated the committee will require Altaf Hussain's guidance and consultation for its decisions,' Sattar was quoted as saying by the Pakistani media.

A few days ago, Sattar announced a complete disconnect with the then MQM chief after Hussain's alleged anti-Pakistan speech, which was followed by a Sindh-wide crackdown against the party.

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