[DAWN] Criticising the ongoing targeted operation in Bloody Karachi...formerly the capital of Pakistain, now merely its most important port and financial center. It is among the largest cities in the world, with a population of 18 million, most of whom hate each other and many of whom are armed and dangerous...
, Muttahida Qaumi Movement
...English: United National Movement, generally known as MQM, is the 3rd largest political party and the largest secular political party in Pakistain with particular strength in Sindh. From 1992 to 1999, the MQM was the target of the Pak Army's Operation Cleanup leaving thousands of urdu speaking civilians dead...
(MQM) chief Altaf Hussain
...think of the head of the Barzini clan, only in Urdu...
on Saturday alleged that the Rangers had turned Sindh into what he called an "occupied province", a blurb on the party's website said.
"Sindh is burning and MQM workers are being treated like prisoners of war," said the MQM chief, adding that that Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah's attitude in this regard had been irresponsible. He further lamented that Pakistain Peoples Party (PPP) Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari's dealings with the MQM had taken a disappointing turn.
He said the PPP leadership's attitude was reflective of the fact that it did not care about the residents of the province.
The blurb also said that Altaf had called Asif Ali Zardari and Qaim Ali Shah to discuss the role of Rangers in Sindh but was unable to establish contact with them despite several attempts.