Pakistani Journalists’ Unions demand apology from MQM Chief Altaf Hussain on Statement against media persons. Governing Body of National Press Club of Islamabad condemned Altaf Hussain statement and asked him to disclose name. Senior Political Analyst Najam Sethi said that Altaf Hussain is national politician and it doesn’t suit him to use these kinds of words. Female Anchorperson Asma Shirazi also called this statement as irresponsible.
President of Lahore Press club Arshad Ansari clearly asked MQM Chief for apology. He also said that Altaf Hussain word hurt Journalists. Altaf Hussain should stop himself from accusing Media Persons, Ansari said.
Former President and Founder of National Press Club Mushtaq Minhas rejected Altaf Hussain claims. Mushtaq said that not journalism but Citizens of Karachi are also under hostage of MQM. Senior Journalist M Zia Ud Din said these types of statements are not new from MQM and MQM has an old story in these types of statements.
Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (Dastori Group) and PFUJ (Barna Group) termed this statement as Meaningless.
On Other hand, SAFMA is not willing to give clear answer on Altaf Hussain Statement, private Newspaper report. Here we are also sharing video in which Altaf Hussain Sparked on A group of Media persons.