Re: End of MQM?
Your friend was correct in saying that. And it was proved by the number of votes PTI got in 2013 elections from constituencies with largely Urdu speaking populace, despite huge rigging by MQM. Party’s true fan base has now restricted to the few people who directly benefit from it, one way or the other.
Zardari knows that like Altaf, his ship is sinking too. And at a similar pace, if not faster. So whatever stance he is taking over this issue is in hope to get some support when something similar happens to him.