Re: MQM files reference against Imran.
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http://thenews.jang.com.pk/top_story_detail.asp?Id=8443
Imran submits complaint against Altaf to Scotland Yard
Nawaz may appear in UK court against MQM chief
By Rauf Klasra
LONDON: Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan met Scotland Yard officials here on Monday and presented a “dossier” to them on alleged involvement of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement chief in the violence in Pakistan.
Imran had brought “evidence against Altaf Hussain” from Pakistan and a legal team in London has prepared a formal case in the light of local laws, which was submitted to the Scotland Yard, seeking initiation of formal investigations against the Muttahida chief.
“I met top officials at the Scotland Yard and presented the dossier on Altaf Hussain to the authorities for further investigations, Imran Khan confirmed to The New. He said he told them that they were “giving protection to someone, who is involved in violence in Pakistan”.
Imran Khan said his legal team was busy in finalising the case and he would address a press conference on Wednesday in which his top lawyer, Imran Khan, would share the details the evidences being submitted to a court here.
Earlier, the British government had said that the police would launch investigations against Altaf Hussain only if evidences were presented to the police. Last week, Prime Minister Tony Blair said in an interview with Geo TV that if anyone had any complaints with the activities of someone staying in London, he or she should approach the courts.
Blair added that the UK courts were in a better position to decide about such cases. Meanwhile, former prime minister Nawaz Sharif may become a potential witness in the case filed by Imran Khan against Altaf Hussain in a British court of law after the ex-premier claimed last week that the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) had murdered Hakim Muhammad Said.
PTI Chairman Imran Khan, who is meeting Nawaz in London today (Tuesday), will discuss the issue of his case against Altaf besides the current political situation in Pakistan with special reference to the forthcoming all parties conference (APC).
A top legal source confirmed to The News on condition of anonymity that Nawaz might be asked by the lawyers of Imran Khan to appear in the court and give evidence against Altaf. The sources said that the former prime minister’s evidence might strengthen the case of Imran Khan, who has alleged that the MQM and its leadership were involved in terrorist activities in Pakistan.
This correspondent contacted Nadir Chaudhry, the spokesman for Nawaz, to know what the former premier would do if asked by the court to share his information about the past activities of the MQM in the light of his recent press conference.
But Nadir said, “It’s too early to say what will happen. We will see when such a time comes.” This correspondent also tried to contact members of a legal team busy in preparing the case against Altaf, but both Imran and solicitor Shahid Dasgir were not available for their comments.
