The man says it all… There is no talibanization in KArachi, and the fact that ANP is holding ground in Karachi is the reason why the MQM is trying to portray all Pakhtuns as Talibans to get them to fight. Watch the video, he clearly said its a deception and lie, because the MQM’s hold over there is weakening. He also says how there is a strong panic in the MQM because there are internal problems in it, PPP leaders not endorsing the MQM/PPP alliance, the gaining power of the religious parties as well as the ANP over there…
Re: Zaid Hamid on the Talibanization of Karachi non-sense
Haha, so now you are follower of the nutcase Zahid Hamid whose research consists of looking at dead Taliban’s genitalia?
And now some facts:
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2009\05\18\story_18-5-2009_pg7_14
Taliban heading to Karachi for safety
- Taliban member says they come in different batches to Karachi to rest, seek money, get medical treatment
KARACHI: Taliban fighters seeking money, rest and refuge from US missile strikes are turning up in increasing numbers in Karachi, according to the Taliban, police officials and an intelligence memo.
The Taliban presence in the port city shows how quickly their influence is spreading throughout the country.
Karachi is critical because it is the main entryway for supplies headed to US and NATO forces in Afghanistan, and is the country’s financial hub.
Few believe the Taliban could actually take over Karachi, but there is fear that they could destabilise it through violence.
Although a modern city by all standards, Karachi still remains the place where US journalist Daniel Pearl was kidnapped and found beheaded in 2002. Al Qaeda operatives including suspected September 11 attack plotter Ramzi Binalshibh have been arrested from the city, which is believed to have been a launching pad for the attackers who killed 164 people in the Mumbai attacks. As the military intensifies its attacks in the north and the US continues with missile attacks, more Taliban are seeking safety in Karachi and other urban areas, their member said.
Batches: “We come in different batches to Karachi to rest and if needed, get medical treatment, and stay with many of our brothers who are living here in large numbers,” 32-year-old Taliban Omar Gul Mehsud told AP.
Shah Jahan, a 35-year-old who said he commands about 24 Taliban fighters in South Waziristan Agency, said the Taliban were scattering throughout Pakistan to avoid the US missile strikes. He said groups of 20 to 25 fighters would fight for a few months, then take leaves of up to one month in cities including Karachi.
“We are more alert and cautious following the drone attacks, and we understand that it is not a wise approach to concentrate in a large number in the war-torn areas,” he said.
On the outskirts of Karachi, large settlements of Afghan refugees and displaced Pakistani have swelled over the past year by as many as 200,000 people. These refugees and IDPs are mostly Pashtun. An intelligence report obtained by the AP warned that such neighbourhoods had become favoured hideouts for the Taliban linked to Baitullah Mehsud.
The report from the police’s special branch said Mehsud-linked terrorists were arriving in batches of 20 to 25 every 30 to 35 days “for rest as well as for generating funds”. It added that the Taliban made money “through criminal activities like kidnapping for ransom, bank robbery, street robbery and other heinous crimes”.
The Sohrab Goth neighbourhood is next to Super Highway, a major thoroughfare for materials heading to Afghan-based US and NATO forces. Past ethnic violence in the area, including as recently as December, has led to shutdowns of the highway.
Senior police officer Raja Omar Khattab said investigations showed earth-excavation companies owned by members of the Mehsud tribe were helping fund the Taliban.
“Forcibly or voluntarily, they are bound to pay 40 percent of their earnings to Baitullah because they belong to that tribe and they are concerned about their survival and their links to their tribe,” he said.
AD Khwaja, another senior police official, said up to a third of Karachi bank robberies in the past two or three years were believed to have helped fund terrorist groups, including the Taliban.
Analysts, political leaders and security officials agree that the Taliban have a network in Karachi, but differ on their actual numbers and the immediacy of the threat.
Khwaja estimated hundreds of Taliban, while leaders of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement said the Taliban presence was in thousands, warning that the Taliban could find support among the countless students who attend Karachi’s 3,000 madrassas. ap
Haha, so now you are follower of the nutcase Zahid Hamid whose research consists of looking at dead Taliban's genitalia?
No, but he is one of your beloved dictator musharraf's favorite defense analysts, and its coming from his mouth. I dont need him to tell me, this is meant for the 'sheep' who somehow think that 400-500 militants will capture and control a city of millions thousands of kilometers away by some miracle.
No, but he is one of your beloved dictator musharraf's favorite defense analysts, and its coming from his mouth. I dont need him to tell me, this is meant for the 'sheep' who somehow think that 400-500 militants will capture and control a city of millions thousands of kilometers away by some miracle.
I don't care about Zahid Hamid or Ahmed Querishi, just because they may speak in favor of Musharraf from time to time. Both are india obsessed nut cases.
But you don't seem to understand how the taliban works and how they took over swat. They will not be able to take over all of Karachi because of the MQM, but they still have areas already under their def facto control among Pashtun and Afghan dominated areas. This is evident on the ground today.
Today taliban control at least 50-60% of NWFP, which only few years back the right wing elements would be laughing this off as drama by MQM and the US. So, don't keep changing the goal posts, as tomorrow you'll be saying that "so what if taliban control all the villages around Lahore, as they can never control the city itself!!!!!!".
Re: Zaid Hamid on the Talibanization of Karachi non-sense
blah blah blah, talibanzation of Karach is just a myth, now admit it... its just a way to bring about the genocide of the pashtuns without much resistance. So tell me, how will 500 militants control the humungous city again? I think they'll need 500 supermen who could gleam lasers fro their eyes and emit lightning bolts from there rears to do so. Oh wait, I just gave bhai another idea! dang! p.s. aljazeera a few days did a story on this too, and they brought a multitude of journalists on the show, from pakistan, west, everywhere, and they all dismissed the talibuunizaation theory of karachi as a joke. They dont buy this nonsense.
Re: Zaid Hamid on the Talibanization of Karachi non-sense
Zahid Hamid.. 
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the names speaks should we listen or move on, get some credible source spocky !..
Zahid Hamid + Waqt TV (Nawaiwaqt Group) perfect match 
blah blah blah, talibanzation of Karach is just a myth, now admit it... its just a way to bring about the genocide of the pashtuns without much resistance. So tell me, how will 500 militants control the humungous city again? I think they'll need 500 supermen who could gleam lasers fro their eyes and emit lightning bolts from there rears to do so. Oh wait, I just gave bhai another idea! dang! p.s. aljazeera a few days did a story on this too, and they brought a multitude of journalists on the show, from pakistan, west, everywhere, and they all dismissed the talibuunizaation theory of karachi as a joke. They dont buy this nonsense.
How did 500 taliban take control of Mingora again? How did 500 taliban take control of Matta again? How did 500 taliban take control of Orakzai again? How did 500 taliban take control of Bajaur again? How do 500 taliban threaten South Punjab again? How do 500 taliban threaten Peshawar again? How do 500 taliban threaten Hangu again? How do 500 taliban threaten Kohat again?
All of this has been very well documented by news reports. I know you're frustrated that the taliban are on the back foot in Swat, but no need to disregard facts because of it.
have seen all the episodes..brilliant show..
Re: Zaid Hamid on the Talibanization of Karachi non-sense
Zaid Hamid is Pakistan's Rush Limbaugh
Re: Zaid Hamid on the Talibanization of Karachi non-sense
But wait, Zaid Hamid was the biggest Musharraf defender that ever walked the planet 
Muttehda ka band baja bajj gya! hahaha
Re: Zaid Hamid on the Talibanization of Karachi non-sense
zaid hamid is not loyal to musharraf but says he is loyal to the army, nation and religion. attacking musharraf over his decisions and policies would be attacking the army because they worked togather. indeed the army is still operating under those policies. its no good zaid lamenting zardari and the ppp government, as he does, for policies formulated by the army and musharraf.
the caution urged by zaid is the correct way forward for dealing with karachi and mqm but it remains to be seen if zaid will ever be willing to address the damage pk army has done to pakistani morallity over at least the last 30 years. the systematic abuse of human life and manipulation of religion is unforgiveable.
with ttp operating in the north and mqm in karach, plus other manipulators such as the army the best thing one can do is abandon pakistan
Re: Zaid Hamid on the Talibanization of Karachi non-sense
MQM will not let Taliban to succeed in Karachi. Inshallah MQM will fight for the Pakistani cause and against terrorism.
Sarfaroshi ki Tamana ub Hamaray Dil may Hay
^ yes, MQM will try to remain the sole benefactors of their bhatta sponsored terrorism in the city.
^ yes, MQM will try to remain the sole benefactors of their bhatta sponsored terrorism in the city.
International terrorism of taliban and associated jihadi acts sponsored by elements in northern pakistani provinces will meet their defeat in karachi and other parts of sindh inshallah. We will be the panjsher valley of pakistan and never be conquered by jihadi fitna inshallah.
Re: Zaid Hamid on the Talibanization of Karachi non-sense
pakistan should revisit may 12 07 and convict everyone involved including musharraf.
International terrorism of taliban and associated jihadi acts sponsored by elements in northern pakistani provinces will meet their defeat in karachi and other parts of sindh inshallah. We will be the panjsher valley of pakistan and never be conquered by jihadi fitna inshallah.
haha choohey bhi kabhi kabhi sher banney ki kooshish kartey hain, and btw your mqm has already given up on the 'talibuunnnnization' of karachi non-sense because no one fell for it.
Re: Zaid Hamid on the Talibanization of Karachi non-sense
hmph perhaps mqm should seek to obtain a cleaner sheet from UNHRC and amnesty international before launching themselves as law abiding citizens and protectors of any part of pakistan for that matter. regardless of who is saying what, mqm is pack of thugs and criminals.
haha choohey bhi kabhi kabhi sher banney ki kooshish kartey hain, and btw your mqm has already given up on the 'talibuunnnnization' of karachi non-sense because no one fell for it.
Truth of jihadi terror can found on the streets of Gojra to Mingora. MQM is keeping an eye on all taliban jihadi activities and working day and night to defeat their terrorist agenda.