Updated at: 1020 PST, Saturday, November 06, 2010
KARACHI: The dead body of slain leader of MQM, Dr. Imran Farooq, which was sent from London’s Heathrow airport, arrived here at Karachi airport, Geo News reported Saturday.
His body will be laid to rest here in Karachi today in Shuhada Cemetery in Yaseenabad. All arrangements regarding funeral and burial have been completed.
The party’s workers have been advised to arrive at Jinnah Ground of Azizabad for the funeral prayers. The funeral prayers will be offered after Zuhar Prayer.
MQM leader Faisal Sabzwari said the funeral prayers would be offered at 1pm.
Talking to Geo News, MQM central leader Hyder Abbas Rizvi said Dr Imran’s body would not be taken to his house in Shareefabad in view of security situation; instead, it would be escorted to Nine Zero.
Replying to another question regarding possible route, Rizvi said the party is in persistent contact with the law-enforcing high-ups for the purpose, adding ground route and use of chopper both are on cards; whichever is decided, will be employed.
On this occasion, Rizvi expresses satisfaction over the security arrangements in city and at the airport.
Governor Sindh Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan and Federal Interior Minister Rehman A Malik arrived at the airport on board a helicopter to receive the body.
Security at the airport has been beefed up with all passes given to people other than MQM-related people, have been cancelled. Also, irrelevant people have been altogether banned to enter the airport limits.
The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) official said the flight departure delayed half an hour by additional security at Heathrow airport.
Several MQM leaders, Dr Imran’s mother-in-law and other in-laws have arrived at the airport. MQM leaders inspected the security arrangements. The party’s workers are streaming into the city from various parts of the country to attend the funeral.
Strict security arrangements have been made around the airport with almost no traffic on roads. At least 5000 security men including the Rangers and police have been deployed for the security
The CCPO Karachi Fayyaz Leghari said the MQM is satisfied with the security arrangements, adding all roads have been made secure.
‘We are monitoring the law and order situation every moment,’ Leghari said adding, ‘We are making every effort to maintain the peace through the burial of Dr Imran Farooq.’
The MQM’s headquarter Nine Zero is wearing mourning look.
Traders’ community announced to keep their commercial and trade centers close in mourning.
PIA’s PK-788 flight carrying the body flew into Pakistan. Family members including deceased’s widow Shumaila, Imran’s two children, parents, sisters and brothers-in-law accompanied the body on the flight.
MQM’s Rabitta Committee Deputy Convener Dr. Farooq Sattar, members RC Raza Haroon and Waseh Jaleel also flew into Pakistan boarded the same flight.
Earlier, MQM’s RC members, party officials and members International Secretariat bade farewell to late Imran Farooq’s body at Heathrow airport, London on the occasion of body’s departure for Karachi.
Heart-bursting scenes were witnessed at the time of departure as the family of assassinated leader, parents and his widow could not hold their nerves.
Members RC of MQM saluted the services of late Imran Farooq, termed as Shaheed-e-Inqalab, for the success of party’s movement, saying his efforts for party and sacrifices he laid down will always remain alive in the heart of every MQM lover.
They said the gap carved by his martyrdom is an irreparable loss for party, which can hardly be filled in many years to come.
Earlier, members RC of MQM received Dr. Imran’s body from Haiden Mosque, London and brought it at Heathrow airport.
KARACHI: The dead body of slain leader of MQM, Dr. Imran Farooq, which was sent from London’s Heathrow airport, arrived here at Karachi airport, Geo News reported Saturday.His body will be laid to rest here in Karachi today in Shuhada Cemetery in Yaseenabad. All arrangements regarding funeral and burial have been completed.
The party’s workers have been advised to arrive at Jinnah Ground of Azizabad for the funeral prayers. The funeral prayers will be offered after Zuhar Prayer.
MQM leader Faisal Sabzwari said the funeral prayers would be offered at 1pm.
Talking to Geo News, MQM central leader Hyder Abbas Rizvi said Dr Imran’s body would not be taken to his house in Shareefabad in view of security situation; instead, it would be escorted to Nine Zero.
Replying to another question regarding possible route, Rizvi said the party is in persistent contact with the law-enforcing high-ups for the purpose, adding ground route and use of chopper both are on cards; whichever is decided, will be employed.
On this occasion, Rizvi expresses satisfaction over the security arrangements in city and at the airport.
Governor Sindh Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan and Federal Interior Minister Rehman A Malik arrived at the airport on board a helicopter to receive the body.
Security at the airport has been beefed up with all passes given to people other than MQM-related people, have been cancelled. Also, irrelevant people have been altogether banned to enter the airport limits.
The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) official said the flight departure delayed half an hour by additional security at Heathrow airport.
Several MQM leaders, Dr Imran’s mother-in-law and other in-laws have arrived at the airport. MQM leaders inspected the security arrangements. The party’s workers are streaming into the city from various parts of the country to attend the funeral.
Strict security arrangements have been made around the airport with almost no traffic on roads. At least 5000 security men including the Rangers and police have been deployed for the security
The CCPO Karachi Fayyaz Leghari said the MQM is satisfied with the security arrangements, adding all roads have been made secure.
‘We are monitoring the law and order situation every moment,’ Leghari said adding, ‘We are making every effort to maintain the peace through the burial of Dr Imran Farooq.’
The MQM’s headquarter Nine Zero is wearing mourning look.
Traders’ community announced to keep their commercial and trade centers close in mourning.
PIA’s PK-788 flight carrying the body flew into Pakistan. Family members including deceased’s widow Shumaila, Imran’s two children, parents, sisters and brothers-in-law accompanied the body on the flight.
MQM’s Rabitta Committee Deputy Convener Dr. Farooq Sattar, members RC Raza Haroon and Waseh Jaleel also flew into Pakistan boarded the same flight.
Earlier, MQM’s RC members, party officials and members International Secretariat bade farewell to late Imran Farooq’s body at Heathrow airport, London on the occasion of body’s departure for Karachi.
Heart-bursting scenes were witnessed at the time of departure as the family of assassinated leader, parents and his widow could not hold their nerves.
Members RC of MQM saluted the services of late Imran Farooq, termed as Shaheed-e-Inqalab, for the success of party’s movement, saying his efforts for party and sacrifices he laid down will always remain alive in the heart of every MQM lover.
They said the gap carved by his martyrdom is an irreparable loss for party, which can hardly be filled in many years to come.
Earlier, members RC of MQM received Dr. Imran’s body from Haiden Mosque, London and brought it at Heathrow airport.
