Irum Farooque announces resignation from MQM over 'death to Pakistan' slogan
- By Web Desk -
- Aug 22, 2016
Citing attack on media and the alleged raising of ‘Pakistan Murdababad’ (death to Pakistan) slogan during the party’s hunger strike as reasons for her resignation, Mrs Farooqui said that she had already resigned two days ago but didn’t disclose it because of party’s ongoing strike but is really disappointed to hear the slogans and is announcing it today.
Today I resign
Already did it two days ago but didn’t disclosed Bec of the Hunger strike
After watching the videos
I feel very embarrassed— Irum Azeem Farooque (@Irumf) August 22, 2016
“Pakistan Zindabad, I condemn those who call it Murdababad,” Irum tweeted later on.
#Pakistan Zindabad I condemn those who call it Murdabad — Irum Azeem Farooque (@Irumf) August 22, 2016
Irum, who also works as a human rights activist, earlier also condemned the attack on ARY News office in Karachi’s Saddar area, which left three people injured and left the reception and marketing section of the media group completely destroyed.
I m shocked and utterly disappointed.
Condemn the Attack on @ARYNEWSOFFICIAL offices
No one should take law In their hands— Irum Azeem Farooque (@Irumf) August 22, 2016
Related: MQM workers attack ARY News office in Karachi
Another MQM leader Rashid Godil also tweeted that Pakistan comes first to him. Godil, however, did not clarify as to what does he actually mean by the tweet.
I believe one & only
#Pakistan comes first
Nothing else— Abdul Rashid Godil (@ARashidGodil) August 22, 2016