The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has released a statement on Wednesday rubbishing rumours about party chief Altaf Hussain's ill-health.
MQM spokesperson reportedly said that Hussain is 'fine and fresh'.
'Rumors circulating about the leader's death are part of a conspiracy and script to spread despair and spread panic among workers and the public,'reports Dawn.
MQM spokesperson reported Dawn that Hussain is 'fine and fresh'.
Gossip about the MQM supremo's ill-health made the rounds on social media as former Karachi mayor returned from self-imposed exile this week with Anees Qaimkhani to form a new, unnamed party, inviting MQM members to defect.
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