British High Commissioner takes notice of Pak minister's 'separating Karachi' comments

British High Commissioner Adam Thomson has taken notice of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain's statements of "separating Karachi".

Thousands of complaints were sent to the London metropolitan police after Altaf addressed his supporters in Karachi where he allegedly threatened PTI supporters who were protesting against rigging.

Altaf also said that Karachi should be separated from Pakistan if the mandate given to the MQM by the people is not acceptable, reports The Express Tribune.

The statements created uproar across the country, after which the party clarified saying Altaf's statements were rhetorical, and misinterpreted by the media.

Thomson said that the London police are looking into the complaints and may take action soon. He said that under British laws promoting hatred and violence is liable to punishment and that Altaf's statements must be taken seriously.

Altaf has apparently retracted or denied his statement, Thomson further said.