Pakistan's Punjab assembly has reportedly passed a unanimous resolution urging the government to try Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain and his aides under Article 6 of the Islamic Republic's Constitution, which deals with high treason.
The resolution was submitted by Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf's (PTI) Mian Aslam Iqbal just days after a BBC report accused the MQM of receiving funds from Indian authorities, reported the Dawn. It also urged the federal government to launch an investigation into the claims made against the party.
The resolution also said that the allegations against MQM, including terrorism and training of party members by Indian authorities in explosives, weapons and sabotage, had already been levelled in the past.
Meanwhile, MQM has denied the allegations.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app