MQM to stage countrywide 'black day' against Khursheed Shah's slur on Sunday
He said those who migrated at the time of creation of Pakistan were referred to as 'migrants'.
KARACHI (Dunya News) – Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on Saturday announced to observe countrywide ‘black day’ on Sunday to protest against Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Khursheed Shah’s slur about the term ‘Muhajir’, literally ‘migrant’, Dunya News reported.
The Raabta Committee said that the Leader of the Opposition in National Assembly termed the word ‘Muhajir’ as abusive for no less than four times. MQM appealed the transporters and traders to keep the business closed for the day.
Addressing a press conference along with other Raabta Committee leaders, Abdul Haseeb Khan said that Quran mentions the merits of Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) migration. He said those who migrated for the sake of creation of Pakistan also did it in the name of God and his Prophet (PBUH).
He said those who migrated at the time of creation of Pakistan were referred to as ‘migrants’.
He claimed that as per both the references, Khursheed Shah is guilty of slander against Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
He said that a complaint has been lodged in the court against Khursheed Shah’s statement and the court has been given the authority to decide on this.
