Farooq Sattar Clarifies: No Link to Viral Letter Targeting MQM Leaders
Dr. Farooq Sattar, a senior leader of MQM Pakistan, has strongly denied his involvement in a controversial letter that went viral on social media. The letter, which was falsely attributed to him, contained serious allegations against top MQM figures including Haider Abbas Rizvi and Safdar Baqri.
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What Was in the Viral Letter?
The letter, written in an emotional tone, appeared to come from Dr. Sattar himself. It began by expressing disappointment and frustration, claiming that the party had been hijacked by a few individuals for their personal gain.
The letter accused three main figures—Safdar Baqri (a.k.a. Dr. Ali), Haider Abbas Rizvi, and Raza Abbas Rizvi—of having deep ties with foreign intelligence agencies and alleged they used the MQM platform to carry out criminal and anti-state operations. It even linked them to incidents of terrorism and sectarian violence in Karachi, claiming massive financial backing from foreign powers.
The letter further suggested that these individuals lived luxurious lives abroad while sacrificing local workers and tarnishing MQM’s image globally.
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Allegations Against Haider Abbas Rizvi
According to the letter, Haider Rizvi allegedly escaped Pakistan during the height of MQM’s troubles and returned only when the situation improved. It accused him of orchestrating sectarian killings and having a direct link with terror outfits through foreign funding. It also claimed that Rizvi was running businesses abroad, pretending to live a simple life, while enjoying political protection in Pakistan.
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Dr. Farooq Sattar Denies Authorship
Dr. Farooq Sattar issued a public statement on social media, completely rejecting the contents of the viral letter. He stated clearly:
> “I strongly deny the authenticity of the letter circulating under my name. I have no connection with this document. MQM workers should not fall prey to such cheap tactics.”
He urged party workers to verify any such content before sharing, and called on everyone to remain united in the face of false propaganda.
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While the viral letter sparked widespread debate and concern among MQM followers, Dr. Farooq Sattar’s timely clarification has helped restore calm. He reaffirmed his commitment to transparency and truth and asked supporters to remain vi
gilant against misinformation campaigns.
