Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan


Muttahida Qaumi Movement–Pakistan is a political party in Pakistan. It came into existence due to split within Muttahida Qaumi Movement, and was founded as a separate party by Farooq Sattar, who split it from MQM founder and leader Altaf Hussain. The faction was announced after Sattar's release from custody by the Pakistan Rangers, a paramilitary organization.

Election campaigns

MQM-P participated in two major by-elections since its formation, but was defeated in both.

Merger with PSP

On 8 November 2017, MQM Pakistan and Pak Sarzameen Party announced an "establishment-sponsored" merger.

Party desertion

Many MQM lawmakers left the Sattar faction, including deputy mayor Arshad Vohra.

PIB vs Bahadurabad faction

-Pakistan further divided into Farooq Sattar and Amir Khan factions.