Topic: Muttahida Qaumi Movement

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Terrorism & Security
Afghan endgame: Pakistan boycotts key peace meeting

Pakistan announced it would boycott this weekend's Bonn Conference, which aims to chart out a strategy for Afghanistan, in response to a NATO strike.
Ethnic violence paralyzes teeming Karachi

Over the past week, violence has flared in sprawling Karachi slums, killing nearly 100 people and bringing parts of the city to a standstill.
What is Pakistan's MQM?

The MQM is a kingmaker in Pakistani politics. Its withdrawal from the ruling coalition is seen by some as a move to 'quit a sinking ship early.'
Terrorism & Security
Pakistan's political crisis could complicate fight against Taliban

The Pakistan political crisis worries the US government, which considers a strong Pakistan government key to winning its war in neighboring Afghanistan.
Pakistan's political crisis: Prime Minister Gilani scrambles to shore up confidence

The departure of a key partner in the ruling coalition has sparked a Pakistan political crisis that could distract the government from pressing security and economic problems.
Ethnic violence roils Pakistan's commercial hub, Karachi

Although Karachi is the most ethnically diverse city in Pakistan and is known for its violence, current levels of violence are hearken back to the 1990s, when the Pakistan Army was ordered to restore order.
Under pressure from floods and courts, Pakistan's Zardari likely to keep his job

Ongoing confrontation between Pakistan's President Zardari and the high court has raised concerns about political instability, but some analysts say the lack of appetite for change means the government is likely to finish its term.
Terrorism & Security
Pakistan's largest city on edge after Imran Farooq's assassination

Karachi, Pakistan, was tense on Friday amid fears that the assassination of exiled political leader Imran Farooq could spark ethnic violence.
Pakistan violence: Arrests of Islamists in Karachi may not actually signal crackdown

After deadly Pakistan violence in Karachi, police have arrested dozens of suspected Islamist hardliners. Some analysts believe they are little more than window-dressing aimed at pacifying an increasingly angry population.
Pakistan violence: Sparked by Karachi's 300th assassination this year

The murder of Karachi politician Raza Haider on Monday sparked Pakistan ethnic violence that left at least 35 dead. Haider's murder was one of about 300 assassinations in Pakistan's financial capital so far this year.
Are Pakistani Taliban finding new foothold in south?

Analysts say political leaders could strengthen militants' appeal if they do not manage deep ethnic tensions – which resulted in clashes that killed 30 people last week.
Launch point for Mumbai attacks, Karachi faces rising militancy

City officials fear Pakistan's commercial capital could be paralyzed if militants become more unified.
Pakistani leaders' rift strains stability

Top parties missed a joint deadline Wednesday to reinstate judges deposed by President Musharraf.