Altaf Hussain

ModernPoliticianPakistan1953 — ?

MQM founder in exile, Karachi kingmaker.

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Quick Facts

Born

1953

Country

Pakistan

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)37

Political (20%)26

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)42

Leadership (15%)45

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score44.2

Altaf Hussain — Complete Timeline

1984 AD

Founding of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM)Political Action◆ Major

Altaf Hussain founded the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (originally Mohajir Qaumi Movement) in 1984 to represent the political rights of Urdu-speaking Muhajir communities in Karachi. The party became a dominant force in urban Sindh.

MQMFoundingMuhajir

Impact: regional

1992 AD

Exile to LondonPolitical Action◆ Major

Altaf Hussain went into self-exile in London in 1992 after a military operation against the MQM in Karachi. He has since led the party from exile, using telephone addresses to communicate with followers.

ExileLondonMQM

Impact: nationaltragic

2020 AD

Conviction for TreasonPolitical Action◆ Major

Altaf Hussain was convicted in absentia by a Pakistani anti-terrorism court on October 15, 2020, for treason and inciting violence. The court sentenced him to 21 years in prison for his speeches allegedly promoting hatred against state institutions.

TreasonConvictionAnti-Terrorism

Impact: nationaldestructive