The founder of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Altaf Hussain, has been hospitalised in London due to a serious illness, according to official statements from party leaders. Hussain, who has lived in self-imposed exile in the United Kingdom since 1992, remains under medical supervision as doctors carry out several tests to assess his condition.
Mustafa Azizabadi, a senior MQM leader based in London, confirmed that Hussain was admitted after his health declined rapidly. In a video statement, Azizabadi said a doctor recommended urgent hospitalisation after examining the MQM founder late at night. Doctors are now conducting multiple tests, including blood work, ECG, CT scan, ultrasound, and X-rays.
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Speaking to the media, Azizabadi added that while the illness appears serious, doctors are hopeful it may not be life-threatening. MQM leaders have requested the public to pray for Hussain’s recovery. Coordination Committee Deputy Convener Qasim Ali revealed that stress and financial issues have worsened Hussain’s condition. He said the founder has also undergone a blood transfusion as part of his treatment.
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This is not the first time Hussain has faced a serious health issue. He was admitted to intensive care in 2021 after reportedly contracting Covid-19. His current illness has revived public discussion about his long and controversial political journey.
Altaf Hussain, born in Karachi in 1953, entered politics during his university years. He founded the MQM in 1984 to represent Pakistan’s Urdu-speaking Mohajir community. While the party saw sweeping success in urban Sindh during the late 1980s, Hussain’s leadership has been marked by serious allegations, exile, and eventual isolation.
His 2016 speech criticizing Pakistan led to a major crackdown. As a result, MQM leaders in Pakistan distanced themselves, removing his name from the party’s constitution.
Despite these challenges, Hussain continued to engage politically from London until recent years. His hospitalisation has now raised concern among his remaining supporters and revived public interest in his legacy.
