Farooq Sattar

Farooq Sattar

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Farooq Sattar is a prominent Pakistani politician and leader of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM). He has played a significant role in Karachi's political landscape and has been a vocal advocate for the rights of the city's diverse communities, particularly the Muhajir population. Known for his articulate speeches and strong stance against corruption, Sattar has consistently criticized the Sindh government for its alleged misgovernance and failure to uphold the rule of law. Recently, he raised concerns about rising tensions in Karachi and condemned the actions of the Sindh government, highlighting issues related to criminal negligence and the rise of illegal activities in the city.

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Dr. Farooq Sattar stated that the reinstatement of Kamran Tesori as Governor of Sindh is a red line for the MQM.

کامران ٹیسوری کی بطور گورنر سندھ بحالی ریڈلائن ہے، فاروق ستار
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2026-06-01
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Kamran Tesori
Kamran Tesori

MQM parliamentary leader Dr Farooq Sattar suggested that PM Shehbaz and Field Marshal Asim Munir could also talk to the US leadership.

Govt deplores opposition’s boycott of in-camera briefing on national security - Pakistan
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2026-03-04
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Farooq Sattar, a central leader of MQM Pakistan, assured the people of Karachi that they would stand by them in difficult times.

کراچی کے فائر ٹینڈر نوابشاہ اور لاڑکانہ میں کھڑے ہیں، خالد مقبول صدیقی
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2026-02-01
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Farooq Sattar is a prominent leader whose security has also been revoked.

ایم کیو ایم پاکستان کے اہم وزرا کی سیکیورٹی واپس لے لی گئی
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2026-01-26
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Farooq Sattar demanded the formation of an independent judicial commission to investigate the Gul Plaza incident.

جو تباہی پیپلز پارٹی نے پھیر دی وہ عوام کے سامنے لائینگے: حیدر عباس رضوی
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2026-01-25
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Haider Abbas Rizvi
Haider Abbas Rizvi

Farooq Sattar is a leader of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Pakistan involved in a controversy regarding illegal leases and the Gul Plaza incident.

گل پلازا کی لیز اور قانون شکنی میں فاروق ستار اور جماعت اسلامی کے ناظمین کا کردار ہے، شرجیل میمن
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2026-01-24
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Farooq Sattar criticized the Chief Minister of Sindh for misleading the public instead of answering questions.

سوالات کے جوابات دینے کے بجائے وزیراعلیٰ سندھ لوگوں کو گمراہ کر رہے ہیں، فاروق ستار
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2026-01-24
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Farooq Sattar was the mayor when the land for Gul Plaza was officially allotted.

گل پلازا کی زمین کب، کس نے اور کس کو الاٹ کی، ابتدائی رپورٹ تیار
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2026-01-23
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Farooq Sattar from the Muttahida Qaumi Movement mentioned that some old trees were cut down due to construction in the city, which should not have happened.

اسلام آباد میں درختوں کی کٹائی، اپوزیشن و حکومتی اتحاد ایک پیج پر آ گیا
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2026-01-13
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Farooq Sattar stated that a state within a state was established on Sindhi Culture Day in Karachi.

سندھی کلچر ڈے کے نام پر ریاست کے اندر ایک ریاست قائم کی گئی: فاروق ستار
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2025-12-10
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Farooq Sattar expressed deep sorrow over the incident of a child falling into an open manhole.

کراچی واقعہ، فاروق ستار کے پہنچنے پر شہری مشتعل، میڈیا پر بھی پتھراؤ
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2025-12-01
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Farooq Sattar, a senior leader of MQM Pakistan, has called for Karachi to be declared a federal territory.

کراچی کو وفاقی علاقہ ڈکلیئر کریں، نہیں تو نئے صوبوں کا مطالبہ کرینگے: فاروق ستار
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2025-11-30
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MQM leader Farooq Sattar mentioned that Karachi received a package of 40 billion due to the MQM and its governor.

کراچی کی قسمت کاُ فیصلہ امیر نہیں غریب کریں گے، گورنر سندھ
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2025-11-08
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Farooq Sattar is also a member of the MQM delegation that is meeting with the Prime Minister.

وزیراعظم شہباز شریف سے متحدہ قومی موومنٹ پاکستان کے وفد کی ملاقات
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2025-11-06
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Farooq Sattar is included in the MQM delegation for the meeting with the Prime Minister.

وزیراعظم اور MQM قیادت کی آج ملاقات متوقع
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2025-11-06
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Farooq Sattar was also present during the meeting with Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif.

وزیر اعظم کا گورنر سندھ سے حلیم اور نہاری کھانے کی خواہش کا اظہار
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2025-10-16
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Farooq Sattar criticized the Sindh government and Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab for delays in development projects in Karachi.

Farooq Sattar takes aim at Sindh govt, Murtaza Wahab over delay in Karachi’s development projects - Pakistan
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-24
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Dr. Farooq Sattar chaired a meeting regarding the privatization of the national airline.

قومی ایئر لائن کی نجکاری کیلئے چار کنسورشیم نے اپنی اسٹیٹمنٹ جمع کروائی، حکام وزارت نجکاری
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-25
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Dr. Farooq Sattar, a leader of MQM, accompanied the Governor of Sindh on a visit to meet affected citizens.

گورنر سندھ کا فاروق ستار کے ہمراہ مختلف علاقوں کا دورہ
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-19
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Kamran Tesori
Kamran Tesori

Farooq Sattar, a leader of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement, was present during the meal.

گورنر سندھ کامران ٹیسوری اور علی ظفر کی دال روٹی کھانے کی ویڈیو وائرل
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-12
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Farooq Sattar provided the K-2 project to Karachi, which supplied the city with 10 crore gallons of water.

جب ایم کیو ایم والے صاحب سے بھائی بنیں گے تو کراچی کے حالات ٹھیک ہونگے: گورنر سندھ
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-03
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Farooq Sattar, a leader of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan, criticized the government for starting a looting business under the guise of Ajrak.

آپ نے اجرک کی آڑ میں لوٹ مار کا دھندا شروع کردیا ہے، فاروق ستار
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-20
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Farooq Sattar condemned the assassination attempt on MQM workers.

ایم کیو ایم کے کارکنان پر قاتلانہ حملے کی سخت مذمت کرتا ہوں: فاروق ستار
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2025-06-05
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Adeel
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Mustafa

Speaking on the occasion, MQM’s Sattar said that maximum relief should be given to the common man in the upcoming budget.

Govt achieved economic revival under PM Shehbaz, will provide relief in next budget: Sanaullah - Pakistan
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-18
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Farooq Sattar emphasized the need to provide maximum relief to the common people.

بجٹ میں عوام کیلئے خوشخبری ہو گی: رانا ثناء اللّٰہ
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-18
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MQM-P's Farooq Sattar was present at the political briefing.

Political parties vow joint front in case of Indian offensive - Pakistan
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-05
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