![]() The MQM vehemently rejected Khan’s allegations at the time. Critics include Imran Khan, the cricketer turned prime minister, who in 2007 presented a dossier to No 10 urging the government to have Hussain arrested and prosecuted under counter-terrorism laws. Rival politicians in Pakistan have been urging UK authorities to arrest Hussain for many years, alleging that the MQM has shown a readiness to use violence to fight for political power. It could not immediately be reached for further comment. ![]() The MQM said in a statement it was “a democratic political party and has a firm faith on the British legal system”. The Met added: “Throughout the investigation, officers have been liaising with Pakistani authorities in relation to our ongoing enquiries.” ![]() Officers searched an address in north-west London where Hussain was detained and a separate commercial address in the same area. The Met said the inquiry was “focused on a speech broadcast in August 2016 by an individual associated with the MQM movement in Pakistan as well as other speeches previously broadcast by the same person”. The investigation that led to his arrest on Tuesday was led by the Met’s counter-terrorism command. ![]()
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