Interpol has refused to issue a red warrant against Muttahida Qaumi Movement founder Altaf Hussain.
Interpol has declined with justification that it does not intervene in political and religious matters of a state. However, Interpol had sought a clarification from the government over the request for issuance of the red warrant against Altaf Hussain, besides asking for details of the sedition charges against him.
Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) official said the Interpol communication was being examined at the highest level and would be responded to over the next two weeks.
The FIA sent a written request to Interpol for issuance of the red warrant against the MQM founder living in self-exile in London.
The documents annexed with the request included a copy of the FIR registered against Hussain for delivering a hate speech on Aug 22 last year through a video link inciting the party workers on hunger strike outside the Karachi Press Club to attack some media houses, and documents pertaining to subsequent investigations into the matter, besides a court order declaring Mr Hussain a fugitive.
The government had asked the British authorities to initiate legal action against those responsible for inciting people to violence in Pakistan, said a spokesperson for the interior ministry while sharing details of the legal reference with the media
