The MQM is the third largest political party in Pakistan, and the
dominant party in Karachi. It was founded in 1984 by Altaf Hussain. At
the time of inception, MQM represented only the Muhajir community but
after several years, the Muhajir Qaumi Movement changed its name to
Muttahida Qaumi Movement, thus welcoming all ethnic groups of Pakistan
into its folds.
The first political organization of Muhajirs,
called All Pakistan Muhajir Student Organization (APMSO), was founded
on 11 June 1978 by Altaf Hussain in Karachi University. On March 18,
1984, the APMSO evolved into a proper political organization—Muhajir
Qaumi Movement.[7] It was launched to protect the Muhajir community who
perceived themselves as the victims of discrimination and repression by
the quota system that gave preference to certain ethnicities for
admissions in educational institutions and employment in civil
services.[14][15] In 1997, MQM replaced the term Muhajir in its name
with Muttahida (Urdu for "United").[16]
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