Leading Pakistani politician arrested in London

By Washington Examiner

Published June 3, 2014 2:46pm ET

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Leading Pakistani politician arrested in London — KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — British police arrested one of Pakistan’s most well-known and divisive politicians Tuesday on suspicion of money-laundering, sparking fears of violence in his power base of Karachi where businesses closed early and residents rushed home. Police in Britain do not name suspects until they are charged. But when asked about Altaf Hussain, […]

KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — British police arrested one of Pakistan’s most well-known and divisive politicians Tuesday on suspicion of money-laundering, sparking fears of violence in his power base of Karachi where businesses closed early and residents rushed home.

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