Altaf Hussain's book 'My Life's Journey' launched

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has brought revolutionary change in the political culture of Pakistan under the dynamic and charismatic leadership of Altaf Hussain, says Deputy Convenor MQM, Dr Farooq Sattar here on Saturday.
He was addressing at the launching ceremony of the book "My Life's Journey" containing autobiographical account of the founder leader of MQM, Altaf Hussain, at a local hotel. The ceremony was attended by noted personalities from different walks of life including journalists, anchorpersons, academicians, intellectuals and politicians.
Dr Mathew A Cook, who is a professor of the North Carolina University, Durham, USA was the chief guest. The book has been published by the Oxford University Press, Pakistan. Dr Farooq Sattar said that the story of Altaf Hussain was the story of a modern day renaissance. He said that only those who started the journey could hope to cross the river. No one had been able to stop the journey of Altaf Hussain.
Dr Sattar said that Altaf Hussain was the name of conviction, courage and charisma. It was because of his conviction, courage and charisma that he had been able to cross a sea of challenges. He said that Altaf Hussain was a living legend and they had gathered at the book launching ceremony in order to pay homage to the great leader.
Dr Sattar said that the phenomenal struggle of Altaf Hussain would ensure peace, progress and prosperity in the Pakistan of the 21st century. He said that the country was faced with multidimensional problems. "It is a defining moment for the country. It is time to make or break Pakistan and the choice is with the people of Pakistan," he added.
Speaking about the vision of Altaf Hussain, Dr Sattar said that action without vision was equal to a nightmare. Altaf Hussain had his finger on the pulse of the people of the country and he had a dream like the great Martin Luther King. Dr Sattar said that Mr Altaf Hussain believed in empowering the people of Pakistan. He had always believed in emancipation of the weaker section of the society from the clutches of oppressive forces.
Dr Pirzada Qasim, Vice Chancellor of Karachi University, said that Altaf Hussain had a vision and the potential to lead his people and the people of Pakistan towards prosperity and a good goal. He said that it was a matter of pleasure for him that an alumnus of the university had emerged as a distinguished and important leader of the country. He said that Altaf Hussain had a futuristic approach that was missing in other leaders of the country.
Speaking about the book Dr Mathew A Cook said that it was a gripping book that gave great insight into the contemporary Pakistan. Dr Cook has written the foreword "My Life's Journey." Managing director of the Oxford University Press Ameena Saiyid also spoke on the occasion. She said that it was a wonderful experience working on the preparation of the book. Former speaker of the National Assembly Elahi Bux Soomro, former federal minister Jawed Jabbar, noted businessman Aqeel Karim Dedi, former deputy speaker Sindh Assembly Abdul Bari Jillani, former chief justice of Pakistan Saeed-uz-Zaman Siddiqui were also present on the occasion.