Nine Zero
Nine Zero (نائن زیرو) was the name given to the headquarters of Pakistan's political party, Muttahida Qaumi Movement founded in 1984. It was located in Azizabad, a sub-division of Federal B. Area, Karachi.
| Nine Zero | |
|---|---|
نائن زیرو | |
| General information | |
| Status | Demolished |
| Location | Azizabad, Karachi |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Grounds | 120 square yards (1080 sq ft.) |
| Known for | Headquarters of the MQM |
The house was constructed on a 120 square yards (1080 sq ft.) plot, belonging to the family of the MQM founder, Altaf Hussain, as he lived in house #494/8, Block 8 in Azizabad, Karachi-75950 (near "Liaqut Ali Khan Chowk"). After some years and many political and social developments – Nine Zero gained a reputation of a famed and long-feared headquarters of the MQM political party.
It had now become the center of MQM's political and social activities. Altaf Hussain frequently delivered his speeches there by video or tele-conferencing in order to communicate with the workers of the political party. It was also the main centre of MQM political party in Karachi and was an important location for political meetings & discussions.
MQM Headquarter "Nine Zero" was named that way by the last two digits of its then phone number: 631-3690, not the plot or house number.