Karachi [Pakistan], Jan 15 (NT): Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Dr Hasan Zafar Arif was recovered dead in a car in Karachi's Ilyas Goth area on Sunday. He was also the MQM-London's deputy convener and used to teach Philosophy in the University of Karachi.

"The body of Hassan Zafar Arif, son of Maqbool Hassan, 70-72-years-old, was recovered from car number ANC-016, Lancer silver at Ilyas Goth," the Dawn reported as quoting station house officer (SHO) statement at Ibrahim Hyderi police station.”The body was shifted to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC)," he further said.

The SHO said that further inquiry is in progress. However, the cause of death is still doubtful. The body has been shifted to the mortuary to find out exact reason of death.According to the Police, no sign of suffering was recovered on the dead- body.

 There were two shocking incidents held with MQM leaders where Earlier in October last year, MQM leader Dr Naushad was shot dead by unknown attackers in Hyderabad while in September last year, one more MQM leader Khawaja Izhar Hassan had managed to run away with safety after unidentified attackers on three motorcycles hit him as he left the Karachi's Buffer Zone Eidgah following Eidul Azha prayers. (NT)