<p><br /> A prominent Pakistani politician has been murdered in London.<br /> </p><p><br /> Dr Imran Farooq, a leading member of the MQM (Muttahida Quami Movement) party was found with head injuries and stab wounds outside his home in north London at 5.30pm on Thursday.<br /> </p><p><br /> Police said they were called to reports of a serious assault in Green Lane, Edgware, north London.<br /> </p><p><br /> A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: "When officers arrived they found an Asian male, aged 50, suffering from multiple stab wounds and head injuries.<br /> </p><p><br /> "He was treated by paramedics at the scene but was pronounced dead at 18.37. The next of kin have been informed."<br /> </p><p><br /> He added that there had been no arrests.<br /> </p><p><br /> According to reports on the MQM website from 1999, Dr Farooq sought political asylum in the UK after a contract was taken out on his life.<br /> </p><p><br /> He claimed allegations of criminal and terrorist activities against him were false and politically motivated.<br /> </p><p><br /> In November 1992 Dr Farooq said he was wanted "dead or alive".<br /> </p><p><br /> Dr Farooq, who was Secretary General of the party at the time, said he spent more than seven years in hiding in Karachi, southern Pakistan.<br /> </p><p><br /> He added: "It was impossible for me to remain in Pakistan due to the continued threat on my life and liberty."<br /> </p>
