| First MQM insurrection |
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| Part of MQM Militancy |
| Date | 1972–1992 |
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MQM victory
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Territorial
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MQM strongholds established in Karachi and Hyderabad |
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1000+ killed |
In between 1972 and 1992, MQM militants launched multiple attacks against the Sindh government and civilians in order to get a stronghold over Karachi. The first insurrection came to an end following the Pakistani government's Operation Cleanup conducted in order to destroy the MQM stronghold in Karachi.