KARACHI: Pakistan Qaumi Movement (PQM) chairperson Iqbal Kazmi, who disappeared mysteriously more than a month ago, returned to his home in the small hours of Thursday, family and officials confirmed.

Mr Kazmi went missing on Jan 21 reportedly from ShareaFaisal when he was returning home after appearing before the local authorities to seek permission to hold a rally in support of MQM-London.

In brief comments, his wife confirmed his return but did not divulge any further details.

Almost the same response came from the police authori-ties when asked to comment on the development.

`We have learnt through media reports that Mr Kazmi is back,` said an of ficial. `We have not yet met or talked to him directly. An investigation of ficer probing into the case would definitely hold a meeting with him soon.`-Staff Reporter