Karachi: 8 Killings, 24 Vehicles Torched, City Again Under Violence

Karachi is under severe tension again after the statements of Dr. Zulfiqar Mirza, Sr. Minister, Sindh, against MQM and its chief Altaf Hussain. Whole city is under tensed situation immediately after the statement against MQM chief.

In violent incidents 8 people have been killed since last night whereas 24 vehicles including trucks, buses, coaches and trailers have been set to fire. Late night on Wednesday, the night between July 13 and July 14, 2011 city became under tension and unknown men shut the hotels, and any commercial points like restaurants, tea spots, cold spots, pan shops etc. almost in whole Karachi and Hyderabad. People burnt tyres and blocked the streets in some areas of Karachi and then the protest series spread to many cities including Hyderabad, Sukkur, Tando Adam, Mirpurkhas.

Today on July 14, the protests are stages by MQM in all Pakistan against the disputed statement of Zulfiqar Mirza last day. In Karachi, at Daak Khaana Liaqatabad Town, MQM workers and activists have gathered to protest against the statements against its chief.

Series of Blasts at PNS Mehran at Shara e Faisal Karachi

Series of bomb blasts took place at PNS Mehran at Shara-e-Faisal, Karachi. Initially, people heard one explosion and afterward repeatedly many blasts were heard. Along the blasts, exchange of fires was also ongoing and by the latest news it was continued. Around 5 blasts were heard and smoke clouds and huge flames are visible on the blast site.

Rehman Malik told the media that terrorists are still inside PNS Mehran and a Commando Operation has been started to fight the terrorists. Also rescue teams had rushed to the blasts site at PNS Mehran. Emergency declared in all Karachi hospitals. Death toll not reported yet.

Police and Rangers have surrounded the affected area and para-military force has been called to take action. Worst traffic jam on Shara e Faisal after the happening.


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Karachi: MQM Joint Unit Incharge Killed

In Karachi, MQM Joint Unit Incharge, Iftikhar Hussain was shot down by unknown gunmen. The incident took place near Model Park, in Nazimabad, Karachi. Iftikhar Hussain was 38 years old. After this mishap, tension arose in the area.



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Imran Khan Continues Sit-In at Naiti Jaiti, Karachi

Imran Khan, chairman of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaaf, continues sit-in against Drone Attacks. The sit-in was conducted by Imran Khan at Naiti Jaiti bridge near Karachi port. City Government Authorities have blocked the road and planned an alternative plan for the flow of traffic.

Several religious parties including Sunni Tehreek and Jamat Wahdat ul Muslimeen, have announced to support the sit-in of Imran Khan. These parties have also attended and participated in the ongoing sit-in against drone attacks. Moreover, a massive number of public was there to attend the sit-in from Pakistan Tehreek e Insaaf. Many convoys are getting at the sit-in from different cities of Pakistan.

Imran Khan Sit In

This sitting-in protest has been continued since May 21, 2011 evening and it will end tonight. At the end, Imran Khan will address the public and announce the future strategy for his campaign against drone attacks in Pakistan. It may be recalled, that before this protest, Imran Khan has also staged a sitting-in protest in Peshawar against the drone attacks.


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Four Killed in Karachi Today

Another firing incident has taken place at Pak Colony (Purana Golimar), Karachi today on May 4, 2011, which claimed 3 lives yet. The incident was a clash between two rival groups in which all used guns and pistols openly which resulted in killing of 3 people.

Karachi Killing

Fear dominated in the area and all businesses have been closed. One man was killed in another firing incident in Lyari, Khadda Market.

Farooq Baig, Member of Organizational Committee of MQM Murdered

Another, very important worker and member of MQM Organizational Committee, Farooq Baig has been murdered at Shah Faisal Colony, Karachi. He was gunned down when he was going from Landhi, his home, towards MQM Centre 90.

In the wake of this incident, many areas of the city are in tensed situation and several vehicles have been torched in several areas. Worst traffic jams are being witnessed in many areas of Karachi city. Traffic jams have been taken place in M A Jinnah Road, I I Chundriger Road etc.

According to the reports, there were 3 people gunned down in the Shah Faisal Colony incident, in which one the target of shooters was Farooq Baig of MQM.

Several other firing incidents have been witnessed in several areas in which Gulistan-e-Jauhar is most affected. Closure of commercial centres, business plazas and shops has been started. Same tensed situation can bee seen in other areas of Karachi.


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Czech President Vaclav Klaus, Removing a Pen from its Case and Putting into his Pocket in an Official Visit to Chile

Czech President Mr. Vaclav Klaus, stealing pen in an official meeting before a large presence of media.