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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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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Karachi: Violence Still Uncontrolled, Death Toll Reached 18

In Karachi, violence is still uncontrolled as 16 people lost their lives in fresh incidents of firing in several areas. These 16 people including one policemen have been targeted to kill in last 24 hours on 23 and 24 March, 2011.  The policemen was identified as Arshad Kundi, Head Constable, was killed in Sohrab Goth. Other people were killed in several other areas in which Teen Hatti, Maripur, Moosa Lane and some other areas. A bus was torched in Golimar Area after killing of political worker in that area.

An office of a political party was also attacked by grenades, hence no human lives lost in that because office was not open at that time. After this critical situation of the city, people of Karachi are fearful due to the continuous firing and target killing incidents in the city.

In the deceased, there are several activists and supporters of MQM. Farooq Sattar has called a press conference today, requesting President Asif Ali Zardari to take necessary actions against the killers who are involved in target killing of MQM Activists and Supporters. He also said that these terrorists are challenging the writ of President Asif Ali Zardari in Karachi.

Rehman Malik has ordered the Rangers to fully control the Karachi city to cope up the ongoing situation and to maintain the peace in the city.


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Lahore Blast at Urdu Bazar -13 Died

Huge blast at Chehlum Procession at Urdu Bazar, Lahore. Death toll rise to 13 while 84 injured including women and children. 4 policemen in the martyrs.

CCPO Lahore Aslam Tareen says that police saved the procession from large destruction. Policemen stopped the suicider out of security circle that saved the procession from massive damage.

Law Minister Punjab Rana Sanaullah says that the assailant was stopped at the first check post and the tribute goes to security agencies.

Allama Sajid Naqvi and several other leaders condemn the suicide attack.

Karachi: Killings Continued Still on Third Day

Target killings still continue in Karachi despite meetings, announcements and actions. Several people died today in different incidents including Syed Badshah former town Nazim of MQM and some other political workers.

1 killed in Urdu Chowk, Orangi Town when unknown motorcyclists opened fire at gathering of people. In another incident one killed in Rinchor Line.