President, PM strongly condemn MQM MPA killing

Awaz Apni ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani have strongly condemned the killing of Raza Haider, MQM leader and Member Sindh Assembly, who was shot dead by unknown assailants in Karachi on Monday evening.

The President and Prime Minister in their separate messages expressed shock and grief over the unfortunate incident and directed the concerned authorities to investigate the tragic happening and take all necessary steps to bring the culprits to justice.

They conveyed their condolences to the bereaved family and prayed to Almighty Allah to rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant courage to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss with equanimity.

Fear grips Karachi, Hyderabad after killings

Awaz Apni KARACHI/HYDERABAD: Separate incidents of firing were reported in different parts of Karachi and Hyderabad shortly after the fatal attack on MQM leader while several vehicles were set on fire in different parts of the cities.

The incident sent a wave of fear and panic across the metropolis, as shopkeepers pulled down their shutters in view of any violent reaction by enraged people.

Reports of traffic jam have been reported on main roads and streets across city.

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