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Karachi reacts to murder of MPA
 [Pak Daily Times] The killing of MQM's member of Sindh Assembly Muhammad Sajid Qureshi came as a shock for citizens of metropolis. In just an hour the city came to a standstill with business and transport coming to halt. Dignitaries were efficient in passing on their condolences; they also issued directives for the arrest of culprits and bring the perpetrators to justice.Zardari condemns the attack: President Asif Ali Ten PercentZardari ... husband of the late Benazir Bhutto, who has been singularly lacking in curiosity about who done her in ... strongly condemned the attack on MPA Sajid Qureshi. In his condolence message to the bereaved family, the President expressed his heartfelt sympathies and prayed for the departed souls and for the courage of the family to bear this irreparable loss with fortitude. President directed the concerned authorities to undertake every possible effort to bring the perpetrators of such a heinous act to justice. Qaim seeks report from IG: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah condemned the incident and sought an urgent report from the IG Police. According to an official handout the chief minister has also issued orders for immediate arrest of culprits involved. He said that such acts of terrorism can not deter the government as well as law enforcement agencies from their commitment to eliminate terrorism. Ebad orders inquiry: Governor Sindh Dr Ishrtaul Ebad Khan strongly decried the incident and directed the IG Police Sindh and ADIG Bloody Karachi ...formerly the capital of Pakistain, now merely its most important port and financial center. It is among the largest cities in the world, with a population of 18 million, most of whom hate each other and many of whom are armed and dangerous... to conduct an inquiry and submit a report on the incident. He also issued directives for immediate arrest of culprits. Posted by: Fred 2013-06-22 |
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