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35 people injured in violent clashes in Karachi
 [DAWN] At least 35 people were maimed, some of them receiving gunshot wounds, as violence erupted like lava from a volcano in 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... on Saturday during protests mounted by activists of religious parties in solidarity with members and supporters of the Tehrik Labbaik Ya Rasool Allah in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, officials and witnesses said. At least two coppers were among those injured. All major shopping and commercial centres remained closed due to protests while public transport disappeared from the roads, causing immense suffering to the citizens. Around 23 people, including two coppers, were hurt during festivities between the police and the protesters on main Sharea Faisal near Stargate while 12 people were maimed during festivities between the protesters and shopkeepers over forcible closure of shops and markets in Saddar area. Protesters belonging to different religious organizations came out and blocked major roads and areas at around 30 places in the city after learning of the law-enforcement agencies’ bid to disperse the Tehrik’s supporters and members taking part in a sit-in on the junction of the twin cities. Posted by: Fred 2017-11-27 |
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