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Dr Imran Farooq murder: Stop spreading untrue reports, MQM tells media

KARACHI:
The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) tersely urged the media to refrain from spreading “unfounded speculations” about arrests made in Dr Imran Farooq’s murder case.
A statement issued by MQM’s coordination committee said that news reports on two people being arrested at the Karachi airport were “devoid of truth, baseless and concocted.”
The committee said that the purpose behind these “fabricated and malicious” reports was nothing but to “tarnish the image of the MQM and damage its reputation.”
Members of the coordination committee said that MQM was “consulting its legal advisers for (taking) legal action in this regard.”
They said that the case was being investigated by “the (New) Scotland Yard, and the media should desist from spreading false and unfounded speculations.”
In Karachi, Interior Minister Rehman Malik said that law enforcement agencies had not arrested any man named ‘Waseem’ from Karachi airport in the Dr Imran Farooq murder case and no agency had sent any report to the British authorities regarding any Pakistani political party.
Rebuffing all media reports in this regard, Malik said this was “all being done to drive a wedge between the PPP and the MQM.”
Malik told reporters that reports regarding arrest of two MQM workers from an airport “are baseless and no information was provided by Scotland Yard or other British agency (in this regard).” He said that the government of Pakistan had not sent any report against the MQM to the British authorities.

 

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Council of Common Interest: PM urges nation to support Karachi operation

ISLAMABAD:
Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has urged the nation to support the Sindh government’s decision to rule out military intervention in Karachi which has been plagued by political and ethnic violence.
“Karachi is now our biggest challenge. I take this opportunity, in the presence of all four chief ministers, to urge the nation to support the Sindh government’s operation. It is a provincial initiative which is fully backed by the federal government. The resolution of the Karachi conflict lies in upholding the rule of law,” said the prime minister on Saturday while addressing the seventh meeting of the Council of Common Interest (CCI).
Gilani said that while we are all engaged in efforts to strengthen democracy, anti-democratic forces and anti-state elements are carrying out activities detrimental to the country’s economic growth and stability. “We need to raise our guard against these disruptive forces to be able to move forward unimpeded,” he added.
“I am a great believer in politics of consensus and reconciliation. These attributes constitute the essence of democracy. The path is however full of pitfalls and obstacles,” the premier said. “Sacrifice, understanding, patience and commonality of purpose are required to evolve a consensus.” The Sindh chief minister thanked the prime minister for his support for the measures taken by the provincial government to restore peace in Karachi.
Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif apprised the prime minister of his government’s efforts to recover former Punjab governor Salmaan Taseer’s son, Shahbaz Taseer who was abducted from a busy artery in Lahore on Friday.
The CCI agreed to work on a formula for distribution of zakat by the provinces and to expedite compensation to the people affected by last summer’s devastating floods. The CII members reached an agreement to devolve the distribution of zakat to the provinces in pursuance of the 18th amendment. The Express Tribune has learnt that the federation and the provinces agreed to equally share the financial burden of payment of the second tranche among the survivors of last year’s flood. The chief ministers were urged to provide details of each household within two weeks, so that the federal government can release the necessary funds. The CCI has asked the ministry of water and power to coordinate with the provinces regarding permission for power generation and submit its proposals within a week.
Public debt management, imposition of a new levy, the sixth housing census and privatisation of power sector entities also figured on the meeting’s agenda.

 

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Rehman Malik rejects Zulfiqar Mirza’s allegations

KARACHI: Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik has rejected all the allegations that were made against him by former Sindh home minister Zulfiqar Mirza.

However, Malik admitted that many circles of his party pressed him against the Lyari operation but he said that the operation was being conducted upon the directives of the President and Prime Minister.

Rehman Malik said that MQM is the representative political party of Karachi and the allegations against Altaf Hussain are baseless.

Talking to a press conference at State Guest House, Malik said that 103 culprits have been arrested in the Lyari operation and hundreds of weapons with hand grenades were also seized.

Speaking about allegations charged by Zulfiqar Mirza, he said that Mirza is his younger brother.

Upon a question about the absence of his assets in Pakistan, Malik said that I have my home in Pakistan and I also did business outside but there are no corruption charges against me.

Rehman Malik said that DG Rangers Major General Ejaz Chaudhary will take charge of the Rangers.

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MQM condemns Zulfiqar Mirza’s statement

KARACHI: After a joint emergency meeting of MQM Rabita Committee of Pakistan and London, the MQM has condemned all the allegations leveled by Zulfiqar Mirza.

In a statement, MQM said that Zulfiqar Mirza is trying to fuel the fire of hate and agony in Sindh.

The Committee further said that charging Rehman Malik proved that Mirza is directly involved in Karachi killings.

The Rabita Committee said that President Asif Ali Zardari and the highest government officials should take notice of Zulfiqar Mirza’s statement and state a clear position.

The Committee requested Party workers and public to remain calm.

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Over a dozen people arrested, torture cells destroyed in Lyari raid

KARACHI: During a seven-hour operation in the Lyari area, Rangers arrested more than a dozen suspected criminals on Sunday, DawnNews reported.

The Rangers also destroyed two torture cells and seized a heavy cache of weapons.

The Rangers cordoned off the Nayabad area of Lyari early in the morning and launched a door-to-door search.

As soon as the operation was launched, residents of Lyari started protesting against the raids and blocked the roads, however, the Rangers continued the search.

The head of Sachal Rangers, Brigadier Waseem Ayub also visited the area with media persons and briefed them with the details of the operation.

Separately, it was also reported that PPP senior leader Dr Zulfiqar Mirza resigned from his party post in protest against the operation conducted by the Rangers in Lyari this morning.

 

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Mirza’s allegations are his personal opinion: Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan:

LAHORE: Federal Information Minister Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said that Zulfiqar Mirza’s remarks are his personal and do not represent party-line, on Sunday.

Talking to the media outside the residence of Shahbaz Taseer, she said Zulfiqar Mirza resigned from the ministership, Sindh Assembly membership, and party portfolio prior to his press conference.

About party reaction, she said the party would decide on Mirza’s press statements on Karachi situation and that Interior Minister Rehman Malik would defend himself at an appropriate occasion regarding the allegations on him.

She said the agenda of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) is consultation with others and believes in political solution through dialogue by taking all stakeholders into confidence.

The minister added, the first priority of the federal government is to restore peace in Karachi.

“Party’s decision cannot be influenced by personal opinion of any individual. PPP has a system of its own to take decisions and these cannot be changed an opinion of an individual.”

She said the disciplinary committee of the PPP prepares a policy and it is the leadership that ensures implementation of the party discipline.

 

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Karachi hit by rumors after Mirza’s statements


KARACHI: Consequent to the burning statements of Dr. Zulfiqar Mirza amid a press conference, a large number of rumors have blanketed metropolis city, ending up closure of fuel stations and markets in most areas, SAMAA reported Sunday.

Many petrol pumps have been closed down in different parts for fear of eruption of violence.

Meanwhile, great rush of vehicles, forming queues and waiting for their turn, is being witnessed at those pumps which are operational.

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Meri agar EID kharab huwe to mein kisi ko bhi nahi choroonga .

 

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^^ damn, meri gaddi ka petrol mukka hua hai... allah karay kal mil jayey...

 

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^^ damn, meri gaddi ka petrol mukka hua hai... allah karay kal mil jayey...

CNG lagao yar ..

 

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CNG lagao yar ..

bike wich CNG ?

 

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