May 12th Violence in Karachi

[Srirangan]

Hey,

I'm getting wire reports of mass political clashes in Karachi between MQM and some other armed group -- while the Lawyers try to hold their rally.

Can anybody from PFF keep us posted on the latest? I don't have access to regular updates from Pakistan.

- Sri

 

[Srirangan]

Here's what BBC is reporting: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/6649089.stm

Anybody got first hand reports?

 

[Lahori paa jee]

11 dead and many injured thanks to mushys party mqm. CJ is being held at the airport and he is being forced to return to ISB without addressing the bars.

Mush is also holding a public rally in ISB which has been organised at the expanse of tax payers money and the government machinery

 

[Moin91]

Karachi Main Hangamay ! Shahrah-e-Faisal,Gromander,Malir Hault per Firing ka tabadla
Karachi ka aman Tabah !!
Yar yay kia ho rha hay karachi main? in hangamoon ka Zimm-e-dar kon hay ?
Police in hangamoon ko rook nhen pa rahi

 

[Srirangan]

Okay, the Reuters vids are coming. Armed gunmen with "MQM" flags trying to sabotage the Lawyers rally. Sacked CJ is stuck in the air port.

 

[Adux]

18 people killed till now, RIP..
Quite sad, This was an expected trouble rally, werent Security provided