PM dashes to Karachi, promises MQM justice

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in a telephonic conversation with Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Babar Ghauri on Thursday said that he will bring to justice those involved in the killing of slain MQM worker Sohail Ahmed.

The PM while conveying his condolences said that he would be coming to Karachi tomorrow and will meet with the family of the late MQM worker.

He further said that he would also visit the Governor House upon his arrival in Karachi.

The MQM observed a day of mourning in Sindh on Thursday against the killing of party worker Sohail Ahmed. Businesses and schools remained closed in several cities of the province including Karachi, Hyberabad and Sukkur.

The body of Sohail Ahmed a unit in-charge of the party in Society area was recovered from Maripur on Wednesday.

PM to chair high-level meeting over Karachi law and order

Meanwhile, sources told Geo News that the prime minister would chair a high-level meeting to review law and order situation in Karachi in his expected trip to the city on Friday.

Governor Dr Ishratul Ebad, Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah and top officials of Rangers and other law enforcement agencies would also attend the meeting.

The ongoing operation to eradicate Karachi of criminals and terrorists and other important issues are expected to come under discussion at the meeting.

Some source also said there is possibility that an initial probe report of Suhail Ahmed’s alleged extra-judicial murder would be presented to the prime minister.