MQM supports traders strike call for Wednesday

KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has supported the strike call for Wednesday by traders of the metropolitan city, following the murder of Qarar Ali Shah, brother of MQM's ex-MPA Syed Shakir Ali here on Tuesday.

Earlier today, unknown gunmen shot dead one of the brothers of MQM’s ex MPA Shakir Ali at scrap market in Shershah area and severely wounded the other brother Zakir Ali.

After the incident, tension gripped different areas including Shershah, Jahanabad, Pak Colony, Site and Nazimabad while shops were also closed.

Spokesman of MQM demanded protection for the traders and arrest of the extortionists involved in their murder.