MQM offices continue to be sealed in Karachi

KARACHI: Offices of the Muttahaida Qaumi Movement (MQM) continued to be sealed on Friday in different areas of the city.

Over 35 offices of the party have been sealed while five have been demolished.  According to SSP Malir, Rao Anwar, the offices were constructed on land acquired illegally.

Unit office at Shah Faisal Colony No. 2 was also sealed with Police and Rangers deployed outside.

On Thursday, the name of Mukka Chowk located in the MQM’s stronghold was changed to Shaheed-e-Milat Liaquat Ali Khan Chowk.  Posters of the party’s founder were also removed in several areas of the city.