PM Abbasi summons report of attack on Izhar

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi condemned the assassination attempt on MQM’s Khawaja Izharul Hassan on Saturday and summoned a report of the incident from concerned authorities.

The prime minister expressed sorrow over the death of a security guard and a child in the attack, and instructed relevant authorities to submit a report on the firing incident.

Two succumb to injuries after assassination attempt on MQM's Izharul Hassan

Two of the MQM-P leaders' guards, as well as a fellow citizen, reportedly wounded by the gunshots

MQM-P leader Khawaja Izharul Hassan survived an assassination attempt on him early Saturday morning in Karachi’s Bufferzone area, as he was leaving a mosque after offering Eid-ul-Azha prayers.

A child, as well as one of Hassan's security guards, succumbed to their wounds, Deputy Inspector General Police (DIGP)-West Zulfiqar Ali Larik said, while five others were injured in the attack.

Four assailants on two motorcycles opened fire on the MQM-P leader as he exited the mosque after Namaz-e-Eid, Larik explained. The assailants were said to be wearing helmets and police uniforms.

President directs to ensure security of all

President Mamnoon Hussain condemned the attack on Khawaja Izhar and expressed his condolences over the loss of two lives.

He further directed the concerned authorities to ensure security of people and political leaders.