MQM gives strike call, withdraws it later on 'DG Rangers assurance'

KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has withdrawn its call for strike given for Monday following what it termed an assurance from DG Rangers Sindh Major General Bilal Akbar of capturing the murderers of the party worker Muhammad Hashim.

The decision to revert the call for strike was made at an emergency meeting of MQM Rabitta Committee.

Later, MQM Chief Altaf Hussain ratified the decision of the party’s Rabitta Committee.

MQM described the ‘assurance from DG Rangers, Sindh’ as a welcome step.

Earlier, the MQM had given a strike call for all over Sindh on Monday over what it termed the extra-judicial killing of its worker Muhammad Hashim.

MQM leader, Abdul Haseeb told the media that Muhammad Hashim was arrested and shifted to an undisclosed location on May 6 when he was traveling to his residence from MQM Headuqarters.

He said Hashim’s body was recovered on Sunday night from Jamshoro and that his burial has been performed by Edhi Welfare Trust.

No permission to shut down city: Sindh Rangers

Earlier, spokesman Sindh Rangers in a statement said while any citizen’s murder is a condemnable act, no one will have permission to paralyze everyday life of the metropolis.

He said holding a strike without any investigation is tantamount to affecting the city life.

The spokesman said all the citizens are requested to carry on with their daily activities and inform the Rangers on helpline 1101 about those who try to impose a strike upon people.

DG Rangers says Muhammd Hashim’s murder will be probed

DG Rangers Sindh, Major General Bilal Akbar said the murder of Muhammad Hashim will be investigated and those involved in the killing will be apprehended.

He said Muhammad Hashim’s murder is a conspiracy to undermine the city’s peace.