MQM announce "Black Day" on Karachi Killing

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), announced that its members in Sindh Assembly (MPAs), will stage a protest march against recent violence in Karachi, from Karachi Press Club to Sindh Chief Minister's House here, on July 8. This was announced by member Rabita Committee, Raza Haroon in a press briefing to media personnel at MQM's headquarters in Azizabad here Thursday. He made this announcement after a joint meeting of MQM Rabita Committee held simultaneously in London and Pakistan. Raza Haroon said staging peaceful protest is our democratic right and we intend to pursue policy of peace. He said we express sympathy and absolute solidarity with affectees of recent violent incidents that took place in Orangi town, Qasba Colony, Gulfamabad and other areas in the city. Buses fired upon, killing ten people  The wave of violence continued for the third consecutive day in the metropolis. In the latest development buses were fired upon near Banaras Bridge, killing ten people and injuring twenty others, hospital sources said. Earlier on Thursday, at least nine including a five-year old girl were killed due to firing in several areas. It was on Tuesday when the wave of violence began in the city and firing incidents were reported in Orangi Town, Hassan Square and Sher Shah. Clashes which erupted between two groups have now engulfed several parts of the city. The wave of violence has paralysed life in Orangi Town, Aligarh Colony, Qasba Colony, Bukhari Colony, Muslimabad, Kati Pahari, Baldia Town, Rashidabad and other adjoining areas. The exchange of fire between the two groups continues despite patrolling by Rangers and Police.