MQM CONDEMNS TERRORISM IN MALIR AND LANDHI, Karachi DEPLORES INACTION FROM GOVERNMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

he Co-ordination Committee of Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) has deplored and denounced the attack and firing by the criminal elements on the localities in the areas of Malir and Khokhrapar. They expressed their grief and sorrow over the death of the MQM workers and sympathiser as a result of heavy firing by the armed terrorists. They said that the area of Malir was completely peaceful when criminal elements riding in cars and motor cycles started firing indiscriminately on various points in Khokhrapar area of Malir resulting in the death of several MQM workers and sympathisers and serious injuries to many others. These criminal elements also resorted to firing in Landhi as well in order to terrorize general public.

Condemning the terrorist attack by the criminal elements the Co-ordination Committee said that the brazen way in which the attack was carried out and innocent people were killed had made it plain as to which criminal elements were bent upon spoiling the law and order situation in the city. They said that the fear expressed by the committee a few days ago had been borne out by the terrorism in Khokhrapar, Malir. The committee said that the government failed to act promptly which was highly reprehensible. The terrorists remained in the area for several hours and continued to terrorize general public but the government and the administration failed to act quickly. The situation could have been controlled if the government and administration acted without delay.

The Co-ordination Committee demanded of President Asif Zardari, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gillani, Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik, Governor Sindh Dr Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan, Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah and Provincial Home Minister Manzoor Wassan to take serious notice of the killing of the MQM workers and sympathisers in Khokhrapar, Malir. They called for tough action against the enemies of the peace and said every possible step should be taken for restoring peace and tranquillity in the city.

The Co-ordination Committee sympathised with the bereaved family members of the MQM workers and sympathisers and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured. They also said that the MQM will stand in the way of the conspiracy to derail peace and will continue to work for peace in the city.

THANKS TO PEOPLES OF PAKISTAN AND OTHER COUNTRIES

MQM rejects approval of 3 bills in Sindh Assembly

Mutahidda Qaumi Movement (MQM) on Wednesday rejected the passage of three bills from the Sindh Assembly on Local Government ordinance 1979 and Police Act 1861 and announced to challenge the move in court.
"13th July is the black day in current democratic government when rights of people are disregarded and interest of particular mindsets are considered," said Faisal Sabzwari, former Provincial Minister for Youth Affairs in a diatribe speech outside the assembly.
He said his party completely rejected the Pakistan Peoples Party's move for passing bills without consenting to MQM, the second largest party in the province.
"PPP is conspiring to split people of province, particularly of Hyderabad and Karachi, with the introduction of commissionerate system. We strongly oppose the anti-democratic move and won't let them do it at any cost".
MQM leader said it was Haq Parast representatives that served the city throughout the functioning of local government system, adding people were satisfied with the performance of their elected representatives during LG system.
"It was not a corrupt system rather it is the corrupt ruling mindset that is persistently casting barbs against LG system run by MQM without any rational".
Faisal lamented that their lawmakers had not been allowed to speak in the assembly on public issues including the targeted killings spree last week which, according to him, was a red-herring thrown by PPP to hide its failure of 'weak governance'.
"Don't force us to exceed our disciplinary limits in the house as oppositions had used to do so in the past", he warned.
He exasperatedly questioned that why the resignations of MQM ministers were not being accepted, adding we were no more ministers and called for getting their resignations accepted.
"PPP tabled before the house its own agenda and neglected our resolutions regarding targeted killings in Karachi which is a shameful act," he fumed. Sabzwari castigated if PPP ministers continued patronizing criminals, the law and order would further deteriorate.

ALTAF HUSSAIN CONDEMNS FIRING ON A BUS RESULTING IN DEATH OF SEVERAL PASSENGERS

The Founder and Leader of Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) Mr Altaf Hussain has expressed his profound grief and sorrow over the killing of several people including women and children as a result of the firing by armed terrorists on a public transport bus at Banaras. He deplored the attack against innocent and helpless people and termed it as a manifestation of naked and unbridled terrorism.

Mr Hussain offered his condolences on the death of innocent people and said that the bloodthirsty terrorists would not be able to escape the justice of the Almighty Allah. He assured all the bereaved family members that the MQM was firmly with them. He also prayed for the early recovery of the people injured in various incidents of violence and terrorism.