LAHORE: Opposition on Tuesday submitted resolution condemning attack on media outlets in Karachi in Punjab Assembly.
The resolution, presented by PTI member Shoaib Siddiqui, slams MQM chief Altaf Hussain?s inflammatory and anti-Pakistan speech and party workers? attack on media offices in Karachi.
The resolution expresses solidarity with media houses and journalists and praises the media for delivering its duty courageously even in the most difficult times.
It also pays tribute to Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif?s orders in response to Altaf Hussain?s hate speech and lauds the efforts of Rangers and Sindh police in handling the situation and restoring peace in Karachi.
Another opposition leader, Mian Mahmood-ur-Rasheed, also submitted a resolution against MQM in Punjab Assembly on Tuesday. The resolution condemns the attack and the anti-Pakistan attitude of MQM chief and party workers.
Moreover, journalists gathered outside Punjab Assembly today to protest the attack.
Altaf Hussain?s speech to participants in the hunger strike organized by MQM incited party workers to take to the streets yesterday, ransack media houses and vandalize property. At least one person died and eight others were injured during the violent attacks in which around 2,000 party workers participated.
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