KARACHI: Political parties have condemned the anti-Pakistan statements by the London-based leadership of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement that led to killing of a person amid unrest in Karachi on Monday.
Naeemul Haq, spokesperson of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), welcomed the sealing of MQM headquarters Nine Zero by Rangers, saying that those speaking against Pakistan cannot be forgiven every time.
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari tweeted that freedom of speech is fundamental human right in democracy, sacrifices for which were made by his party and journalistic community.
He further said that only a strong democracy could fight terrorism as he condemned attacks on freedom of press, be it by a political party, religious groups or the state itself.
Advisor to Sindh CM on Information, Maula Bux Chandio, said that the slogans voiced yesterday were 'dangerous', adding, "We cannot tolerate such slogans". Condemning Monday's violent incidents in Karachi, he expressed determination to bring the culprits to justice.
Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) chief Mustafa Kamal, speaking in Geo News' program 'Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Sath', urged the MQM activists to act sensibly and silently quit the party if they were unable to prevent their party chief from making such statements.
Head of Pakistan Muslim League-Functional (PML-F) Pir Pagara demanded registration of a treason case against the MQM chief.
Pakistan Sunni Tehreek (PST) chief Sarwat Aijaz Qadri said that the ones asking to voice slogans against Pakistan and attack media houses can't be pardoned. He demanded a treason case be lodged against such elements.
On Monday evening, MQM workers turned to violence after being told by their party chief to surround the offices of Geo News, Samaa and ARY in Karachi.
During his address, the MQM supremo made statements against Pakistan and urged activists to voice slogans against the country. At least one person reportedly injured in the firing near Zainab market succumbed to his wounds at the hospital.
Two other people sustained injuries during the violent attacks in which around 2,000 party workers reportedly took part.
The workers also caused damage to shops located in Zainab market in the city's Saddar area forcing their closure. Traffic jams were witnessed in areas surrounding I.I.Chundrigar road, while the road leading to CM House was also blocked.
The sudden unrest in the city prompted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to direct authorities for immediate arrest of all those involved in violence. He said that adequate security must be provided to journalists in Karachi.
Meanwhile, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif telephoned DG Rangers Sindh and directed to maintain law and order situation in Karachi. The Army chief said that those who caused the mayhem must be caught at all cost.
DG Rangers during the phone call assured General Raheel that stern action would be taken against the miscreants and their instigators.
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