The brothers of Shakir Ali, who is currently a member of the Central Election Cell, were at their shop in Shershah market when unidentified men had given them a slip demanding extortion money.
Heraat Ali and Zakir Ali had refused to give the men the extortion money. The unidentified men opened fire on them after the refusal.
Heerat Ali was killed and Zakir Ali was injured as a result of the firing.
It has been reported that panic started to spread in different areas of the city after the incident.
Businesses and markets in Shershah, Gulberg, North Nazimabad and Nazimabad have been reported to be partially closed.
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@syed faisal i am not agree wd u at all because pathan's hotels are every where in MQM dominated areas there are so many hotels at hussainabad near 90.
@ Syed Faisal, you have gone literally blind, Karachiites are addicted to the Doodh Pati and Parathas of Pathan Dhabas, like me and most of us consume these daily, I really doubt you have been to Karachi. I live in F.B.Area and there are atleast 10-15 dhabbas within 1 Km radius of my house. (F.B.area is the Strongest hold of MQM since its inception).
@ saqib.....there was a time i used to support MQM but after seeing their MNA's marching towards the supreme court to support MR. GILANI i changed my opinion for them and why was altaf hussaun trying to run to SOUTH AFRICA after the raids at MQM offices in London after the death of Imran Farooq. only two ppl i respect in that organization is DR.FAROOQ SATTAR and MUSTAFA KAMAL for the work they have done in Karachi. Rest of the organizaton is a political mafia.
Sad incident and loss of life is fully deplorable.
But just because this is a brother of someone with political background makes it special - what a shame, life of a common citizen has no value - the same common man will sleep hungry tomorrow (due to the strike) and also may loose his life or property just because that's the best way for our political parties to make a strike a success!
In good old days they were very few strikes but then they use to make a difference, these days CNG and politically motivated strikes are no different as both happens many times with each time common people suffering the most, and there is no ultimate outcome.
May God help us, as we are not interested in helping our self.
Pakistan Zindabad
.....and still the MQM remain partners in this failed set up.
Dear Dr Saifur Rehman,
I humbly request you not to distort the fact about karachi and MQM. Karachi is worst off after the creation of MQM , why do you forgot that there were the times in karachi when Corp Commander of karachi intervened and get released hundred of workers of both MQM and PPP who were severely tortured by both groups. Why do you forgot that hundred of pushtoons have been driven out of karachi , there small business were attacked and torched , to be honest right now i am out of karachi but last year when i visited i dont see a single pushtoon chaee hotels in MQM dominated areas. It is the MQM who started the culture of boi band lashain and extortion (bhatta khori). Thousands of urdu speaking MQM and MQM (H) workers killed mercilessly in the street of karachi. I have a long list of details. Our urdu speaking brothers should ask this question to themselves that if they continuosly support MQM , their children will only become target killers nothing else.
This incident is clear indicator that MQM itself is the victim of extortion money and target killing too. Those who say that MQM is the only biggest gangster group of metropolis, infact they are living in fools' paradise. It is undeniable fact that except PPP, all political parties are responsible for violence in karachi. I appreciate President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari who banned Peoples Amn committee(PAC) long long ago, because PAC wanted to work under the umbrella of PPP, but kudos to PPP government, they banned PAC straightaway. Target killing, extortion, kidnapping and all sort of violence can only be tackled by President Zardari's approach, he disowned his own people who wanted to become part of violence, All politcal parties need to follow zardari's footsteps to bring peace in karachi. Will all political parties leaders disown their militant wings for the sake of peace in Karachi?
If anyone didnt see the documentary of vice tv on Karachi. Karachi is bleeding and to be Honest , MQM , ANP and PAC all have their hands in this mayhem . Karachi is so much volatile , so much explosive , people need to change their voting behavior.
Lol!! ohh bro come out of your mindset that people are terrified and scared even people who use to make this type of propaganda has denied it on air think out of the box, millions of people dont give vote to MQM because they are scared, Karachi being hub of all type of media never reported vote rigging!! Karachi is the only place where all ethnicity lives in one place except well known no go area of ANP and lyari gangster, If you go to 90 you can see Pathan chai wala on road. anyhow lets agree to disagree nice conversation. God Bless you all and our beloved Pakistan.
yeah i speak I alot in favor of MQM any problem with that? we elect MQM to get in to assemblies being a minority they do more than expected why you people dont wanna see common people there? or just wana see chowdries, makhdooms, sardars,gilanis etc? MQM is the only party who has challenged these agencies, establishment and Feudalism which is rotting up Pakistan thats y they always subjected to blames and atrocities even nothing is proved till now, no corruption charges came up till date,, CJP in highest court has acknowledged MQM as representative of common people and said Mustafa Kamal has set an example for all,no family politics, they do their home work like shadow Budget, NRO case, petroleum prices, de weaponization bills, province issues, 18th amendments etc, whose elected representatives still lives in rented apartments, drive motorcycles no bullet proof vehiclees, whose workers are approachable anywhere any time, party who has vision, policy and far sightedness as in case of Talibinization of Karachi , SWAT deal and its failure etc,First party who talk about revolution which was ridiculed and now being followed,Only party which can gather millions of people in jalsa with gracefull discipline andI am proud of it.
When you start a fire it may come and encircle you as well. Live and Let Live, respect human life.
@maddy ali: Totally agreed. That's a fact and simple n straight true.
@saqib: even the most naive person can see what's going on in the parliament and the political circles in Pakistan. and u r right, you need not be a whizz-kid to figure that out. Right now MQM is not even speaking against the Govt's corruption charges and other mis-adventures and you still speak that way in their favor. May Allah guide us all. Thanks and full-stop.
@saqib: Speaks alot about MQM if they are in the "opposition" even after joining coalition. Doubt many parties will trust MQM from here on end. With reference to the news murder is always a sad news no matter who is involved.
@saqib: thats funny bro..only once their governor went out for a change of air visit to dubai n that doesnt mean they are opposing PPP..they can never come into power alone as a party in Sindh so they ought to grap this coaltion thing just to grap port ministry n some other ministries of their interest..they supported Musharraf for almost 10 years, they had great opportunity to do many things if thery were really interested but how.... they were the part of status cuo
@ maddy ali .let me remind you MQM is the only opposition party to PPP led government even being in coalition you dont need to be a whizz kid if you ever follow news.
Shame on the persons who have passed dirty remarks on the sad demise of two innocent persons. What low and mean mentality.
If vicious cycle of eye for an eye continues, the entire world will go blind, it must stop somewhere.
@Oopsie. How distasteful. Taking joy in someone's death, shame on people like you. @ET how can you put such comments up?
Rest in peace another addition to scarifies for speaking the truth and challenging the feudal, establishment and status quo.
As you sow, so shall you reap!
as you sow, so shall you reap... MAY GOD BLESS MY COUNTRY!!!
Terrible, no one deserves to leave this world like that.
umm what was it.."what goes around..comes around."
If you live by the sword, you will die by the sword. Said the Holy Christ.