Businesses remain closed in parts of Sindh as MQM observes day of mourning

Public transport was off the roads in all major cities of the province.

KARACHI: Business activities in Karachi and other parts of Sindh remained stalled as Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) observed a day of mourning over the killing of four of its supporters, Express News reported.

Public transport was off the roads in all major cities of Sindh, while petrol pumps and CNG stations were shut down.

Educational institutions also remained closed for the day, while Matric, Intermediate and university examinations were postponed.

The MQM’s Rabita Committee had called for a day of mourning on June 5 when bodies of four factory workers were recovered in the city’s Malir area.

The party had asked the business community and transporters to support their call.

MQM announced the strike will come to an end at 4pm today.