Rehman Malik calls Altaf Hussain

Interior Minister Rehman Malik talked to MQM chief Altaf Hussain after reaching London.

Interior Minister Rehman Malik talked to MQM chief Altaf Hussain on the phone after reaching London. The two leaders discussed the security situation in Karachi and the overall situation of the country, said sources.

Altaf Hussain told the minister that the people of Karachi wanted compensation for the victims of the Shershah scrap market tragedy and other victims of terrorism.

Malik assured the MQM chief that the government would ensure the security of people in Karachi and take steps to compensate their losses.

Malik is scheduled to meet the Hussain during his stay in London.

Earlier this week, Interior Minister Rehman Malik telephoned the MQM Chief Altaf Hussain to discuss the firing incident in the Shershah market of Karachi and Altaf demanded that the government provide security to the shopkeepers and compensate them for their losses.

Malik had assured the MQM chief that the attackers will be arrested and brought to justice.

Shershah market opens

Meanwhile, the Shershah scrap reopened after twelve days of closure on Monday.

The market was closed last Tuesday after armed men opened fire on shops and passers-by, killing at least 12 people and injuring several others.

Tension gripped the city and shopkeepers refused to open the market fearing another attack while demanding greater security in the area to avert any such attacks in the future.

On Sunday, Interior Minister Rehman Malik visited the market and assured full security to the traders.