Strike across Sindh on PPP’s call; two killed in Karachi

KARACHI: At least two people were killed in incidents of gunfire in Karachi and several were wounded as a strike called by the Pakistan People’s Party was being observed across the Sindh province on Friday, DawnNews reported.

Over nine vehicles were also set ablaze by unknown assailants.

Friday’s strike was called to protest against the Supreme Court verdict annulling the appointment of Justice (Retd) Deedar Shah as NAB chairman.

Moreover, all educational institutions of Karachi remained closed after an announcement by the Sindh education ministry.

Tension gripped various parts of Karachi on Thursday night as armed men on motorbikes roamed the streets in different commercial areas, scattered incidents of arson were reported and gunfire claimed the life of a political worker and left several people injured.