Karachi violence, over 90 dead: Live updates

KARACHI: More than 90 people have been killed during the last four days in an ongoing wave of violence that has hit Karachi and paralysed life in the port city.

The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) is observing a day of mourning today (Friday).

The Sindh government has given shoot-at-sight orders to law enforcers.

1:00pm

MQM has cancelled the protest rally which was to be taken out from Karachi Press Club to the Chief Minister House.

12:20pm

Express 24/7 correspondent, Shaheryar Mirza reports fighting has spread to different parts of the city, including Kharadar, Banaras, Kati Pahari, SITE, Baldia Town and Korangi.

Miscreants are reportedly firing from the rooftops and windows of houses in different areas.

“What good is a day of mourning? We haven’t had any food, water or petrol in the last three days,” a resident of Qasba Colony said in response to the MQM call for a day of mourning.

There are no reports of Rangers or Police conducting raids. Police is yet to enter some neighbourhoods.

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