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ISLAMABAD, July 22 (KUNA) -- After few days of solace, violence spiral
again in Pakistan's largest commercial city on Friday as firing erupted
between rival groups, leading to the death of over ten innocent people.
Fierce fighting erupted between two rivals groups over the possession of
offices and shops in Liaqat Market area of Malir town late Thursday, police
sources told KUNA.
The exchange of fire is still continuing, said sources, adding, so far at
least ten dead-bodies and dozens of wounded have been shifted to nearby
hospitals.
Police said that because of its weak strength, it has been unable to
control the situation.
It was only after few days of respite that violence has erupted again in
Karachi's one of the sensitive areas. The previous wave of violence was
triggered by political difference between the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party
(PPP) and ethnic-based Mutahida Qaumi Movement (MQM). As MQM decided to rejoin
the provincial coalition government, violence came to halt. (end)
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