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) amn.mt KUNA 221030 Jul 11NNNN