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One dead as violence mars Karachi’s NA-240 by-election

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KARACHI: A person was killed after he was shot during the by-election in the NA-240 constituency and several others have been injured as violence marred the polls. 

Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center (JPMC) officials said that the deceased — Saifullah, whose age was 60 — died when he was brought to the medical facility.

The administration officials said that five injured people were brought to the hospital. Sources at the facility explained that some had gunshot wounds, while others had sustained injuries after being beaten up with sticks.

The incident took place as the political activities heightened in the constituency — which covers areas in Korangi and Landhi — with political parties eyeing to win the NA seat.

The photo collage shows violence and political activities taking place during the NA-240 by-election in Karachis Korangi and Landhi areas, on June 16, 2022. — Photos by Zia ur Rehman
The photo collage shows violence and political activities taking place during the NA-240 by-election in Karachi’s Korangi and Landhi areas, on June 16, 2022. — Photos by Zia ur Rehman

Voting continued uninterrupted till 5pm on the seat that fell vacant after the death of MQM-P MNA Muhammad Ali Khan this year on April 19.

As many as 25 candidates, including MQM-P’s Abu Bakr, Mohajir Qaumi Movement’s Rafi Uddin Faisal, Pak Sarzameen Party’s (PSP) Shabbir Qaimkhani, PPP’s Nasir-Lodhi, and TLP’s Kashif Qadri were contesting elections for the seat. PTI and JI boycotted the by-elections.

TLP ‘killed party member’  

Talking to Geo News, PSP chief Mustafa Kamal confirmed that the deceased person was a member of his party and several others were in critical condition.

“He was our party member, who was aged. He resided in Baldia. The TLP people attacked us and killed my party member,” the PSP chairman said, rebutting the claims of the TLP that they were attacked.

Kamal said that had the PSP used weapons, no one would be able to open fire at their offices and return safely. “They (TLP) are spewing lies. I appeal to the authorities that arrest them or give us weapons.”

Ruling out that his party resorted to violence, Kamal said his party members’ “lives were very precious to him” and that he wanted action to be taken against TLP for allegedly gunning down his party member.

Kamal was present at the time that the firing incident took place during the by-polls — which witnessed low-voter turnout amid the violent clashes. 

‘Thugs’

TLP leader Mufti Ghous Baghdadi, in conversation with Geo News, said that several of his party workers were injured in the clashes as he claimed that “losers” resorted to violence.

“The people who see that their loss is near resort to violence. All this violence took place under the supervision of Anees Kaimkhani and Mustafa Kamal,” he said.

The TLP leader said that the PSP leaders wanted to give an impression that there are no bigger “thugs” than them.

Kaimkhani’s car shot at

In the evening, the vehicle of PSP leader Anis Kaimkhani was fired upon in the Korangi area, but fortunately, the PSP leader was not in the car when it was shot at. The police mobile moving along with Kaimkhani was also fired upon.

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In the border region, a Lahore police officer was detained for allegedly using drones to smuggle drugs.

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This officer, who has been identified as police constable Waqas, was involved in the smuggling of drugs using drones in the border region of Lahore. As a result, another officer of the Lahore Police has been revealed as a drug dealer.

In order to carry drugs without being discovered, Waqas and two other individuals are said to have utilized this novel but unlawful method.

Following the receipt of intelligence, the Lahore police department made an arrest of Waqas from a village located close to Sialkot.

drones, a service card, and a significant quantity of drugs were found by the cops during the arrest.

Those who have been actively involved in this unlawful business for a considerable amount of time include Waqas and his collaborators, who are residents of the border region. An investigation has been opened in response to the arrest, and additional inquiries are currently being conducted in order to ascertain the complete scope of their activities.

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At a ceremony held at Mirpur, the Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir stated, “We will not hesitate to make any sacrifice for peace in the region.”

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Chaudhry Anwar Ul Haq, the Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir, has stated that not a single plot will have any impact on the bond that Kashmiris have with the state of Pakistan.

“I will not hesitate to make any sacrifice for peace in the region,” the Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir remarked during the event of laying the foundation Stone of the Rathoa Hariyam bridge construction project in Mirpur. He was speaking at the occasion.

The inhabitants of Kashmir are receiving the most affordable power from the Pakistani government, according to Chaudhry Anwar Haq.

A number of measures are being taken by the administration of Azad Kashmir to prevent the theft of power.

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The 26th Amendment to the Constitution: The Amendment That Completes the Charter of Democracy: Bilawal

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In his presentation to the national legislature, the Chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, described the 26th constitutional amendment as a democratic and political success for parliament. He stated that it completes the unfinished job of the charter of democracy.

For his significant contribution to the successful approval of the 26th constitutional amendment, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari expressed his thanks to the chief maulana of the JUI-F, Fazlur Rehman.

Additionally, he expressed gratitude to the PML-N, MQM-P, IPP, and ANP, along with other parties, for their contributions to the amendment.

Adding that they must make a concerted effort to remove political polarization, he stated that they will always make sure that parliament is supreme.

The Minister of Defense, Khawaja Asif, took part in the discussion and stated that the reason Pakistan went through the dark ages was because of dictators. He also stated that those who justify dictators should not discuss democracy.

In addition to this, he stated that the 26th amendment is intended to restore the constitutional authority of parliament.

Maulana Fazal Ur Rehman, the Chief of the JUI-F, stated in the house that the 26th constitutional amendment will give the parliament more power because it will not benefit people.

While this constitutional reform will give the parliament more power, he stated that they do not believe in criticism for the sake of criticism.

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