KARACHI: Demolition criticised

Published July 31, 2007

KARACHI, July 30: The Pukhtun Action Committee (Loya Jirga) has condemned the demolition of Pukhtun settlements in Karachi, saying that this will create bitterness among the people and will ultimately lead to riots.

PAC Chairman Shahi Syed asked the Sindh government to fulfil its pledge and stop the ‘illegal’ demolition operations. Expressing concern over the discriminatory policy of the city government, he warned the government to mend its ways, adding that otherwise it would be held responsible for the consequences.

Earlier, a delegation from Baldia Town called on him and complained that their houses were being razed without any notice on the directive of the Baldia Town Nazim.

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