SHIKARPUR: Tribute paid to Benazir

Published January 2, 2008

SHIKARPUR, Jan 1: Quran Khwani was held at the Pathan house for PPP chairperson Benazir Bhutto here on Tuesday.

On the occasion meal was distributed by Agha Taimoor Khan. After the Quran Khawani, a condolence meeting was held presided over by Aftab Shaban Mirani.

Quran Khwani was also held at the PPP-SB office.

PPP-SB district president Amir Bux Bhutto expressed condolence with the bereaved family.

RECOVERY: The SHO Lakhi Gate police raided the houses of Waheed Mahar and confiscated three computers, one printer, three telephone sets and some other items on Thursday. No one was arrested.—Correspondent

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