8 killed as arsons, riots rule Karachi
—Rival lawyers clashes set off unrest
Bureau Report

KARACHI—The number of deceased in the Karachi violence has risen to eight on Wednesday night, following the armed clashes erupted outside Malir Bar, where two groups entered into gun battle. At least seven injured including a child have been brought to Civil Hospital, according to media on Wednesday afternoon. Over 50 vehicles have been torched in several areas of Karachi. There are reports of aerial firing from parts of Karachi and people are seen panicked.
Earlier, the armed clashes erupted outside Malir Bar, where two groups entered into gun battle in reaction to the manhandling of MQM leader. At least seven injured including a child have been brought to Civil Hospital, according to media on Wednesday afternoon. According to the latest reports at least 60 vehicles have been torched around the city so far. A building Tahir Plaza at MA Jinnah Road with lawyers offices there was torched in the recent clashes. No fatalities were reported from the plaza. At least five charred bodies including one of a woman were found from Tahir Plaza, M.A. Jinnah Road which was set ablaze following the incident at Malir Bar earlier today, Chhipa sources said. The building of Malir Bar Association also has been gutted with intense firing there. Heavy contingents of police arrived on the spot. The angry people have blocked MA Jinnah Road, after which the massive traffic jams are being observed around the area. There are reports of heavy firing from various areas of Karachi including Shah Faisal Colony, Malir, Burns Road, Jamia Cloth Market.