Two political activists gunned down in Paposh Nagar

KARACHI: Unknown assailants on Tuesday gunned down two political activists in Paposh Nagar area of the megapolis.

Police has confirmed that the slain persons were affiliated with a political party.

The deceased identified as Muhammad Ashraf and Abdul Rehman had sustained wounds in an armed attack and later, succumbed to their injuries in a local hospital, police sources said.

MQM says deceased were party workers

Spokesman of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), has said that both the deceased were party workers and associated with its Sector Unit-189, Gulbahar.

MQM Chief Altaf Hussain vehemently condemned the killings and termed the incident part of a well-planned conspiracy against his party.