President Zardari phones CM, inquires about Karachi blast

KARACHI: President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday telephoned Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah to be apprised about the details of the blast in Abbas Town that killed dozens and injured scores others this evening.

Earlier, Sindh Chief Minister, Qaim Ali Shah condemning the incident in strongest terms announced Rs1.5 million for each bereaved family and Rs1 million per injured.

Today's high intensity explosion at a residential area left twenty-four dead and dozens others injured.

Meanwhile, the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has announced a day of mourning, while the Jafria Alliance has announced a strike on Monday.

Moreover, Majlis e Wahdat Muslimeen, Tahaffuz-e-Azadari Council, Shia Ulema Council, and Quetta Yekjehti Council have also announced three days of mourning.