Brother of PSP’s leader gunned down in Karachi

KARACHI – A Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) local leader’s brother was shot dead in Orangi Town area of provincial capital on Monday.

According to police, Kashif Sagheer was sitting along with some other men when four suspects riding on motorcycles opened fire on him and fled the scene, Dawn reported.

The police official added the backseat riders were wearing burqas to avoid the pillion ban imposed recently.

Police also said that victim’s elder brother, Asif, was a local leader of PSP in Orangi Town.

Police officials have started an investigation into the matter.

The Sindh government imposed ban on pillion riding in Karachi on Friday in line with the security arrangements made for Muharram.