Clashes in Karachi: 24 People Dead

At least 24 people were killed and more than 100 were injured in the clashes between the supporters of Pakistan President Pervez Musharaff and suspended chief justice Iftikhar Chaudhry. Amidst tension and chaos, Justice Chaudhry arrived in Karachi to address a public rally. Media and intelligentsia in Pakistan termed the violence as "state-sponsored terrorism". The political crisis in Pakistan deepened further with the outbreak of fresh violence.

Pro-government and opposition activists armed with rifles exchanged fire. They also set vehicles on fire. According to latest reports, the attackers kept firing on the office of Aaj TV, injuring a journalist. President Musharaff held a meeting with the PM to discuss the ongoing tension in the country. The details of the meeting is not yet known.