MQM issues ultimatum to govt for action against extortionists

ISLAMABAD: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on Tuesday issued two-day ultimatum to the government for taking action against extortionists in Karachi, SCI News reported.

Talking to media outside parliament house here, MQM Senators Abdul Haseeb, Ahmed Ali and others said that Interior Minister Rehman Malik has assured to take action against extortionist mafia in the economic hub, adding that their party would announce its future line of action after two-day deadline.

Meanwhile, talking to ‘Geo News’, MQM leader Babar Ghauri said that despite assurance from Interior Minister, extortionists were not arrested. He alleged that some police officers were supporting these elements.

He demanded of the government to take immediate action against the extortionists instead of rhetoric statements.