KARACHI: Sindh government has announced a public holiday on first of Muharram to commemorate the martyrdom of Hazrat Umar Farooq (R.A.), second caliph of Muslims. The decision in this regard was taken after the religious scholars demanded holiday on the martyrdom day of the second caliph.
LONDON: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain Monday reached police station to appear before Scotland Yard in connection with an ongoing investigation in alleged money laundering case. Altaf Hussain is accompanied by MQM leaders Dr. Farooq Sattar, Muhammad Anwar, Wasay Jalil, Nadeem Nusrat, Barrister Farogh Naseem and Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif.