The bombs exploded at the entrance of the shrine to Abdullah Shah Ghazi as devotees packed it for a weekly gathering in the city's seaside Clifton district.
Karachi shut down Friday after religious and political parties called on people to protest the attacks in the city.
Shopping centres, gas stations, schools and shops were closed, and the usually jam-packed roads were deserted.
More than 3,700 people have been killed in a series of suicide attacks and bombings in Pakistan during the past three years.
Heavy contingents of law enforcement agencies have been deployed in the city to handle any untoward situation.
Educational institutions were remained open but the attendance was lower than normal.
No comments:
Post a Comment