SC takes suo moto notice of Oct. 18 blasts

CNews ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Mr. Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has taken suo moto notice of October 18 Karsaz tragedy in Karachi. The apex court will hear the case from tomorrow. A press release of the Supreme Court on the suo moto notice citing the media reports said that more than 130 persons were killed and hundreds got serious injuries in the tragic incident in Karachi. The country has been hit by the terrorism incidents and suicide attacks, the press release said. The whole leadership of a major political party was targeted in Karachi tragedy. The incident has hit the confidence of the nation, endangered business activities and would affect political activities in the country in future, the statement said. The suo moto notice said that more than a week has been passed but the culprits involved in Karachi tragedy could not be traced, while the United Nations Security Council and the international community have also expressed concern over the incident. Supreme Court has taken suo moto notice of the incident and will hear the case from tomorrow. The petition of Peoples Party was also attached with the hearing.