Policemen fire tear-gas shell to disperse protesters at a rally in Karachi. A large number of residents of Lyari neighbourhood, belonging to the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), took to the streets to press the government for acceptance of their demands of area issues and restoring peace. -AFP Photo

KARACHI: Supporters of the People's Aman Committee clashed with the police during a protest rally that was making its way towards Bilawal House.

Police used tear gas shells to disperse the protestors. Many of the protestors were reportedly armed and as a result there was also an exchange of fire during the clashes.

Traffic had been jammed after the routes taken by the protestors had been blocked by containers. The protestors were trying to make their way towards Bilawal House in order to express their grievances.

A number of people were reportedly injured during the clashes. They were later taken to Civil Hospital.

Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani called Sindh Home Minister Manzoor Wassan and voiced his concern over the clashes in Karachi. He also urged him to restore order in the metropolis.