Two die as PIA workers clash

KARACHI: Two protesting workers of Pakistan International Airline (PIA) lost their lives and at least 18 others were injured during a clash with Rangers and police at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, Samaa reported.

Water canon was used to disperse the employees who are protesting against proposed privatization of PIA.

Reports said Rangers resorted to baton charge and fired teargas shells after stone-pelting by infuriated workers, leaving dozens of them injured.

Shots fired on peaceful protestors

Nadeem Qaisar, a leader of PIA workers’ union, claims that the airline employees who were protesting at Karachi airport were injured in firing by law-enforcing personnel. Watch this video…