40 years ago August 27, 1986: Five killed in Pakistan violence

On August 27, 1986, five people were killed in violent unrest in Pakistan's Sindh province, according to the latest reports. The unrest was sparked by a series of tragic events, including the suicide of two Pakistan People's Party workers, a clash that resulted in the burning of a railway station, and the self-immolation of two more PPP workers in Dadu.

The deadly violence erupted after nearly two weeks of unrest, fueled by the 10-party alliance known as the Movement for the Restoration of Democracy. The alliance's efforts to bring about change in the region had escalated to dangerous levels, culminating in the tragic loss of five lives.

In a separate incident, the search for survivors from a toxic gas disaster at Lake Nyos in Cameroon claimed at least 2,000 lives. The President of Cameroon, Paul Biya, revealed that the death toll might be higher, as most of the lethal gas had dispersed from the affected area surrounding the lake. The lake's explosion had released a massive pocket of gas, which had swept through nearby communities, leaving a devastation reminiscent of a "neutron bomb."

In Punjab, a police informer was shot at and injured by a wanted terrorist named Bhola. Despite sustaining injuries, Bhola managed to escape from the security forces. As a result of Bhola's actions, five suspected terrorists were apprehended in Faridkot and Amritsar districts. The situation in the curfew-bound town of Giddarbaha remained tense but ultimately under control.

Additionally, four individuals were arrested in connection with the killing of three people in a car near Moga. According to a police spokesman in Faridkot, law enforcement officials believed that the "real culprits" would soon be apprehended following the interrogation of the four suspects. In other news, the Finance Ministry announced further concessions in customs and excise duties in response to industry demands during open house meetings.

The ministry extended the concessional rate of 55 percent ad valorem customs duty for project imports, including railway electrification projects under the World Bank loan agreement.