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Saturday, 12 May 2007, 11:49 GMT 12:49 UK

In pictures: Karachi protests

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With rival rallies expected in the Pakistani city of Karachi, soldiers were out in force securing key points such as the airport.

Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry

Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry

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Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry flew from Islamabad, hoping to speak at an opposition rally.

Burnt-out vehicles in Karachi streets

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But roads from the airport were blocked with abandoned vehicles and clashes soon broke out.

Man with gun on Karachi street

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Shots were exchanged between rival political groups.

Man shot on Karachi street

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As well as a number of fatalities, scores of people were wounded.

Burnt-out vehicles in Karachi streets

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City streets remained empty in the wake of the violence.

Police in Islamabad

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Meanwhile in the capital, Islamabad, police were preparing for a rally to be addressed by President Pervez Musharraf.

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