KARACHI:
"Suspects from different African countries come to Karachi and get involved in terrorist activities," said Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik.
He said this while talking to the media after a meeting on the law and order situation held at Bilawal House. Although Malik did not name the African country, he did say that the government had a list of the suspects who visited and created the law and order situation.
"We have directed police, law enforcement agencies and the FIA to keep a check on the activities of these suspects so that action can be taken against them," said Malik.
He said that the police, paramilitary forces, and even the air force has been alerted to take action, if the situation worsens.
He said that the president had asked the provincial government to deploy more Frontier Constabulary and Rangers in disturbed areas. "President Zardari wants to see peace in the city and we will put in an all-out effort to make the situation normal."
On the other hand, Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah told the media that President Zardari has assured the Sindh government that they would be provided 40 armoured personnel carriers (APC) for operations against terrorists especially in no-go areas.
The home minister brought up the shortage of police and other facilities at their meeting. President Zardari directed him to appoint 10,000 personnel - 5,000 in Karachi and the remaining in other districts to fill the gap.
Patrolling
The Sindh government has decided to set up permanent check posts for the Rangers and the police in the more dangerous areas of Karachi.
This was decided at a law and order meeting held at Chief Minister House. CM Qaim Ali Shah presided over the meeting.
The inspector general of police (IGP), Wajid Durrani, and the home minister, Manzoor Wassan, briefed Shah about the on-going turf war between the rival groups, which has claimed dozens of lives in Malir, Khokhrapar and other areas of the city.
During the meeting, Shah directed officials to take action against the suspects involved in the violence and terrorist acts without considering their political affiliation.
Shah ordered the acting DG Rangers and the police chief to increase the deployment of police and paramilitary forces in dangerous areas.
Shah expressed his sorrow about the recent wave of crime in the last few days and offered condolences to the people who had been affected. He added that the number of police and Rangers would be increased in affected areas, the people involved in firing incidents would be arrested and the patrolling of Rangers and police would be extended. “Peace will be restored fully in all areas of the city, as Karachi is the economic hub of the country and millions of unemployed and poor people from various parts of the country come here to earn a livelihood,” said Shah.
The IGP and the home minister informed Shah that the provincial government had banned pillion riding in Karachi once again.
Published in The Express Tribune, July 26th, 2011.
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@sunny its not 12 pm yet man shakira is mexicano chicano.
Wow: This is really clear now Let us first make a list ofcountries who Pakistan thinks are involved in their internal affairs. ( a very short list ). List rest of the countries and pick one from the list randomly and blame them. INdia, US and Israel get included in this list multiple time ofcourse. What a great idea. Israely weapons, African killers . Guess who sailed them in ?? Somali pirates or Alaskans or Fijians or Papua new guineans ?? pick your choice.
Lets stick to Rehman Malik Sahib and not get distracted by Shakira, and her hips dont lie.
@Tinoli Shakira is Colambian. It seems u live in RM company :)
He never stops at amazing.
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Rehman Malik zindabad ...!!
Harry Truman said once.... "If you can't convince them, confuse them."
Its the 5th Dimension along with RAW, CIA & Mossad who inspired the Africans along with star wars to create trouble in Karachi. We got to be careful because 1.Articans, 2. Antarticans along with 3. Dinosaurs might join them which will lead to 8 Dimensions.
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This time for Africa! Waka waka hey hey ...
First the blamed it on India, then the U.S, then Israel and now it's Africa's turn o.O
Ater finding Israeli weapons in Karach, this seems to be new broth cooked by Rahman Baba.
Only Africa was not the enemy so far! Cause they are our buddies in terms of poverty and hunger!
Well, Mr Malik does not know anything. We all have been hearing his stories about Israeli weapons, wives killing their husbands and now African countries being involved. I don't want to use the words about the misinformation he provides the media but surprised how we the people don't do anything about it including myself. If you recall even our media got $50 Million grant from the US, now why would our media get a grant of so much money??? Then if you recall how much security there is around Bilawal House then how did around 50-60 PPP workers or whatever u call them came to BBQ tonight and destoryed the front part of his building with sticks and weapons as the owner is a PML-N party worker. Point is that security is different according to the needs and requirements of our politicians and not for the people. No one cares for the people, so now we need to care about ourselves by taking care of each other. How it will happen is another question.
rehman malik upto his old tricks. this is a serious issue making dramatic statements doesn't save lives. i don't know why he's not been sacked yet.
Must be true since Rehman Malik said so!
mr Rehman Malik how can u say that african countries are involved , are they part of poltical parties , i have some friends most of them they just come here to learn or studies , i still cant believe he said that