
Almost all the killings we have seen so far have come as a result of shootings. Figures suggest Pakistan has one of the highest volumes of small arms in circulation anywhere in the world. When so many guns are present they are likely to be used. These weapons need to be removed from the hands of the people. A de-weaponisation drive needs to be initiated and carried through forcefully. Similar efforts in the past have failed miserably. The condition of Karachi today makes it plain there is no further room for failure. The only way to safeguard the life of its people and reintroduce a measure of security is to ensure the killings do not continue. This can happen only if permanent measures are put in place with the active assistance of all stakeholders in the city.
Published in The Express Tribune, August 6th, 2010.
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