Rehman Malik arrives in Karachi, vows to end extortion
Interior minister says people of Karachi will see action against the extortionists from today.
KARACHI:
On his arrival in Karachi, Interior Minister Rehman Malik not only vowed to end the practice of extortion in the city, but also issued a warning to the extortionists.
Speaking to the media at Karachi airport, Malik said that the people of Karachi will see action against the extortionists from today (Monday).
“I can’t give any deadline… but I vow that we will get rid of them [extortionists],” said Malik and added that he had come to Karachi on the instructions of President Asif Ali Zardari to provide relief to the citizens.
Later during his visit to the headquarters of Pakistan Coast Guard, the minister said that more than 150 extortionists have already been arrested, while an action has been initiated against those doing illegal businesses of mobile phones.
Illegal SIMs are also being blocked, he added.
Irked by remarks against President Zardari
Rehman Malik, commenting on Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N)’s campaign against President Zardari, appealed to the Supreme Court to take a suo motu action against negative remarks made on the president.
He advised Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif to respect President Zardari and ‘control his tongue’ next time he talks about him.
He added that the practice of giving out negative remarks against the judiciary as well as the forces should be prevented.
On deporting Osama bin Laden’s family
The minister said that the decision to deport former al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden’s family – currently being kept in Islamabad – is not in the hands of the government.
He added that only the court can take a decision in this regard.
Bin Laden’s three widows and 11 children were taken into custody last year after the May 2 raid by US navy seals in Abottabad which killed the al Qaeda leader.
On his arrival in Karachi, Interior Minister Rehman Malik not only vowed to end the practice of extortion in the city, but also issued a warning to the extortionists.
Speaking to the media at Karachi airport, Malik said that the people of Karachi will see action against the extortionists from today (Monday).
“I can’t give any deadline… but I vow that we will get rid of them [extortionists],” said Malik and added that he had come to Karachi on the instructions of President Asif Ali Zardari to provide relief to the citizens.
Later during his visit to the headquarters of Pakistan Coast Guard, the minister said that more than 150 extortionists have already been arrested, while an action has been initiated against those doing illegal businesses of mobile phones.
Illegal SIMs are also being blocked, he added.
Irked by remarks against President Zardari
Rehman Malik, commenting on Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N)’s campaign against President Zardari, appealed to the Supreme Court to take a suo motu action against negative remarks made on the president.
He advised Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif to respect President Zardari and ‘control his tongue’ next time he talks about him.
He added that the practice of giving out negative remarks against the judiciary as well as the forces should be prevented.
On deporting Osama bin Laden’s family
The minister said that the decision to deport former al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden’s family – currently being kept in Islamabad – is not in the hands of the government.
He added that only the court can take a decision in this regard.
Bin Laden’s three widows and 11 children were taken into custody last year after the May 2 raid by US navy seals in Abottabad which killed the al Qaeda leader.