Government allots Rs2.5 billion for Karachi law enforcement agencies
This allotment was approved in a meeting held at the Ministry of Finance in Islamabad where President Asif Ali Zardari declared that the finances will come from the presidential fund itself.
The fund will be provided in two phases. In the first phase, armored vehicles worth Rs4.5 million will be bought through Heavy Industries Taxila.
In the second phase, 24 armored vehicles worth Rs3.5 million will be bought.
Rs8.7 million worth of arms and ammunition will be bought for the law enforcement agencies from Wah Industries, whereas Rs3.9 million will be given for the transportation of these agencies.
This package will not be directed towards the payroll of police and other law enforcement agencies, but will be used to arm them better against terrorists and criminals.
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@Truth Teller: yeah right!
Karachi needs an independent police dept separate from the Sind police.
Sheer waste of money. The police must be depoliticised if it has to be effective.
If the amount of Rs 2.5 billion could bring the precious lives of people then it is really to be worth. But still we have the light of hope as its in our nature,may be it will work and it may result in safety and protection for the AWAAM..Infact it is decision that should implemented with devotion and looked under proper supervision.
Good decision & hope it is implemented with dedication & sincerety.
Rs. 2.5 billion will be consumed in further strengthening the security Bilawal house, Baba House (CM house ) and Governor house. And police will some new cars and double cabin vehicles. In addition the high ranking police official also need additional security for themselves. Best use of Tax payers money. Spend it on those who do not pay taxes.