Peace to be maintained: Raza

Government to utilise all options to maintain peace and security in the city says Deputy Speaker Sindh Assembly.

KARACHI: The government will utilise all available options to maintain peace and security in the city and will not hesitate to take any action against anti-social elements wanting to destroy peace and economy of Karachi, said Deputy Speaker Sindh Assembly, Shehla Raza.

According to a statement issued by the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) here on Saturday, Raza while addressing a special meeting of traders and industrialists, said the government believes in public-private partnership. “We see private sector as the major player in revenue generation and development,” she said.

On the proposed flood tax, she said it would be discussed in detail in the cabinet and the business community would be taken into confidence before a final decision.

Published in The Express Tribune, October 24^th, 2010.