Security issue: Karachi operation aimed at terrorists: PM

ISLAMABAD:

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said on Monday that the Karachi operation is only targeting terrorists and the residents of the metropolis were extremely happy and satisfied with the improving security situation in the city.

In a meeting co-chaired by him and President Mamnoon Hussain with the office bearers of PML-N Sindh at the PM Office, the premier said that Operation Zarb-e-Azb was a unanimously approved political decision and the operation has yielded positive results. He expressed resolve to continue the operation till extremism and terrorism are eliminated from the country.

The meeting started with Fateha for martyrs of Friday’s Badabher incident and also for the deceased wife of Senator Raja Zafarul Haq. In his opening remarks, the Prime Minister said the government was focused on tackling huge challenges like law and order, load shedding and development of infrastructure which are highly essential for economic growth, employment and prosperity.

Published in The Express Tribune, September 22^nd,   2015.