KARACHI: The Sindh Cabinet has decided to conduct targeted operations in Karachi following approval from the Prime Minister.
According to a statement reportedly made by Sindh Home Minister Manzoor Wassan, nine locations had been identified for a first phase of the operation to restore peace in Karachi. Wassan said that Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani had given his approval for the operation which does not involve any action from the army, The Express Tribune understands.
The Sindh Cabinet which held a meeting with the PM over the worsening law and order situation has decided to use Police and Rangers to take action against criminals across the board. Wassan said that the Prime Minister was briefed over the complex tussle between the extortionists, target killers and the land and drug mafia.
Meanwhile the government has decided not to interfere with MQM’s call for a day of mourning on Tuesday.
A press briefing is expected shortly.
MQM chief calls for Gilani’s resignation
MQM chief Altaf Hussain has called for Prime Minister Gilani to resign since he has failed to protect the people.
He said that Gilani’s government had failed to provide protection to the people of Karachi and especially the Urdu-speaking community.
According to a statement reportedly made by Sindh Home Minister Manzoor Wassan, nine locations had been identified for a first phase of the operation to restore peace in Karachi. Wassan said that Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani had given his approval for the operation which does not involve any action from the army, The Express Tribune understands.
The Sindh Cabinet which held a meeting with the PM over the worsening law and order situation has decided to use Police and Rangers to take action against criminals across the board. Wassan said that the Prime Minister was briefed over the complex tussle between the extortionists, target killers and the land and drug mafia.
Meanwhile the government has decided not to interfere with MQM’s call for a day of mourning on Tuesday.
A press briefing is expected shortly.
MQM chief calls for Gilani’s resignation
MQM chief Altaf Hussain has called for Prime Minister Gilani to resign since he has failed to protect the people.
He said that Gilani’s government had failed to provide protection to the people of Karachi and especially the Urdu-speaking community.