- Lauds role of Rangers, police for restoring peace in Karachi
- Pays tribute to CJP for initiating Dam campaign
KARACHI, September 16: Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Sunday that keeping the law and order situation of Karachi stable is the top priority of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf led government.
The prime minister chaired on Sunday a session at the State Guest House regarding the law and order situation in Karachi.
Chief Minister of Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah, Corps Commander Karachi Lt Gen Humayun Aziz, Governor Sindh Imran Ismael, Chief Secretary Sindh attended the session.
DG Rangers Major General Muhammad Saeed and IGP Sindh Kaleem Imam and intelligence agencies’ officials were also present in the meeting.
During the briefing given by IG Sindh and DG Rangers, it was said that the percentage of serious crimes has gone down by 90 per cent.
The prime minister said that the law and order situation of Karachi has improved significantly, which is primarily due to the sacrifices rendered by the law enforcement agencies.
The prime minister further said that Karachi is the financial hub of the country and economic progress is not possible without peace and stability.
During the meeting, Prime Minister Imran was also briefed on development projects including Green Line, K-IV, and Karachi Package.
Earlier on Sunday, Prime Minister Imran Khan reached Karachi in his first official visit to the metropolis after assuming office.
Chief Minister of Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah and Governor Sindh Imran Ismael received the premier at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi.
PM Imran reached the Quaid’s mausoleum where he laid a floral wreath and offered prayers. He also visited the graves of Fatima Jinnah and Liaquat Ali Khan.
Prime Minister appreciated the role of Rangers, police and other law enforcement agencies in restoring peace in Karachi.
Prime Minister paid tribute to Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Saqib Nisar for initiating the campaign for Diamer Bhasha dam in the country.
PM Khan said that the water per capita availability in the country has dropped from approximately 5000 cubic metres to 1000 cubic metres per year, while addressing Diamer Bhasha Dam fundraising at the Governor House on Sunday.
The premier said that the government can not do water financing from the limited budget allocation.
PM Khan said that each year the government have to collect Rs30 billion every year to reach its target in the next five years.
“I am very much sure that we will meet all our targets as I can see that the nation has mobilised,” he added.
PM Khan promised the people present in the event to reforest Karachi. He said that the city is currently a concrete jungle and called it ‘a heat trap’. “We will work to formulate and incorporate “Green Karachi”.
The premier said that Governor Houses has exorbitant costs for the people of Pakistan. “In a country where 43% of our children have stunted growth & millions out of school, how can we afford this ostentatious lifestyle?” he said.
The premier said that the federal government will address supply of water and transport in Karachi on an immediate basis & the construction of a Northern bypass to address traffic issues.
He said that the crime in the metropolis is a result of lack of justice. “We need to uplift the poor and underprivileged. We have the Chinese model to emulate that moved 70 million people from the poverty line,” he said.-Agencies
