Sindh govt launches ‘Amn Ka Safar’ but will it go all the way?

Sindh Information and Archives Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon and Electric Power Minister Shazia Marri launched the peace campaign titled ‘Amn Ka Safar’ on Wednesday at the Karachi Press Club.
“We are launching our campaign to spread the message of peace to every citizen not only in Karachi but throughout the province,” Memon said on the occasion.
He also welcomed the statement of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain in which he supported the provincial government’s peace campaign.
“Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ebad Khan has also assured his support in making the campaign successful by using his influence among the prominent functionaries and political leaders in the province,” he added.
He said the provincial government would hold peace walks across the city and the peace loving citizens of the city would participate in them.
“Pakistan People’s Party leaders have been asked by President Asif Ali Zardari to visit the offices of all political parties to spread the message of peace, love, and brotherhood without any discrimination,” he said.
The minister urged the journalist community to play their due role in bringing back the past glories of the city.
“This drive will continue and our law enforcement agencies will also continue playing their due role to ensure peace in the metropolis,” he added.
“The ulema have also agreed to participate in the campaign in the larger interest of the city, which is the backbone of the country’s economy.”
Speaking on the occasion, Shazia Marri said that the local community can play a very important role in bringing back normalcy to the troubled parts of the city.
“We are all optimistic and also appreciate the goodwill gesture and statement issued by the MQM leadership in this regard for spreading the message of peace, brotherhood and tolerance,” she added.