Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah told the Sindh Assembly on Thursday that the People’s Party and MQM were not only parties responsible for law and order in Karachi but all parties should take responsibility.
Speaking in the House the chief minister said that all non-computerized arms licences will be cancelled. He said the migration caused by the anti-terrror war was also a factor in worsening law and order in Karachi.
Replying members questions, Qaim Ali Shah said that over two million illegal immigrants are big challenge for the police and the government.
He said the figures provided by police regarding steps taken by police as well as Rangers in Karachi to maintain security were not depressing.
Quoting figures, Shah said that around 2,400 police encounters took place in 2012 and among those who were caught red-handed, 50% of their challans have been submitted to courts. He regretted that each time a challan goes to an anti-terrorism court, the hardened criminals are bailed out within a week.
The chief minister had earlier called a meeting of law enforcers taking action over the worsening law and order situation of Karachi and had expressed disappointment over police performance.
During the provincial assembly session, the chief minister said that some internal and external elements were trying to disturb security as Karachi was an important city.
Only PPP, MQM not responsible for peace in Karachi: Qaim
