Karachi Corps Commander Lt General Naveed Mukhtar observed on Saturday that the Karachi operation is completely apolitical, across the board and indiscriminate, and will continue till peace is restored in Karachi and all types of terrorism and facilitators are eliminated.
Speaking at a seminar organised by the NationalDefenceUniversity at a private hotel in Karachi, the corps commander said, “I assure citizens that our struggle against terrorism will continue unabated. We are committed to eliminating all forms of terrorism.”
He said that the fight is against terrorists, extortionists, target killers, kidnappers and other criminals, underscoring that there is no room for failure at this crucial stage.
The corps commander reiterated that all political stakeholders must contribute in order to improve Karachi’s law and order situation. He said that the authorities and police must be devoid of political influence, adding that merit and accountability must be given supreme importance to ensure progress.
Gen Mukhtar said thousands of people have been have been killed in incidents of terrorism — including civilians and military officials. He also said that various neighbourhoods in Karachi were strongholds of mafia gangs.