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Kayani lauds Rangers, police for restoring peace in Karachi
[Dawn] Pakistain's Army Chief General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani... four star general, current Chief of Army Staff of the Mighty Pak Army. Kayani is the former Director General of ISI... has lauded the efforts of Rangers and police in bringing back peace in Bloody Karachi ...formerly the capital of Pakistain, now merely its most important port and financial center. It is among the largest cities in the world, with a population of 18 million, most of whom hate each other and many of whom are armed and dangerous... , said a statement issued by Sindh Rangers on Monday. Karachi, the largest metropolitan city and economic capital of Pakistain, is riddled with assassinations, gang wars, kidnappings for ransom, extortion and terrorism. Targeted operations led by Rangers' forces with the support of police are ongoing in the city under a directive issued by the federal government against criminals already identified by federal, military and civilian agencies. The statement came after his visit to Headquarters Pakistain Rangers Sindh today, where he was received by DG Rangers Sindh, Maj-Gen Rizwan Akhtar and introduced to sector commanders and senior staff officers. Gen Kayani was given a detailed briefing on the operational and administrative aspects of Pakistain Rangers Sindh with special reference to the current operation against criminals and anti-social elements in Karachi. Appreciating its efforts, he hoped the paramilitary force will live up to its "rich tradition of bravery and sheer professionalism and will surely bring back peace and exemplary law and order in the city." He also appreciated achievements of Karachi Police during the current targeted operation. Corps Commander Lt-Gen Muhammad Ijaz Chaudhry accompanied the chief of army staff during the visit. Posted by: Fred 2013-11-05 |
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