[Pak Daily Times] Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah has taken a serious notice of tradesmen complaints regarding the deteriorated law and order condition of Hyderabad, and directed the IGP to launch operation against criminal elements with immediate effect.He directed the Hyderabad police officials for complete elimination of crime and making the city peaceful, within one month, failing which action would be taken against them. "I will visit Hyderabad next month and see the performance myself," he said.
The chief minister was presiding over a review meeting over law and order situation of Hyderabad and Jamshoro districts along with 12-member joint delegation from the Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce & Industries and Kotri Association of Trade and Industries at the CM House, 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...
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Shah directed the IGP Sindh to provide ten additional vehicles, additional law enforcers, CCTV cameras and arms & ammunition to make Hyderabad police strong enough to combat the criminals with success.
"Kidnapping for ransom, extortion, encroachments and peddling of narcotics/drugs are not only giving birth to crime and injustice in the society but also are the main sources of income for criminal gangs," he said. "These crimes and criminals must be eliminated with full force."
The industrialists, traders and businessmen, he said, were significant members of the society, who not only contribute in the national income in the shape of taxes but also generate foreign exchange and employment opportunities in the country.
"We are bound to protect the lives and property of each individual and organization." "The Sindh government has launched vigorous targeted operation against the terrorists, extortionist and kidnappers in Karachi and has made lot of achievements. Now we want such an operation in Hyderabad. Hopefully, within the shortest time we will make Sindh the most profitable province of Pakistain."
While responding to the other problems raised by members of the delegation, Shah assured he would approach the central government to re-open the Hyderabad Airport as the PPP had always followed industry-friendly policies.
"Asif Ali Zardari had launched mega development projects including re-construction of super Highway on the pattern of motorway in a ceremony held in Hyderabad to provide better communication facilities to the people and traders," he said. "I would ask the federal government to start the work on the project."