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PM urges PPP, MQM to remove misgivings for Karachi’s peace
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KARACHI - Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday urged Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) to remove their mutual misgivings for peace in Karachi.
“It is therefore important that besides two major political parties any other party having any stake in the metropolis join hands to help address the situation,” the prime minister said while chairing a high-level meeting on law and order situation of the city here at the Governor’s House. The prime minister stressed that law and order situation in Karachi had its impact on the entire country. In this context, he said that sincerity of purpose was needed to achieve results desired for peace and tranquility. He said that national challenges could be overcome with political unity.
“I want to serve this nation and my services for all the provinces are always available,” he assured the participants of the meeting. The prime minister directed the concerned authorities to thoroughly investigate the killing of three workers of MQM and bring culprits to justice. He said that it was the government’s responsibility to ensure justice in the society. The prime minister, who earlier met the families of the slain workers namely Sohail Ahmed, Faraz Alam and Rehan at the Governor’s House, expressed deep grief over their death.
“These unfortunate incidents would be investigated with absolute impartiality so as to identify those who are actually responsible and behind these killings,” he said. He said that his visit to Karachi was aimed at discussing ways and means to restore peace of the city. He said that National Action Plan (NAP), meant to root out terrorism and extremism from Pakistan, had the support of all major political parties. He mentioned that the NAP was the outcome of joint efforts of political parties and the document was duly signed by their representatives. He said that the operation was showing good results.
Sindh Governor Ishratul Ibad, Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah, Minister for Interior Affairs Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, Minister for Finance and Economic Affairs Ishaq Dar, members of provincial cabinet attended the meeting. The Coordination Committee Members of MQM including Babar Ghauri, Qamar Mansoor besides other senior members of MQM and PPP, Sindh Rangers Director General Major General Bilal Akbar and other senior government officers were also present. Later, the prime minister offered Friday prayers here at the Governor’s House.
Courtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk