President Zardari directs for indiscriminate action against miscreants in Karachi

Radio Pakistan

President Asif Ali Zardari who reviewed law and order situation at a meeting in Karachi on Thursday directed to take indiscriminate action against miscreants in the city. He also directed the federal and Sindh authorities to work in unison to restore peace in Karachi. Interior Minister Rehman Malik briefed the meeting about the overall law and order situation in the country particularly in Karachi. He said suspending the mobile telephone service for four hours at Eidul Azha helped in averting any untoward incident. Sindh Governor Ishratul Ibad Khan and Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah also attended the meeting. The President taking note of the use of mobile phones by the militants and criminals asked the Government to work out a plan so that no sims are delivered at the retail shops and outlets of mobile companies. He said sims should be posted on the addresses of the applicant as mentioned in the Computerised National Identity Card. The President directed the Interior Minister to frame draft policy in this regard for the Cabinet's approval. He advised Law Minister of the provincial government to work on enacting suitable legislation‚ in consultation with all stakeholders‚ for the protection of the witnesses. He advised the Government to study the model of witness protection laws adopted in other countries in wake of rising militant activities for this purpose. President Zardari also took notice of proliferation of the arms and weapons in Karachi and observed that the arms licenses should be Smart Card based as to ensure that no fictitious licenses were issued. He emphasized that maintenance of order was a shared responsibility of all the political forces and concerted efforts should be made by all concerned for ensuring peace in the metropolitan city.