Zardari orders firm steps to nab criminals

President Asif Ali Zardari and his son PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari have expressed concern over the law and order situation especially cases of target killings in Karachi and instructed Rangers and police to take a firm action against criminals. They showed concern during a meeting with Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad and Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah here, sources in Pakistan People’s Party said. The governor shared with them issues relating to traders and informed the president about extortion faced by businessmen in Karachi. He said CCTV and surveillance cameras were being installed which hopefully would assist in nabbing the criminals. Zardari instructed the Sindh government to provide help on a permanent basis to the families of victims of target killings in Karachi. He also instructed formation a policy for providing financial support to widows and jobs to children of terrorism victims in the city. The president also directed the PPP leaders to make arrangements for the death anniversary of former PPP chairperson Benazir Bhutto on December 27 during which the party would also launch the political career of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.