Interior Minister Rehman Malik. — Photo by AFP

KARACHI: Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Saturday said terrorist activities in Karachi were being controlled from within jails, DawnNews reported.

Malik, after a meeting with Pakistan Muslim League (Functional) chief Pir Pagara, said the government would also launch a crackdown in jails to nab elements behind the violence in Karachi.

Speaking to media representatives, Malik said the government was not oblivious to the plight of the people and was taking action to control the situation.

He said the government would chase terrorists until they were eliminated.

Speaking on the occasion, Pir Pagara said he was not very hopeful with regard to the situation in Karachi.

He said the government would have to call in the army to deal with the law and order situation.

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