Treat the disease, not the diseased, says PM on Karachi situation

Published April 21, 2014
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. — File photo
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. — File photo

KARACHI: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif chaired a meeting on Karachi's law and order situation at the Jinnah International Airport on Monday during which he directed authorities to treat the disease and not the diseased, DawnNews reported.

Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ebad Khan, Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah, Director General Rangers Major General Rizwan Akhter, Inspector General Police Iqbal Mehmood and Additional Inspector General Shahid Hayat participated in the meeting.

Hayat briefed the prime minister during the meeting.

DG Rangers apprised the meeting of a 37 per cent decrease in the city's crime rate, adding that it would take more time to clear out the situation which had developed over a period of more than 30 years.

The premier however expressed displeasure over the poor law and order situation of the city and questioned officials as to why the conditions of Karachi deteriorated after being stable for some time.

He directed officials to take stricter action to ensure peace.

Nawaz also ordered for swift completion of investigation into the attack on Hamid Mir during a visit to the hospital where the senior journalist is undergoing treatment.

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