Interior Minister Rehman Malik. — File photo

KARACHI: Interior Minister Rehman Malik said on Tuesday that target killers and extortionists will not be forgiven and that both will be punished equally, DawnNews reported.

Malik further said that extortionists should quit extorting and leave the city.

Speaking to the media in Karachi Malik said that action will continue to be taken against the target killers according to set goals.

“Ten target killers and eight extortionists have been arrested,” said Malik.

Malik said that he has instructed the police to show the faces of arrested target killers to the public.

In response to Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain’s call for the prime minister to resign Malik said that, “Altaf bhai says whatever he pleases at times.”

Malik also said that Rangers and Police will continue their efforts for the security and safety of the people in order to restore peace in Karachi.

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