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KARACHI: Army Chief Gen Raheel Sharif has praised Sindh Rangers for their operation against terrorists in Karachi and said the army will take whatever action is needed to achieve a sustainable peace in the city.
A couple of tweets by ISPR Director General Maj Gen Asim Saleem Bajwa on the army chief’s Karachi visit said Gen Sharif had been updated by Rangers DG Maj Gen Bilal Akbar on targeted operations.
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“The COAS appreciated gains of operation by the Rangers, police and intelligence agencies,” said one of the tweets, adding that the army would go to any extent to support the operation to ensure peace in Karachi.
The tweets ended with “well done, keep it up” while referring to Gen Sharif’s response to the briefing.
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APP adds: The army chief said the Karachi operation would continue, without any discrimination, against all criminals irrespective of their ethnic, political, religious and sectarian affiliation.
Speaking at a meeting of the Sindh Apex Committee in Karachi, he said the operation should be carried out with transparency and sincerity of purpose. He said Karachi played an important role in the country’s economy and peace in the city meant prosperity for the entire country.
He said meaningful efforts needed to be taken for peace in the city, according to one of the tweets by the ISPR director general.
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Gen Sharif said the Rangers’ operation had created an environment for sustainable peace and stability. He said political expediency could not generate apolitical response, adding that there should be no political consideration in dealing with crimes and broad-based consensus and harmony were needed to capitalise on the gains.
Gen Sharif stressed the need for better coordination between law-enforcement and intelligence agencies and making police a non-political and effective force. Postings should be made, without any interference, through the apex committee.
Published in Dawn February 17th , 2015
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Feb 17, 2015 06:53am
I hope he is right.
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Feb 17, 2015 06:57am
"Their political and other affiliations" are their "get out of jail free" cards.
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Feb 17, 2015 07:05am
I hope this would not be only heading of paper. we need action rather than verbal.
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Feb 17, 2015 07:07am
And the people of this nation are with you sir!
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Feb 17, 2015 07:13am
Salutes!
No doubt it's only the Martial Law enforcement and implementation that can care for our country, specially the metropolitan cities, specially Karachi!
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Feb 17, 2015 07:14am
Remember do not less history repeat itself. If you pick on Urdu speaking and MQM, good luck. It will only strenghten their position as 1992 operation made them more strong. Even in 1998-1999 they became stronger. Don't give an antibiotic for a viral pneumonia otherwise you make the virus more powerful since you treat symptoms and not the patient.
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Feb 17, 2015 07:16am
The military operation for peace in Karachi is more important than operations in other parts of the country. In this efforts the whole nation stands firmly with the Army.
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Feb 17, 2015 07:26am
The Karachi operation is more important than any other part of the country. The entire nation is behind the army in their struggle. We shall not let down our army in the hour of trial. Pak army is more than our prestige and honor.
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Feb 17, 2015 07:28am
Until a certain political party exists, Karachi will never see peace.
From the 80s, Karachi has only known violence.
Ill believe the Army statements when it gets rid of this party!
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Feb 17, 2015 07:30am
What extent are you committed to go to General Raheel? Committing genocide by printing with the same brush all Urdu speaking and push them to the Indian ocean?
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Feb 17, 2015 07:31am
General wants to be in the news all he time! When is the General running a Coup? Oh, the Saudi's & the Americans have not agreed to back up the General, is it?
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Feb 17, 2015 07:35am
He should concentrate on borders only...
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Feb 17, 2015 07:35am
Army is doing operations in Karachi since 1992. Can the ISPR educate us and quantify the historical 'extent' they went to and the results they achieved. At the same time, what will be the next 'extent' quantitatively and qualitatively? Otherwise one will be led to believe that there is very little difference in the statements of ISPR and Minister of Information!
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Feb 17, 2015 07:36am
Gen. Raheel is doing an excellent job. So far more than 2000 terrorists have been eliminated and thousands of arrests have been made. I wish previous generals were so good and effective. This democratic govt. is a sham govt, completely ineffective. Given the present scenario, Pakistan needs a military rule.
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Feb 17, 2015 07:40am
This is good, but you have to first establish credibility of your institution, Gen sahib. This is possible only when you target not just selected terrorism in the country but "all" terrorism in the country and we yet have to see that indiscriminate targeting.
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Feb 17, 2015 08:13am
Nation thanks you.
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Feb 17, 2015 08:14am
This is a good news for resident and businessmen of Karachi. People of Karachi have suffered a great deal over the years. Criminals, target killers and bhatta khores have made life miserable for people in Karachi. Criminals have destroyed many lives and many businesses. It seems that people of karachi are held hostage by a group criminals, but find themselves helpless. Desperate people of Karachi need help so they can live a normal life. Thank you.
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Feb 17, 2015 09:39am
Well done General Raheel Shareef. Keep it up.
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Feb 17, 2015 09:41am
Why our heart say to always believe you. Hope this will be true.
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Feb 17, 2015 09:50am
Big Boss speaks
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Feb 17, 2015 09:51am
A cursory review of the history of turmoils in Karachi would show its roots in Sindh rural/urban divide being highly unequal. The issue was later lifted to make a further division on linguistic basis. Another division erupted on status of refugee/son-of-the-soil. Again, another division on the basis of settlers and indigenous Sindhis and so on.
To solve the scavenging of the city for self glorification by those who trade patriotism, it is necessary to make such divisions irrelevant.
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Feb 17, 2015 09:51am
I think the statement is directed towards gunny bag goons
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Feb 17, 2015 09:53am
Thank you chief For your deep concern about SIndh.
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Feb 17, 2015 09:54am
The only binding force in Pakistan...and its true...bravo u #COAS.... :)
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Feb 17, 2015 09:56am
bravo u #COAS.. :)
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Feb 17, 2015 10:18am
Unfortunately transparency is under a big question mark...in most cases the operations have been carried out with ulterior political motives.Folks...When any government, or any church any mosque, any temple for that matter, undertakes to say to its subjects, This you may not read, this you must not see, this you are forbidden to know, the end result is tyranny and oppression no matter how holy the motives.
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Feb 17, 2015 10:20am
Haha. We need actions, else the army chiefs statements will be regarded as mere publicity stunts just like those from civil governments.
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Feb 17, 2015 10:22am
Wish that you will be true to your words and Karachi will again become a city of light, peace, progress and prosperity. Bravo! General, don't budge to any political pressure and nip the terrorism in bud in all its forms and manifestations, wherever it exists in any part of Pakistan. Our prayers are with you Sir.
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Feb 17, 2015 10:24am
That's why Army is the pride of the nation,people once again look forward to them for salvation ,the right man,at the right place at the right time.
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Feb 17, 2015 10:28am
Yeah Admi Theek Kardey Ga Sub Ko, Aur Sub Kuch.....I Will Pray for His Success.
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Feb 17, 2015 10:37am
Army trying to ensure peace and political parties trying to create Havoc!
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Feb 17, 2015 10:42am
Well done on cracking down on MQM. Also crackdown on PPP and most importantly TALIBAN. Come dude, you can do it!
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Feb 17, 2015 10:43am
Karachi has been destroyed intentionally by PPP, MQM, Nawaz League and army. A few decades ago we enjoyed living in karachi, but now every next second we plan to leave this city because corrupt and filthy politician, army, and bureaucracy had done enough damage.
At what extend they want to go now, they think people are foul. First they nurture every single puppet and now saying these puppet destroying the city. They forget May 15, when their head was supporting these puppet, they were freely moving on streets with fully loaded weapons. These suited boated officers has no clue what they are cultivating.
At what extend you want to go, you still trying to foul us. You want to repeat 1991 strategy, putting whole city in mourn.
For the sake of Allah “Mercy”. ‘Mercy’ on common man, ‘Mercy’!.
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Feb 17, 2015 10:49am
Have you ever heard Bangalore issues are being solved by people from Delhi…
If Karachi has to solve its issues then solution must be from Karachi. So just do two things please appoint local police for Karachi and remove rangers from Karachi.
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Feb 17, 2015 10:53am
Gen Raheel, Get just one thing right, for God sake push these politicians to have an independent NAB. Do something to stop those who are looting the country with each and every means. Would you do it... I don't think so. You all have interests of you own, who would think of this home of ours. Think of them who give their lives for this soil and then you people even with power let the bad guys plunder it to ruins.
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Feb 17, 2015 10:55am
" Irrespective of their ethnic, political, religious and sectarian
affiliations", this is operating clause, which was long overdue.
.Those who wish Pakistan greatness and glory should stand
up and be counted.
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Feb 17, 2015 10:57am
@ayesha than wht doea your leader sitting in UK demands for a martial law in karachi all the time..one should be honest and condems the wrong and support the right..stop hypocracy
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Feb 17, 2015 11:00am
Sir, it's time for action. Enough has been said. We are with you, Sir.
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Feb 17, 2015 11:02am
When will Army go to that extent? Is there anything remaining??
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Feb 17, 2015 11:03am
Bravo!! This is what we want, end to terrorism in all shapes and forms.
Bao dil jeet liya!!
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Feb 17, 2015 11:05am
Have you ever heard Bangalore issues are being solved by people from Delhi…
If Karachi has to solve its issues then solution must be from Karachi. So just do two things 1-please appoint local police for Karachi and 2 - remove rangers from Karachi. Please dawn publish this if you believe in press freedom.
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Feb 17, 2015 11:07am
I hope that the army's effort in karachi is successful. Every single person I know in that city has been affected by the lawlessness in one way or another. Time to put an end to the terrorism.
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Feb 17, 2015 11:08am
Generals employed by PML(N) ,will be impediments to his task
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Feb 17, 2015 11:12am
All the sugar mills in Pakistan should be regulated through a law. Half the ownership of these factories should be alloted to the workers of the Mills. To avoid monoply, no single party (including relatives and affiliated persons) should be allowed to own more than two suger mills. It will only be fair as all these owners have got them through crook ways. AND All the lands alloted in last 7 years be returned back. And every one of these crooks should stand trial to justify his her wealth through evidence. Is there any son of soil who can do this?
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Feb 17, 2015 11:20am
COAS if you will bring peace in Karachi, the millions and millions of citizens of the city will pray for you till their life time. Please keep it up to bring out the citizens of Karachi, living in fear for decades
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Feb 17, 2015 11:38am
@ayub but that's army that appoint Governer of sindh since 2004?
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Feb 17, 2015 11:39am
I hope he means what he says. I would whole heatedly support him
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Feb 17, 2015 11:58am
This is encouraging however to solve a problem information of the criminal incidents taking place is essential. Therefore call
Center facility under an independent body has to be established. majority of incidents are not reported because people generally feel going to the police will be non productive and unfortunately in large number of cases police personnel themselves are involved.
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Feb 17, 2015 12:02pm
Kya ho gaya Karachi mai
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Feb 17, 2015 12:02pm
No need of any army action in Khi. All we need is strict punishments and effective courts. Whole country will be free of terrorists and criminals instantly.
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Feb 17, 2015 12:11pm
Deployment of army in & around Karachi is the only logical answer to the looming law & order crises. Karachi has become a safe heaven for TTP & other such extremist organisation. They can through the co-operation of some locals easily hide in Karachi to evade arrests. For the good of Pakistan, Karachi needs thorough & deep cleaning & this could only be done by Army.
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Feb 17, 2015 12:26pm
Its catch 22 situation. Both MQM and PPP are responsible for crimes in Karachi and they are being asked to remedy the situation. Army will sink deeper in the problems of Karachi and both these parties will exploit the situation maligning army to their benefit. The real solution i.e. appointment of honest people will only be seen when the government itself has clean hands.
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Feb 17, 2015 12:31pm
@ayesha
This time its going to be chemotherapy for sure.
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Feb 17, 2015 12:35pm
I do appreciate sincerity and seriousness to ensure the peace in Karachi from Rahil Sharif. Since the Rangers operation , Karachi has been gaining peace and prosperity. Operation must be continued till desired targets. Zero tolerance to criminals and target killers will help to ensure peace. All the regional political parties must cooperate with law enforcement agencies irrespective of their political interests.
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Feb 17, 2015 01:28pm
Now this is THE MAN we need in Pakistan who takes action and does not care what political party anyone belongs to.
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Feb 17, 2015 01:49pm
@UD
2000 terrorists killed how many more living in Pakistan?
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Feb 17, 2015 02:20pm
And many before him said same, many times.
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Feb 17, 2015 02:30pm
We need urgent and fair action, rather than rhetoric. The course of action is very slow in Karachi and neglecting sectarian violence altogether.
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Feb 17, 2015 02:37pm
Dear COAS Raheel Sharif Sahib we beg of you to bring the Police Force of Pakistan under the Pakistan Army. This will help in reducing corruption in our society and a hope for the common people of Pakistan to be able to live honorably in peace without fear. This is a call of duty in the present circumstances that Pakistan is in today. Would you be able to do it?
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Feb 17, 2015 02:47pm
Decision made in GHQ,Islamabad and Lahore can not bring peace in Karachi without solving the genuine problems of karachi.Karachi should be treated like a metropolitan city with full power and elected chief minister like Delhi.There should be local police and Rangers manned by Karachites.The present imported LEAs should be withdrawn. LEAs are totally biased and targeting a particular community,the mandate of Karachi should be accepted and respected
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Feb 17, 2015 03:05pm
@ayesha Madam its not about Urdu speaking its about Law and order in Karachi.
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Feb 17, 2015 03:15pm
Now PPP and MQM will play with Army and nothing will happen. You cannot beat the nexus of corrupt mafia politicians, religious leaders and bureaucracy.
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Feb 17, 2015 04:19pm
General Sharif, you must keep your words. We do not have any hope with Federal or Provincial governments or the local Police. They are all involved with dirty politics for their vested interests.
The whole nation is relying on you!
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Feb 17, 2015 04:53pm
@just_someone Then they really should ban PTI and JI for forging ties with TTP
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Feb 17, 2015 04:56pm
Peace will prevail if Karachi was restored as the Capital. Trouble started when Punjab took the Qaid's capital away, leaving Karachiites with more influx of people of other province to grab their jobs and law enforcement agencies that also belong to Punjab.
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Feb 17, 2015 06:05pm
Army and Rangers have been doing their so called Operation Cleanup since the 90s. Its been over 25 years of this operation drama. Army cannot alone resolve civilian matters.
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Feb 17, 2015 06:29pm
Better he should stay away from Karachi issue.
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Feb 17, 2015 08:07pm
So why are ppl getting shot everyday?
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Feb 17, 2015 08:12pm
Then go. What you are waiting for. Targets are before you.
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Feb 17, 2015 09:08pm
If the General really means what he has said, then the first step should be getting rid of the most corrupt PPP government in the province. Can he force Nawaz Sharif to impose direct rule by the federal government and install an honest technocrat government that has no affiliation with PPP, MQM or ANP?
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Feb 17, 2015 11:02pm
Need to see some action. Have heard a lot of talk. Maybe a few criminals get hauled up and a certain party will come out on the streets and complain that their innocent workers are being targetted. Everything will come to a stop and nothing will change.
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Feb 17, 2015 11:24pm
Salute to Gen Raheel and Pak Army
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Feb 18, 2015 01:17am
@imran ali I agree. If this is not respected then it will result this time in the West saying sorry good bye Pakistan.
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Feb 18, 2015 05:38am
Last week, the general promised to revive hockey. yesterday, he promised to eliminate terrorism and today, he is promising to fix Karachi.
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