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Gen Bajwa urges improvement in functioning of Sindh police
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa headed a special meeting of the Sindh Apex Committee at Headquarters Karachi Corps on Tuesday. The meeting was briefed about the law and order situation of Karachi and the internal security matters of the province.
It was attended by Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, Home Minister Sohail Anwar Siyal, Inspector General Police AD Khowaja, Commander Karachi Corps, DG ISI, DG Pakistan Ranger Sindh and other officials, read an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release.
While expressing its satisfaction on the improvement of security in the city, the attendants stressed the importance of persistent efforts to achieve durable peace and stability in Sindh.
Gen Bajwa appreciated the recent improvements in the capability and capacity of the Sindh Police, he suggested improvements in its internal functioning to include induction on merit, availability of young trained leadership and strengthening of command.
"Stable law and order in the country are only possible with the effective writ of the state through implementation of state laws, its willing abidance by the public and across the board speedy dispensation of justice. Despite considerable headway, we have a long way to go on these counts. The Army shall continue to render its full support to all state institutions in this regard", COAS concluded.
"Areas requiring more focus to retain the peace dividends were identified for further progress to include police reforms, better coordination between federal and provincial authorities on National Action Plan (NAP), expeditious completion of safe city project and the need for speedy prosecution besides others," read the press release.
The progress of NAP was reviewed and escape of high-profile terrorists from central jail Karachi with suggested corrective measures also came under discussion.
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Nothing functioning in Sindh when it comes to civilian leadership. Complete incompetence and rampant corruption. How can police or any other organization function under such poor leadership. Sindh is left at the mercy of feudal lords under the disguise of political leadership.
Gen. Sb has rightly stressed on the recruitment base on merit in the police department. So far this important department is far behind due to the political influences. This result in lack of co ordination, co operation, unskilled and not properly trained to handle difference situation.
A very positive and pragmatic approach by COAS, let the good guys continue and serve,and let the bad guys face accountability. As regards recent bill in Sindh Assembly it's ab anitio null & void, it can be struck off by SHC if challenged there.Besides the Federal Govt agencies like FIA can still nab the bad guys and produce in relevant courts. Come what may the wealth of Sindhi people must be saved,and corruption be plugged.
@AMK US Any problems in Sindh, healthcare, education, water supply, corruption, fed might say, 'its provincial jurisdiction'. Really? So whats the responsibility of federal, what they are collecting their salary for? People in Sindh keep suffering year after year. does Islamabad care?
sindh is a hub of corruption, nepotism and extreme lawlessness
Sincere salutes of the entire nation to the chief of Sindh Police in general and the COAS in particular for their devoted efforts in strengthening the law and order situations in a erstwhile restive province like that of.Sindh. Indeed sporadic incidents of terrorism are still taking place in some other places of the country but it is not the the sign of any failure on the part of the the Law Enforcement Agencies as a matter of fact. As long as our beloved country has committed sons of the soil in the shape of personalities like the incumbent Sindh Police Chief A.D Khawja and the COAS Qamer Javed Baja are with us having the toughness of their determination like proverbial steel of Damascus and the loftiness of their resolution the like of Mount everest to make Pakistan a progressive country in the world as envisioned by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, there should be no doubts in our hearts that the conspiracies of our hidden and the apparent enemies would bear any fruit.
Sind has been ruined under current leadership. It is known fact both in Sind and Punjab recruitments are based on corrupt or personal levels. Drastic changes can only bring the change which looks impossible at the moment
SINDH government is the name of CULPRITS. NO ONE INTERESTED in Karachi city and local interior Sindh. They are in the government to make money and that's it.
Please COAS help us.
a lot of street crimes in this Megacity of more than 30 Million.Don`t see much improvement in law &order situation.except target killings and Kidnappings which were done by Liyari Gangs. Most of the time police personnel or their relatives involved in loot crimes, and land mafia
Gen. Bajwa dont you see...we have a corrupt rule in Sindh. Not much different then what is in federal.
@AMK US not for long.
This is dangerously close to a political statement.
Unless police force is properly trained, nothing will work properly.
If you can reform Police then everything will be ok. The root of all ills is the incompetent and useless police mafia.
You need to recruit from universities.. Not illiterate ppl.. But educated ppl in high ranking to lead police force
My dear Gen Bajwa look around yourself and please start the good work from Punjab that will be more welcome.
Great and correct call by the COAS.
What does military has anything to do with Police?
@AMK US it's not only police and it's not only in Si Sindh. unfortunately, same is almost every where. Real fault lies with people who in fact like to go like that.
The PPP govt of Sind, has inducted political appointees in Sind Police.
Police should be part of arms forces like UAE, Qatar and others to have better control over public
They can improve their skills after they get free from VIP protocols
@AMK US . Very true picture and very well said . Thank you
Police in whole Pakistan needs restructuring, just not only in Sindh. Punjab police is expert in doctoring fake encounters every other day.
@my Comments people of sindh elected PPP as their government so dont blame federal....enjoy what you choose....or choose wisely