KARACHI: Sindh Governor Muhammad Zubair said on Thursday that Rangers would remain in the province to ensure sustainable peace as the people, especially the business community, considered their presence essential in this regard.

He said this while addressing a seminar on ‘Private securities in support of law enforcement agencies’ organised by the All Pakistan Security Agencies Association (APSAA) at a local hotel here.

“Rangers have done a great job of restoring peace to Karachi, which is praised by each and every Karachiite,” the governor said.

Recalling the situation before 2013, Mr Zubair said that law and order was so bad at that time that no foreigner was willing to come to Pakistan even on a day trip.

The government consulted all stakeholders and granted special powers to the Rangers for conducting operation against terrorists, he added.

He said that it was the political will of the government and dedicated efforts of law enforcement agencies that ensured peace in Karachi.

Now no one could shut down this city even on a 10-month notice, which used to shut down on just a 10-minute notice before the operation, he said.

The governor said that due to the operation, security situation had improved considerably and Karachiites were enjoying their routine life and their social, cultural, literary and sports activities.

Published in Dawn, April 27th, 2018