LAHORE: Tehrik-i-Istaqlal central president Rehmat Khan Wardag, at a press conference on Tuesday, demanded action against feudal lords and elected representatives patronising dacoits in Sindh’s katcha areas.

He said the law and order situation in Sindh requires immediate attention and those interested in restoring a sense of security among the residents of the region would have to ensure action against feudal lords and MPs supporting the gangs of dacoits taking refuge in katcha areas along the Indus River.

“A stringent action against the facilitators of the anti-social elements is a must to restore law and order in the province,” Wardag said.

The seasoned politician also criticised the incumbent judicial system of the country, noting that seekers of justice often have to wait for decades for the adjudication of their cases. Drawing a comparison with the modern world, where cases are decided within six months, Wardag suggested improving the local judicial system by setting a six-month adjudication time for criminal cases and one year for civil cases.

About high power rates for farm tube-wells, Mr Wardag suggested that the government offer solar systems on an installation basis for running the tube-wells to facilitate the farmers.

Published in Dawn, April 17th, 2024