KARACHI: The Sindh government has formed a committee to evaluate and compensate transporters for the significant financial losses incurred during recent violent incidents.

This was announced by Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon after a high-level meeting, held at the Karachi Commissioners office, with transport stakeholders on Saturday.

Mr Memon chaired discussions with senior officials, including Sindh Chief Secretary Syed Asif Haider Shah, Secretary Transport Asad Zamin and Karachi Commissioner Hassan Naqvi.

Speaking to the media after the meeting, Mr Memon said that the committee will submit its recommendations within ten days. He emphasised that the provincial government is committed to resolving transporters’ issues and added that transport is a vital sector and it is the government’s responsibility to ensure its stability.

Referring to the recent unrest, he condemned the arson attacks on vehicles and the loss of lives, calling it a grave criminal act. He disclosed that four drivers were killed during the violence, describing each death as a tragedy affecting entire families.

He said this is terrorism and that the government will lodge cases under anti-terrorism laws against those responsible. He confirmed that authorities are identifying culprits using CCTV footage and vowed that legal action will be pursued rigorously.

He warned that no one will be allowed to block roads or engage in lawlessness and declared that those harming public property and safety are not well-wishers of the country but enemies of peace.

Published in Dawn, May 25th, 2025