KARACHI, May 29: Adviser to chief minister on home affairs, Aftab Shaikh, has said that terrorists and saboteurs are using modern technologies and around Rs1,000 million are needed to weed out terrorism.

He said that terrorism and acts of sabotage could be overcome to some extent with the mutual cooperation and coordination among people, government, police and Rangers.

The adviser was speaking at a certificate awarding ceremony held at his office on Saturday. He handed over commendation certificate to Ranger's Inspector Hakim Ali on his retirement from service.

Aftab Shaikh said that if the required amount was provided by federal government, this could be used to procure modern equipment and vehicles as well as to impart modern-day training to the members of law-enforcement agencies.

He said that the government was using every force to annihilate the network of terrorists. However, he said, "We do not have the facilities of DNA test and forensic laboratory for which we need funds."

He said Sindh police was ably performing its responsibilities by remaining within the available resources. At times, he added, they (policemen) did not even hesitate to sacrifice their lives in discharge of their duties. He said the role of Rangers in maintenance of law and order could not be ignored.-APP