No need for ‘grand operation’ in Karachi: Rehman Malik

E-Paper | May 03, 2026

Interior Minister Rehman Malik. - File Photo

ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Saturday said that there was no need to conduct any ‘grand operation’ in Karachi, DawnNews reported.

Malik said that only 15-20 miscreants were responsible for the deteriorating law and order situation in the city and would be caught soon by authorities.

The interior minister alleged that the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) was involved in spreading violence in Karachi, adding that LeJ members flee to Rahim Yar Khan or Dera Ghazi Khan after committing crimes in the city.

Speaking at a ceremony in Islamabad, the interior minister said that the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) played a major role in fighting against terrorism.

Malik also praised the role of the Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani in fighting terrorism.

Moreover, he said that he had successfully completed the duty assigned to him, adding that he would be happy to help, should the new government require his assistance.

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M.Asghar

Mar 16, 2013 01:24pm

Mr Malik never goes beyond "arresting the miscreanst soon".

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HADI SAKEY

Mar 16, 2013 01:24pm

Karachi Rangers and :Police are doing very good job these days. Once Rehman Malik and Qaim Ali Shah are out, the Police is working intelliegently and dilligently without interference from corrupt and incompetent people.

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hyderphd74

Mar 16, 2013 01:38pm

Mr. Malik, please. I pray that the new government can work without your "expertise"!! You have "served" the country enough. Now you deserve a complete and undisturbed retirement. I am sure you have made plenty to keep you going during your days of rest. There is no shortage of people with your "caliber" who can carry your work forward. I am positive the new government will find some one who can "serve" the country as well as you did!!!

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Agha Ata (USA)

Mar 16, 2013 01:48pm

WOW. He is gaining confidence in whatever he says. :)

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Masood Hussain

Mar 16, 2013 02:59pm

One major factor of PPP losing next elections is going to be Mr.Rehman Malik .Amused to see his offer to help the Interim Govt.

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numbersnumbers

Mar 16, 2013 03:52pm

Oh please!!! More of the usual sound bites!! "Miscreants will arrested soon" (but then released due to lack of evidence), "Will shortly reveal the Foreign Hand behind these attacks" (secret agents from Mars???), "Another attempt to smear the Good name of Pakistan by (fill in the blank)",

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Ravian

Mar 16, 2013 03:59pm

He was never really interested in doing the REAL job of an Interior Minister. All he was required to do was to amass money for himself and his boss and we all know that he did really really very well in that. I wish there is some mechanism not to let such people runaway and is made to account for his misdeeds.

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Abdul Malik

Mar 16, 2013 04:35pm

Malik, please go home. Enough is enough. You surely deserve a good rest and please spare this nation and country.

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mashood

Mar 16, 2013 05:54pm

are you implying that with all resources at your disposal were not able to catch those 20 miscreants. Any government any where in world will be way better off without your service

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Mar 16, 2013 07:24pm

Mr Rehman, It seems you are either ignorant or arrogant or sensless. Every other day schools are closed, exams are postponed and you think it is problem of 15 to 20 people.

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Jalaluddin S. Hussain

Mar 16, 2013 09:22pm

Please Mr. Rahman Malik, leave Pakistan alone. We have lot of enemies already.

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Arif A.Khan

Mar 16, 2013 09:53pm

It was his last day, I hope we get rid of this laughing stock in next elections and choose people with some knowledge.

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Ali

Mar 17, 2013 02:02am

"Moreover, he said that he had successfully completed the duty assigned to him, adding that he would be happy to help, should the new government require his assistance" this was quoted on dawns online addition. How does this align with the ministers statement that he failed to restore peace?

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MMS (USA)

Mar 17, 2013 02:33am

I have delibrated with some collegues over a considererable amount of time, if there was one constructive conclusion that could be applied to your esteemed interior minister, Mr. Malik. Our answer was a simple 'no'. It is remarkable that over a period of five years in office, the federal interior minister of Pakistan could not be credited with any positive conclusion. I hope the next government does not include Mr. Malik again.

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greenhousepoly

Mar 17, 2013 02:55am

THANKS GOD

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