Interior Minister Rehman Malik. -File Photo

KARACHI Interior Minister Rehman Malik said that he has given “shoot at sight” order to law enforcement agencies to control target killings and restore law and order in Karachi.

The interior minister was speaking to the media during a visit to MQM headquarters Nine Zero in Azizabad with Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan on Thursday.

He said that Karachi was being targeted by terrorists and criminals after FATA who want to destabilise the city.

Replying to a question, Malik said that he will meet all the political parties for restoring peace in Karachi. He also lauded MQM leader Altaf Hussain for showing patience over the killing of his party legislator.

Malik said that the government was considering to initiate a judicial inquiry for the target killings in Karachi.

The minister also announced of giving a job to the son of slain MQM leader Syed Raza Haider in FIA or Police. -APP