KARACHI: Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan has said that the improved law and order situation was due to sacrifices of law enforcement agencies (LEAs) who have worked tirelessly for ensuring the peace.
He said this while talking to media men after attending Namaz-e-Eidul Fitr at Bagh-e-Jinnah. Sindh Chief Secretary Siddique Memon, Commissioner Karachi, Aijaz Ahmed Khan, Administrator Karachi, Laeeq Ahmed, diplomats from Islamic countries, notables and a large number of general public also performed Eid prayers at Bagh-e-Jinnah. The Sindh governor said that there were foolproof security arrangements at markets and shopping centres in the city which enabled shoppers to go there even at nights feeling safe and secure. We all are very thankful to LEAs for their endeavours in this regard, he added.
While condemning the attacks in Saudi Arabia, the governor said that it was a conspiracy against Muslims Ummah. He said every Pakistani like all other muslims was deeply hurt due to these cowardly attacks. Dr Ibad said that Pakistan has been the frontline state against terrorism for a long time and international community recognised our sacrifices in war against terrorism. The Operation Zarb-e-Azb has been very successful in eliminating terrorists and they have been made to run by Armed forces of Pakistan, he added.
He further said that National Action Plan (NAP) is being implemented in latter and spirit in the country adding that Karachi operation is also conducted according to the guidelines of NAP.
On a question of rumours of change and what would happen after Eidul Fitr, the Sindh governor said that Eidul Azha would come after Eidul Fitr and there is no truth in rumours of changes after Eid. While replying to a question about unfortunate incidents of Amjad Sabri and Owias Shah, he said that investigations are progressing in right direction in both the cases and we would soon hear good news in both the matters.
Later, the Sindh governor exchanged Eid greetings with senior officers and general public at Governor House.
Separately, Pakistan Rangers, Sindh Director General Major General Bilal Akbar called on Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan. He informed the governor about the ongoing operation and its progress against terrorists. It was reiterated on the occasion that the operation would continue till the elimination of last terrorist from the province. The Inspector General Sindh Police, AD Khawaja, also met Sindh governor and exchanged Eid greetings. He briefed the governor about steps of Sindh Police for maintaining law and order in the province.
A delegation of Bohri Community also called on Sindh governor and exchanged Eid greeting with him. They thanked the governor for ensuring adequate security arrangements at shopping centres and markets in the metropolis which enabled shoppers to go there with peace of mind. The persons who met and exchanged Eid greetings with Sindh governor included Nawab of Junagadh, Nawab Jahangeer Khanji, Special Home Secretary Shoaib Ahmed Siddiqui, Aziz Mamon of Rotary Club, Information Secretary Aijaz Memon, Mian Zahid Hussain, Prof Omer Farooq, Mirza Ishtiaq Baig, Fasih Uddin Khan, Jameel Ahmed Khan, Siddique Rathor, Ghulam Muhammad Khan and others.
Meanwhile, Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan on Wednesday said that there should be an ‘International Action Plan’ for tackling the challenge of terrorism in the region as well as around the world. While talking to media after offering Eidul Fitr prayers at the Bagh-e-Jinnah, he referred to the successful ‘National Action Plan’ launched by Pakistan and recommended that there should be an ‘International Action Plan’ to tackle terrorism in a focused manner with the same spirit as was being done by Pakistan.
He pointed out that with Operation Zarb-e-Azb and the National Action Plan; Pakistan had been able to considerably tackle the problem of terrorism and succeeded to contain its adverse effects.
With the sacrifices rendered by Pakistan Army, the LEAs, police, intelligence agencies as well as the civilians in the fight against terror. He said, “We were able to push back the terrorists,” he added. The governor also referred to two unfortunate incidents of Amjad Sabri and Barrister Owais Shah that took place in Karachi during the month of Ramzan.
He said investigation was being carried out in both the incidents and the culprits would be awarded exemplary punishment. Ibad described late eminent Qawwal Amjad Sabri as an asset of Pakistan.