NA resumes debate on law and order situation

Islamabad, August 05, 2011 (PPI): The National Assembly resumed its session on Friday with Deputy Speaker Faisal Karim Kundi in the chair and continued debate on the overall law and order situation in the country with particular reference to the situation in

Karachi and Quetta.

Taking part in the debate Shireen Arshad Khan said Karachi is the business hub of the country and all the major political parties are duty bound to play their role for maintenance of law and order in the port city.

She said there are reports that situation is improving in the city but regrettably the statement against any political figure brings the whole city to a standstill. She said solid steps needs to be taken and those involved in the criminal acts should be brought to justice irrespective of their affiliations.

Voicing concerns over the situation in Karachi and Balochistan, Abdul Wasim said that harmony and cohesion should be promoted by respecting the rights of all the communities to bring peace.

He said that the country is facing multiple challenges an attention should be diverted towards the resolution of problems faced by the common man.

Laiq Muhammad Khan said all the political parties should sit together to seek out a political solution of Karachi.

He pointed out that the worsening law and order situation in the city has rendered thousands of people jobless and they are returning to their places of origin.

Mehmood Hayat Khan Tochi said under a well planned conspiracy a divide is being created on ethnic and linguistic basis in Karachi which is not a good omen for the entire country.

He said the political parties should desist from confrontationist approach and hold dialogue for revival of sustainable peace in the strategically important city.

Raja Muhammad Safdar said that grievances of Baloch people should be addressed on priority basis and the murderers of Nawab Muhammad Akbar Khan Bugti be brought to justice for peace in Balochistan.

Dr. Farooq Sattar demanded a strict action against terrorists and the gangsters in Karachi for restoration of peace there. He said that patrolling and pickets of Rangers should be enhanced in sensitive areas to quell the current wave of violence.

He also demanded formation of a parliamentary fact finding committee on Karachi.

Continuing his debate on the law and order situation Dr. Farooq Sattar said a judicial commission should also be constituted to unmask the elements responsible for the massacre that took place in Qasba Colony, Orangi, Malir, Landhi and Kati Pahari areas.

He said that compensation should also be given to the families of deceased. He said police has failed to control the situation in Karachi therefore greater powers should be given to the Rangers besides the army could also be called in as per the constitution to maintain the law and order situation.