KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah left Karachi on Friday to perform Umrah, but before flying to Saudi Arabia he admitted that finding Owais Ali Shah, the abducted son of the Sindh High Court chief justice, and arresting the killers of acclaimed qawwal Amjad Sabri had become a big challenge for his government.
?It was my dream to provide a peaceful atmosphere to the people of this city, which had been bleeding profusely for many years. Thanks to Almighty Allah and unforgettable sacrifices of our law enforcement agencies, my dream came true,? he said while chairing a meeting at the Chief Minister House.
?All of sudden, the son of the chief justice was kidnapped and within the next two days a melodious qawaali singer was killed in a targeted shooting incident, and all my dreams which had turned into reality were shattered and my heart started crying,? Shah said.
?But the power of public mandate and their support has encouraged me and I have full confidence in my forces and shortly both the cases will be resolved,? he added.
The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Siddique Memon, Inspector-General of Police AD Khowaja, Karachi?s commissioner and other relevant officers.
?I don?t have any doubt in the performance of our law enforcement agencies. They are professional and have shown their performance by restoring peace in this city, where terrorists, mafias and gangs held sway.?Â
The chief minister said: ?With our political will and commitment almost all the mafias have been wiped out and terrorists are made to be on their toes. The faded glories of this city have started getting restored, public confidence has developed in government and LEAs. People who had confined themselves and their families within the four walls of their homes have started coming out for recreation, picnics and feasts. Art and musical activities keep thriving.? Shah urged IGP Khowaja to ensure proper security in all markets, bus stands, railways stations and such other important places, and keep close coordination with all agencies for intelligence- sharing.Â
?I am sure you [IGP] would give me good news regarding working out and resolving both the cases, Owais Shah and Amjad Sabri, as in Saudi Arabia I?ll pray for you and for the people of Sindh and Pakistan,? he said.
The chief minister also directed the chief secretary to ensure proper monitoring of the cleaning of nullahs and drainage of rainwater.
He also directed Karachi Commissioner Aijaaz Ali Khan and Administrator Laiq Ahmed to ensure the delivery of free water tanker service and to also coordinate with Karachi Electric for improving the electricity supply. ?KE has earned a lot of money from this city, and if they sustain some minor losses in some slum and poverty-stricken areas of this city, it would not matter much to them,? he said and urged the KE to be ?friends of Karachiites? and contribute to efforts of the government.
He extended Jumatul Wida greetings to the officers present in the meeting. The participants of the meeting also prayed for him. The chief minister will be back in the city on July 5.
Originally published in The News
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