Restoration Of Peace In City Is Success Of Karachiites: CM Sindh

KARACHI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 18th Feb, 2018 ) :Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that terrorism was an international issue and we have successfully eliminated it through our political will and with the support of people.

This, he said while delivering his address at Naya Nazimabad where launching ceremony of Karachi Kings was organised on Sunday evening, said a statement issued here by the CM house. He said that terrorism was not only a problem of Sindh, Pakistan or Asia but it was an international issue which badly affected the entire world.

"America and various other countries are still struggling against terrorism but with the grace of God we have eliminated it from our society with the help of law enforcement agencies and people.

Now we are working to make the peace in the city sustainable,he said and added we are restoring the `put-off' lights of Karachi and reconstructing its dilapidated infrastructure". He lauded the services and sacrifices of law enforcement agencies, particularly the police, the Rangers and intelligence agencies who fought against terrorists, mafia and gangsters in this city bravely.

Murad Ali Shah lamented that the media was accusing the government of digging all the roads in the city which has caused serious problems for people. "Yes, I have got them (roads) dug because we are reconstructing them for you, people of Karachi]- we are not only constructing roads but laying new water supply and drainage lines, he said.

He said 'it is not a simple task but to replacement of more than 50 to 60 years old drainage system is a big challenge and we have achieved our targets. 'Inshallah, in May the city would give a new look, a look of most developed and a beautiful city", he vowed.

The chief minister urged the media to support him in reconstruction of the city. Murad Ali Shah said that the arrangements for PSL final were being made of international standards. 'I am working to bring back international cricket to Karachi and also working to promote hockey, boxing and other games,'he said. APP/amh/msq/pas/