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  • Dec 16th, 2012
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Major General Rizwan Akhtar, Director General Rangers Sindh, while addressing the business and industrial community of Hyderabad said that the Rangers were aware the law and order situation in Karachi was adversely affecting the economy of the country.

He further said that they are aware of the fact that peaceful conditions were necessary for the improvement of business and industry, which were necessary for generation of more jobs, alleviation of poverty and strengthening the economy of the country.

"If the culprits are caught red handed by the Rangers, they are set to go free on the orders of honourable courts as there was no strong evidence against them. Such situation becomes frustrating even for Rangers in addition to peaceful citizens." He said the Rangers had clear orders from the courts that the culprits cannot remain in custody of Rangers for more than 24-hours. If such legislation is framed by the assemblies authorising Rangers to retain culprits for 7 to 10 days for further interrogation the situation would be improved otherwise it would remain same. He further said that what ever we have sown in the past we are reaping the same now. If we cannot speak truth now it would be difficult to improve.

He said unusual situation needs unusual arrangements. However, he assured the business and industrial community from Hyderabad and Kotri that the Rangers were with them as for law and order situation is concerned. He also asked Brigadier Shahid Saeed for co-ordination and having liaison with HCCI in the larger interest of the public.

President Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry Goharullah in his welcome address said that people in general and business community in particular are proud of him as he was an honest, hard working and devoted person hence does not require any formal introduction.

He said that Pakistan Rangers along with guarding the borders of the country from external enemies also work towards elimination of internal enemies / terrorists from the country. Terrorism poses threat to the country by damaging, life and property of the people. He said that the business activities flourish only under peaceful circumstances. Thus the business and industrial community look towards their organisation for peaceful law and order situation in this area. He further said that the law and order situation has direct impact on the betterment of trade and industry. If the law and order situation in the area is peaceful, the business and industrial activities will improve, resulting in alleviation of poverty from the area.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2012


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