Summary Special Federal Cabinet meeting will also take place this afternoon.
KARACHI (Web Desk) - Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif today (Wednesday) chaired a high level meeting to review law and order situation in Karachi.
Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali‚ Information Minister Senator Pervaiz Rashid‚ DG ISI‚ DG Rangers and senior officials of law enforcement agencies attended the meeting.
During meeting, DG ISI and DG Rangers briefed the Prime Minister over security measures and prevailing situation of the city.
Afterwards, PM Nawaz called on Sindh Governor Ishratul Ibad and discussed overall situation of the port city.
Talking to media‚ the Prime Minister said talks have been held with all the stakeholders including political parties‚ business community and and high ranking officials of security and intelligence agencies to reach the right decision for bringing peace in Karachi.
He said all the proposals will carefully be examined to check the situation in the economic hub of the country.
Anti terrorism laws will be amended to effectively deal with the scourge of terrorism, he added.
PM Nawaz said he cannot remain oblivious to the Karachi s situation and no go areas will be eliminated at all costs.
He said operation against criminal elements will be ensured and directions of the Supreme Court regarding Karachi will be implemented in letter and spirit
On the other hand, special federal cabinet meeting headed by PM Nawaz will take place at Sindh Governor s House this afternoon.
The Prime Minister will discuss options on joint strategy to restore peace in the metropolis.
The wave of target killings, sectarian violence and kidnapping of traders has marred the peace of the city.
Many important decisions are likely to be taken during the meeting, which includes the possibility of a targeted operation in the city.
