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Statement:2014
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January - 5 
Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has said that the targeted operation in Karachi will continue till the elimination of criminals and terrorists on January 5, reports Daily Times. The minister said that our Law Enforcing Agencies (LEAs) are doing a commendable job in the operation and a
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Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has said that the targeted operation in Karachi will continue till the elimination of criminals and terrorists on January 5, reports Daily Times. The minister said that our Law Enforcing Agencies (LEAs) are doing a commendable job in the operation and a large number of criminals and militants have been arrested. He said that after the operation against terrorists, another operation would be carried out against ‘terrorists making factories’. Memon said that talks could not be held with terrorists, but doors of negations were always open for political parties.
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January - 8 
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on January 8 strongly condemned the killing of six men at a shrine in Karachi and demanded meaningful steps to put an end to killing of citizens by the extremists, reports Daily Times. HRCP Chairperson Zohra Yusuf said in a statement that the brutal kil
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The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on January 8 strongly condemned the killing of six men at a shrine in Karachi and demanded meaningful steps to put an end to killing of citizens by the extremists, reports Daily Times. HRCP Chairperson Zohra Yusuf said in a statement that the brutal killing of six young devotees in Karachi apparently for visiting a shrine was a proof that staying alive in Pakistan today was a privilege reserved for those who unthinkingly and without question comply with the whims of cold-blooded killers who are religious fanatics.
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January - 9 
Additional Inspector General (AIG) of Police Sindh Shahid Hayat on January 9 said that targeted operation against the anti-social elements would continue to maintain peace in Karachi, reports Daily Times. He said that investigations have been ordered to nab the culprits involved in the killing of Po
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Additional Inspector General (AIG) of Police Sindh Shahid Hayat on January 9 said that targeted operation against the anti-social elements would continue to maintain peace in Karachi, reports Daily Times. He said that investigations have been ordered to nab the culprits involved in the killing of Police Officers. Condemning the attacks on Police Officers, he said that Chaudhry Aslam laid down his life in the line of duty, adding that the operation will continue in Karachi.
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January - 9 
Pakistan Teheek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chief Imran Khan on January 9 reiterated his stance of negotiating with TTP following the killing of SP CID Chaudhry Aslam Khan in Karachi, which was claimed by the terrorist group, reported Dawn. While condemning the attack he said that prevailing violence and killings
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Pakistan Teheek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chief Imran Khan on January 9 reiterated his stance of negotiating with TTP following the killing of SP CID Chaudhry Aslam Khan in Karachi, which was claimed by the terrorist group, reported Dawn. While condemning the attack he said that prevailing violence and killings in the country would not end without pulling out from ‘someone else’s war’. He said that people were fed up with terrorism and suggested dialogue was a better option than fighting with the militants. “Dialogue is a better option than fighting against Taliban.” “At least those (Taliban) groups which are ready to negotiate peace should be contacted for talks,” he said.
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January - 14 
The Director General Rangers Major General Rizwan Akhter on January 14 expressed concern over the news circulating in the media regarding high-level postings in the Police department, and said that the Rangers wanted that present Police setup in the city should continue for a year. During a high-lev
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The Director General Rangers Major General Rizwan Akhter on January 14 expressed concern over the news circulating in the media regarding high-level postings in the Police department, and said that the Rangers wanted that present Police setup in the city should continue for a year. During a high-level meeting held in Pakistan Rangers Sindh Headquarters, the option of discontinuing targeted operations in Karachi was also discussed, said a handout issued. The statement added that there was a consensus that the current setup of Karachi Police should continue for at least another year so that the ongoing operation against target killers, extortionists and criminals in the city could reach its conclusion.
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January - 15 
The Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on January 15 vowed to continue the targeted operation in Karachi against criminals, reports Daily Times. At a meeting with members of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), he shrugged off the rumours about halting the operation in Karachi. “Ther
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The Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on January 15 vowed to continue the targeted operation in Karachi against criminals, reports Daily Times. At a meeting with members of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), he shrugged off the rumours about halting the operation in Karachi. “There is no plan to compromise on the operation,” he said and added that the authorities were standing by the prime minister’s word on restoring peace to the commercial hub of the country.
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January - 26 
The Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah on January 26 said that Pakistan Protection Ordinance is to curb the terrorists and to control the miscreants who believe in creating chaos and fear among the masses through crackers and hand grenades, reports The News. Speaking to media men at the seventh
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The Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah on January 26 said that Pakistan Protection Ordinance is to curb the terrorists and to control the miscreants who believe in creating chaos and fear among the masses through crackers and hand grenades, reports The News. Speaking to media men at the seventh convocation of Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur, he informed that as many as 15000 alleged terrorists had been arrested by Police and rangers in a targeted operation and trials of around 1000 alleged terrorists were underway in the antiterrorism courts.
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March - 5 
District West and Central Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Javed Odho on March 5 revealed that the two suspected target killers who were killed in an encounter with the Police on March 3, 2014, were also involved in the attacks on the office of Express Media Group, reports The Express Tribune. “The cr
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District West and Central Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Javed Odho on March 5 revealed that the two suspected target killers who were killed in an encounter with the Police on March 3, 2014, were also involved in the attacks on the office of Express Media Group, reports The Express Tribune. “The cross-matching of ballistics reports has confirmed the two suspects were involved in the first two attacks on Express Media group last year,” he said. The suspects were identified as members of Sipah-e-Muhammad Pakistan (SMP), an outfit believed to be involved in over 300 target killings. DIG Odho said that Police investigators had confirmed that the suspects were involved in 17 target killing cases and the majority of their targets had been Policemen.
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March - 13 
Sindh Chief Minister, Qaim Ali Shah on March 13 directed the heads of Sindh Police and Rangers to prepare a comprehensive contingency plan for conducting a specific surgical operation with full force to root out gangsters from Lyari, reports Daily Times. He said that any delay in this action would c
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Sindh Chief Minister, Qaim Ali Shah on March 13 directed the heads of Sindh Police and Rangers to prepare a comprehensive contingency plan for conducting a specific surgical operation with full force to root out gangsters from Lyari, reports Daily Times. He said that any delay in this action would cause a negative impact on the achievements made during the ongoing targeted operation in Karachi. “Enough is enough! The government will not tolerate killing of innocent people,” the Chief Minister said.
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March - 14 
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said on March 14 that the ‘operation’ in Karachi will continue and he would himself monitor it, reports The Daily Times on March 15. Chairing a high-level meeting to review the law and order situation in Karachi the Prime Minister directed that the ban on recruitment in t
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Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said on March 14 that the ‘operation’ in Karachi will continue and he would himself monitor it, reports The Daily Times on March 15. Chairing a high-level meeting to review the law and order situation in Karachi the Prime Minister directed that the ban on recruitment in the civil armed forces be lifted. The meeting was also attended by Sindh Governor Dr Eshratul Ibad, Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah, and other high ranking officials.
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March - 14 
While chairing a high-level meeting to review the law and order situation in Karachi, provincial capital of Sindh on March 14, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said that the operation in Karachi will continue and that he would himself monitor it, reports Daily Times. “Karachi operation will continue. The
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While chairing a high-level meeting to review the law and order situation in Karachi, provincial capital of Sindh on March 14, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said that the operation in Karachi will continue and that he would himself monitor it, reports Daily Times. “Karachi operation will continue. The sacrifices rendered by our security agencies are invaluable. Karachi operation is not a routine issue for the government and I will regularly monitor and supervise operation and will help the provincial government in resolving their issues,” the Prime Minister said. He directed that the ban on recruitment in the Civil Armed Forces be lifted. On the recommendation of Rangers Director General, Prime Minister Nawaz directed that in order to ensure merit and transparency, army recruitment centres be engaged to facilitate recruitment in Police. “Recruitment should be purely on merit, without any favouritism,” he said. Further, he directed the Sindh Government to expedite the establishment of isolated high security prisons in Sindh for internment of terrorists. The meeting agreed in principle that additional Police Stations would be established in Lyari Town of Karachi. The Prime Minister directed the Interior Ministry to expedite the blocking of illegal mobile phone SIMs and use of biometrics system for issuance of SIMs in the future. He also asked the Sindh Government and Rangers to take action against land mafia, which is illegal occupation of state lands. He said Police and Rangers should use new anti-terrorism laws to combat terrorism, extortion and land-grabbing.
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March - 18 
The Director General (DG) Rangers Sindh Major General Rizwan Akhtar on March 18 said that the power granted to the Rangers was a mere ‘piece of paper’, reports Pakistan Today. He said that the power of the paramilitary force, granted after a suo moto notice of the Supreme Court on August 24, 2011 do
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The Director General (DG) Rangers Sindh Major General Rizwan Akhtar on March 18 said that the power granted to the Rangers was a mere ‘piece of paper’, reports Pakistan Today. He said that the power of the paramilitary force, granted after a suo moto notice of the Supreme Court on August 24, 2011 does not hold any significance due to lack of proper proceedings, the criminals held in raids by the force are handed over to the Police who later let them go. He further said that Lyari was not the only area rife with criminal elements, adding that Karachi has various areas where the law and order situation resembled that of Lyari.
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March - 19 
senior MQM leader Farooq Sattar on March 19 said that the Government must fulfil its responsibility of recovering missing workers of the party, reports Dawn. He said that the writ of the state and Government was not visible in Karachi. The senior MQM leader mentioned the recovery of three MQM worker
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senior MQM leader Farooq Sattar on March 19 said that the Government must fulfil its responsibility of recovering missing workers of the party, reports Dawn. He said that the writ of the state and Government was not visible in Karachi. The senior MQM leader mentioned the recovery of three MQM workers' mutilated dead bodies from Nooriabad and Hyderabad
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March - 20 
Tassaduq Hussain Jilani on March 20 said that he was shocked that DG Rangers Sindh had complained that he had limited powers, reports Daily Times. He said that DG Rangers statement gave an impression that Law Enforcement Agencies were not on same page. Major Ishfaq, Law Officer of the Rangers told t
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Tassaduq Hussain Jilani on March 20 said that he was shocked that DG Rangers Sindh had complained that he had limited powers, reports Daily Times. He said that DG Rangers statement gave an impression that Law Enforcement Agencies were not on same page. Major Ishfaq, Law Officer of the Rangers told the court that Rangers had no power of investigation. He said that it was proposed to set up five stations in each District of Karachi for investigating the criminals but neither station was set up nor they were provided with investigation powers. He added that during the past six month, 517 people arrested by the Rangers were released by local courts. The bench directed DG Rangers to submit a report within 3 days, highlighting their reservations regarding their limited powers.
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March - 25 
Additional Inspector General of Police (AIGP), Karachi range, Shahid Hayat on March 25 said “1,500 more phones were snatched in the city when compared with the corresponding period before the operation,” reports The News. He said that mobile snatching is on the rise in Karachi and the situation coul
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Additional Inspector General of Police (AIGP), Karachi range, Shahid Hayat on March 25 said “1,500 more phones were snatched in the city when compared with the corresponding period before the operation,” reports The News. He said that mobile snatching is on the rise in Karachi and the situation could improve if supply was curtailed and those individuals selling the phones were arrested. He further said that the targeted operation had brought the number of homicides in the city down, which would further decrease by 50 per cent at the end of 2014.
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March - 26 
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah, on March 26 announced that in order to ensure safety of Policemen in Karachi, the Karachi Police, according to the Sindh Emergency Procurement Bill, 2014, will purchase security related equipments, including 300 bombproof Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs), bu
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Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah, on March 26 announced that in order to ensure safety of Policemen in Karachi, the Karachi Police, according to the Sindh Emergency Procurement Bill, 2014, will purchase security related equipments, including 300 bombproof Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs), bullet-proof vans and jackets, worth PKR 8 billion, reports The News. The Government and the opposition in the Sindh Assembly supported the Sindh Emergency Procurement Bill, 2014, and it was was unanimously passed on February 7, 2014. The law allows the Law Enforcement Agencies to procure latest weapons, bombproof vehicles and other material by putting existing procurement rules in abeyance for one year.
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April - 11 
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif during his visit to the Sonmiani firing Range near Karachi on April 11 said that due to the multidimensional threats faced by the country, the military needed to have a “high state of preparedness at all times”, reports The Express Tribune. According
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Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif during his visit to the Sonmiani firing Range near Karachi on April 11 said that due to the multidimensional threats faced by the country, the military needed to have a “high state of preparedness at all times”, reports The Express Tribune. According to a statement from the Inter-services Public Relations (ISPR,) the Army Chief had gone to view the Air Defence Firing Exercise. Full range of air defence weapons including Guns and surface to air missiles were used in the exercise. Appreciating the professionalism and standards of the participating units, General Sharif emphasised that highest standards of training and professionalism must remain the military’s hallmark to accomplish the given mission.
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April - 15 
A leader of the TTP Karachi Chapter, Haji Dawood, on April 15 said that a delegation of senior Taliban ‘commanders’ would soon visit Afghanistan to meet TTP chief Maulana Fazlullah to seek his directive about the infighting between the Mehsud Taliban groups, reports Dawn. He said the Shura took the
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A leader of the TTP Karachi Chapter, Haji Dawood, on April 15 said that a delegation of senior Taliban ‘commanders’ would soon visit Afghanistan to meet TTP chief Maulana Fazlullah to seek his directive about the infighting between the Mehsud Taliban groups, reports Dawn. He said the Shura took the decision after three days of deliberations. He said the infighting between the groups of Sheryar Mehsud and Khan Said alias Sajna was an urgent issue for the Shura which decided to refer the matter to Maulana Fazlullah. He said the delegation would put forward opinions of both groups and the decision of the TTP ‘chief’ would be acceptable to them.
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April - 23 
The Senate was informed by the Federal Ministry of Interior on April 23 that the sectarian violence had claimed at least 2,090 lives over past five years, with militancy hit Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on top with 867 killings, reports The Express Tribune. The figures were revealed in
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The Senate was informed by the Federal Ministry of Interior on April 23 that the sectarian violence had claimed at least 2,090 lives over past five years, with militancy hit Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on top with 867 killings, reports The Express Tribune. The figures were revealed in a written reply from the Federal Ministry of Interior during the question hour. Balochistan, which has seen deadly attacks on the resident Shia Hazara community, witnessed 737 killings. Sindh, where a number of doctors, professors religious leaders belonging to their sect have been targeted in recent years, 252 were killed over sectarian differences between January 2008-January 2009. Punjab, which saw some of the worst riots in the country last year following a clash of two groups in Rawalpindi on Ashura that resulted in a curfew, 104 people were killed in sectarian violence over five years. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa witnessed 22 killing. Gilgit-Baltistan, which has belied its largely peaceful outlook with incidents of sectarian violence, saw 103 people falling victim to sectarian violence. Five people lost their lives in Islamabad in sectarian attacks.
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April - 30 
An Amnesty International report, titled ‘A bullet has been chosen for you: Attacks on journalists in Pakistan’, is being released on April 30 (today), revealing that at least 34 journalists have been killed as a direct consequence of their work since the democratically elected government was restore
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An Amnesty International report, titled ‘A bullet has been chosen for you: Attacks on journalists in Pakistan’, is being released on April 30 (today), revealing that at least 34 journalists have been killed as a direct consequence of their work since the democratically elected government was restored in March 2008, reports The Express Tribune. It further states that the violence is not limited to killings, many more journalists have escaped assassination attempts or been threatened, harassed, abducted or tortured. The threat by the militant groups, including the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), spreads from Karachi (Sindh) to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and the tribal areas. In those conflict-ridden regions as well as Balochistan, these groups and ethnic Baloch armed groups openly threaten reporters with death and attack them. The report describes how the Pakistani authorities have almost completely failed to stem human rights abuses against media workers or to bring those responsible to account. “The government has promised to improve the dire situation for journalists, including by establishing a public prosecutor tasked with investigating attacks against journalists. But few concrete steps have been taken,” said David Griffiths, Amnesty International’s Deputy Asia-Pacific Director. Griffiths added, “The range of threats means that journalists are placed in an impossible position, where virtually every story could put them at risk of reprisal from several sides. It also has a chilling effect on freedom of expression and is increasingly leading to self-censorship".
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May - 6 
Meanwhile, United States (US) officials on May 6 said that the US national arrested at Karachi airport on May 5, 2014, for carrying ammunition in his bag is a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agent, reports The News quoting a report published in The Washington Post. He appeared in court on char
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Meanwhile, United States (US) officials on May 6 said that the US national arrested at Karachi airport on May 5, 2014, for carrying ammunition in his bag is a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agent, reports The News quoting a report published in The Washington Post. He appeared in court on charges that he had violated anti-terrorism laws that prohibit the carrying of weapons or ammunition on a commercial flight. A judge ordered that the agent be detained until May 10, 2014, so security officials can investigate the matter.
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May - 9 
Karachi Police Chief Shahid Hayyat on May 9 said that militant wings of political parties are present in Karachi, reports The News. He said that the Supreme Court had also mentioned involvement of political parties in terrorism.
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Karachi Police Chief Shahid Hayyat on May 9 said that militant wings of political parties are present in Karachi, reports The News. He said that the Supreme Court had also mentioned involvement of political parties in terrorism.
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May - 14 
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif while chairing a high-level meeting over the law and order situation in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on May 14 stressed that the operation being conducted in Karachi to cleanse it of criminal elements should be continued and be above politics, reports Daily
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Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif while chairing a high-level meeting over the law and order situation in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on May 14 stressed that the operation being conducted in Karachi to cleanse it of criminal elements should be continued and be above politics, reports Daily Times. The Prime Minister said that terrorists and criminals should be brought to justice without any political prejudice. “We started the operation in Karachi with the agreement of all political parties and stakeholders,” he said, adding, “Being the economic hub of the country, Karachi holds special significance for me.” “We want cooperation of all stakeholders in Karachi and I see no one who will not want to improve the law and order situation of Karachi, therefore, a joint solution is the only option,” he added. Nawaz emphasised upon the capacity-building of the Sindh Police and appreciated acquisition of services of retired Army personnel for maintaining law and order in Karachi. He said it was very natural that there will be retaliation from extremists and terrorists, but the Government is prepared for that, and all possible support will be provided to Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) to counter the retaliation. Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said that state-of-the art equipment was being provided to the LEAs and revealed that about seven hundred thousand illegal mobile SIMs have been cancelled. He further said that “once the 3G mobile technology is in place, we will further carry out a crackdown against illegal SIMs.”
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May - 15 
According to the figures released by the Karachi Police on May 15 to share their ‘performance’ from September 5, 2013 to May 5, 2014, at least 360 suspects have been killed by the Law-Enforcement Agencies (LEA) during the operation in Karachi since September 5, 2013, reports Dawn. It stated that a
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According to the figures released by the Karachi Police on May 15 to share their ‘performance’ from September 5, 2013 to May 5, 2014, at least 360 suspects have been killed by the Law-Enforcement Agencies (LEA) during the operation in Karachi since September 5, 2013, reports Dawn. It stated that at least 60 Policemen were killed in the line of duty. They were mostly targeted when they were on patrol though a few were killed in encounters with militants, bandits, gangsters and other criminals. The figures showed a total of 1,277 ‘encounters’ leading to the arrest of some 1,000 ‘heinous crime’ suspects and killing of 253 others. Suspects shot dead by paramilitary Rangers numbered 115. The suspects were wanted in ‘heinous crimes’ from murders to ‘terrorism acts’ and kidnapping-for ransom-to extortion. “The situation describes police strategy,” said the Spokesman for the Karachi Police when asked about the reasons behind an unprecedented surge in deadly encounters which left 253 suspects dead. “The current leadership of the Karachi and Sindh Police has focused more on training and capacity building of the serving Policemen, considering the challenges and ongoing targeted operation, which has resulted in better firing skills and much better reaction time of our Policemen challenging the criminals,” he said. “There is no shoot-at-sight order. The number of killings in encounters rose only because criminals face much stronger and quicker reaction from the Police party whenever they challenge it. The encounters were also held in the past but a sluggish response from the police party helped suspects to escape unhurt,” he added. While the Police ‘performance’ has brought down the number of killings on sectarian, ethnic and political grounds to a large extent, it has raised questions about the growing number of deadly encounters drawing criticism from human rights activists. Zohra Yusuf of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) said that such a high figure of killings in ‘encounters’ acknowledged by the LEAs was highly alarming. The killings also confirmed our worst fears over the Karachi operation, she said.
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May - 15 
Rangers Director-General Major General Rizwan Akhtar and various other senior Police Officers on May 15 devised a strategy for the next phase of the ongoing operation in Karachi, reports The Express Tribune. It was decided that the next phase of the operation will focus on door-to-door searches that
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Rangers Director-General Major General Rizwan Akhtar and various other senior Police Officers on May 15 devised a strategy for the next phase of the ongoing operation in Karachi, reports The Express Tribune. It was decided that the next phase of the operation will focus on door-to-door searches that will be conducted in sensitive areas of the city. “Each District Police Officer (DPO) will be asked to provide the latest details of the criminals wanted by the Police in his areas,” said one of the Police Officers. Rangers’ spokesperson revealed that the modus operandi of the next phase of the operation was discussed in detail. “We have also finalized the targets and will begin the next phase of the operation shortly,” he said. The list of sensitive areas was also discussed in the meeting. Lyari Town, Orangi Town, Sohrab Goth and Manghopir areas in Gadap Town, Landhi Town, Malir Town, Korangi Town, Shah Faisal Colony in Shah Faisal Town and Federal B Area of Gulberg Town were among the areas that were earmarked for the door-to-door operation. A police official reiterated that no specific area, group or party will be targeted. Rather, the operation will only be against the suspects involved in targeted killings, extortion, kidnappings and other criminal activities, claimed the Police.
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May - 16 
Meanwhile, a Sindh Rangers Spokesman on May 16 said that the force had arrested over 2,295 suspects during the operation against criminal elements in the past seven months, reports Daily Times. He said that during the operation, which started on September 5, 2013, Rangers conducted 2370 raids and ar
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Meanwhile, a Sindh Rangers Spokesman on May 16 said that the force had arrested over 2,295 suspects during the operation against criminal elements in the past seven months, reports Daily Times. He said that during the operation, which started on September 5, 2013, Rangers conducted 2370 raids and arrested 2,295 suspects, including, 12 terrorists, 142 target killers, 102 extortionists and 27 kidnappers. He further said that 4102 weapons were recovered from their possession.
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May - 28 
In addition, the Federal Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan during a meeting with Sindh Rangers Director General (DG) Major General Rizwan Akhtar on May 28 gave a clear indication that the Government was ready to up the ante in Karachi with operations against extortionists, target killers
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In addition, the Federal Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan during a meeting with Sindh Rangers Director General (DG) Major General Rizwan Akhtar on May 28 gave a clear indication that the Government was ready to up the ante in Karachi with operations against extortionists, target killers and organised crime, reported Dawn. Saying that the Karachi operation was “heading in the right direction”, Chaudhry Nisar said it was time to raise the level, and expand the scope, of the action. “The momentum achieved over the past few months must not be allowed to diminish,” he said.
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May - 28 
Meanwhile, Additional Inspector General Police (AIG), Karachi, Ghulam Qadir Thebo on May 28 directed Zonal Deputy Inspector General (DIG) to present reports on illegal activities and all other reports regarding different crimes and cases which had reached to their logical end during the current year
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Meanwhile, Additional Inspector General Police (AIG), Karachi, Ghulam Qadir Thebo on May 28 directed Zonal Deputy Inspector General (DIG) to present reports on illegal activities and all other reports regarding different crimes and cases which had reached to their logical end during the current year, reports Daily Times. He also directed to take action in collaboration with Citizens-Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) to ensure safety and security of business community and other related personalities at Districts level. Whereas, Station House Officers (SHOs) must ensure coordination with anti-extortion cell, Anti Violent Crime Cell (AVCC) and other specialized units, he added.
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June - 10 
Meanwhile, the Federal Minister of Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on June 10 told the National Assembly (NA) that the country was in a state of war and six security alerts were issued to the Sindh Government, reports The News. The Minister said the Sindh government was sent a security alert in Mar
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Meanwhile, the Federal Minister of Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on June 10 told the National Assembly (NA) that the country was in a state of war and six security alerts were issued to the Sindh Government, reports The News. The Minister said the Sindh government was sent a security alert in March specifically mentioning that the entry gates of old airport, from where the terrorists entered, were vulnerable but no measures were taken to make them secure. Syed Naveed Qamar of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), however, clarified that security of airports was the responsibility of the ASF and not of the Provincial Government.
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June - 11 
Sindh Home Secretary Niaz Ali Abbasi on June 11 said that six point Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) has been issued to ensure foolproof security of important places and vital installations, reports Daily Times. Addressing a press conference, he said that the SOP was required to be adopted by all
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Sindh Home Secretary Niaz Ali Abbasi on June 11 said that six point Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) has been issued to ensure foolproof security of important places and vital installations, reports Daily Times. Addressing a press conference, he said that the SOP was required to be adopted by all the vital installations, Federal or Provincial, in consultation with the District administration and law enforcement agencies at the earliest.
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June - 15 
Meanwhile, the Sindh Government said on June 15 that it had done its home work to face any possible backlash from the militants and stop free flow of Internally Displaced People (IDP) or militants in their guise from the tribal badlands after the Operation Zarb-e-Azb was launched in North Waziristan
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Meanwhile, the Sindh Government said on June 15 that it had done its home work to face any possible backlash from the militants and stop free flow of Internally Displaced People (IDP) or militants in their guise from the tribal badlands after the Operation Zarb-e-Azb was launched in North Waziristan Agency. “We were already on alert for terrorist attacks after the carnage on Karachi airport, but now after the launching of the operation we are extra alert and vigilant,” said Sharfuddin Memon, adviser to the Chief Minister on Home Affairs. He said all sensitive installations had been doubly protected and the intelligence network had been further consolidated to check any possible violent reaction against the military operation.
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July - 15 
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah said on July 15 that militants and criminals were better trained and had more weapons than the law enforcement agencies (LEAs), reports The News.
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Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah said on July 15 that militants and criminals were better trained and had more weapons than the law enforcement agencies (LEAs), reports The News.
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July - 21 
Chief Minister of Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah on July 21 said that people from Swat valley in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province were involved in deteriorating law and order in Karachi, reports The News. Qaim Ali Shah said, “Several internally displaced persons (IDPs) of Swat refused to return to their homes
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Chief Minister of Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah on July 21 said that people from Swat valley in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province were involved in deteriorating law and order in Karachi, reports The News. Qaim Ali Shah said, “Several internally displaced persons (IDPs) of Swat refused to return to their homes after the end of military operation even they were asked to do so. He said these people are involved in deteriorating law and order in the port city”. Shah said around 3,000 IDPs had arrived in Sindh since military operation was launched in North Waziristan, adding only those affected were being allowed to enter the province who show their proper National Identity Cards.
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July - 24 
Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain on July 24 said that the Federal and Provincial Governments have left the people of Karachi at the mercy of ruthless militants, reports Daily Times. Altaf Hussain said the law and order situation is worse in the city and the number of target killing
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Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain on July 24 said that the Federal and Provincial Governments have left the people of Karachi at the mercy of ruthless militants, reports Daily Times. Altaf Hussain said the law and order situation is worse in the city and the number of target killing, kidnapping for ransom, extortion and street crime incidents have increased, which is raising questions on the role of the Federal and Provincial Governments for providing security to people of Karachi.
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September - 6 
A preliminary report on the naval dockyard attack in Karachi on September 6, 2014, revealed on September 16 that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan's (TTP) Sindh Chapter was involved in the attack, reports Dawn. The report said that TTP's Sindh Chapter had penetrated into various departments of the Prov
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A preliminary report on the naval dockyard attack in Karachi on September 6, 2014, revealed on September 16 that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan's (TTP) Sindh Chapter was involved in the attack, reports Dawn. The report said that TTP's Sindh Chapter had penetrated into various departments of the Provincial Government. It further stated that at least 21 suspects, including 14 servicemen, were also taken into custody. Three Government employees were arrested from Larkana District and two from Jamshoro District of Sindh. According to the probe report, the attackers intended to destroy the navy workshop and other key installations in the vicinity. It added that timely action by the Naval commandos had foiled the attempted terror attack.
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September - 8 
Meanwhile, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on September 8 claimed responsibility for a September 6 attack on the Naval Dockyard in Karachi that killed one Pakistani naval officer and wounded seven other personnel, Dawn reports.
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Meanwhile, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on September 8 claimed responsibility for a September 6 attack on the Naval Dockyard in Karachi that killed one Pakistani naval officer and wounded seven other personnel, Dawn reports.
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September - 11 
Al Qaeda’s South Asia branch on September 11 had claimed responsibility for the September 6 raid on the West Wharf Naval dockyard in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, that left a sailor and three attacker’s dead. A statement in Urdu from the group sent to AFP claimed that the target of the r
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Al Qaeda’s South Asia branch on September 11 had claimed responsibility for the September 6 raid on the West Wharf Naval dockyard in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, that left a sailor and three attacker’s dead. A statement in Urdu from the group sent to AFP claimed that the target of the raid was a “US supply ship” and said the dead attackers included former Pakistan Navy officers. Al Qaeda said the officers quit their jobs and joined the militants after becoming radicalized. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif had voiced concerns while addressing Parliament on September 10, saying: “We cannot rule out the inside help in this attack because without it the miscreants could not breach security. The operation near Karachi shore was an attack by al Qaeda in the subcontinent.” It is the first attack claimed by the terror network’s new wing, whose creation was announced by ‘Chief’ Ayman al Zawahiri on September 3. The claims, made on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in New York, will likely add to concerns about extremist infiltration of the Pakistani military’s ranks after the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), who also claimed to be behind the attack, said they received inside help.
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September - 12 
Meanwhile, Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain on September 12 said that if any MQM worker or leader was involved in sectarian killings, he should be hanged in public but if the allegation could not be proved, then those leveling such baseless allegations should be hanged instead, rep
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Meanwhile, Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain on September 12 said that if any MQM worker or leader was involved in sectarian killings, he should be hanged in public but if the allegation could not be proved, then those leveling such baseless allegations should be hanged instead, reports The News.
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September - 13 
Karachi Dockyard attackers planned to hijack Navy frigate PNS Zulfiqar in their attempt on West Wharf on September 6, Dawn reported on September 13. According to informed sources, the attack was carried out entirely by serving Navy personnel, along with Owais Jakharani, a former Navy cadet who could
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Karachi Dockyard attackers planned to hijack Navy frigate PNS Zulfiqar in their attempt on West Wharf on September 6, Dawn reported on September 13. According to informed sources, the attack was carried out entirely by serving Navy personnel, along with Owais Jakharani, a former Navy cadet who could have been given access inside without too much trouble. “It seems the intention was to hijack PNS Zulfiqar [a frigate purchased from China and inducted in July 2009],” said one of these sources. “The group of would-be hijackers, led by a senior officer, was even saluted by the guard at the bottom of the gangway, before another became suspicious of their intentions and alerted other personnel.” Naval Commandos of PNS Iqbal rushed to the scene and a gunbattle ensued. One naval officer was killed and seven others were injured. Two or three of the attackers were shot dead, one of them being Jakharani, who the Police claimed had drowned. Four attackers who had taken refuge in one of the ship’s compartments were locked in and later captured. According to another source, no fewer than 17 more individuals, all Navy personnel, including the three arrested from Quetta in Balochistan while reportedly trying to make their way to Afghanistan have been rounded up based on information extracted from those apprehended. It is believed the suspects are currently being interrogated at one of the military’s interrogation centres.
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September - 14 
Separately, al Qaeda’s new South Asia branch on September 11 claimed responsibility for a weekend raid on a Karachi naval yard that left a sailor and three attacker’s dead, saying former military officers had helped in the attack, reports The News. It is the first attack claimed by the terror networ
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Separately, al Qaeda’s new South Asia branch on September 11 claimed responsibility for a weekend raid on a Karachi naval yard that left a sailor and three attacker’s dead, saying former military officers had helped in the attack, reports The News. It is the first attack claimed by the terror network’s new wing, whose creation was announced by chief Ayman Al-Zawahiri.
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September - 17 
Police claimed to have killed seven Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s (TTP) militants and arrested one in injured condition in a raid conducted following firing and a blast in Afghan Basti near Sohrab Goth in Gadap Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on September 17, reports Dawn. Speaking t
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Police claimed to have killed seven Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s (TTP) militants and arrested one in injured condition in a raid conducted following firing and a blast in Afghan Basti near Sohrab Goth in Gadap Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on September 17, reports Dawn. Speaking to media representatives, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Malir Rao Anwar said the TTP militants belonged to Waliur Rehman faction. Two other militants managed to escape.
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September - 18 
Al Qaeda's South Asia wing claimed responsibility for hijacking a Pakistani naval ship, PNS Zulfiqar, and trying to use it to fire rockets at United States (US) vessels in the Arabian Sea, reports The Times of India on September 18 (today). The SITE monitoring service quoted its 'spokesman', Usama M
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Al Qaeda's South Asia wing claimed responsibility for hijacking a Pakistani naval ship, PNS Zulfiqar, and trying to use it to fire rockets at United States (US) vessels in the Arabian Sea, reports The Times of India on September 18 (today). The SITE monitoring service quoted its 'spokesman', Usama Mahmoud, as saying a group of militants had succeeded in seizing control of the PNS Zulfiqar and tried to use it to attack nearby US vessels. "These mujahidin [holy warriors] had taken control of the Pakistani ship, and they were advancing towards the American fleet when the Pakistani army stopped them," he said. "As a result, the mujahidin, the lions of Allah and benefactors of the Ummah (community), sacrificed their lives for Allah, and the Pakistani soldiers spoiled their hereafter by giving up their lives in defence of the enemies of the Ummah, the Americans," he added. Al Qaeda announced the formation of the new group on September 4, 2014 with its 'chief', Ayman al-Zawahri, promising to spread Islamic rule and "raise the flag of jihad" across South Asia, home to more than 400 million Muslims.
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September - 23 
Additional Inspector General (AIG), Karachi, Ghulam Qadir Thebo on September 23 said that five target killers involved in various killings had been arrested in the city, reports Daily Times. AIG said that 200 target killers had been killed in targeted operations in Karachi.
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Additional Inspector General (AIG), Karachi, Ghulam Qadir Thebo on September 23 said that five target killers involved in various killings had been arrested in the city, reports Daily Times. AIG said that 200 target killers had been killed in targeted operations in Karachi.
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September - 23 
Crime Investigation Department (CID) in-charge, Raja Umar Khattab, claimed to have killed a militant, identified as Bhaloo, during a raid in the Katti Pahari area of Orangi Town in Karachi, the provincial capital, on September 23, reports The News. Khattab said that two of Bhaloo’s aides were arrest
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Crime Investigation Department (CID) in-charge, Raja Umar Khattab, claimed to have killed a militant, identified as Bhaloo, during a raid in the Katti Pahari area of Orangi Town in Karachi, the provincial capital, on September 23, reports The News. Khattab said that two of Bhaloo’s aides were arrested and a huge cache of arms were also recovered during a raid in the area. The official further added that the CID officials came under hand grenade attack during the raid at Bhaloo's hideout.
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September - 29 
Colonel Tahir Mehmood of the Sindh Rangers on September 29 told the Senate Standing Committee on Interior Affairs that over two thousand criminals have been arrested in the Rangers-led operation in Karachi, reports Dawn. According to sources, the report claimed that suspects arrested included those
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Colonel Tahir Mehmood of the Sindh Rangers on September 29 told the Senate Standing Committee on Interior Affairs that over two thousand criminals have been arrested in the Rangers-led operation in Karachi, reports Dawn. According to sources, the report claimed that suspects arrested included those belonging to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the People's Amn Committee (PAC), the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Awami National Party (ANP), and hundreds belonging to banned outfits. 373 raids were carried out on MQM offices in which 560 MQM workers were arrested and a large cache of weapons was recovered. 18 raids were carried out on offices of the ANP in which 40 people were arrested and 21 weapons were recovered, he said. 396 raids were carried out against the PAC, in which 539 suspects were arrested and 591 weapons were recovered. 403 raids were conducted against the TTP, in which 760 terrorists were arrested and a large cache of weapons and explosives was recovered. 159 raids were carried out against other banned outfits, in which 352 suspects were arrested and 463 weapons were recovered.
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October - 31 
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Usman Bajwa while speaking at a press conference at CID Office in Garden area of Saddar Town on October 31 claimed to that two TTP militants, identified as Jamshed Khan alias Khutki and Mohammad Abid alias Abdullah, who were involved in the 2007 Karsaz attack we
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Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Usman Bajwa while speaking at a press conference at CID Office in Garden area of Saddar Town on October 31 claimed to that two TTP militants, identified as Jamshed Khan alias Khutki and Mohammad Abid alias Abdullah, who were involved in the 2007 Karsaz attack were arrested near Manzil petrol pump along the National Highway within the limits of Shah Latif Police Station in Bin Qasim Town, reports Dawn. He said a target killer, identified as Junaid Zaidi, was also arrested. Further, SSP Bajwa said that the accused have made important disclosures about the attack at Benazir Bhutto’s rally that took place on October 18, 2007and a suicide attack on former President Asif Ali Zardari's security official Bilal Sheikh.
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November - 10 
The city's Police Department on November 10 decided to enhance intelligence sharing within its various operational wings, expand the force and acquire closed-circuit (CCTV) cameras and new vehicles to rein in terrorists and other criminals, reported Central Asia Online. The goal is to further improv
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The city's Police Department on November 10 decided to enhance intelligence sharing within its various operational wings, expand the force and acquire closed-circuit (CCTV) cameras and new vehicles to rein in terrorists and other criminals, reported Central Asia Online. The goal is to further improve law and order in the city, said unnamed officials. Karachi Police Chief Ghulam Qadir Thebo said, "All the four DIGs of city Police … [and] seven SSPs heading different wings of operation and investigation attended the meeting to discuss a strategy that would tighten law and order in the city."
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November - 11 
On November 11 Dawn reported that the recent ‘wall chalking’ in support of IS fighting in Iraq and Syria has led the security administration to begin an investigation into the possible presence of the militant outfit in the city. “Police have started a probe into the wall chalking in the city,” said
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On November 11 Dawn reported that the recent ‘wall chalking’ in support of IS fighting in Iraq and Syria has led the security administration to begin an investigation into the possible presence of the militant outfit in the city. “Police have started a probe into the wall chalking in the city,” said Karachi East Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Munir Ahmed Shaikh. In connection with the wall chalking, the DIG admitted that such chalking had been seen within the jurisdiction of the Jamshed Quarters and Sohrab Goth Police Stations. It merely stated that IS had arrived in the city, he added. “No concrete evidence has been found so far that could suggest the presence of IS, or Daish, in the metropolis,” he said. Nor any person had been detained for having links with the outfit, added. However, DIG Shaikh said the Police had started a probe into it to know about the possible presence of the outfit.
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November - 17 
Rizvia Police-District Central on November 17 claimed to have arrested 58 accused and recovered arms from their possession during different raids in areas within its jurisdiction in the last 20 days, reports Daily Times. The arrested accused include three target killers, 18 street criminals, nine ex
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Rizvia Police-District Central on November 17 claimed to have arrested 58 accused and recovered arms from their possession during different raids in areas within its jurisdiction in the last 20 days, reports Daily Times. The arrested accused include three target killers, 18 street criminals, nine extortionists and 15 nominated in other crimes, said a statement.
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November - 18 
The Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ebad Khan on November 18 said that the Government’s on-going efforts to improve law and order situation were bearing fruit, as visible reduction has been witnessed in the incidents of terrorism, extortion and kidnapping-for-ransom in the city, reports Daily Times.
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The Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ebad Khan on November 18 said that the Government’s on-going efforts to improve law and order situation were bearing fruit, as visible reduction has been witnessed in the incidents of terrorism, extortion and kidnapping-for-ransom in the city, reports Daily Times.
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December - 4 
Pakistan Army fighting militants in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Raheel Sharif while addressing the eighth International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) 2014 in Karachi on December 4 said that the presence of non-sta
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Pakistan Army fighting militants in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Raheel Sharif while addressing the eighth International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) 2014 in Karachi on December 4 said that the presence of non-state elements in Pakistan has complicated the internal security situation, reported Daily Times. He said that solving Kashmir issue was necessary for maintaining peace in the region. “Sometimes security of the whole region can be threatened by a single unresolved issue such as Palestine and Kashmir and obviously necessitating a regional approach to conflict resolution,” he said.
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December - 4 
Speaking at the Youth Parliament Convention in Karachi, former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf on December 4 termed recognition of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan a blunder on part of Pakistan but blamed the West and United States (US) for the birth of al Qaeda and leaving Pakistan hi
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Speaking at the Youth Parliament Convention in Karachi, former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf on December 4 termed recognition of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan a blunder on part of Pakistan but blamed the West and United States (US) for the birth of al Qaeda and leaving Pakistan high and dry after the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan, reports Dawn. He said Pakistan suffered due to wrong policies of the US as the country had to fight on two fronts simultaneously in 1979, which led to an increase in the size of the armed forces. Musharraf said efforts have been made to destabilise Pakistan right from 50s and 60s era. “Some say Taliban are our children and we created them… but it’s not true,” said the former President. He said Islamic Mujahidin were introduced to fight against the Soviet Union in 1979 and subsequently the Soviets were defeated and evacuated Afghanistan in 1989. Musharraf regretted that Mujahidin were not looked after following their ‘utilisation’ against the Soviets. He, however, admitted that recognising the Taliban regime in Afghanistan was a blunder on Pakistan’s part. Further commenting on prevailing political situation, the Musharraf said that Army must have a constitutional role in Pakistan. Political parties do not take better decisions in the greater interest of the nation and democratic Governments have never performed well in Pakistan, he claimed. “Progress was only made during Ayub Khan’s regime besides mine.” Musharraf claimed.
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December - 7 
Sindh Police Inspector General (IG) of Police Ghulam Haider Jamali on December 7 said that coordinated efforts are being made at every level to nab alleged terrorists, suspects and elements fanning religious hatred so as to avert any untoward incident on the eve of chehlum (40th day of Muharram) mou
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Sindh Police Inspector General (IG) of Police Ghulam Haider Jamali on December 7 said that coordinated efforts are being made at every level to nab alleged terrorists, suspects and elements fanning religious hatred so as to avert any untoward incident on the eve of chehlum (40th day of Muharram) mourned by the Shias, reports Daily Times. He said that intelligence sharing, picketing and police patrolling had already been activated in all the sensitive areas of the city.
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December - 21 
Hyderabad SSP Irfan Baloch while speaking at a press conference in his office in Karachi on December 21 said that there are high value targets (HVTs) within the Hyderabad Central Prison and attempts could be made to get certain inmates freed, reports Dawn. The SSP said that jailbreak was feared in v
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Hyderabad SSP Irfan Baloch while speaking at a press conference in his office in Karachi on December 21 said that there are high value targets (HVTs) within the Hyderabad Central Prison and attempts could be made to get certain inmates freed, reports Dawn. The SSP said that jailbreak was feared in view of the recent hanging of convicted terrorists at various prisons in the country. “That’s why, the army has taken over security of prisons, including the Hyderabad Central Prison,” he added. He said an intensive joint patrolling by the army, Rangers and Police personnel has been started. Further, the Sindh Police has set up a highly equipped Special Security Unit (SSU) with an aim to counter the threats posed by terrorists, reported The News on December 22.
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December - 28 
India on December 28 asked Pakistan to hand over Dawood Ibrahim saying enough evidence have been given to it on the prime accused in the 1993 Mumbai (Maharashtra) serial blasts, reports The Times of India. Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said India's stand has been very clear for a long time
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India on December 28 asked Pakistan to hand over Dawood Ibrahim saying enough evidence have been given to it on the prime accused in the 1993 Mumbai (Maharashtra) serial blasts, reports The Times of India. Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said India's stand has been very clear for a long time that Dawood has been in Pakistan and he has been living in Karachi, Sindh. "We have been asking to hand over him to India for a long time. Already many evidence have been given to Pakistan. Pakistan should now act and hand him over to us," he stated. Rijiju said Pakistan should cooperate with India in fight against terrorism if it is serious. "We want it to act on evidence," he said.
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December - 29 
Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Muhammad Omar is alive and hiding in Karachi, said acting Afghanistan intelligence chief Rahmatullah Nabil on December 29, reports The Times of India. "There is a lot of doubt whether he is alive or not. But we are more confident that he is in Karachi," Nabil was quoted
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Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Muhammad Omar is alive and hiding in Karachi, said acting Afghanistan intelligence chief Rahmatullah Nabil on December 29, reports The Times of India. "There is a lot of doubt whether he is alive or not. But we are more confident that he is in Karachi," Nabil was quoted as saying in The New York Times (NYT) regarding Omar's whereabouts. An unnamed European official said in the NYT report that there is a "consensus among all three branches of the Afghan Security Forces that Mullah Omar is alive". "Not only do they think he's alive, they say they have a good understanding of where exactly he is in Karachi," read the report. The report said that Mullah Omar has always functioned more as the spiritual and ideological leader of the movement than as an operational 'commander'. "But now one man, Mullah Akhtar Muhammad Mansour, has risen to the No 2 role and become the main link to Mullah Omar, allowing him to place his loyalists up and down the ranks," Nabil said in the report. According to the report, Maulvi Najibullah, a senior Taliban military 'commander', said in a telephone interview from Peshawar (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), that he has "not seen Mullah Omar in a very long time". Taliban 'spokesman' Zabihullah Mujahid credited Omar's reclusiveness with his survival, claiming that al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was found because he had couriers coming and going with videos and letters. "We are attempting to eliminate any possible opportunity that could end up helping our enemies find our leader," the report quoted Mujahid as saying.
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December - 29 
Not every Afghan living in Pakistan is a refugee, said representative for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Maya Ameratunga during a group discussion held in Karachi about the United Nation’s (UN) mandated role and operations in Pakistan on December 29, reports Dawn. The disc
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Not every Afghan living in Pakistan is a refugee, said representative for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Maya Ameratunga during a group discussion held in Karachi about the United Nation’s (UN) mandated role and operations in Pakistan on December 29, reports Dawn. The discussion mainly revolved around the repatriation of the Afghan refugees from Pakistan after the December 26, 2014, attack on Army Public School in Peshawar. She argued that there was no criminal involvement of the registered refugees living in Pakistan but they could not give any guarantees about the unregistered ones. She, however, added that the UNHCR was in close coordination with the Government over the issue. Speaking in the context of Sindh, the representative informed the audience with the help of slides about the refugees presence and status and said there were 67,000 refugees in the Province at present. Their number continues to increase and decrease depending on the number of people making their way and returning through the porous border Pakistan shares with Afghanistan. There were 72,000 Afghan refugees in the Province, till 2013, and by the end of this year 5,000 reportedly returned to their homes. Apart from the Afghans, the number of Somalian refugees in Karachi is around 200.
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December - 30 
Rabita Committee in-charge Qamar Mansoor, during a press conference on December 30 said that since March 2013, at least 20 of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) workers have been missing and till date their whereabouts are not known, reports The News. He warned that the MQM reserved its right of pro
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Rabita Committee in-charge Qamar Mansoor, during a press conference on December 30 said that since March 2013, at least 20 of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) workers have been missing and till date their whereabouts are not known, reports The News. He warned that the MQM reserved its right of protest if the targeted crime against its workers did not stop.
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