Karachi, Sindh Caretaker Interior Minister, Prisons Department, Brigadier (Rtd) Haris Nawaz, has confirmed the completion of the Karachi Safe City Project by January 2024. This project is set to significantly reduce street crime in Karachi and is a critical step in making the city safer for its citizens. The minister shared these details during a meeting with the SITE Association of Industry, emphasizing the project's importance in fostering a peaceful and business-friendly environment in Karachi.
According to the SITE Association of Industry, Brigadier (Rtd) Haris Nawaz discussed various initiatives during the meeting aimed at enhancing law and order in the city. He mentioned the positive impact of the removal of illegal immigrants on reducing crime rates and also touched upon the economic issues facing the country, including the Green Pakistan initiative and the need to explore mines and minerals. The meeting was attended by key figures such as SITE Association President Mohammad Kamran Arabi, Chief Coordinator Salim Parekh, Patron General Zubair Motiwala, and former presidents Javed Balwani, Tariq Yusuf, Abdul Hadi, and Vice President Farhan Ashrafi.
Nawaz outlined his vision for Karachi, focusing on taking action against drug dealers in the SITE area and addressing the shortage of police personnel. In response to traffic congestion complaints at Nazimabad and Shershah, he directed immediate action to clear these routes. He also agreed to convene a joint meeting of Deputy Commissioners and SSPs to further discuss these challenges.
Kamran Arabi requested the Minister to provide trained firefighters for the SITE Association Fire Station and sought information on training programs from the Civil Defense Department. Saleem Parekh proposed the creation of a check and balance system to ensure policy continuity. Zubair Motiwala highlighted the challenging business environment, particularly the high electricity and gas tariffs, and warned of the potential increase in unemployment and street crime due to the economic situation.
Abdul Hadi briefed on law and order issues in the SITE area, including the non-functioning security cameras and the need for more robust crime prevention measures. Tariq Yusuf suggested improving social security, removing encroachments, and enhancing infrastructure to control crime. Javed Balwani emphasized the need for a digital system for FIR registration and automated penalties for heavy vehicles parking on main roads. He also requested a driving license renewal camp for industrial workers, which the Minister agreed to organize.