Karachi operation continues without discrimination: Rehman Malik
ISLAMABAD, Sep 13 (APP): Minister for Interior, Rehman Malik on Tuesday said law and order situation in Karachi was improving as no one would be allowed to disrupt peace in the trade city.He said operation in Karachi was being conducted without any discrimination, with the sole objective to bring normalcy and ensure peace.Talking to mediapersons during his visit to National Press Club (NPC), Rehman Malik said the law enforcement agencies had apprehended 48 target killers, 90 criminals, 28 extortionists and recovered 308 weapons from their possession.Enumerating further details of the operation, he said flags of political parties have been removed from various locations, adding that around 14,000 acre of land, captured by land mafia, was taken back.
Replying to a question, he said people arrested during Karachi operation were belonged to all political parties and was of the view that parties cannot recruit criminals, but they (culprits) commit crimes and later try to take refuge in political parties.
Rehman Malik said his Ministry has audio, video tapes and list of criminals and he would make public names of the criminals after getting permission from Supreme Court.
“I would consult with federal layer Babar Awan to get permission from the Supreme Court for making public the names of criminals,” he added.
About the allegations of leader of opposition in National Assembly, Rehman Malik made it clear that he has no link with any terrorist.
Replying to another question, the Minister said he is enjoying good relations with MQM, which is part of the parliament and people have elected MQM’s representatives.  “It would be unjustified to declare terrorists any political party without any evidence,” he added.
Rehman Malik said he has not released any criminal in Karachi and if anyone has evidence, can approach the court.   
The Minister also contradicted the reports and said no foreign security agency was operating in the country. He advised foreign visitors to visit only permitted areas.
He said committee has been constituted to probe an incident in which journalists of private TV channel has been tortured by some unidentified persons. The committee will submit a report and action would be taken as per findings.
He recalled that Judicial Commission was constituted on the demand of journalists community to probe killing of Saleem Shehzad and added the Commission has submitted the report to the Ministry. He handed over the report to President of NPC, Afzal Butt.
The Minister also shared investigation report of journalist Umar Cheema with Afzal Butt. The report has also been submitted to National Assembly, he said.
The Minister said four persons have been arrested in the killing of Wali Babar. Journalists are one of the state pillar, he said and added “attack against any journalist will be considered against government and on me.”
Rehman Malik said about 20.1 million mobile SIMs have been blocked by the government.
Expressing satisfaction over the progress achieved by the Police and Rangers in Karachi,he said there is no go area in Karachi and police and Rangers are now free to move and can take action in the areas which were not accessible in the past.