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Law and order in Karachi

The situation in Pakistan is troublesome probably the worst in the history of thecountry. The security situation deteriorates continuously - the country ischallenged by growing Islamic militancy and terrorism, which already causedhundreds of casualties. This crisis is intensified by an economic crisis, water andenergy shortage as well as drug and human trafficking. In order to encounter andsolve these complex problems the state of Pakistan must ensure rule of lawparticularly a well-established and independent judicial system.

Pakistan is an embattled state, but at the same time Pakistan and its people arealso a misunderstood nation.

Pakistan is a war zone facing serious threats from militants and terrorists besidesa number of other problems and difficulties that urgently demand theestablishment of democratic structures as well as rule of law. In the light of thecurrent crisis, high-ranking guests from Pakistan and various German expertsdiscussed structures and deficits of rule of law as well as the current state ofaffairs, parallel legal systems, the relationship between politics and judiciary andthe role

Karachi, today, is a violent urban jungle with an assortment of lowlifes keepingthe population hostage to their bastardly instincts. At the centre of this is themajority of Karachi-ites, resigned to their fate, living from day to day, a terrified,terrible existence. Extortion is common practice. Speak to businessmen andshopkeepers in the city and one realises the extent of the menace . People of allethnicities and political affiliations are involved in it.KARACHI - Karachi is the countrys investmen t and trade gateway and a keyplayer in economic performance of the country, contributing around $90 billionto the countrys total annual GDP and generating 65pc of the national revenue.

There are around 15,000 industrial units in the 5 industrial units of Karachi andas such any disturbance in Karachi directly and indirectly affects whole economyof Pakistan. However, the industries of Karachi are suffering due to poor law andorder situation, power shortages, low water supply, and gas loadshedding. A oneday strike in Karachi causes more than Rs 10 billion loss to Pakistans economy.

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Karachi has seen many killings. But for the most part they are either politicallymotivated, are the result of extortion and land grabbing, or are owed to terrorism.These menaces have come to define the city, unfortunately.

The police are not only corrupt and criminalised but also lacks manpower,equipment, investigation skills and professional integrity and independence.This is a recipe for disaster in Pakistans fina ncial hub. To imagine that the Sindhgovernment and, by extension, the federal government can mount effectivecounterterrorism operations in a city that the vermin of all types hold

The official figures pertaining to the year 2012, as many as 95 people were slain in January.In February 90 persons were butchered; in March 131 were put to permanent sleep; April,the month of Lyari operation, saw 187 deaths; May 193; June 184; July 195 and; August 179.

The month of September was the bloodiest so far in which 265 lives were lost while inOctober 252 were killed. And in November 230 were killed.