The PTI chairman added that, “the major responsibility of the present situation is on the MQM’s shoulders since the party was the forerunner in organizing and funding land and bhatta mafias. The rest of the political parties followed this trend later on.”
He was addressing a press conference at the Palwal House in DHA phase four which is home to the party’s vice present Najeeb Haroon.
Khan said that the politics of militancy and accusations would ultimately divide this city along ethnic lines.
Expressing his views on the deteriorating law and order situation of the city, the PTI chairman said that major political parties cannot find a way out of the anarchy in Karachi because their armed militant wings are the root cause of the anarchy.
“Name any political party in Karachi that get votes and doesn’t have a militant wing,” Khan posed a question, adding that only a neutral governor rule under a powerful administration can restore peace and stability in the city.
“No PTI militant wing”
Khan said that the PTI took great efforts to curb pressure from inside that the party should establish a militant wing. “It has become a trend now. People can’t think of any political party devoid of a militant wing but PTI can’t compromise on principles,” he added.
Reiterating his stance on military intervention, the PTI chairman said that an army operation in Karachi is not a permanent solution, adding that an unbiased police force under neutral administration could control the law and order situation.
The PTI chairman urged the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court to ensure a free and fair probe into the allegations levelled and revelations made by former Sindh senior minister Zulfiqar Mirza against Rehman Malik and the MQM.
He added that the allegations made by Mirza were directly related to the integrity and stability of the country and the President, Prime Minister and Federal Interior Minister should step down.
Khan held President Zardari responsible for target killings, violence and a wave of crime across Pakistan.
“The present government is trying to complete its tenure by providing shelter to terrorists,” Khan said. Read more at Express Tribune
