Pakistani army reviews Karachi situation
ISLAMABAD – Army commanders August 8 reviewed the law-and-order situation in Karachi and expressed concern, Geo News reported, quoting Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
Army Chief Gen. Ashfaq Parvez Kayani headed the corps commanders’ conference in Rawalpindi during which conferees discussed military operations in Kurram and Mohmand agencies and the internal security situation, media reported.
The corps commanders noted the Karachi situation would slow the economy, according to ISPR. The military leaders expressed hope the government’s recent measures in Karachi would security there, media added.
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