KARACHI: The last phase of the local bodies polls would be completed on December 5 for the devolution of power to the grassroots level.
This was stated by Governor Sindh, Dr. Ishratul Ebad Khan, on Wednesday.
He was talking to the participants of the National Defence University Islamabad's workshop who called on him at the Governor House here.
Dr. Ishrat ul Ebad Khan said that fostering democratic thinking is essential for the acquisition of fruits of democracy at every level.
He was of the view that changes in the laws are made in accordance with the needs of the time as well as the prevailing situation.
The Governor pointed out that some changes have also been made in the local bodies laws.
These, he added, would not create any impediment in the process of development at the grassroots level.
Dr. Ishrat ul Ebad Khan said that there has been a positive thinking among the Karachiites and there is no divide on ethnic or any other lines.
He said that ongoing operation in the province would continue without any distinction till the achievement of its objectives.
The Governor said that criminals irrespective of their influence would be brought to justice.
He dispelled the impression that there was any relaxation in the operation.
Dr. Ishrat ul Ebad Khan said that there has been a substantial decrease in major crimes in the city such as terrorism, target killings, kidnapping for ransom and extortion.
He pointed out that no new case has been registered for kidnapping for ransom.
There is 80 percent decrease in incidents of terrorism and kidnapping for ransom and 90 percent decline in incidents of extortion.
The Governor said that the National Action Plan was devised with the consent of all the political parties and that the criminals are being arrested under this.
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