Karachi, Altaf Shakoor, Chairman of the Pasban Democratic Party (PDP), has stressed the urgent need for enhanced security measures for industrialists in Karachi, citing increasing crime rates as a major threat to the city’s economic stability.

According to Pasban Democratic Party, Shakoor emphasized that the industry, being the backbone of the national economy, is currently plagued by crime, extortion, and kidnapping for ransom in Karachi. He argued that providing absolute safety to industrialists is crucial for their operation and contribution to the economy.

Shakoor highlighted the specific needs of the industrial areas in Karachi, including peace, security, improved infrastructure, and consistent supply of essential utilities like gas, water, and electricity. He pointed out the necessity of reforming the policing system to effectively address thefts, robberies, and kidnappings in the city.

The PDP Chairman demanded that police recruitment, from top to bottom, should be conducted solely on merit and free from political influence. He suggested that all government vacancies should be filled through the public service commission to ensure efficiency and fairness.

Shakoor also addressed the broader economic implications of the current security situation in Karachi. He noted that the rise in crime has led to businesses and industries either shutting down or relocating to other cities, deterring potential investment in Karachi. He warned that if this trend continues, the city could face a serious economic crisis and significant unemployment.

Additionally, Shakoor called for improvements in the road networks within industrial estates and better public transport facilities to facilitate labor mobility. He urged for the initiation and acceleration of pending public transport projects, including the Karachi Circular Railway (KCR).

Shakoor concluded by requesting the federal and provincial governments and the chief of army staff to prioritize the law and order situation in Karachi. He emphasized that the economic wellbeing of the city, which he described as the engine of the national economy, is at stake due to the growing crime and lack of adequate attention.