Sindh government spokesperson Saadia Javed has said that Karachi witnessed an overall decline in crime during the first eight months of the year, while clarifying that the government has never claimed that criminal activities have been completely eliminated from the city.
Speaking about the law and order situation, Javed said the provincial government and police were continuing efforts to curb crime and strengthen security measures across Karachi. She stressed that the authorities remained focused on improving public safety and would take action wherever weaknesses in the policing system were identified.
“There has been a decline in crime from January to August, but we cannot claim that crime has reached zero,” Javed said, acknowledging that criminal incidents continue to require attention.
The spokesperson also noted that crime showed an increase during the first few days of September. She said the recent rise needed immediate attention and acknowledged that shortcomings within the police force could sometimes contribute to the failure to prevent criminal incidents.
Javed highlighted progress in a recent robbery case in Clifton, where armed suspects allegedly robbed a citizen outside a bank. According to the spokesperson, police arrested the suspects involved in the incident, demonstrating that law enforcement agencies were continuing to take action against those involved in criminal activities.
She said the Sindh government would continue monitoring police performance and address weaknesses where necessary. According to Javed, effective crime control requires consistent police action, stronger coordination and accountability within law enforcement institutions.
The Sindh Home Minister has also summoned a meeting of senior police officers to review the security situation in Karachi. The meeting is expected to examine the recent rise in crime, assess police performance and discuss additional measures to prevent further incidents.
The law and order situation in Karachi has remained a major concern, particularly because of street crime, robberies and other incidents affecting citizens. While the Sindh government points to an overall decline in crime figures between January and August, the recent increase at the beginning of September has renewed concerns about policing and security in some areas of the city.
The provincial government says it will continue working with police authorities to improve law and order, strengthen security measures and ensure better protection for citizens across Karachi.
