Rangers will always be remembered for restoring peace in Karachi

KARACHI: Corps Commander Karachi, Lt. General Naveed Mukhtar lauded the efforts of the paramilitary force for bringing peace in Karachi adding that whenever restoration of peace in the port city is discussed, the paramilitary force’s  services  will always be remembered.

The Corps Commander was addressing the passing out ceremony at the Rangers training centre in Karachi. He added that there should be no ambiguity about the completion of the operation in Karachi which is being conducted sans any political or other pressures and is being carried out impartially.

Addressing the passing out parade Lt General Naveed Mukhtar said the Rangers are considered a very brace and admirable force in Sindh and the credit for this goes to the officers and personnel of the force.

He told the passing out batch that they are not individuals but representatives of the paramilitary force and every action will reflect back on the Rangers as an institution.

The Corps Commander reiterated that the paramilitary force will continue to play its role in providing safety and security to the people of the province. Terming the operation free from all types of pressures and interferences he added that in order to make the peace sustainable a lot more work needs to be done and it needs to be done together.

While appreciating the many successes of the operation in Karachi he highlighted one as the most important; the rekindling of hope among the people. He termed the approval and support of the people as the most important pillar in achieving success.

The Corps Commander appreciated the efforts of the Pakistan Rangers in promoting sports and social activities and stressed that the people of Karachi must be provided a peaceful environment where the citizens are not fearful for their lives and property and where the supremacy of law and peace prevails.