Threat of terrorism remains: Qaim

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Qaim Ali Shah, Tuesday said that an emergent meeting of intelligence, police and government officials has been called to look into security measures.

Talking to media at PNS Shifa Hospital after visiting the injured personnel of Pakistan Navy in twin blasts, he said that government was taking serious measures to pre-empt acts of terrorism.

"It is not possible to check all vehicles and there remains threat of terrorism all the time," he said while responding to various queries.

The chief minister vehemently condemned the blasts.

He directed the Inspector General of Police Sindh to submit an inquiry report in this connection at the earliest, an official statement said.

It said that the chief minister also directed the law enforcement agencies to take steps for the protection of lives and property of the people and undertake necessary measures for the maintenance of the law and order.

Qaim Ali Shah also instructed the officials of the Health Department to leave no stone unturned for the provision of best medical treatment to those who sustained injuries in the blasts. (APP)