Karachi: Governor Sindh Nihal Hashmi has said that crime rates are generally higher in densely populated cities and stressed the need to further strengthen security arrangements in Karachi.
Speaking to the media after the recent death of a young man in Karachi, the governor said that, according to the information available to him, Meer Raza did not die by suicide and had sustained four gunshot wounds. He added that the investigation is still underway and the final facts will emerge once the inquiry is completed.
Hashmi described the death of any young person as deeply tragic and said Karachi, as one of Pakistan’s largest cities, requires stronger security measures. He noted that while crime remains a challenge in major urban centers, the overall crime rate in Karachi has declined compared to 2010.
Commenting on comparisons between Karachi and Lahore, the governor said the two cities should be compared in a positive spirit, with each learning from the other’s successes rather than focusing on criticism.
He also rejected discussions about division, saying he does not want the country to be divided under any circumstances. Hashmi emphasized that he was appointed governor under the Constitution rather than through a public vote and would continue to perform his responsibilities in accordance with constitutional provisions.
Highlighting education initiatives, the governor said that around 700,000 laptops have already been distributed among students and that the government plans to expand the laptop scheme further next year.
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