Calling army in Karachi governments prerogative: Kayani

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Calling army in Karachi governments prerogative: Kayani

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The COAS says the army will do whatever it could, if it is called to restore peace in Karachi.

21 August,2011 06:47 am

Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani says military is ready to assist the government in Karachi if it is asked.Talking to the journalists after attending a function at the GHQ, he said it was the duty of the Army to serve the nation.He said that by utilising the services of the Rangers and police in an effective manner in the industrial hub of the country, the situation could be brought under control. He said it was wrong to undermine the ability of the Rangers.General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani said Karachi is the jugular vein of the country’s economy and it will be a great injustice if the deteriorating law and order situation there is allowed to continue for a longer period.Asked whether the Army intended to intervene in the matter itself, the Army chief said it was impossible adding there were central and provincial governments both of whom were hectically engaged over the issue. General Kayani said it was very regrettable that innocent people were being killed in Karachi.