ARACHI: The government of Sindh has warned extortionists to leave Karachi or face stern action, Express 24/7 reported on Tuesday. The announcement was made after a meeting was held between Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah and Interior Minister Rehman Malik at the Chief Minister House in Karachi. In a joint statement, the interior minister said people’s lives and property will be protected at all cost. The meeting singled out 25 banned groups, including Lashkar-e-Jhangvi and Sipah-e-Sahaba, and it was declared that they would not be allowed to collect funds at any occasion. The chief minister said the banned groups will be tried under the anti-terrorism act if they are found guilty of any offence. A decision on limiting entry into Karachi was also taken, with all buses coming into the city to be thoroughly checked.
