Re: Karachi - Current situation?
Well, I am flabbergasted to see CENTCOM commenting on something besides Afghanistan. Especially on Karachi.
It did improve before the killings in last couple of days. But that may not mean much. Because criminals have either left temporarily (like Uzair Baloch etc.) or they are keeping low profile. As soon as this operation is over, they will return.
The violence in the last few days is related to Taliban and its allies like LJ/SSP. These ‘pious’ criminals have been pretty much spared the wrath of operation from rangers and police. In other words, this violence is not surprising at all given that our governments have refused to take any action against Taliban khawarij. In fact, they have allied themselves with Taliban. And after the killing of Hakeemullah, they appear to be furiously debating among themselves whether to severe ties with US and openly come out in favor of Taliban.