Pakistan: Sindh CM blames country's financial situation for street crimes in Karachi

Karachi [Pakistan], February 20 (ANI): Chief Minister of Pakistan's Sindh province Syed Murad Ali Shah on Saturday blamed the country's financial situation for the rise in street crimes in Karachi.
He said that the economic conditions in the country are the reason for the worsening crime situation in the city. He stressed that people, because of these conditions are "forced" to resort to such crimes, reported Dawn.
The chief minister further maintained that the worsening law and order situation was a problem afflicting most cities of the country and not limited to Karachi. He said that the only reason that Karachi received more attention was because it is a major city.
"One reason for the rise in street crime is absolutely clear that it is the [present] financial situation [of the country]. But no one is seeking excuses and despite this, the responsibility is ours and we will fulfil it," reported the newspaper.
He also touched upon the recent harassment cases in Sindh's educational institutions and stated that these cases are "unfortunate".
Notably, Pakistan economic struggle has started to increase under Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) compounding with the increase in domestic inflation rates and external loan defaulting. Analysts admit that though Imran Khan inherited an economic mess and the COVID-19 pandemic has not helped but his policies have done little to change the state of affairs.
Furthermore, the government has pushed through a mini-budget with new or increased taxes on a range of imports, exports and services that has drawn the ire of millions. (ANI)