The report was shared by a senior Pakistan Army officer

Once listed amongst the world’s top 10 dangerous cities, crime in Karachi has dropped significantly according to a World Crime Index and Karachites are rejoicing on Twitter.

Major General Asif Ghafoor, the Director-General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), chief spokesperson of Pakistan Armed Forces tweeted a report that was widely shared by Pakistani tweeps.

On his official Twitter account @OfficialDGISPR, he posted: “Karachi at one point in time (2014) was 6th in World Crime Index. Alhamdulillah, today it’s at 70th with many first world cities behind. Credit to team of Civil Administration and Security Forces esp Int, Police and Sindh Rangers. Also to the citizens of Karachi. More stability IA.”

Karachi at one point in time (2014) was 6th in World Crime Index. Alhamdulillah, today it’s at 70th with many first world cities behind. Credit to team of Civil Administration & Security Forces esp Int, Police & Sindh Rangers. Also to the citizens of Karachi. More stability IA. pic.twitter.com/8ghw1VptCn

— Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor (@OfficialDGISPR) 22 April 2019

He took the opportunity to thank security forces, police officials, Sindh Rangers (part of the Pakistan Rangers who are a paramilitary law enforcement organisation) and intelligence agencies in helping to decrease crime.

The report was carried by Numbeo, which is described as a crowd-sourced global database.

Ghafoor’s tweet has received major response from Karachites appreciating the improved conditions of the city.

Replying to it, tweep @bigappleyankee posted: “Great job by security forces. We can proud on them they established a peace in Karachi. Hopefully they will return the lights of Karachi again.”

Whereas, Twitter user @MoeedNj thanked security forces as well: “Congratulations! To Pakistan Rangers, Karachi Police and citizens of Pakistan’s largest metropolis for making this great transformation towards security and normalcy!”

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