What really happened in Karachi’s 1994 operation?
Nukta revisits Karachi’s 1994 operation, examining a security crackdown amid violence and competing claims over whether it restored order or was politically driven
Faisal Khan
Karachi’s turbulent 1990s resurface as firsthand accounts shed light on a sweeping security crackdown, marked by alleged extrajudicial killings, escalating violence and a deepening power struggle between state forces and political groups.
The report revisits the 1994 operation in Karachi, exploring the law enforcement campaign launched to curb militancy and restore order in a city plagued by no-go areas and daily target killings.
Through accounts from journalists and police officials who witnessed the period, it examines the competing narratives surrounding the operation - whether it was a necessary step to stabilize the city or a politically driven campaign with lasting consequences.





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