Resurgent extortion |
IN a city that generates much of the nation’s wealth, extortion rackets are never far from the surface, as criminal gangs in Karachi seek to target commercial concerns. Over a decade ago, extortion rackets were rampant, and action by the state during the so-called Karachi operation helped address the problem. But it appears that criminals are once again emboldened enough to restart this deadly business. The Association of Builders and Developers held a presser last week in this regard, where it announced........