IT was a few years back when the Rangers’ personnel killed Sarfaraz Shah in Karachi — and now the Shahzeb case.

Both victims were begging for mercy and forgiveness but ultimately were killed on a minor issue which could have been resolved peacefully later on through negotiations.

It is unfortunate that the trend of such shootings is on the rise.

On a daily basis 20 to 30 people die in targeted killings, particularly in Karachi.

When will the Supreme Court take steps to control these killings?

Shahzeb’s issue made it clear that a common man is not protected even by law-enforcement agencies.

They are highly politicised.

NAUSHABA ABID Islamabad

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