DIGP South discusses security plan for Christmas, New Year.

KARACHI -- The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) South Zone Sharjeel Karim Kharal Monday ordered special security arrangements for Christmas and New Year celebrations.

He directed the SSPs to provide foolproof security to the Christian community, foreign consulates and multinational food outlets, said a statement.

The DIGP directed the police personnel to provide security to every event organized in connections with Christmas and New Year.

He directed the police to strengthen security of churches, places of congregations, foreign schools, private clubs and hotels. He said the security personnel in uniform and plain clothes would be deployed around Christian colonies and their business centers.

He said the security plan was aimed at providing peaceful environment to the minorities to celebrate Christmas.

The DIGP also asked the...