Summary A resolution to extend the exclusive powers will be presented in the Sindh Assembly session.
KARACHI (Dunya News) – The issue of extension of special powers granted to Rangers is expected to be raised in Sindh Assembly meeting today (Thursday). A resolution to extend the exclusive powers will be presented in the Sindh Assembly session. The matter has been included in the agenda of the meeting and appears 12th on the priority list.The Sindh government remains mute on the issue at hand as the question of operation in Karachi hangs in midair. The operation has also been on the halt for the past 4 days since the extension ended.
The issue of extension on special policing powers could not be resolved even after four days since it expired despite assurances by Chief Minister (CM) Syed Qaim Ali Shah. Sindh CM had earlier said that police and Rangers have done some brilliant things for the peace of the city. He added that Rangers will be given the extension after the discussions and permission will be requested from Sindh Assembly in this regard.
Shah stated that he had excellent relations with the federal government but funds were also required.
Shah had earlier given similar assurances for extending the powers of Rangers in the meeting of Sindh Apex Committee.
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The Federal government has declared that it may exercise its right to extend Rangers’ powers if provincial government of Sindh fails to do so.The Federal government can issue notification of extension of Rangers’ powers under Protection of Pakistan Ordinance.
Speaking on the issue, Sindh’s Education Minister Nisar Khuhro said that Sindh Assembly session has been called for discussing whether extension should be granted to Rangers or not. He further said that the citizens feel at ease due to the peace brought by Rangers through their operation against the terrorists.
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The government of Sindh had earlier extended the policing powers of July 9th this year and were then extended for the whole year but without taking the matter to the Provincial Assembly. Government of Sindh has now linked the extension to the Assembly s approval.
The special powers to conduct search and arrest operations were granted to the paramilitary force in light of the worsening security condition of the city. The extension will be granted under Article 147.
