Sindh cabinet to discuss Rangers' special powers, security situation
The meeting will be held at Sindh Secretariat today (Monday).
KARACHI (Dunya News) – Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah will chair meeting of the Sindh Cabinet today (Monday) to review extension in Rangers’ special powers, law and order situation and various development projects in the province.
The meeting at Sindh Secretariat will be attended by the cabinet members, Sindh Chief Secretary, Sindh IG and other top officials.
Rangers’ special powers in Sindh have expired on Sunday night but the provincial government, using delaying tactics, has not yet sent summary of extension in Rangers powers to the federal government.
According to CM House spokesperson, the summary is expected to be signed today.
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah had previously extended Rangers’ special powers in the province on October 18, 2016 soon after assuming the office.
Rangers were given powers under Section-5 of the Anti Terrorism Act 1997 according to which Rangers personnel would be authorised to conduct a raid and arrest accused in any area of the metropolis.
