Summary The issue of extension in Rangers special powers could not be resolved yet.
KARACHI (Web Desk) – The paramilitary Rangers’ all wings were stopped from conducting raids in Sindh province as deadline regarding their special powers expired on Tuesday, Dunya News reported.
Earlier on Tuesday, Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan urged Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah to exercise his powers to resolve the issue of extension in Rangers‘ special powers in Sindh.
According to sources, Sindh CM will give his final decision on the matter after thorough consultation with top leadership of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP).
Meanwhile, spokesman to the Prime Minister Musadik Malik has said that Rangers personnel are not targeting any political party rather its operation is across the board to maintain law and order in Karachi.
He said as a result of the operation, law and order situation has improved in the city and it would continue till its objectives are achieved.
Responding to a question regarding notification of Rangers powers in Sindh, he said the matter is expected to be resolved with mutual consultation among all the stakeholders.
He said it is necessary that Rangers stay for more time to eliminate criminals from Karachi.
Under the National Action Plan and the Anti-Terrorism Act, the federal cabinet had empowered Rangers to lead a targeted action with the support of police against criminals involved in targeted killings, kidnappings for ransom, extortion and terrorism in Karachi.
The Rangers launched a targeted operation against militants and criminals in Karachi in 2013.
Karachi has long been gripped by violence, with attacks carried out by militants as well as ethnic elements, criminal gangs and rival political parties.
