The provincial government has approved the extension of Rangers’ special powers in Karachi for another 90 days.
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah signed a summary for extension of powers of the Rangers on Thursday. The senior leadership of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) directed CM Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah to extend Rangers’ special powers in Karachi for another 90 days, informed sources said.
The notification will allow Rangers to have special policing powers in Karachi for another period of 90 days. The special policing power under Anti-Terrorism Act of 1997 allows Pakistan Rangers, Sindh to carry out raids and arrest suspects. The last extension to Rangers was given on October 18, 2016, which had expired on Monday.
