KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Friday unanimously adopted a resolution to ratify the deployment of Pakistan Rangers in the province for one more year.

The paramilitary force was first deployed in Sindh in 1989 under Article 147 of the Constitution.

On Friday, Sindh Home Minister Zia Lanjar tabled a resolution that approved the extension of Rangers’ deployment in Sindh from July 20, 2026 to July 19, 2027 to assist the civil administration.

The resolution noted that given the prevailing law and order situation, the presence of Rangers was essential for public peace and protection of life and property.

Their continued deployment remains necessary to preserve public peace, protect life and property of people, House resolves

It recalled that the Rangers were deployed in aid of civil power throughout Sindh for a period of one year, commencing on July 20, 2025 and ending on July 19, 2026.

The resolution states: “…during the aforesaid period of deployment, Pakistan Rangers (Sindh), in close coordination with the Sindh Police and other law enforcement agencies, carried out intelligence-based operations, assisted in the apprehension of proclaimed offenders and other criminals, recovered illegal arms and ammunition, and made a significant contribution towards improving the overall law and order situation, including a noticeable reduction in incidents of target killing, street crime and other serious offences, as reflected in the reports available on record.

“…the prevailing threat assessments indicate the continued presence and activities of proscribed organisations, the existence of high-profile absconders evading arrest, and an evolving security environment posing persistent risks to public peace, safety and order during the year 2026-2027.

“…the government of Sindh, having reviewed the prevailing security situation and the operational effectiveness of Pakistan Rangers (Sindh), is satisfied that their continued deployment in aid of civil power remains necessary to consolidate the gains achieved in maintaining law and order, preserve public peace, strengthen internal security and protect the life and property of the people of Sindh.

“Now, therefore, in pursuance of the proviso to Article 147 of the Constitution, this Assembly hereby resolves to ratify the entrustment of functions to the Federation in relation to the deployment of Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) in aid of civil power throughout the Province of Sindh for a further period of one year, commencing on 20th July, 2026 and ending on 19th July, 2027,” it concluded.

PA pays tribute to Quaid-i-Azam

A joint resolution moved by members of the Pakistan Peoples Party, Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan, Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf and Jamaat-i-Islami paid glowing tribute to Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah for his “historic struggle and sacrifices” for the creation of Pakistan.

The house observed a moment of silence and offered prayers for the Quaid-i-Azam.

The house also passed two bills, debated load-shedding, infrastructure projects and law and order issues during a session presided over by Speaker Syed silence and offered prayers for the Quaid-i-Azam.

The house also passed two bills, debated load-shedding, infrastructure projects and law and order issues during a session presided over by Speaker Syed Owais Qadir Shah.

The speaker issued strict directives to the home minister to ensure the attendance of chief executive officers of all power distribution companies, including K-Electric, before assembly’s special committee on power utilities.

Addressing the house, Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said that loadshedding was a very serious problem in the province, and the incompetence and mismanagement of the water and power ministry were causing the public to suffer.

He said that K-Electric was given to the private sector, but loadshedding was still going on in Karachi.

Published in Dawn, September 12th, 2026