ISLAMABAD :Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Awami National Party (ANP) were on the same page today (Wednesday) in Senate against the federal government’s decision regarding Rangers’ policing powers in Sindh.
Members of both parties lodged strong protest and later staged token walkout over rejection of the provincial government’s summary.
PPP Senator Farhatullah Babar lashed out at the federation, stating that the federal government has violated the constitution on Rangers’ issue.
Federation’s ‘elephants’ have attacked Sindh by rejecting the summary, he said.
ANP Senator Shahid Syed also condemned the move.
Senator Saeed Ghani told Senate that the Sindh government did not limit Rangers’ powers. State institutions should be made party to the political conflicts.
Earlier on Tuesday, the federal government rejected Sindh Assembly s resolution and restored full powers of Rangers for another 60 days.
In a letter sent to the provincial government, the federal government has stated that Rangers will continue to work as per its previous rights.
“Pakistan Rangers is working under the Anti-Terrorism Act and that Rangers’ powers cannot be limited without amending the Act,” the letter states.
On the other hand, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcast Pervaiz Rasheed said that there is no chance of governor-rule in Sindh, however, there is a need for Rangers operation in Karachi.
