PPP for limiting Rangers’ powers on four counts

KARACHI: The Pakistan People’s Party has forwarded a draft resolution with regard to the Rangers’ stay and special powers to the party leadership for approval.

Sources said that the resolution will endorse the Ranger’s stay in Karachi under Article 147. The resolution will also include amendments linking the use of powers against terrorism by the Rangers with the CM’s prior permission.

The Sindh government will request in the resolution to the centre to link the Rangers’ powers given under the anti-terrorism act to four points. According to sources, the Rangers will not have direct authority to take action against key political figures, government offices, government officials and welfare organisations. The resolution will also demand making the four points part of the notification with regard to the Rangers powers.