On Tuesday, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) granted approval fora significant restructuring within the Sindh police department, following arequest made by the provincial caretaker government. The officialnotification outlined several key appointments aimed at enhancing the lawenforcement landscape in Karachi and surrounding regions.
Among these changes, Grade-21 officer Khadim Hussain Rind was appointed asthe new Chief of Police for Karachi, while Syed Asad Raza took up the roleof Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in South Zone Karachi. This reshuffleextended further, appointing Asim Khan as DIG West Zone, Ghulam Asghar asDIG East Zone, Tariq Razzaque as DIG Hyderabad Range, and Tanveer Alam Odhoas DIG Mirpurkhas Range.
This development occurred swiftly following the Sindh Services, GeneralAdministration & Coordination Department’s response to the ElectionCommission of Pakistan’s communication regarding officer transfers andpostings.
The department not only replied to the ECP’s letter but also submitted alist of names for approval in the context of postings. The move reflects aproactive effort by the provincial authorities to optimize the leadershipand management of the Sindh police, underscoring the importance ofeffective law enforcement and public safety in the region. It remains to beseen how these appointments will impact the security and policing dynamicsin Sindh, particularly in Karachi, the province’s largest and most populouscity.
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The ECP’s endorsement of these appointments signifies a cooperativeapproach between the electoral oversight body and the provincial governmentto ensure that key law enforcement positions are occupied by capable andqualified individuals. These changes aim to streamline the policedepartment’s operations and enhance its ability to address the evolvingsecurity challenges faced by Sindh. As the new appointees assume theirroles, the public will be closely watching to assess the impact of thesechanges on crime prevention, public safety, and overall governance in theregion.
