Tue, 21-Oct-2025

E-challan system to resume in Karachi from Oct 27: IG Sindh

E-challan system

KARACHI: Inspector General of Sindh Police Ghulam Nabi Memon has announced that the e-challan system for traffic violations in Karachi will be fully resumed from October 27. According to the IG, the Safe City Programme and the traffic police are jointly working on the technical setup and coordination for the relaunch. He explained that the … Read more

IG Sindh imposes heavy fines on Driving without License in Karachi

IG Sindh imposes heavy fines on Driving without License in Karachi

KARACHI: Sindh Inspector General (IG) of Police Ghulam Nabi Memon has announced heavy fines for motorists driving without a valid license. Speaking at a ceremony in Karachi, IG Memon said that authorities had initially considered fines of up to Rs100,000 for unlicensed drivers, but the Sindh government directed police not to impose such a high … Read more

Pillion riding to be banned in various parts of Sindh from Sept 13-17

KARACHI: A notification has been issued to ban pillion riding (double sawari) in different parts of Sindh including Karachi. As per the notification, the Sindh Home Department has banned pillion riding in different parts of Sindh at the request of the Inspector General (IG) of Sindh. The ban would be implemented in Karachi, Hyderabad, Larkana, … Read more

Sindh, Punjab chalk out strategy to launch operation against dacoits

dacoits
  • Both discussed upcoming joint clean-up operation against dacoits.
  • Police of both provinces would work together to eliminate menace.
  • 11 gangs of dacoits could not be allowed to challenge writ of government.

KARACHI: Sindh and Punjab governments have chalk out a comprehensive strategy to launch a joint operation against bandits in the Riverine area of both provinces.

The Caretaker Chief Ministers of and Punjab along with their respective chief secretaries and inspector generals of police held a mammoth brainstorming session here at CM House to finalize the strategies for launching a joint operation against the bandits in the Riverine Areas of both provinces.

Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Sindh Chief Minister Justice Maqbool Baqar discussed the upcoming joint clean-up operation against the dacoits.

The two chief ministers discussed the gangs involved in the kidnapping for ransom, their overall strength, positions, and hideouts in the thick forests of the River Indus and exchanged notes on how to attack them from both sides of the aisle- Sindh and Punjab- and eliminate them once and for all by removing the stigma.

Sindh Chief Minister Justice Maqbool Baqar said that he visited Sukkur and Ghotki and stayed there for two days to finalise the operation against dacoits.

The Punjab CM Mohsin Naqvi said that the purpose of the meeting was to sit together to finalize the operation strategy, further, the police of both provinces would work together to eliminate the menace.

Inspector General of Police, Punjab briefing the meeting that the main Kacha Area falls in the area of District Rajanpur, however, the Kacha areas of Ghotki & Kashmore also adjoin Rahim Yar Khan – the areas of Machka and  Kot Sabzal police.

The Sindh Cm was told that there were seven Islands in Rajanpur which affect Rahimyar Khan as well.

Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi said that the Kacha Ronti of Ghotki and Kacha Gehalpur of Kashmore affect Rahim Yar Khan. There is a symbiotic relationship between gangs, the Punjab IG said. He added that there were five gangs in Rajanpur and 11 gangs in Kashmore and Ghotki districts identified through the sharing of information system established between the two provinces.

The Punjab CM said that the 11 gangs of dacoits have hardly 600 gang members and they could not be allowed to challenge the writ of the government, therefore a joint operation was inevitable.

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IG Sindh threatens illegal diasporas to leave Pakistan voluntarily

IG Sindh illegal diasporas

IG Sindh claims that, along with Afghans, other nationalities live illegally. He will take systemic action after the deadline. IG Sindh will be satisfied if Karachi’s crime rate reaches zero. Karachi: Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Sindh Riffat Mukhtar has said that if the illegal residents leave Pakistan voluntarily, it is fine; otherwise, there will be … Read more

Woman dies, six other injured in hand grenade blast in Lyari  

Lyari  

The woman was identified as 35-year old Razia. IG Sindh sought details of blast from SSP City. SP City said nature of explosion will be determined soon. KARACHI: A woman was killed and six people were injured as a result of a hand grenade blast in Bihar Colony areas of Lyari Town Karachi. Rescue sources … Read more

Six police officers skip new IG Sindh’s welcome meeting

IG Sindh

KARACHI: Six police officers did not turn up as Inspector-General of Police Sindh Dr Riffat Mukhtar held his introductory meeting on Monday after assuming charge. Newly-appointed IG Sindh Riffat Mukhtar reached the Police head office where a guard of honour was presented. However, six senior officers did not attend the ceremony after expressing disapproval after … Read more

Federal Govt appoints Riffat Mukhtar as IG Sindh

Riffat
  • Government also issued notification of new IG Sindh.
  • Earlier, Riffat Mukhtar was serving in Punjab province .
  • Ghulam Nabi Memon directed to report to Establishment Division.

KARACHI: The federal government has appointed Riffat Mukhtar, a grade 21 officer of the Police Service of Pakistan, as the Inspector General of Sindh Police and his notification has also been issued.

Provincial Police Officer Riffat Mukhtar was serving in Punjab who has been transferred to Sindh Police.

Ghulam Nabi Memon, who is serving as Inspector General of Police, has gone on vacation these days.

Ghulam Nabi Memon has been directed to report to the Establishment Division until further orders.

Earlier, IG Sindh Riffat Mukhtar was also posted as RPO Faisalabad and Bahawalpur. He also served as DIG Motorways.

It should be remembered that earlier Ghulam Nabi Memon was appointed IG Sindh Police. He was appointed to this post on June 02 2022.

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IG Sindh orders surveillance over supply of drugs to schools, cafes in Karachi

drugs in schools

KARACHI: A report has revealed the widespread supply of drugs in schools and restaurants across Karachi, prompting police to increase surveillance, BOL News reported. Sindh Inspector-General of Police, Ghulam Nabi Memon, received the confidential report regarding the supply of drug to young children in schools and cafes in the city. The police chief took notice … Read more

Sindh cabinet decides to launch operation in katcha areas

Sindh cabinet
  • IG Sindh authorized to coordinate with counterparts.
  • Rs2.79 billion was approved for the procurement of weapons.
  • IGP said surveillance system was required to control crimes.

KARACHI: The provincial cabinet, after thorough discussion and deliberations, has decided to launch a joint, well-planned, and decisive operation clean up against dacoits in katcha areas of the province in which the police of  Punjab and Balochistan, Rangers, and Pak Army would participate.

The cabinet authorized the Inspector General of Police Ghulam Nabi Memon to coordinate with his counterparts of Balochistan and Punjab so that an operation could be planned in the katcha areas for which an amount of Rs2.79 billion was approved for the procurement of sophisticated Military-Grade Field and surveillance weapons.

The meeting was presided over by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah here at CM House on Thursday. Provincial ministers, advisors, special assistants, Chief Secretary Sohail Rajput, Chairman P&D Hassan Naqvi, PSCM Fayaz Jatoi, and other concerned secretaries and offers attended the meeting.

The Home department and Inspector General of Police briefing the cabinet said that a joint operation in the katcha area of Sindh, Balochistan, and Punjab has been planned as per government decision for which procurement of sophisticated field weapons and surveillance equipment would be required.

The IGP said that the matter for the purchase of Military Grade Weapons and Surveillance Systems was discussed in the 28th Provincial Apex Committee meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sindh on 5th January 2023. The meeting had approved the proposal.

The IGP told the cabinet that the weapons and surveillance system was required to control hardened criminals/gangs, operating in the Katcha area of District Kashmore, Shikarpur, and Ghotki, equipped with sophisticated weapons.

The cabinet was told that funds amounting to Rs. 2,796.184 million were required for the procurement of sophisticated/military-grade weapons to start a joint operation in which the police of three provinces, Sindh, Balochistan, and Punjab would launch the operation with the support of Rangers and Pak Army.

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IG Sindh instructs to tighten security across province

Security KPO

IG Sindh chaired a meeting to review law and order situation He instructed to tighten security at all mosques, imambargahs, etc He said patrolling and snap-checking should be enhanced KARACHI: Inspector-General Police (IGP) Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting and reviewed the security situation in the province. The meeting was held … Read more

ECP urges IG Sindh to ensure foolproof security during LG elections

ECP urges
  • Second phase of LG elections is scheduled  on January 15.
  • IG Sindh has been instructed to prepare a security plan.
  • ECP also sent a letter to the Interior Secretary.

KARACHI: The Election Commission of Pakistan(ECP) has written a letter to the Inspector General of Sindh Police to ensure fool-proof security during the second phase of local government(LG) elections.

The letter states that the second phase of municipal elections is scheduled to be held in Karachi and Hyderabad on January 15, therefore ensuring the security of the city and the citizens.

In the letter from the Election Commission, IG Sindh has been instructed to prepare a comprehensive security plan for the protection of polling staff and voters.

The ECP has also instructed to take strict measures to make it possible to hold a transparent election and it has been mentioned that any kind of lapse in security measures can help the malicious elements to achieve their objectives.

It should be noted that the Election Commission has announced to conduct the second phase of local government elections in Sindh as per schedule on January 15.

In this regard, instructions have been issued to the Chief Secretary and IG Sindh to conduct that local general elections  in Karachi and Hyderabad.

On the other hand, the Election Commission has sent a letter to the Interior Secretary for the deployment of the army and rangers at the most sensitive polling stations during the local government elections.

It has been mentioned in the letter that on January 15, Sindh is holding the second phase of municipal elections, however, keeping in mind the sensitivity of the areas, the army and rangers should be deployed to prevent any untoward incident.

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CM Sindh directs IG to utilize SSU to eliminate street crimes

CM Sindh directs
  • CM instructed the IG to deploy the reserve, SSU force and police.
  • Murad Ali Shah directed IG police to intensify the crackdown.
  • IG Sindh Ghulam Nabi issued directives to the city police.

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah in an attempt to purge the city of street criminals, has directed IG police to mobilize the SSU and Reserve police on the roads to support the district police.

“I want the city police to make it their mission to eliminate street crime”, he said. In case of failure, he directed the IG: “the concerned SSP and SHOs be transferred/removed immediately.”

Sindh Chief Minister directed the IG to deploy the police, reserve, and SSU force at the hotspots and intensify police patrolling for vigilance and keep sharing their photos, location as well as deployment plan with him.

He also instructed the IG: “to keep me informed about the actions taken against the criminals along with the number of their arrests so, that necessary instructions could be given to the prosecution department for bringing them to book.”

Murad Ali Shah directed IG police to intensify the crackdown against repetitive/habitual street criminals, and drug peddlers who have either been bailed out or at large.

He said that the people of Karachi have already seen the worst law and order, and mayhem at the hands of terrorists as well as other criminals. “After a lot of sacrifices endured by the police and other law enforcement agencies in the line of their duty, the government restored law and order with the support of Karachiites”, he said and added: “now the people of this city could not be left at the mercy of street criminals and we have to develop a sense of security amongst the citizens by eliminating the street crime.”

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Sindh Police to wear body cameras, improve community policing: IGP

IGP Sindh

IG Sindh said criminal justice system should be reformed He said police is working on community policing programmes He said Sindh Police will wear body cameras during snap checking KARACHI: Inspector General Police Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon has called for overhauling the criminal justice system and stressed on introducing reforms to eradicate crime. In a … Read more

IG Sindh briefs Sindh cabinet on Machar Colony lynching incident

Machar Colony lynching

Sindh Cabinet has approved a compensation package of Rs5 million IG Sindh briefed the cabinet on lynching of two young men in Machar Colony A committee has been formed to prevent such incidents in the future KARACHI: The Sindh Cabinet has approved a compensation package of Rs5 million each for the bereaved families of the … Read more

IG Sindh stresses on using body cameras to reduce street crimes

Sindh police

KARACHI: Inspector-General Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon on Tuesday held a high-level meeting to discuss the law and order situation and rising number of street crimes in Karachi. The meeting reviewed the current law and order situation and the police strategy to prevent criminal activities. IG Sindh said steps should be taken to use body cameras … Read more

SHC castigates IG Sindh for increasing crimes in province

Police must use technology to curb crime rate: IG Sindh

KARACHI: Inspector General of Sindh Mushtaq Maher was castigated on Thursday by the Sindh High Court (SHC) for increasing street crimes, kidnaping and armed robberies in the province. The IG who had appeared before a two-member bench headed by Justice Aftab Ahmed Gorar in connection with a matter pertaining to payment of compensation to a … Read more

Police must use technology to curb crime rate: IG Sindh

Police must use technology to curb crime rate: IG Sindh

Inspector General of Police Sindh Mushtaq Ahmed Maher said on Wednesday that the increasing incidents of street crime across the province could be reduced with the help of technology. Addressing members of Korangi Association of Trade and Industry, he said that technology must be used with cooperation of stakeholders and the business community. “Kashmore has … Read more

IG Sindh Announces Award Of Rs 2 million For ASI Muhammad Bakhsh

IG Sindh Announces Award Of Rs 2 million For ASI Muhammad Bakhsh

IG Sindh announced a reward of Rs 2 million for brave police officer ASI Muhammad Bakhsh. According to details, brave officer of Sindh Police SI Muhammad Bakhsh was invited as a special guest in a ceremony held at Central Police Office Karachi in which he was accompanied by his wife and daughter. Upon arrival at … Read more

DG Rangers visits Central Police Office Karachi

DG Rangers visits Central Police Office Karachi

DG Rangers Sindh Major General Umar Ahmad Bukhari has visited Central Police Office Karachi. On arrival at the Central Police Office, IG Sindh Mushtaq Ahmed Mehr received DG Rangers Sindh Major General Umar Ahmed Bukhari. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”corps-commander-karachi-visits-central-police-office”] DG Rangers Sindh visited the memorial of martyrs and also offered Fateha for the martyrs of Sindh … Read more

IG Sindh announces reward of Rs 2 million for personnel who Thwart PSX Attack

IG Sindh announces reward of Rs 2 million for personnel who fought terrorists

IG Sindh Mushtaq Ahmed Mehr announced a reward of Rs 2 million for the personnel who thwarted the terror attack on the Pakistan Stock Exchange. According to the details, IG Sindh Mushtaq Ahmed Mehr, while praising the police for their excellent performance, announced a reward of Rs 2 million for the personnel who fought the … Read more

IG Sindh Mushtaq Mahar Issues Alert For Police In Wake of Deadly Coronavirus

IG Sindh

Inspector General Sindh Mushtaq Mahar in wake of possible spread of an epidemic coronavirus has issued an alert for police staff. As per details, office of IG Sindh issued statement  on Thursday. IG has directed all the police personnel to adopt precautions for the disease. As per the instructions the policemen should use mask and … Read more

IG Sindh launches Zainab Alert Mobile App in Karachi

IG Sindh Mushtaq Mahar launches Zainab Alert Mobile App in Karachi

Inspector General Police Sindh Mushtaq Ahmed Mahar has launched Zainab Alert Mobile App in Karachi on Tuesday. While addressing the ceremony, IG Sindh Mushtaq Mahar said the Mobile App will help to save the lives of our future generations through the use of current Information Communication Technology. Earlier this week, the Senate approved the Zainab … Read more

Federal Cabinet approves Mushtaq Mahar’s appointment as IG Sindh

IG Sindh

Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan  stated that federal cabinet has approved Mushtaq Mehr’s appointment as Sindh Inspector General of Police (IGP). Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said in a tweet “the decision has been made after consultations with the province’s governor and the Sindh government’s demand.” She added … Read more

Federal Government trying to enforce decision about IG Sindh on Sindh government, Saeed Ghani

Sindh Information Minister Saeed Ghani said while referring to change of Inspector General in Sindh the Federal Government is trying to enforce its decision over provincial authorities.

Sindh Information Minister Saeed Ghani said while referring to change of Inspector General in Sindh the Federal Government is trying to enforce its decision over provincial authorities. Saeed Ghani said while speaking to the press in Sukkur that PTI-led government’s steps consult with the Grand Democratic Alliance on choosing the new IG Sindh was a … Read more

We hope PM to honour his commitment: Murtaza Wahab

Sindh

KARACHI: The spokesperson of Sindh Government, Murtaza Wahab spoke to the media on Wednesday and said, those hatching conspiracies to create rifts between the federal and provincial governments will be defeated. Provincial government spokesperson also said that the new IG will be appointed after discussions with the Centre. According to the details, Murtaza Wahab  said … Read more

PM, CM Sindh agree on Mushtaq Mehar name as new IG

PM calls on CM Sindh

Prime Minister Imran Khan held a meeting with Chief Minister of Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah here at the Governor House. According to the details, Prime Minister Imran Khan and Chief Minister of Sindh have agreed to replace IG Kalim Imam and agreed on Mushtaq Mehar as new Sindh IGP. Prime Minister accepted the demand … Read more

PM contacts Governor Sindh over IG Kaleem Imam’s issue

Imran Khan on IG Sindh

The Prime Minister has made telephonic contact with Governor Sindh on the issue of IG Sindh. According to details, Prime Minister Imran Khan has telephoned Governor Sindh Imran Ismail to consult on the issue of IG Sindh, Kaleem Imam. Before this Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Firdous Shamim Naqvi also said that his party will take … Read more