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Rangers to get regular extension in additional powers
ISLAMABAD: The government has decided that the duration of Rangers' additional powers would be extended as and when needed, Geo News reported Thursday. The decision to extend special police powers granted to Rangers will remain effective until the situation in the city is completely under control.
According to higher government sources, Rangers have been granted special police powers for three months to bring Karachi situation under control and maintain peace. Following this order, Rangers enjoy special powers of search and arrest for 90 days, that is, three months.
The situation has improved since the Rangers were given this authority and therefore, the centre will keep on revising the extension orders. However, Rangers cannot be given this power on permanent basis. For that, legislation would be required from parliament to amend laws and no such idea is under discussion, sources added.
The presidential spokesperson Farhatullah Babar confirmed the news and told that the Rangers have been given additional police powers for three months only and it can not be ascertained that what will be decided when this period will expire.
Courtesy www.geo.tv