Pakistan

Rangers special powers: 'Invasion of Sindh' against spirit of constitution, says Zardari

PPP co-chairman says nation will slip into quagmire of instability if constitution was trampled in this manner

Our Correspondent December 24, 2015

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PPP co-chairman terms the decision an 'unconstitutional invasion of Sindh'. PHOTO: AFP

ISLAMABAD: Co-chairman Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Asif Ali Zardari has termed the extension of Rangers' special powers by the federal government as "unconstitutional invasion of Sindh".

Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar had on Tuesday unconditionally restored Rangers powers for two months, setting aside a summary of Sindh government evolved after a resolution in provincial assembly to limit the force.

“The central government trampled the principle of constitutionalism by invading the province of Sindh, [which is] against the letter and spirit of the Constitution,” the former president said in his statement on the 139th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam.

139th birth anniversary of the Quaid: Former President @AAliZardari calls for respect for constitutionalism https://t.co/0VEcUVoNBG …
— Pakistan Peoples Party - PPP (@PPP_Org) December 24, 2015

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The nation will slip into a quagmire of instability and uncertainty if the constitution was trampled in this manner, the former president warned.

Zardari asked people to adhere to the principles of Quaid, of democracy, constitutionalism and rule of law and banish a militant and extremist mindset.

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He also paid homage to the personnel of the armed forces who laid down their lives in the line of duty.

Initially on board when the operation in the mega city started in 2013, the PPP and Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) complained against, what they called, unbridled powers to execute the operation.

COMMENTS (19)

Nav | 8 years ago | Reply This thief and all other thiefs across all so called political parties of Pak shud all b behind bars . 90 percent of them are comrinals , thugs , rapists , murderers like zardari. Only in Pak these thugs become leaders , but shud b in jail for life.

Haji Atiya | 8 years ago | Reply @Saad: When one has to remove a cancer from the body, nobody is gonna waste time on ballot boxes.

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Haji Atiya | 8 years ago | Reply @Rex Minor: You first learn to spell "marshal" law correctly, then we'll take you seriously..

Saad | 8 years ago | Reply Whatever the justifications were, the Interior Minister cannot just turn dictatorial in a democracy. Goes to show that democracy is just a mere coat of varnish over an autocratic mindset.

Zahid | 8 years ago | Reply How much you Zardari looting Sindh and Pakistan you only eaten poor people money, with help of Pakistan Army and Sindh Ranges we will get back all looted money such a corrupt Sindh Government

Jaihoon | 8 years ago | Reply The government in the center belongs to Punjab, and the Pakistan's army hails from Punjab too.Sindh has to bey Punjab's domination No question be asked.

Saleem | 8 years ago | Reply @Rex Minor: It is better not to poke your nose about things that you don't have a clue. Federal laws supersede provincial laws and in this case there is no sense for provincial assembly to be bending backward to save one person and his master.

JM | 8 years ago | Reply Asif Ali Zardari, You're history and finished. You've destroyed this country thru your corrupt habits. We don't need you

Rameez | 8 years ago | Reply These politicians only remember the constitution when they're feeling the heat of getting caught for their corruption and murders. I wonder if our constitution is also for the common man or just for protecting these barbarians.

pervez | 8 years ago | Reply I was a staunch supporter of PPP during last more than 30 years but present scenario of open support of corrupt person like Dr. Asim Hussain and Ayyan Ali left no option to think of parting way with PPP. They are using Sindh card for saving corrupt peoples of their party and I hope that in next general election they will not be able to enough seat in their base of Sindh; The zanjeer of four province will not be able to maintain in a single province of Sindh

Azaad | 8 years ago | Reply What if you do it first and transfer the rights to the Mayor of Karachi #constitutionalism

Fawad Gilani | 8 years ago | Reply Give him a 10 percent commission on Sindh revenues and he will change his statement!. Who killed murtaza Bhutto? Who killed Benazir? Who will have Bilawal killed? Ask the 10 percent man!

Parvez | 8 years ago | Reply I suppose the loot and plunder of Sindh done by the PPP-Z over the last 8 odd years is in line with the Constitution ?

MSH | 8 years ago | Reply Mr Criminals A Zardari , State and Country is more important then Constitution.You and your government has used constitution to loot and blunder the country.For you the democracy is an excuse to loot and plunder.

TBS | 8 years ago | Reply The 18th amendment has led to unparalleled corruption in the country. Raza Rabbani tabled the 18th amendment seeking better governance but forgot what kind of people it would empower. At the very least the 18th amendment must be done away with and at best the present constitution scrapped as it only protects the corrupt.

mjk | 8 years ago | Reply Those rangers are there to PROTECT the constitution, protect the lives of Bisma(s) that YOU PEOPLE so easily crush in the name of 'in better interest of the country.' Sheesh, the audacity.

Hafiz Muhammad Noman | 8 years ago | Reply Criticism on Federal government by Zardari seems strange as he is afraid of Sindh Rangers' powers. Sindh government is the worst and most corrupted government of all as it did nothing for Sindhi people or those who live in Karachi. Even our national high is in worsened condition that is waiting for renovation for a long time.

Rumormonger | 8 years ago | Reply Invasion begets invasion. When the common man's right are trampled upon by VIP protocols.....

Rex Minor | 8 years ago | Reply Co-chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Asif Ali Zardari has termed the extension of Rangers’ special powers by the federal government as “unconstitutional invasion of Sindh”. The question one must ask at this juncture is wheather the country is going to loose its North or the south limb first before Punjab province is the only remaining part of Pakistan.. Tfe action of the central Government authorising the deployment of military and para military force in provinces without the consent and the approval of the independent provincial parliaments, tantamounts to declaration of marshal law. The provincial parliament must move and declare all former agreements and legislations with the centre as null and void. Rex Minornts

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