KARACHI: The Sindh authorities on Tuesday imposed a whole ban on the issuance of latest arms licences throughout the province with rapid impact.
In a press release, Sindh Residence Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar’s spokesperson mentioned, “No licensing authority will probably be allowed to problem a brand new arms licence.”
The spokesperson additional mentioned that the ban on arms licences would stay in place till additional orders. The provincial authorities additionally banned the issuance of latest arms dealership licences, with all related licensing authorities directed to strictly implement the choice.
Nonetheless, arms licences could also be issued in distinctive or particular instances, topic to prior approval from the authorised authority, the spokesperson added.
Such approvals would require permission from the Sindh house minister or chief minister in accordance with the related guidelines and laws.
The spokesperson added that every one related licensing officers had been directed to strictly adjust to the course.
