Why Sindh govt is not allowed to appoint IGP of its choice, asks Zardari

E-Paper | August 11, 2026

PPP-Parliamentarians President Asif Ali Zardari, while giving an interview to a private news channel, questioned that why can't the Sindh government appoint an Inspector General of Police (IGP) of its choice.

Commenting on the propagated notion that the incumbent Sindh IG was a “good officer”, Zardari remarked: “If A.D. Khawaja is a good officer, then what are others?”

Last week, the Sindh High Court extended its stay on the removal of IGP A.D. Khawaja from his post and ordered the IGP to continue his duties till the court reaches a decision in the matter,

Taking a jibe at the prime minister, he said that Nawaz Sharif was now wearied and he [Zardari] will make sure that PPP exhausts him.

During the next PPP rally, ‘Go Nawaz Go’ slogans will be raised, he said.

The former president also spoke about the issue of his missing aides, “It doesn’t matter to me, no matter how many of my aides are arrested.”

Not the police but someone else is involved in the disappearance of my aides, he remarked.

He also claimed that the people who want to join him are being threatened.

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M Mirza

Apr 17, 2017 12:05am

You have appointed all officers from community, your own cronies who toe your line and earn top dollars for your family. And we thought Bilawal being Oxford educated will make a difference.

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Chacha

Apr 17, 2017 12:13am

He is right if you have responsibility you should have authority as well

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Abdulla Hussain

Apr 17, 2017 12:15am

All appointments are politically motivated. By appointing IGP of his choice, Zardari will use him for many purpose.

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Hassan (Karachi)

Apr 17, 2017 12:18am

Simple, Karachi is a mess, Sindh is a mess. And its all thanks to you Mr. Zardari.

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aBDUL RASHEED SHAIKH

Apr 17, 2017 12:22am

A substantial question we people of Sindh ask that at last what is wrong with AD Khawaja, the existing IGP that you are going to remove him?

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Babu bhai

Apr 17, 2017 12:24am

Because you appoint your own type of people. Nepotism has to discouraged. Think outside of box.

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Sameer Waheed

Apr 17, 2017 12:37am

Because you sir are a lot of corrupt people. You are eating away at Sindh and some one is still trying to resist.

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tahir malik

Apr 17, 2017 12:41am

False glory, false pride. Now the looterah wants to rule with his dynasty.

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Salmam

Apr 17, 2017 12:44am

Why can't you let him work as per the rules and regulations.? Seems he is not a Yes man and that's the problem for you.

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option

Apr 17, 2017 12:53am

Why the elected mayor of Karachi is not allowed to run the karachi administration?

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option

Apr 17, 2017 12:54am

@M Mirza What Oxford graduate has to do with honesty?

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Ali

Apr 17, 2017 12:56am

Because you want to appoint a person who only serves u and your intrest not Sindh's

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Azad

Apr 17, 2017 12:58am

Sure, why not, they own Sindh. I am sure his party will be elected again for another term not only in Sindh but also in other parts of country.

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Nisar

Apr 17, 2017 01:03am

Because your choice means 'corruption, nepotism, favouritism, victimisation, intimidation'. And your choice doesn't include fair and just officers but boot lickers.

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Justice

Apr 17, 2017 01:03am

You don't have to be genius to figure out why PPP - Zardari wanted to remove an honest working Inspector General of Police, thanks to honorable judges who would not let PPP government appoint a corrupt Inspector General of Police of their choice.

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Syed husain

Apr 17, 2017 01:05am

Mr. Zardari, what is it that you do not understand? IGP is reponsible for enforcing law and order in the province and not for protecting you and your corroupt buddies.

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Hassan

Apr 17, 2017 01:09am

We just hope justice is served and corrupt people are exposed and put in jail. I am not talking about you or your aides as we all know who corrupt is. Enough of muk mukka

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Mindshare ,tx

Apr 17, 2017 01:31am

1) Constitution allows central govt to appoint IGP unless provincial assembly pass resolution with good reason and courts have no objection 2) In your particular case, you are not allowed to appoint IGP because it is highly plausible that you want to rule this province under law of Jungle.

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Scary

Apr 17, 2017 01:32am

The reason you should not be allowed to have your own IGP is because you and your party are corrupt and incompetent. All these number of years that you have run Sindh you have failed to produce any results. Hope the citizens boot you out in 2018.

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flipflop

Apr 17, 2017 01:40am

What about all the people that have been assigned by Mr Zardari who happen to be his friends and family on key positions ? Nine of it is based on merit nor experience and you cry about not being able to assign an IG of his choice ? They moment when you start playing with the law and justice, is the moment when you have started going against the country. This is exactly why Panama Case verdict hasn't been given yet even though all the required proof and documents have been provided to the judges because politicians and corrupt people like you and Nawaz have been playing with the law. You mould the law whenever there's an advantage to you and if you fail you simply leave the country and claim to be under exile. Pathetic !!

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MMJ

Apr 17, 2017 01:43am

This news and then another news of 100 children deaths in thar in just over 3 months ... when will their patience exhaust???

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daanish

Apr 17, 2017 01:44am

So Zardari can protect criminals. Can you give an example of any good work you have done for Sindh.

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Zak

Apr 17, 2017 02:01am

Because Sir, you think of yourself and PPP not of the people or Pakistan.

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Apr 17, 2017 02:38am

Because we know what kind of person the Sindh government would appoint

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Apr 17, 2017 02:40am

@M Mirza The apple does not fall far from the tree. As far as this 'class' is concerned, no amount of education (even from the best institutions) will make them honest or humble.

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JA-Australia

Apr 17, 2017 02:40am

@M Mirza What exactly has Bilawal accomplished that we should take him seriously? The fact that the country, especially the national media, has taken him seriously is itself a condemnation of Pakistan. It shows how little respect we have for the country and the job of selecting our leaders. Just because someone happened to be born into a particular family is now qualification enough to be Pakistan's leader? It also shows why PPP and PML-N are not fit to lead the country. If a party does not even run itself on meritocracy, how dare it apply for the job to run the country?

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Asad Khan

Apr 17, 2017 02:55am

@M Mirz getting a degree doesn't mean he is educated ... please go and look up the definition of ' educated ' in the dictionary.

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Vikas rehman

Apr 17, 2017 03:57am

Why not! As long as you have appropriate reasons to do so Mr Zardari...not just your desire to have someone of your choice to influence the by elections.

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T.m.khan

Apr 17, 2017 04:04am

@M Mirza, nothing makes a difference when it comes to his or the families self interest, insatiable greed for money and lust for power.

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Altaf Ibrahim

Apr 17, 2017 04:21am

Mr Zardari, the reason is to prevent you and the equally corrupt Administration of Sindh from hiring dishonest individuals for positions that require integrity and transparency. That is not a bad thing, is it!

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Habib

Apr 17, 2017 05:06am

Of course AD Khowaja is a good officer and others maybe good officers but not your appointed cronies.

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Muhammad zafar iqbal

Apr 17, 2017 05:13am

it is now good and appropriate for Mr.Zardari to be work as anchor or media person on TV TALKSHOWS, politically he is nowhere gather any mass . As concerns to IGP posting he should consult Sindh High Court , the court had stayed the incumbent IGP .

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Salim

Apr 17, 2017 05:23am

Sindh army zindabad

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chacha

Apr 17, 2017 05:31am

He is right, responsibility and authority goes hand in hand. You cant blame the provincial government for law and order situation if they are not allowed to appoint the IG

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Abrar

Apr 17, 2017 06:06am

Enough of loot and plunder! Payback time is coming!

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Peace

Apr 17, 2017 06:12am

People of Pakistan should think now, whether they want their next generations to be slaves of these corrupt politicians. ECP should disqualify all these politicians, especially PPP.

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siddiq karim

Apr 17, 2017 06:25am

the answer is that you all are corrupt to the core

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Shahid

Apr 17, 2017 06:28am

Because your choices are neither political nor administrative, they are based on greed and corruption. You just need an IG who would facilitate your unlawful acts.

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Alba

Apr 17, 2017 07:00am

Everyone knows the reason except Asif Zardari.

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Desi

Apr 17, 2017 07:18am

Have you not robbed the country enough that you want yo come back to refo it again. ?

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Bin Adam

Apr 17, 2017 07:32am

Because there been frequent public grievances and press news that, the Sind Govt. uses the IG and other personnel as political tools of the party, misusing their hiring and firing power upon them. As such corrupting and even criminalizing the system.

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Pakistani

Apr 17, 2017 08:17am

Sindh needs an IGP who is man of integrity. BUT you and your party need a person who could polish your shoes. This is why federation is playing its part. We all sindhis are happy with this IGP.

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Shaukat Ali Khan

Apr 17, 2017 09:00am

Because IG of own choice means free corruption.

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Aamir Latif

Apr 17, 2017 10:11am

please focus on Sind development instead on AD khawaja which is in deep mess. We will salute you if you can clean karachi of the all the kachra in your remaining tenure.

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on FLIP SIDE

Apr 17, 2017 11:35am

Because - in one sentence - your track record is tainted!

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Aslam Khan

Apr 17, 2017 11:47am

Your selection is never transparent and in interest of the people but only yourself and party.

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Muhammad Tahir Jamali

Apr 17, 2017 01:26pm

He should read wall writting.

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Tariq

Apr 17, 2017 01:42pm

Bring back the loot, then the nation may be a little more sympathetic to your demand.

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Arshad

Apr 17, 2017 01:55pm

Very Simple, whoever is appointed with your nod will upgrade corrupt practices in sindh. For God sake, have mercy on sindh and its people who are turning into stone age.

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BAXAR

Apr 17, 2017 02:19pm

@Shaukat Ali Khan "Because IG of own choice means free corruption." Then who should choose the IG?

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BAXAR

Apr 17, 2017 02:21pm

@chacha "responsibility and authority goes hand in hand." Is this also applicable for local governments and mayors?

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suhailshaikh

Apr 17, 2017 02:49pm

Why a honest IG not acceptable to sindh government.want to open way of corruption by this route on appointment of new police constable and to use for political benefits from sindh police.

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Awesome

Apr 17, 2017 03:52pm

@Abdulla Hussain . And vice versa

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Awesome

Apr 17, 2017 03:53pm

@Hassan (Karachi) . Why don't you ask IGP?

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Ali

Apr 17, 2017 07:57pm

Sindh government should 'not' be allowed to appoint IGP, given government's shocking track record of abuse of rules and regulations. Government appoints officials who are corrupt and wants them to follow the dictates of the government. This is abusing the constitution and laws. Sindh government must be held accountable for its violations of laws.

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