KARACHI: Newly elected Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Saturday hinted towards the resolution of issue related to the "much-awaited" extension in Rangers' special power in the province, as he informed media that the matter will be resolved in next two days.

"Rangers are expected to be given the extension in next two days," said Murad, informing that he will have "a look at the summary in regard to the extension today or tomorrow".

Meanwhile, Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan also supported the Sindh chief minister's claim while talking to media in Taxila.

"As far as federal government is concerned, it should be known that Rangers have been brought in to resolve the security matters," Nisar said, adding "the federal government will back Rangers and all other government institutions."

He further said, Rangers have risked their lives to bring peace in Karachi. "Whenever this issue [of extending special powers] arises, it is made controversial."

On a question to Murad's election as Sindh chief minister, Nisar remarked: "I am hopeful that the outstanding issues will be resolved following his appointment."

Federal government had extended Rangers' policing powers for 77 days on May 4 earlier this year.

Newly formed Sindh cabinet takes oath

The newly formed Sindh cabinet comprising nine provincial ministers, four advisers and four special assistants took oath at the Governor House earlier in the day. Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan administered the oath.

The ministers include Dr Sikandar Mandhro, Makhdoom Jamiluz Zaman, Nisar Khuhro, Mahtab Hussain Dahar, Jam Khan Shoro, Suhail Anwar Siyal, Sardar Ali Shah, Shamim Mumtaz and Mukesh Kumar Chawila.

The advisers and special assistants include Saeed Ghazi, Murtaza Wahab, Maula Bux Chandio, Asghar Junejo, Khato Mal, Erum Khalid, Dr Sikandar Shoro and Syed Ghulam Shah.

After the oath-taking ceremony, the members of the cabinet called on Dr Ebad.

On the occasion Ebad reminded newly inducted cabinet members that Sindh is facing a number of problems and that they would have to work very hard to overcome these problems.