The federal cabinet had earlier expressed strong reservations on the proposed names which included Mushtaq Mehar, Ghulam Qadir Thebo and Kamran Fazal. Ahmar was posted as the DG Khan RPO on July 2, 2019.

Meanwhile, the provincial government has decided not to raise the issue, terming it as an administrative matter. The Constitution and law do no demand any counsel of the Governor on the removal and appointment of an IG, and it has never been done before in any other province.

Earlier, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday has met Sindh Inspector General Dr. Kaleem Imam and discussed law and order situation in the province.

During the meeting, the Sindh IG has informed the premier about his reservations regarding provincial government.

The meeting took place after federal cabinet members belonging to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and coalition partner Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA) had expressed concerns over the issue of Sindh IG Kaleem Imam’s transfer.

The transfer was postponed as federal cabinet handed over the matter to Governor Sindh Imran Ismail and Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah.

Sources said that the government members from Sindh also expressed concerns over IG Sindh issue following which it was decided to further consult Sindh governor and chief minister for finalising the IGP appointment.

Let it be known that Kaleem Imam, while reacting to certain speculations that he has been transferred from his post, said today that he “won’t leave that easily and he has not yet been transferred.”

“A (false) impression is being given that I have been transferred […] even if I am transferred, I am worth my weight in gold,” he said while addressing a ceremony in Karachi.

“A big plot was built against me.

“This ceremony is being considered as my farewell ceremony […] It seems like Sindh police are trying to save its budget,” he added. NNI