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Sindh Seeks KP’s Rejected Armoured Vehicles Amid Rising Security Concerns
After Balochistan, Sindh has requested the federal government to transfer KP’s rejected bulletproof vehicles, citing the province’s “critical security environment” and the need to protect Chinese nationals and visiting dignitaries.
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by Muhammad Hashir
2025-10-23
Sindh Seeks KP’s Rejected Armoured Vehicles Amid Rising Security Concerns

The Sindh government has officially requested the federal government to allocate it the armoured vehicles rejected by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) administration, becoming the second province after Balochistan to make such a demand.

Earlier this week, KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi criticized the federal government’s “flawed policy” for what he called the resurgence of terrorism in his province. He alleged that Islamabad had failed to release funds allocated for counterterrorism efforts and accused the centre of providing “defective and old” bulletproof vehicles, which he demanded be recalled.

Following KP’s refusal, Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti appealed to the federal government to reallocate the vehicles to his province, citing the ongoing terrorist threat in the region. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi subsequently approved the transfer of the vehicles to Balochistan.

On Thursday, the Sindh Home Department followed suit, sending a formal request to the Ministry of Interior to obtain the same vehicles.

“In view of the critical security environment in Sindh, particularly with regard to the protection of Chinese nationals, foreigners, and visiting dignitaries, there exists a pressing need for bulletproof vehicles,” read the letter from Sindh Additional Chief Secretary Muhammad Iqbal Memon.

The letter further stated that the vehicles would be deployed under the Home Department’s supervision, maintained for official duties, and operated under strict departmental control.

Pakistan has seen a sharp rise in terrorist attacks, particularly in KP and Balochistan, following the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan’s decision to end its ceasefire with the government in November 2022. The country currently ranks second on the Global Terrorism Index 2025, underscoring the urgent need for strengthened security measures nationwide.
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