{
  "id": 7692847,
  "title": "Sindh imposes ban on issuance of new arms licences",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/sindh-imposes-ban-on-issuance-of-new-arms-licences",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T01:51:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2030217/sindh-imposes-ban-on-issuance-of-new-arms-licences"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Karachi, September 16th, 2026 - The provincial government of Sindh has implemented an immediate and indefinite prohibition on the issuance of new arms licences and arms dealership licences throughout the region, according to a spokesperson for the Sindh Home Minister. This decision, aimed at enhancing the regulation and control of firearms within the province, will remain in effect until further notice. The spokesperson clarified that no new arms licence will be granted by any licensing authority during this ban, and likewise, the issuance of new arms dealership licences will be completely suspended.\n\nThe spokesperson explained that this measure is part of the Sindh government's strategy to strengthen the regulation and control of firearms in the province. Nonetheless, the decision allows for exceptional cases where an arms licence may be issued, contingent upon specific approval from the competent authorities, including the Home Minister and the Chief Minister, as stipulated by the relevant rules and procedures.\n\nAll relevant licensing authorities have been instructed to strictly adhere to this directive.",
  "summary": "KARACHI: The Sindh government has imposed a complete ban on the issuance of new arms licences and arms dealership licences across the province with immediate effect and until further orders. According to a spokesperson for the Sindh home minister, no new arms licence shall be issued by any licensing authority during the period of the ban. Similarly, the issuance of new arms dealership licences…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}