History

The origins and roots of Rangers dates back to 1942, when British government established a special unit as Sindh Police Rangers. After the establishment of Pakistan in 1947, the protection of its eastern boundaries was allotted to particular regions, such as the Punjab Border Police Force, Bahawalpur State Police, Khairpur State Police and Sindh Rifles. Because the Rangers were neither correctly structured nor outfitted for a specific duty, in 1958, they were restructured and renamed as the West Pakistan Rangers.

The lexical meaning of the word ‘Ranger’ is “Keeper of a Park”. Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) is a Force devoted to the protection and upkeep of the World’s most beautiful park of Pakistan. Pakistan Rangers (Sindh), the custodian of Mehran Valley, are not only safeguarding 912 kilometres border with India in the Province of Sindhbut also keeping a close watch on the activities of anti-state elements round the clock; be it the metropolitan city or vast stretches of arid desert.



History.
After the emergence of Pakistan on 14th Aug 1947 a force by the name of Home Guards in Punjab and Sindh Rifles in Sindh was created with its Headquarters at Lahore to intercept the trans – borders criminals. This force was placed under the then IG of Police for administration. Home Guard comprised Punjab Border Police and Bahawalpur Border Police and Sindh Rifles comprised Sindh Border Police & Khairpur Military Police. Home Guards were deployed on the border of Punjab Province & Bahawalpur State and Sindh Rifles were deployed on the Border of Sindh Province & Khairpur State initially.

1958. In Oct 1958, Border Police was reorganized to form an independent department under the West Pakistan Government by the name of West Pakistan Rangers. All four frontier forces i.e. Punjab Border Police, Bahawalpur Border Police, Sindh Border Police and Khairpur Military Police were merged to form an independent department of West Pakistan Government for which an ordinance was promulgated. The command elements came on deputation from the Pakistan Army. The West Pakistan Rangers consisted of three main Units as fol:-

• Sutlej Rangers (new shape of Punjab Border Police) with its Headquarters at Lahore.
• Desert Rangers (new shape of Bahawalpur border Police) with its Headquarters at Bahawalpur.
• Indus Rangers (new shape of Khairpur Military Police and Sindh Border Police) with its Headquarters at Hyderabad.

1969. In 1969, due to heavy commitment of Sutlej Rangers it was restructured and a new Unit was raised name Chenab Rangers with its Headquarters at Sialkot, having 193 Kilometers Working Boundary and 105 Kilometers of International Border.

1972. Force was renamed from West Pakistan Rangers to Pakistan Rangers and given under the control of Federal Government (Ministry of Defence).

1974. In 1974, it became part of the Civil Armed Force under the Ministry of Interior.

1989. In late 1989, due to growing riots and worsening Law and Order situation in Sindh, a new force was raised named Mehran force under the direct command of Director General Pakistan Rangers with its nucleus Headquarters in Karachi. Five permanent Sectors consisting four wings each named Shahbaz Rangers, Bhattai Rangers, Qasim Rangers, Sachal Rangers and Indus Rangers were the part of this force.

1995. 1st Jul 1995 , Pakistan Rangers was bifurcated into Pakistan Rangers (Punjab) and Pakistan Rangers (Sindh). Mehran Force was merged into Pakistan Rangers (Sindh). Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) is governed by Ranger’s Ordinance 1959 and operates under control Ministry of Interior and HQ 5 Corps. Since its inception, besides operational duties on international border with India, Rangers is continuously involved in combating terrorism and in ensuring law and order by providing intimate support to Sindh Police in Karachi and Interior Sindh. By the grace of God Almighty and dedication of all ranks, Rangers have been able to win the confidence and appreciation of the citizens. It is now regarded as a premier Law Enforcement Agency (LEA), with high credibility and trust.