--- title: "Sindh government bans new computerised arms licences" description: "Most outlets reported the Sindh government's immediate ban on new computerised arms licences. Daily Pakistan added that the ban was imposed through a notification from the Home Department, while Dunya News noted the exemption of licences already approved by competent authorities and the communication to senior officials." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/8688-sindh-imposes-complete-ban-on-new-arms-licences site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Sindh government bans new computerised arms licences pakistan · updated 17 Sep 2026, 5:57 PM PKT · 15–17 Sep 2026 · 10 articles from 8 outlets over 3 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 8 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported the Sindh government's decision to halt the issuance of new arms licenses across the province, with some also noting the suspension of new arms dealership licenses. While the core detail of the ban was consistent, a few outlets included additional context, such as the inclusion of dealership licenses or a file photo of a pistol. All excerpts emphasized the immediate and indefinite nature of the restriction. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 17 Sep 2026 — Sindh government bans issuance of new computerized... (1 outlet) - **Minute Mirror** — [Sindh government bans issuance of new computerized...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/sindh-government-bans-issuance-of-new-computerized-arms-licences-631463/) · 17 Sep 2026, 5:57 PM PKT > The Sindh government has imposed an immediate province-wide ban on issuing and processing new computerized arms licences, with limited exc... ### 16 Sep 2026 — Sindh government bans new computerised arms licences (2 outlets) > Most outlets reported the Sindh government's immediate ban on new computerised arms licences. Daily Pakistan added that the ban was imposed through a notification from the Home Department, while Dunya News noted the exemption of licences already approved by competent authorities and the communication to senior officials. - **Dunya News** — [Sindh bans issuance of new computerized arms licences](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/973266-sindh-bans-issuance-of-new-computerized-arms-licences) · 16 Sep 2026, 11:47 PM PKT > Sindh government immediately banned new computerized arms licences, exempting licences approved by competent authorities and informing senior administrative and police officials. - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Sindh bans issuance of new computerised arms licences](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/16-Sep-2026/sindh-bans-issuance-of-new-computerised-arms-licences) · 16 Sep 2026, 6:55 PM PKT · 93% identical wording to the newest filing > KARACHI – The Sindh government has imposed a complete ban on the issuance of new computerised arms licences across the province. According to a notification issued by the Home Department, the ban has taken immediate effect and will remain in place until further orders. The notification states that licences granted an exemption with the approval […] ### 15 Sep 2026 — Sindh government bans new arms and dealership licenses (6 outlets) > Most outlets reported the Sindh government's immediate and complete ban on the issuance of new arms licenses, with several also noting that the restriction extends to arms dealership licenses. While most phrased the measure as province-wide and in effect until further orders, a few outlets, such as Dunya News and Dawn, specifically highlighted the inclusion of dealership licenses in the ban. - **ProPakistani** — [Sindh Bans Issuance of New Arms Licences](https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/16/sindh-bans-issuance-of-new-arms-licences/) · 16 Sep 2026, 3:58 PM PKT > The Sindh government has imposed an immediate ban on the issuance of new arms licences and arms dealership licences across… Read More - **Dawn** — [Sindh imposes ban on issuance of new arms licences](https://www.dawn.com/news/2030217/sindh-imposes-ban-on-issuance-of-new-arms-licences) · 16 Sep 2026, 6:51 AM PKT · 93% identical wording to the newest filing > 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 ... - **Dunya News** — [Sindh imposes ban on arms licence, dealership](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/973105-sindh-imposes-ban-on-arms-licence-dealership) · 16 Sep 2026, 2:41 AM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing > The provincial government has also halted the issuance of new arms dealership licences. Under the directive, no new licences for arms dealers will be granted during the ban. - **Pakistan Today** — [Sindh halts issuance of all new arms licences](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/15/sindh-halts-issuance-of-all-new-arms-licences) · 15 Sep 2026, 10:00 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > The restriction will remain in place until further orders. - **Geo News** — [Sindh imposes complete ban on new arms licences](https://www.geo.tv/latest/682222-sindh-imposes-complete-ban-on-new-arms-licences) · 15 Sep 2026, 9:54 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > A Glock 19, 9 mm Para pistol is seen in this undated image. — Reuters/File KARACHI: The Sindh government on Tuesday imposed a complete ban on the issuance of new arms licences across the province with immediate effect.In a statement, Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan... - **BOL News** — [Sindh government bans issuance of new arms' licenses](https://www.bolnews.com/pakistan/sindh-government-bans-issuance-of-new-arms-licenses) · 15 Sep 2026, 9:16 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > Sindh Home Department imposes complete ban on new arms license issuance across the province. Order announced by Home Minister's spokesperson. ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. "% related" compares whole stories, not single articles — see [what the percentages mean](https://harzaviya.com/methodology). - [Federal government reduces non-prohibited arms licences by over 90% in 13 months](https://harzaviya.com/stories/5776-govt-cuts-arms-licence-issuance-by-over-90pc) · 1 Sep 2026 · 4 outlets · 71% related 10 articles from 8 outlets, 15–17 Sep 2026. Headlines and links belong to their outlets — HarZaviya links out and never copies article text. --- HarZaviya compares how Pakistani outlets cover the same story. It stores and shows each outlet's headline and a short excerpt, and links out — it never copies article text, and every headline belongs to the outlet that wrote it. It takes no stance on any outlet. 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