Conspiracy being hatched against me: Sindh IGP Dr Kaleem Imam.

KARACHI -- The province's top police official claimed on Tuesday that a conspiracy was being hatched again him and asserted that he would not be transferred so easily.

Addressing an event in Karachi, Sindh Inspector General of Police Dr Kaleem Imam said: 'This event has turned into my farewell'.

Dismissing reports of his transfer, Sindh's top cop said, 'I am not going anywhere nor am I being transferred. I will not leave so easily'.

Reflecting on his journey as the provincial police chief, Imam added that there were days when he thought it 'would be his last day' and further said his value as an officer would 'not decrease with a mere transfer'.

Addressing the officials, Imam warned they would come across many difficulties but they should continue working as per rules and regulations. 'Do not worry,' he said. 'All our officers are highly talented.'

The statement comes a day after Prime Minister Imran Khan threw his weight behind the Sindh government - which wants Imam gone.

Meanwhile, the coalition partners of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) expressed reservations on the names proposed for the post of Sindh IGP.

The development came during the weekly meeting of the federal cabinet. The members recommended that the governor and chief minister deliberate on the names proposed by PPP government, adding that a new name would also be welcome.

Meanwhile, the coalition partners of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) expressed reservations on the names proposed for the post of Sindh IGP.

The development came during the weekly meeting of the federal cabinet. The members recommended that the governor and chief minister deliberate on the names proposed by PPP government, adding that a new name would also be welcome.

In a letter addressed to the federal government, the Sindh...