KARACHI: The two-year journey of Sindh police chief Ghulam Nabi Memon ended on December 31, 2025, after his retirement, and Additional IG Karachi Javed Alam Odho was appointed as the inspector general of police in his place.
Officials said on Wednesday the federal cabinet formally issued a charge relinquishment report for outgoing IGP Memon. The order issued by the federal cabinet reads; “In pursuance of Establishment Division, Cabinet Secretariat, government of Pakistan, Islamabad Notification, on attaining the age of Superannuation i.e. 60 years of services on 31-12-2025, I, Ghulam Nabi Memon, PSP, (BS-22) have relinquished the charge of Inspector General of Police, Sindh, on this 31st day of December, 2025”.
Late on Wednesday night, a notification was issued by the Cabinet Secretariat of the Establishment Division, Islamabad, which said: “With the approval of the Federal Government, Mr. Allah Bux Urf Jawed Akhter Odho, a BS-22 officer of the Police Service of Pakistan, presently serving under Government of Sindh, is transferred and posted as Provincial Police Officer (PPO), under Section 10 of the Civil Servants Act, 1973, with immediate effect and until further orders.”
Upon retirement, a guard of honour was presented to former IGP Ghulam Nabi Memon at the Central Police Office. During his farewell speech, Memon said, “Indeed, Allah commands you to render back trusts to whom they are due, and when you judge between people, judge with justice.” (Qur’an 4:58)
“My parents instilled in me a simple but enduring lesson early in life: honour your duty, speak the truth, and leave behind a good name. Now, standing at the threshold of retirement, I recognize how profoundly that guidance shaped my postings, every decision, and moment of command. Every life of service eventually reaches a quiet pause a moment to look back with gratitude and humility. Retirement is not an end, but a transition: from command to counsel, from responsibility to reflection,” he said.
“Indeed, no public servant walks this path alone. I owe a profound debt of gratitude to my parents, whose values formed my character; to my senior officers whose wisdom, leadership, and example shaped my professional journey; and to my family, who bore the long absences, uncertainty, and unspoken risks of this profession with patience and faith. Their guidance, prayers, and quiet sacrifices enabled me to serve with resolve and dedication, for which I remain grateful to them.”
Memon said that Jalaluddin Rumi’s following words enlightened me in life: “Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.”
He further said: “I joined the Police Service of Pakistan in 1991, in an era when leadership relied more on judgment than technology, and credibility carried greater weight than visibility. Over the decades, I had the privilege of serving across cities and villages, through moments of crisis and calm, alongside officers and jawans whose courage and commitment reshaped my understanding of power, restraint, compassion, and sacrifice. These years taught me that policing is not merely the enforcement of law, but the stewardship of public trust.
“As I conclude my service upon superannuation, I do so with humility, gratitude, and a deep sense of fulfillment. Public service is a sacred trust, demanding responsibility, perseverance, and collective effort. Leading Sindh Police has been one of the most honorable chapters of my professional life.”
Memon said: “During my tenure as Inspector General of Police, We prioritized technology-driven policing and systematic investigation reforms as key components of policing strategy. Investigation remains the hallmark of effective policing, and the detection of crime is essential for its sustainable prevention. With unrelenting operational efforts, Sindh Police was able to improve crime detection and prevention across the province.
“In Karachi, for instance, the crime detection ratio reached around 80%, supported by enhanced surveillance and forensic tools, and ongoing improvements in investigative procedures. Police must continue to strengthen their efforts to enhance the public trust, ensuring that justice is delivered consistently.”
Finally, I express my gratitude to Allah Almighty for the guidance, strength, and trust granted to me throughout this journey. I pray that Sindh Police continues to serve the people with courage, integrity and compassion, that the sacrifices of our martyrs and ghazis are always honored, and that every officer and jawan remains steadfast in upholding the law and protecting the vulnerable. May Allah bless this noble institution, guide its leadership and personnel in all their decisions and enable all of us to contribute positively to the safety, security and justice of our society. Ameen,” he added.
