PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) police have approved a comprehensive security plan for Eidul Azha, under which more than 50,000 personnel will be deployed across the province to maintain law and order during the festive period. The decision was taken during a high-level security review meeting chaired by KP Inspector General of Police Zulfiqar Hameed, […]
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KP CM criticises closed-door decisions after Bannu attack
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister (CM) Sohail Afridi has criticised what he described as decisions being made behind closed doors, saying the provincial government would resist any policy that undermines peace or goes against the interests of the people of the province. Afridi made the remarks during a visit to Bannu on Monday following a […]
IED blast damages police official’s house in Lakki Marwat
An improvised explosive device (IED) attack targeted the residence of a police official in the Shadikhel area of Lakki Marwat on Saturday, causing significant structural damage but no reported casualties. Read More: SHO among seven cops martyred in Lakki Marwat IED attack According to police officials, unknown militants planted the explosive device at the house of Constable […]
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police Changes Uniform Design Across Province
KP Police approves new uniform design across the entire province to improve consistency and identity. In Peshawar, officials confirmed the decision through official documents. The move introduces a standardized appearance for all officers. According to documents, the Inspector General of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police issued orders to implement the Police Uniform Regulations 2026. These rules aim […]
KP Police repel assaults across province amid escalating Afghan border tensions
Terrorists carried out a series of targeted attacks on police stations and outposts across Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, injuring a head constable and a civilian, while authorities successfully repelled all incursions, provincial police officials said. Police officials told media that the assaults were launched in multiple locations, including Peshawar, Bannu and Hangu districts. In Peshawar’s Badhaber area, terrorists […]
PHC strikes down KP Police Amendment Act, citing constitutional violations
In a landmark ruling aimed at safeguarding the independence of law enforcement, Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Saturday declared Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police Amendment Act 2024 null and void. The court characterized provincial government’s attempt to subject appointment of senior police officers to Chief Minister’s approval as unconstitutional, warning that such measures risk turning police force […]
KP CM Sohail Afridi defends police amid 9 May pressure
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi said police are facing pressure over the 9 May events, but the force has remained impartial. He expressed pride in their professionalism and warned that police should not be dragged into political disputes. Afridi stressed that the provincial government has kept KP police free from political interference. Speaking to […]
Militant hideouts destroyed in Lakki Marwat operation
LAKKI MARWAT: Police, alongside counter-terrorism commandos, destroyed militant hideouts and sanctuaries in a major operation in the trans-river belt on Monday. The operation targeted remote rural areas under Dadiwala police station. Read More: 15 killed in strikes on militant hideouts near Afghan border The action was conducted under the instructions of Bannu Regional Police Officer Sajjad […]
5 cops martyred as police mobile comes under attack in KP Karak
At least five police personnel were martyred on Tuesday when a police mobile came under attack in the Gurguri area of Karak district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), officials confirmed. District police spokesperson Shaukat Khan said that all the victims were constables and were on routine duty when the attack took place. The martyred policemen were […]
KP Police to Launch Pakistan’s First Drone Unit
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Police have announced plans to establish Pakistan’s first dedicated drone technology unit. Officials confirmed the decision on Wednesday. The unit aims to strengthen counterterrorism capabilities across the province. Authorities say it will enhance surveillance, operational response, and security measures. The new drone unit will be based at the Nowshera Police Training Centre. […]