Peshawar: Dr Quraish Khan an AIG Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police has been nominated for the UN Women (HeForShe) Champion program in recognition of his contribution to establish the first ever women reporting centre Parachinar Kurram Tribal District in the ex FATA, on self help basis in 2020. The Centre ushered in an era of gender responsive policing in the region and has received a public applause. The centre played an instrumental role in reducing violence against women in the area and dozens of cases were registered under the Ghag Act ( forceful marriages) immediately after its inception. This initiative is huge stride to strengthen the regular policing regime in former Federal Administered Tribal Areas ( FATA) after its merger in wake of 25th constitutional ammendment. It is widely believed that such kind of efforts would bring sea changes in the police culture responding to the specific needs of girls and women who are victims of violance and crimes. Dr Quraish Khan’s contribution, commitment and innovation are immense for reaching targeted audience and helping to build an equal society , free from gender discrimination and gender based violence. Our Correspondent
