Says filling of vacant posts in police should be intensified in NMAs
PESHAWAR
Chief Minister Mahmood Khan on Wednesday accorded approval to several proposals for strengthening police department roles in the province, especially in newly merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
An official handout quoted him as saying that the goal of prosperity and development could be achieved unless peace was maintained by the law enforcement agencies in the ex-Fata.
Mahmood Khan has reiterated his stance for extending all available resources to strengthen the police department in tribal areas on modern lines as per contemporary requirements. Chairing the 10th meeting of the Provincial Task Force, Chief Minister KP principally approved the establishment of CTD headquarters in all districts of the province.
However, he directed to put in place an interim arrangement till the establishment of proper infrastructure, enabling the department to discharge its responsibilities in an effective manner.
Matters related to police mobility in the newly merged districts, housing and shortage of officers from the Police Service of Pakistan (PSP), shortage of women police force in the merged districts and police specific trained force in the merged districts were discussed in detail during the meeting.
The Chief Minister directed to simplify the recruitment process so as to ensure timely filing of vacant posts and the recruitment of locals in the NMDs.
The chair also directed to work out modalities for the formation of a provincial cadre for police services in order to address the deficiency of qualified staff. He principally agreed with the proposal for provision of a Counter Terrorism Allowance for officials of the CTD, in addition to bringing the pay of police department officials at par with the Civil Secretariat employees.
Mr Khan directed the concerned officials to submit the proposals to the concerned committee and work out the modalities in this regard for final approval by the government.
In order to strengthen the CTD, CM principally agreed with the proposal for creation of the post of Additional Inspector General along with other relevant posts, directing that the process should be completed by next week.
Additionally, approval was also accorded for the hiring of technical experts along with giving access to the CTD to technical data.
For the purpose, the chair directed to take up the matter with relevant federal departments to ensure effective and efficient service delivery.
He assured complete cooperation in bringing the police department at par with contemporary needs.
Mahmood Khan directed the concerned officials to implement the revised packages immediately as already announced earlier.
The Chief Minister also directed to ensure stern accountability as envisaged in the Police Act 2017 as it will not only ensure that officials are aware of their respective roles but will also motivate them to be more responsible and proactive.
