PESHAWAR: A comprehensive meeting of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly’s Standing Committee on Home and Tribal Affairs, led by Chairman Tariq Saeed and Provincial Law Minister Aftab Alam, resulted in several key decisions regarding the province’s security and administrative framework.
Among the most significant administrative shifts was the announcement by the police department that field operators will now be transitioned from contract-based roles to permanent positions, a move aimed at ensuring long-term job stability within the force.
Addressing legal and security concerns in Bannu, the committee responded to queries from Assembly member Adnan Wazir by directing the police to expedite the clearance of innocent individuals in the Jani Khel arrest cases while ensuring real culprits face legal consequences. Regarding infrastructure in the same region, it was noted that development projects are currently on hold due to security conditions but will be resumed following consultations with local elders once the situation remains stable. Further south, the committee prioritised law enforcement facilities in Lower Kohistan, ordering the inclusion of two new police stations and three outposts in the Annual Development Program.
The session also focused on accountability and the rule of law in Peshawar and Dera Ismail Khan. A high-level departmental committee has been tasked with investigating land-grabbing activities in the Safid Sing area, with a mandate to submit a fact-finding report within 15 days. Meanwhile, the Home Department committed to providing a performance report on monitoring units within the CM Secretariat and IG Police offices at the next gathering. Finally, the police provided an update on the Charsadda incident from October 16, 2025, confirming that the accused is currently in custody and the legal process is moving forward in court.
