npsc annual report 2006

NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION

2006

National Police BureauMunicipal Road, G-6 Markaz, Islamabad.

Telephone: 051-9207717 Fax: 051-9215502

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.npb.gov.pk

Federal Law Enforcement Agencies

Page

Vision i

Mission ii

Acronyms iii

Foreword iv

Executive Summary

Chapter-1

National Public Safety Commission � An Overview

1.1Introduction 1

1.2Functions 2

1.3Secretariat 3

Chapter-2

NPSC: A Resume of Activities During 2006

2.1International Seminar 4

2.2Meetings 6

Chapter-3

Law and Order Situation During 2006

3.1Introduction 8

3.2Crime Situation 8

3.3Bomb Blasts 9

3.4Sectarian Killings 10

3.5Challenges 10

3.6Response to threats 10

Chapter-4

Performance of Federal Law Enforcement Agencies

4.1Islamabad Capital Territory Police 12

4.2National Highways and Motorway Police 13

4.3Pakistan Railways Police 14

CONTENTS

4.4Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) 15

4.5Frontier Constabulary 16

4.6National Police Academy (NPA) 17

Chapter-5

Performance of Provincial/Regional Police

5.1Punjab Police 18

5.2SindhPolice 19

5.3 NWFP Police 19

5.4Balochistan Police 20

5.5Northern Areas 21

5.6Azad Jammu & Kashmir 22

Chapter-6

Police Order 2002 � Implementation Challenges 23

Chapter-7

National Police Bureau 25

Chapter-8

The Way Forward 30

Annexures

I. Profile of Members of NPSC 31

II. Organisation of NPSC 32

III. Budget Estimates for 2007-2008 35

IV. Sanctioned Strength of Posts of NPSC 36

MissionTo guarantee the operational neutrality of the police by insulating it from extraneous pressures and make it accountable and

responsive to the community.

VisionCitizen friendly, accountable and

depoliticised police force that values

impartiality, transparency and integrity.

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ANF Anti-Narcotics Force

CCPOCapital City Police Officer

CM Chief Minister

CPLC Citizen Police Liaison Committee

CPO City Police Officer

DG Director General

DPO District Police Officer

FC Frontier Constabulary

FIA Federal Investigation Agency

IGP Inspector General Police

IED Improvised Explosive Device

LEA Law Enforcement Agency

NPA National Police Academy

NPB National Police Bureau

NPMB National Police Management Board

NPSCNational Public Safety Commission

NWFP North West Frontier Province

PPO Provincial Police Officer

PPSPCCProvincial Public Safety & Police Complaints Commission

RPO Regional Police Officer

TAs Tribal Areas

TORs Terms of Reference

TNSMTahreek Nifaz-e-Shariat-e-Muhammadi

UK United Kingdom

Foreword

Maintenance of law and order is the prime responsibility of the police. The

Government of Pakistan introduced police reforms as embodied in the Police Order

2002 with a special focus on institutionalizing public safety system. The key objective

of the reforms is to make the police institutions politically neutral, non-authoritarian,

accountable, service oriented and responsive to the community. The Police Order

represents a significant paradigm shift to develop a new and meaningful relationship

between the police and the public with a spirit to transform it from a coercive tool to an

accountable service.

In this regard an important initiative taken by the Government under Article 85 of the

Police Order is to set up Public Safety Commissions at district, provincial and national

levels to lay down policies and oversee the performance and conduct of law

enforcement agencies.

The National Public Safety Commission (NPSC), established on 12 June, 2006

having its permanent secretariat at the National Police Bureau (NPB) is assigned to

oversee functioning of federal law enforcement agencies and recommend reforms

relating to police, prosecution, prisons, and probation services, coordinate among

provincial public safety commissions and facilitate establishment of Citizen Police

Liaison Committees.

The year 2006 (from June to December 2006) being the incipient year of NPSC, was

certainly a challenging one. The NPSC regularly held its monthly meetings to resolve

operational issues and to deliberate upon its mandated tasks including issues

concerning police professionalism and law and order situation in the country during

the year.

This Statutory Annual Report required under the Article 92(3)(g) of Police Order 2002,

is submitted to reflect the performance of the NPSC Commission during its half a year

of inception.

Acronyms

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Dr. Muhammad Shoaib Suddle

Secretary

National Public Safety CommissionApril, 2008

Realising the need to improve and soften the police image and build a positive

relationship between society and the law enforcement agencies, the Government

exhibited great willingness and commitment to improve the working of police across

the country.

Generally, the law enforcement agencies in Pakistan have been used as an

oppressive arm of those in power. For a long time after independence the police had

been unabashedly politicised and corrupted by the people in power to protect their

vested interests and party needs. It adversely affected the delivery of basic

responsibilities by the police. Such an approach eroded the respect and trust the

people had in the department. To have a police force, which is politically neutral,

responsive to community needs and publicly accountable. The Government

promulgated the Police Order 2002, which replaced 141 years old Police Act of 1861.

As required under Article-85 of the new law NPSC, an independent statutory body for

oversight of federal law enforcement agencies was establishment on 12 June 2006.

The NPSC was formally inaugurated on 18 August, 2006 by the President of Pakistan.

The first year of the NPSC establishment was not an ordinary year. The year

witnessed growing acts of terrorism and deteriorating Law and Order situation in the

country. However the Commission kept moving towards achieving its objectives and

continued to keep vigilant eye at the working of Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs).

The Commission also had an introductory meeting with the Prime Minister of Pakistan

on 6 July 2007.

The Commission visited the United Kingdom from 29 October to 12 November 2006

to study the working of Police Authorities in England & Wales, Northern Ireland

Policing Board, Independent Police Complaints Commission and Her Majesty's

Inspectorate of Constabulary. Another objective of this visit was to learn about

community policing as practiced in the developed world.

Terrorism is not only the challenge that the LEAs have been facing, the socio-

economic conditions of the people particularly the poverty and illiteracy, and growing

urbanisation are the major causes of criminal activity. Despite having limited

resources, both human and logistic, vis-à-vis the criminals, the LEAs endeavoured to

improve their working during the year 2006. There is an increasing trend to address

the complaints of the general public through various mechanisms on the part of the

LEAs. As the vehicular transportation system has increased manifold maintaining the

road discipline, traffic management and road safety has also became a major issue in

law enforcement.

Although, the National Police Academy and the Provincial Police Training Institutes

are constantly trying to build capacity of the LEAs personnel, there is a constant need

to improve the methodology, contents and type of courses for enhancing the

professional skills of the police functionaries.

The NPSC, during its monthly meetings in 2006, reviewed the law and order situation,

performance of LEAs, issues and constraints in effective functioning such as lack of

latest weapons and equipments as well as efficiently trained police officers. The

Commission also deliberated on ways and means for positively changing police

image and culture. The Members of the Commission greatly contributed towards

devising a policy mechanism to ensure public safety at all levels.

The present report covers only a period of 6 months (i.e July to December 2006)

outlining the activities of NPSC. It also highlights the performance of Federal Law

Enforcement Agencies and NPB (which is the Secretariat of NPSC). The report also

touches upon some of the challenges in implementation of the Police Order 2002.

Executive Summary

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National Public Safety Commission: An Overview

1.1IntroductionAs required under Article 85 of Police Order 2002, the Federal Government notified the

establishment of the NPSC on June 12, 2006 which was formally inaugurated by the President

of Pakistan on August 18, 2006. The Commission is an independent statutory body

responsible for providing policy guidance on matters related to enhancing human security and

quality of life of citizens; ultimately contributing towards a safer environment for investment and

other economic activities.

Pakistan is one of the few countries in the world where such a Public Safety Commission is

established to work for improvements in policing and public safety matters. It is second only to

Japan in Asia that has a similar Commission to ensure people-centred police force. What

makes NPSC Pakistan different is its balanced, participatory and pluralistic composition,

taking it a step ahead of Japan, where the Commission lacks representation of sitting

parliamentarians, let alone giving equal representation to opposition and ruling parties.

Composition and Selection Procedure

The NPSC consists of twelve members with Federal Minister for Interior as its Chairperson and

the Director General NPB as its Secretary. The Commission represents a unique mix of

members of the Parliament and civil society with one third members being women. One half of

members are nominated by the Speaker of the National Assembly from amongst its members,

three each from the treasury and the opposition in consultation with leader of the House and the

leader of the opposition; provided that each province is represented by at least one member.

The other half representing civil society consists of independent members who are appointed

by the President from a list of 12 names recommended by the National Selection Panel. The

National Selection Panel consists of the Chief Justice of Supreme Court of Pakistan (or a judge

of the Supreme Court nominated by the Chief Justice) and one nominee each of the President

and the Prime Minister. No elected representative or public servant can become a member of

the Selection Panel. Decisions of the Panel about selecting the independent members are

reached by consensus. A transparent and competitive method is followed in selecting the most

appropriate and competent professionals with an illustrious background in such fields as social

work, law, administration, education, corporate sector etc.

For selection of independent members the Selection Panel invites applications or nominations

from the individuals with appropriate qualifications and experience, and after interviewing

eligible candidates forwards the names of persons twice the number of Independent members

to the President of Pakistan.

The members of the NPSC during 2006 were as follows:

Mr. Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao, Federal Minister for Interior Chairperson

Dr. Muhammad Shoaib Suddle, DG NPB Secretary

Lt. Col. (R) Ghulam Rasul Sahi, MNA Member

Ms. Shabina Talat, MNA Member

Mr. Sher Akbar Khan, MNA Member

Begum Ishrat Ashraf, MNA Member

Maulna Abdul Ghafoor Haidri, MNA Member

Syed Nayyar Hussain Bokhari, MNA Member

Lt. Gen. (R) Moin-ud-Din Haider Member

Mr. Muhammad Abbas Khan Member

Mr. Sikandar Hayat Jamali Member

Dr. Sabiha Hassan Syed Member

Mrs. Sarkar Abbas Member

A profile of the above members is given at Annex-1.

1.2FunctionsWith the core objective of reshaping police in Pakistan from an authoritarian arm of the

Government into a responsive, accountable and citizen-oriented public service organization

the NPSC is assigned with a wide range of functions under Article 92 of Police Order 2002,

which include:

·To oversee the functioning of Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), Pakistan Railways

Police (PRP), Anti-narcotics Force (ANF), Frontier Constabulary (FC), National Highways

and Motorway Police (NH&MP), Islamabad Capital Territory Police (IP) and Anti-

Smuggling Wing of Customs exercising police powers;

·To facilitate the establishment and functioning of Citizen Police Liaison Committees;

·To recommend to the Federal Government Panels of three Police Officers for the

appointment of Capital City Police Officer for Islamabad and for the appointment of heads

of FIA, PRP, NH&MP and FC;

·To recommend to the Federal Government premature transfer of Capital City Police

Officer, Islamabad and head of a Federal Law Enforcement Agency before completion of

normal tenure of three years due to unsatisfactory performance of duties, provided that

before making such recommendation the NPSC will give the concerned officer an

opportunity to be heard in person;

·To oversee implementation of annual plans prepared by heads of the respective law

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enforcement agencies as approved and published by the government setting out

arrangements for achieving objectives;

·To submit an annual report to the government and the Parliament;

·To recommend reforms for modernization of laws and procedures in respect of police,

prosecution, prisons and probation services;

·To facilitate coordination among the Provincial Public Safety Commissions;

·To evaluate the performance of the Islamabad District Public Safety Commission on

annual basis;

·To work as Islamabad District Public Safety Commission during the period it stands

dissolved;

·To consider the proposals of the National Police Management Board (NPMB) and give its

recommendations to the government on key policy issues, particularly related to raising of

standards for police training, conduct and performance; and

·To ensure public safety and safeguard people's interests, as may be assigned by the

government to it under any law for the time being in force, especially pertaining to

prosecution, prisons and probation services.

1.3SecretariatThe NPB acts as the permanent Secretariat of the Commission. Besides providing quality

secretariat services to the Commission, the NPB has a key role in implementing the decisions

of the Commission. It serves as a hub of research and capacity building activities for police and

other law enforcement agencies in Pakistan. Similarly, the role of the NPSC vis-à-vis the

NPMB is of critical importance whereby key policy issues, particularly related to raising of

standards for police education and training, its conduct and performance, are debated. The

mandate of the NPMB includes preparation of internationally accepted standard operating

procedures (SOPs) and setting performance standards. Under the Police Order, the NPSC

considers the proposals of NPMB and forwards its recommendations to the government for

implementation.

The organization setup of NPSC Secretariat is given at Annexure-II, while the budget for the

year 2006-2007 and details of the sanctioned posts are at Annexures III & IV respectively.

National Public Safety Commission: A Resume of

Activities in 2006

After its inception, the Commission undertook several activities to play its due role on critical

issues of public safety. A brief description of different activities of the Commission during 2006

is given below.

2.1International SeminarFormal inauguration of the Commission was made on August 18, 2006 by the President of

Pakistan. On this occasion, the NPB organized an International Seminar on "NPSC: Issues,

Initiatives and Strategy" in Islamabad. The Seminar provided an opportunity for cross

fertilization of ideas among foreign and local experts on public safety issues.

The seminar served as a founding block to institutionalize concepts, systems and processes as

envisaged under Police Order 2002 and was attended by nearly 200 delegates from police

department, civil society organizations, media and overseas organizations. Speakers and

delegates came up with insightful observations for promotion of professional policing

standards in Pakistan. The delegates emphasized upon the need for better training,

importance of observing human rights and the need of gender balance in police.

The President of Pakistan in his inaugural address stressed that maintaining law and order and

delivering justice were the state's fundamental responsibilities. He said that the government

realized its responsibility and took the initiative by replacing the 141-year-old police system to

transform the police culture and make it service-oriented.

The President said that the formation of NPSC was a milestone in implementation of police

reforms and improving the working of police. Alluding to the composition of the Commission,

the President said that having equal number of parliamentarians (3 each) from the Treasury

and Opposition and six representatives from civil society ensured its neutrality. He hoped that

the NPSC would live up to the expectations and would deliver as entrusted.

Mr. Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao, Federal Minister for Interior and Ex-officio Chairperson of the

NPSC, highlighted important aspects of the composition and functions of the NPSC. He said

that the NPSC would oversee the working of FIA, PRP, ANF, FC, NH&MP, Islamabad Police

and Anti-Smuggling Wing of Customs.

The concluding session was chaired by H.E David Collins, High Commissioner of Canada. He


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emphasized that the role of police had become even more important in the post-9/11 situation

as it had to tackle the menace of terrorism besides its routine law and order responsibilities. He

appreciated the police reforms in Pakistan and said that these were in line with the international

standards and best practices.

Dr. Muhammad Shoaib Suddle, Director General, NPB and Secretary NPSC summed up the

key issues brought to the fore by the panelists. He also apprised about the mega projects which

the NPB had initiated including Pakistan Automated Fingerprint Identification System (PAFIS)

and Police Record and Office Management System (PROMIS).

Local Visits·Soon after its establishment, the Commission Members called on the Prime Minister of

Pakistan on 6 July 2006. The Prime Minister assured the Commission that it would have full

support of the Government in efficiently carrying out its mandated tasks.

·The Commission visited provincial capitals and took up issues related to its responsibilities

with the respective Governors and Chief Ministers. The NPSC stressed the need of making

the Provincial Public Safety and Police Complaints Commissions functional.

·The Commission visited Pakistan Railways Police Headquarters and Central Jail Staff

Training Institute, Lahore, in October 2006. During the visit to the Pakistan Railway Police,

the IGP gave a presentation on the structure, functions and performance of the force. The

Commission directed IGP to enhance security/protective measures of Railways traffic. It

was decided that the issues of installation of cameras in trains, filling of vacant posts of

Railways Police and checking of vendors/beggars from entering trains would be given

immediate attention. At Central Jail Staff Training Institute, the Commission was given a

briefing on organization, functions and performance of the Institute as well as prison

system in Pakistan. The Commission observed that there was an acute shortage of prison

cells in the country and recommended that there should be at least one jail in each district

and also separate federal jails for violators of federal laws.

·The Commission visited FIA HQs at Islamabad on 5 December 2006. Director General,

FIA, made a presentation on "Federal Investigation Agency: Performance, Challenges and

Way Forward" highlighting the achievements and challenges of the organization.

International Visit ·In view of the wide-ranging mandate of the Commission and corresponding critical role of

the newly appointed Members, it was felt that there was an imperative need to equip the

members with the essential capacity, techniques and orientation on comparative

approaches to public safety issues. It was with this objective that a capacity building visit

was organized to the UK from 29 October to 11 November 2006, to enable the Members to

understand concepts, principles and systems of public safety through exchange of views

and learning of international best practices. The Commission visited Police Authorities in

London, Birmingham and Manchester; Northern Ireland Policing Board in Belfast, Crown

Prosecution Services, Glasgow, Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary, London and

Independent Police Complaints Commission, UK.

2.2MeetingsThe Commission held 6 meetings up to December 2006, including one in UK, one in Lahore

and remaining 4 at Islamabad to deliberate upon its mandated tasks.

A resume of the meetings is given below:

First meetingFirst meeting of NPSC was held under the chairmanship of Minister for Interior, Mr. Aftab

Ahmed Khan Sherpao on 6 July, 2006. He emphasized the importance of the NPSC in the

context of police reforms and stressed to make it a catalyst in the process of change and

reinvention. NPSC Members gave their ideas regarding the role for the Commission as well as

its future course of action. Some of the important matters discussed in the meeting included:

·Complaints against Police and remedial steps.

·Restoration of the role of NPSC regarding posting of Provincial Police Officers as originally

assigned to it under clause 3(b) of Article 92 of Police Order 2002.

·Promotion blockade of the officers of Police Service of Pakistan.

·To give more focus to important issues, it was decided to set up Professional Standards

Committee and Rules of Procedure Committee of the Commission to devise performance

standards and Rules of Business of the Commission.

Second meetingThe Commission's 2nd meeting coincided with the international seminar on "NPSC: Issues,

Initiative and Strategy" held on August 18, 2006 at Marriott, Islamabad. During the seminar, the

NPSC Members had a useful exchange of views with the international public safety experts

from UK, who emphatically recommended introduction of training for police officers in the areas

of human rights, community policing and called for steps to ensure gender balance in policing.

While advocating not to micromanage, they were of the view that community participation in

policing was critical in controlling crime and ensuring social cohesion. They also emphasized

the need for relationship of trust between NPSC and police services, as without this, the

purpose of public safety would remain elusive.


Third meetingThe Commission held its 3rd meeting on 5 September 2006 in Islamabad. The role of NPSC in

relation to bringing about improvement in police working was discussed. The Commission

reiterated restoration of original clause 3(b) of Article 92 in Police Order 2002. The issue

relating to transfer of Cadre Management of PSP officers from the Establishment Division to

the National Police Bureau was also discussed. The Commission directed to expedite the

renovation of offices of NPSC by Pak PWD and the process of recruitment of necessary staff

for NPSC Secretariat.

Fourth meetingThe Commission held its 4th meeting in Lahore 3 October 2006 and showed concern on slow

pace of implementation of the Police Order 2002. The Commission decided to hold meetings

with Chief Ministers and Governors of Provinces to apprise them of the situation. The

Commission also reviewed the progress on renovation of offices of the NPSC and approved

TORs for the contract posts for the NPSC staff.

Fifth meetingThe 5th meeting of the Commission took place on 7 November 2006 during its visit to the UK.

The Commission reviewed the usefulness of visit to selected criminal justice organizations

including Police Authorities in England and Wales, Northern Ireland Policing Board, Her

Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary, Independent Police Complaints Commission,

Procurator Fiscal's Office Glasgow, Crown Prosecution Services, Manchester. England,

Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The Members also exchanged their views on the best

practices learnt during the visit and how these could be replicated in Pakistan.

Sixth meetingThe 6th meeting of NPSC was held at NPB on 5 December 2006. The Commission discussed

important issues including the status of Commission Members as Justice of Peace. Expressing

dissatisfaction over the slow pace of renovation/refurbishment work of the offices of NPSC, the

Commission directed that PWD should make a detailed presentation in this regard. The

Commission also approved format for the Annual Report to be prepared by the Federal Law

Enforcement Agencies (FLEAs) as required under Article 92 (3) (g) of Police Order 2002.

3.1IntroductionIn the post 9/11 scenario, the world witnessed a serious surge in terrorism. Extremists reject

governments not aligned to their beliefs. Despite not having the majority's backing, they try to

challenge the governments of the day by using sustained subversive strategy.

In Pakistan, the extremists, supported by local and international terrorist groups, continued

their activities against our security forces and law enforcement agencies. Resultantly, the law

and order situation remained overshadowed due to growing acts of extremism and terrorism.

Important law and order issues confronting Pakistan during 2006 are discussed below:

3.2Crime situation As many as 537866 cases were registered in the country during 2006 as compared to 447745

cases recorded during 2005 thereby showing an increase of 90111 (20.1%) cases. Punjab

registered a rise of 66306 (24%) cases, Sindh 10520 (22.2%) cases; NWFP 11612 (11.2%)

cases, Balochistan 1137 (16.9%) cases, Islamabad 556 (14.7%) cases and AJK 376 (7.9%)

cases. However, there was a decrease of 159 (5.5%) cases recorded by Railways police, and

237 (12.8%) cases in Northern Areas.

·Murder: showed a rise of 266 (2.7%) cases in the country including 22 (0.4%) cases in

Punjab; 151 (8.2%) cases in Sindh; 50 (2.3%) cases in NWFP; 34 (11.7%) cases in

Balochistan and 38 (48.7%) cases in AJK while there was a decrease of 34 (26.8%) cases

in Northern Areas.

·Attempt to Murder: rose by 691 (5.3%) cases in the country; 371 (5.2%) cases in Punjab;

143 (5.9%) cases in Sindh; 102 (3.9%) cases in NWFP; 64 (22.1%) cases in Balochistan;

31 (29.2%) cases in Islamabad and 32 (9.3%) cases in AJK while there occurred a

decrease of 59 (42.1%) cases in Northern Areas.

·Rioting: showed a rise of 710 (22.4%) cases in the country including 30 (19.7%) cases in

Punjab; 486 (21.5%) cases in Sindh; 93 (30.2%) cases in Balochistan and 126 (40.5%)

cases in AJK while there was a fell of 22 (23.4%) cases in Northern Areas.

·Assault on Public Servants: increased by 700 (21%) cases in the country including 235

(19.1%) cases in Punjab; 409 (31.1%) cases in Sindh; 21 (5.9%) cases in NWFP; 8 (5.4%)

cases in Balochistan and 45 (42.1%) cases in AJK while there occurred a decrease of 10

(10.6%) cases in Northern Areas.

·Zina: crime recorded under this head rose by 116 (5.8%) cases in the country; 80 (5.7%)

cases in Punjab; 60 (30.8%) cases in Sindh and 11 (15.3%) cases in Islamabad while there

was a fall of 13 (19.7%) cases in Balochistan and 14 (66.7%) cases in Northern Areas.

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3.5Challenges

· Rising trend of suicide bombings

· Providing fool proof security to foreigners

· Cross border movement of criminals / terrorists

· Smuggling of weapons and drugs having links with sub-nationalists in Balochistan and

militancy in FATA

· Support from across the border to sub-nationalists and anti-state elements

· Capacity building of LEAs to combat growing threats of terrorism

3.6Response to threats / challenges

· A dedicated Foreigner's Security Cell (FSC) was established in the Ministry of Interior.

Provincial FSCs were also activated and made more vibrant/effective with improved

monitoring mechanism.

· Registration of illegal immigrants/refugees and their repatriation under a three-year

phased programme to be completed by the year 2009.

· Tightening immigration control system through Personal Identification Secure

Comparison and Evaluation System (PISCES) installed at 15 entry/exit points.

· Preparation of a Bio-Metric record/data base of prisoners confined in different jails.

· Capacity building of CIDs for investigation of high profile criminal cases.

· Intelligence/information sharing mechanism devolved down to district level.

·Kidnapping/Abduction: showed an increase of 1320 (15%) cases in the country; 1052

(15.3%) cases in Punjab; 98 (7.7%) cases in Sindh; 52 (11.5%) cases in NWFP; 53 (59.6%)

cases in Balochistan; 8 (72.7%) cases in Islamabad; 12 (100%) in Northern Areas and 50

(44.6%) cases in AJK.

·Kidnapping for Ransom:rose by 70 (32.3%) cases in the country including 23 (20.5%)

cases in Punjab; 23 (36.5%) cases in Sindh; 21 (77.8%) cases in NWFP and 4 (50%) cases

in Balochistan.

·Suicide: showed a rise of 24 (14.6%) cases in the country. There was an increase of 9

(225%) cases in Punjab and 15 (11.1%) cases in Sindh.

·Highway Dacoity: increased by 20 (21.3%) cases in the country. There was an increase of

12 (54.5%) cases in Sindh and 8 (100%) cases in Balochistan.

·Other Dacoity: increased by 478 (21.1%) cases in the country including 247 (16.7%)

cases in Punjab; 207 (30.1%) cases in Sindh; 22 (78.6%) cases in Balochistan and 12

(100%) cases in Islamabad.

·Highway Robbery: rose by 63 (41.2%) cases in the country; 43 (34.4%) cases in Punjab;

10 (76.9%) cases in Sindh and 10 cases in NWFP.

·Other Robbery: showed a rise of 2411 (19.7%) cases in the country; 1640 (18.7%) cases

in Punjab; 722 (23.8%) cases in Sindh and 70 (89.7%) cases in Islamabad while there

occurred a decrease of 16 (11.9%) cases in NWFP and 7 (11.5%) cases in AJK.

·Motor Vehicle Theft/Snatching: increased by 3056 (18.7%) cases in the country

including 1587 (16.6%) cases in Punjab; 1107 (20.9%) cases in Sindh; 64 (12.6%) cases in

NWFP; 181 (41%) cases in Balochistan; 93 (22.9%) cases in Islamabad; 11 (57.9%) cases

in Northern Areas and 9 (10.2%) cases in AJK.

3.3Bomb Blasts (2005-06)

ProvinceCases Persons KilledPersons Injured

200520062005200620052006

Punjab 21 20 9 9 38 65

Sindh 28 13 4 62 23 144

NWFP 10 36 5 53 10 104

Balochistan 109237 43 52 65 298

Islamabad 1 0 19 0 100 0

Northern Areas 15 2 0 0 3 0

AJK 1 0 1 0 0 0

Total 185308 81 176239611

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4

5

12

1

79

0

104

1

0

7

1

0

6

0

15

11

3

4

44

20

56

0

138

1

0

10

1

0

2

0

14

16

27

2

20

100

86

0

251

0

0

12

0

0

0

0

12

ProvinceCases Persons KilledPersons Injured

200520062005200620052006

Punjab

Sindh

NWFP

Balochistan

Islamabad

Northern Areas

AJK

Total

3.4 Sectarian Violence


4.1Islamabad Capital Territory Police

IntroductionIslamabad Capital Territory is spread over 3,624 square kilometers. Its population as per 1998

census was approximately 0.799 million which is currently estimated to be 1.207 million. There

are thirteen police stations in the capital territory including one women police station. On

average, one constable corresponds to 873 people which is not only insufficient to meet the

crime challenges, but compares unfavorably both nationally and internationally. An officer of

the rank of IG heads the Capital Territory Police assisted by a DIG / AIGs and SSP.

Organizationally, Islamabad Police is divided into three Divisions i.e. Traffic, Security and

Operations and each Division is headed by an officer of SSP rank.

Islamabad Police Performance during 2006The year 2006 proved to be a challenging year for Islamabad police in many respects. Apart

from carrying out its routine duties, like prevention of crime and maintaining public order, it

constantly confronted the challenge of terrorism.

CrimeA total number of 4333 cases relating to crimes like murder, attempt to murder, hurt, zina,

accidents both fatal and non-fatal, gambling, fraud, beggary, robbery, hiraba etc were

registered during 2006 as against 3778 cases registered during 2005. Out of stated cases, 326

pertained to drug trafficking, 474 to possession of unlawful arms, while 232 were related to

serious crimes against property. Total number of cases adjudicated in 2006 was 1,825 out of

which 798 cases ended in conviction and 393 in acquittal, while 634 cases were disposed of

either on account of reconciliation or consigning to record. The decline in the ratio of narcotic

trafficking and smuggling of unlawful arms constitute a major achievement of Islamabad capital

police.

SecurityBeing the federal capital, there are a number of sensitive places including President's

Secretariat, Prime Minister's Secretariat, P.M. House, Parliament building, Supreme Court

and foreign Missions, etc. A major portion of the force is, therefore, deployed for the protection

of these buildings. Further, movement of both local and foreign dignitaries poses a serious

challenge and impacts the performance of police with regard to law and order and redressal of

grievances of the general public in terms of quick disposal of cases.

· A well coordinated and focused campaign launched to arrest the masterminds, most

wanted terrorists, motivators, recruiters and trainers of terrorists through a strong

intelligence sharing mechanism.

· Identification and monitoring of Madaris fanning extremism/militancy.

· Special committees constituted at provincial level by LEAs to monitor investigation

and prosecution of terrorists' cases.

· Focused operation against printers and distributors of hate literature.

· Provision of small arms, bullet proof jackets, armoured vehicles and night vision

devices to Frontier Police.

· Raising of additional FC platoons.

· Raising of Balochistan Constabulary.

· Conversion of 'B' area to 'A' area in Balochistan.

· PAFIS, PROMIS, Nationwide Integrated Trunk Radio System (NITRS) and

establishment of Nationwide Integrated Trunk Forensic Science Agency (NFSA).

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Constraints ·Lack of adequate police strength and much-need infrastructure.

·Acute shortage of official and residential buildings for police as the available buildings are

housing people beyond their capacity thereby having adverse impact on work ecology.

·A number of police stations are in a dilapidated condition while some are located in rented

buildings which are not well equipped to meet the security needs.

·Lack of adequate transport (only 283 vehicles out of 334 are in working condition for a

police force of 8895 personnel).

4.2National Highways and Motorway Police

IntroductionNational Highways and Motorway Police (NH&MP) was established in 1997 with the aim of

introducing a modern, competent, honest and highly professional public friendly police force for

policing Islamabad-Lahore Motorway (M2). Thankfully, the new force delivered according to

the expectations in terms of honesty, integrity, behaviour. Indeed, the force emerged as a role

model for other departments. It was, therefore, decided that the operation of the force must be

extended to all the National Highways.

FunctionsThe basic functions of the NH & MP are to enforce traffic laws; regulate traffic; ensure public

safety; afford help to road users in distress; educate road users on road safety; keep the

highways clear of encroachments; and to act as an advisory body to the National Highway

Authority.

AchievementsSome of the important achievements of NH & MP during the year include:

·On average assistance was provided to 2,573 motorists per day.

·Organized road safety seminars/workshops and walks in various towns and cities along

the highways and the motorways.

·Located 223 lost children and reunited them with their parents/legal heirs.

·Established Help Line 130 to provide prompt and effective help/assistance to road users.

·Established guidance centres, auto workshops, first aid centres to facilitate road users.

ChallengesNH&MP strives to reduce accidents and resultant casualties on the highways and motorways

through enforcement and education. However, challenges continue to be encountered due to

the following:

·Defective licensing system

·Inadequately trained drivers

·Faulty vehicle fitness certification system

·Encroachments on roads

·Unregulated pedestrian movement

·Overloading

InitiativesIn order to meet the above challenges NH&MP focussed on result-oriented strategies through

devising workable solutions and taking the following initiatives:

·Capacity building of its human resource through up-gradation of NH&MP Training Institute.

·Organized 33 pre - and in- service 33 training courses for 1008 officers and trainers as well.

Arranged advanced courses for high performing officers abroad. Also extended assistance

to police training institutes in conducting courses relating to traffic control and management

·Introduced Anti-terrorist courses under the International Criminal Investigation Training

Assistance Programme (ICTAP) of Department of Justice, USA

·Strict Implementation of induction policy and recruitment rules

·Construction of NH&MP Training Centre at Sheikhupura and a driver training school at

Islamabad with a capital cost of Rs. 95.226 million.

·Acquiring land for construction of Police Posts (Beats) and Offices, CPO in Islamabad,

NH&MP Complex at Rahim Yar Khan, Road Safety Education Park in Islamabad, weigh

stations on highways and motorways.

·Procurement of day and night speed vision cameras.

·Introduction of Management Information System covering the automation in six modules

and Centralized Data Base System.

4.3Pakistan Railways Police (PRP)Pakistan Railways Police (PRP) constituted under Ordinance No XLI of 1976 is entrusted with

the functions of security of lands and sensitive infrastructure of Pakistan Railways and

passenger trains round the clock across the country. The overall performance of the PRP

during the year 2006 remained satisfactory. A total of 2719 cases of different nature were

registered, out of which 2490 cases were sent to courts for trial, in which 805 accused were

convicted and the courts acquitted 23, while 1662 cases were still under trial.

The PRP extended assistance to 12314 people, including delivering of 202 lost boys and 97

girls, along with 337 run-away boys, 19 girls and 51 women to their loyal heirs. Besides, 953

wheelchairs and 911 stretchers were provided to the needy persons. 1241 people were helped

with their lost valuables and 1991 provided miscellaneous support services.

As a backlash of increasing terrorist activities, particularly in Balochistan, PRP faced the brunt

where terrorists targeted the trains, Railway tracks, and installations by planting improvised

explosive devices. The Railway Police tried to counter these challenges by increasing


patrolling on the track, using pilot engines and deploying extra manpower on trains and vital

key points.

A Directorate of Information Technology was established to computerize the classified and

important record of the Pakistan Railways.

4.4Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) was established in 1975, replacing Pakistan Special

Police Establishment, which was a pre-independence body mandated to check corruption in

government departments. Presently, the primary role of FIA is to curb illegal migration/human

trafficking from and to Pakistan, provide immigration services at all exit/entry points of

Pakistan, combat cyber crimes and control violation of intellectual property rights. The Agency

successfully plugged capacity gaps felt among its personnel, as new areas of investigation

required modern training and tools.

FIA also introduced a computerized system called Personal Identification Secure Comparison

and Evaluation System (PISCES) to assist immigration officers in comparing passengers' data

with the available data. PISCES is programmed to collate passengers' data available at 17

entry/exit points. As a result of these steps, illegal travel during 2006 decreased by 70% while

detection of fake documents increased by 95%. There was 67% decrease in the number of

illegal migrants from 24,555 in 2005 to 14,003 in 2006. Introduction of Machine Readable

Passports and installation of forgery detection machines are the other main steps which led to

reduction of illegal migration.

FIA also launched concerted campaigns against human trafficking rackets. In 2006, 130

arrests were made in this connection and 11 international rackets were busted. The data of 81

most wanted human traffickers was shared internationally with overseas immigration

authorities.

The FIA busted a gang involved in credit card frauds and detected credit card frauds worth

Rs.19 million. The Agency also helped the PTCL to plug losses worth millions through the

Internet- based crimes.

To check illegal drugs, the FIA established Spurious Drugs Field Units which registered 37

cases and seized illegal drugs worth Rs. 168 million. Similarly, the FIA raided a gang involved

in counterfeiting foreign currency notes and seized $147,900 in Peshawar and registered

seven cases against the accused.

National Central Bureau (NCB) Pakistan, a chapter of the Interpol, is housed in FIA and is

responsible for exchanging information about international criminals, assisting in criminal

investigations, receiving and circulating Interpol Notices and assisting member states in

extradition matters.

4.5Frontier Constabulary (FC)Frontier Constabulary (FC), was established to police the administrative borders between

tribal and settled areas of North West Frontier Province. Besides, it was responsible to stop

tribal incursions either by individuals or groups, check outlaws, stop kidnappings, and act as

second line of defence in emergency situations. FC extends assistance to the local

administration in times of internal disturbance and in controlling and eliminating poppy

cultivation.

FC's role in the year 2006 underwent a major transformation. Almost 75% platoons of FC were

placed on internal security duty to assist local administration in various parts of the country,

including 133 FC platoons stationed in the NWFP, 45 in Karachi, 32 in Balochistan, 10 in

Northern Areas, 10 in Islamabad. The FC made important contribution in controlling law and

order situation in various parts of the country and some of its own personnel were martyred in

the line of duty.

Amidst the growing threat of internal security, FC raised 75 new platoons during 2006 making a

total of 454 to counter it. FC bomb disposal squad was specially trained in bomb disposal, post-

blast analysis and first-aid. It also set up Quick Response Force of 10 platoons consisting of

512 men which were trained at Karachi Elite School. An intelligence unit was also formed and

its personnel were trained in collaboration with the Intelligence Bureau. The FC also initiated

steps to raise 80 new platoons and a Disaster Management Unit.

FC also carried out operations for improved social sector services and signed a MoU with the

Citizens Foundation for the construction of schools in district Oghi for its personnel and

acquired land for construction of a modern hospital. The FC also encouraged active community

involvement in social development projects and set up vocational training institute for women

at Shabqadar (NWFP).

The FC like other LEAs also laid special focus on training and capacity building of its personnel

by upgrading the training curriculum at its training centres with emphasis on weapons training,

Information Technology and physical fitness. The gender barrier was broken and women were

employed in the FC training institutes as instructors and administrative staff.

The FC maintains strict discipline within the force and has internal accountability mechanisms

as well. The supervision is maintained through checks implemented within the hierarchical

command by having a regular reporting, meetings and departmental procedures.

Changing law and order situation has led to the multiplication of the FC's commitments and

diversification in its role and enhancing its logistic and professional capabilities.


4.6National Police Academy (NPA)National Police Academy (NPA) has played a crucial role in sharpening the skills of the police

forces since its creation in 1978. It has provided training to diverse ranks of personnel

compatible with the requirements of the time. NPA is an autonomous organization that works

under the administrative control of the Ministry of Interior as the apex police training institution

of Pakistan to orient and train newly appointed ASPs, upgrade the skills of the serving police

officers, LEAs personnel and officers from friendly countries, design and upgrade standardized

training courses for various ranks, organize conferences, seminars and workshops on relevant

issues to improve police service, and publication of journals and undertake research studies.

The NPA also imparted training to officers from other organizations including ANF, CTP, FIA,

Intelligence Bureau, Pakistan Rangers and Frontier Constabulary. Since its inception, NPA

trained 32 batches mid level police officers (including 692 ASPs) and also organized short

courses for the capacity building of police officers from BPS 16-19 and police officers from

friendly countries including Palestine, Afghanistan and Maldives. The governments of Sudan,

Kenya and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia also expressed interest in training of their newly appointed

police officers at NPA.

NPA also conducted 12-day mandatory capacity building courses for serving police and LEA

officers. NPA introduced 18 months initial command course based on 11 training modules

covering key police areas including academics, field attachment and operational aspects. With

the assistance of US Department of Justice, the NPA conducted 93 capacity building courses.

Over 2,708 officers were trained and it planned to conduct another 36 courses during 2007.

The NPA also hired the services of foreign experts to meet the latest training requirements in

different subjects and conducted five courses on techniques of fingerprints with the assistance

of French experts in which 180 police officers were trained. For orientation of the police officers

before joining UN Peace Keeping Missions, the NPA organized pre-selection training courses

for 60 police officers.

The NPA has computer labs with Local Area Networking (LAN) facility, the Internet and library

facilities for the under training officers and its faculty has performed well amidst challenges and

constraints. For improved training delivery, the NPA plans to have a riding school, playgrounds

and an auditorium.

The NPA has internal disciplinary and accountability mechanisms in accordance with the

Government's rules and regulations following a zero-tolerance policy against those

responsible for any disciplinary irregularity and financial mismanagement. The NPA initiated a

plan to switch over to international training standards where trainees are not only involved in

cerebral exercises but also in physical fitness.

5.1Punjab PoliceThe province has the biggest police force of country with strength of 161,350 personnel with an

annual budget of Rs. 29 billion. 85% of the police strength consists of the Constables and

Head Constables thus being the most visible part of the force which interacts with public more

frequently. On average, one constable corresponds to 543 people which is quite insufficient to

meet the crime challenges.

CrimesA total number of 342561 cases were reported during the year 2006, which was 24% higher

than the cases registered during the previous year. Crime against property and person

increased by 37% and 14% respectively during the last five years. However, the proportion of

the miscellaneous cases (criminal trespass), motor vehicle accidents and violation of local and

special laws was quite substantial. Some of the important reasons for increase in crime

interalia include; increase in population, unemployment/poverty, urbanization, mushroom

growth of slums, etc.

InitiativesThe Punjab Police initiated the following strict measures to control the substantial crime,

maintain peace and improve law and order:

·Arrest of 59,053 proclaimed offenders during the year (23% more than the previous year).

·Sensitization of the police officers regarding the significance of community support.

·Preparation of Annual Policing Plans (APP) at provincial and district levels outlining

objectives of policing alongwith targets and means to achieve them. APPs besides meeting

the statutory requirement under the Police Order, 2002 also helps in conducting

performance audit and accountability of field officers.

·Improvement of the physical environment of reporting areas of police stations.

·Indexing 2,706 suspects to the police record books of CID. 11 such offenders were

apprehended and 128 copies of hate literature were confiscated.

·Revamping of traffic police through recruitment of Traffic Wardens for City Districts of

Punjab with special pay package and incentives to handle fast growing traffic on roads.

·Establishment of an Inspection and Vigilance Cell to ensure internal accountability of police

force.

·Highway Patrolling posts were also set up at every 30 KM.

·ISO Certification of Police Training School Chung Lahore and declaration of Police College

Sihala as degree awarding Institute.

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Performance of Provincial/regional Police Departments


Community policing initiatives·Establishment of CPLCs in Gujranwala, Gujrat, Faisalabad, Multan.

·Establishment of Ring Back Centers in Multan and Faisalabad to improve police service

delievery.

·Introduction of Neighbourhood Watch Programs in Gujranwala, Gujrat, Faisalabad and

Multan.

·Introduction of Village Defence System.

·Alternative Dispute Resolution at UC level.

5.2Sindh PoliceDuring the year 2006, in all, 57958 cases were registered in Sindh. Heinous crimes like bank

dacoity, petrol pumps robbery, gang rape, vehicle snatching, etc witnessed a decrease. Three

incidents of terrorism/ suicidal bomb blasts occurred in the province which were traced out

along with two high profile cases of terrorism.

Initiatives:·A campaign was launched against extremism/ sectarianism by checking the misuse of

loudspeaker, distribution of hate literature, illegal fund collection, unauthorized

construction of mosques and display of arms.

·Security of mosques, medrassas, Imambargahs, Ulema, Judges, Government Offices,

Foreign missions, foreign establishments and MNCs was ensured through effective

deployment.

·Stringent measures were taken against street crime through deputing additional strength

from Sindh Reserve Police, Elite Force, PTC trainees etc and increased patrolling.

·Anti-Car lifting Cell (ACLC) was upgraded and Anti- violent Crime Cell (AVCC) were

reorganized and sensitized to control crime.

·Special Branch and CID were tasked to collect intelligence and help in detection and

prevention of crime.

·As a result, mobile phone snatching and vehicle lifting decreased substantially.

·Establishment of additional number of Madadgar-15 and help line Rehnuma-915 centres in

whole of the province.

5.3NWFP PoliceDuring the year 2006, the law and order situation in NWFP was quite challenging due to

multifarious reasons including, the on-going tension across the Afghan border and its fall out in

FATA, and opposition by extremist elements to internal and external policies of the

Government. The incidents of terrorism included sectarian strife/killings (resulting in death of

52 persons), IED's blasts in markets (CD shops, music and barber shops) and threat against

various NGOs etc. South and North Waziristan became hub of the extremist activities and

District Tank being the gateway to D.I.Khan was hit worst and writ of the Government was

compromised. Increase in suicidal attacks (109 cases) killing 111 persons in Peshawar,

Charsada, D. I. Khan, Tank and Swat added to an already aggravating law & order situation.

Maulana Fazal ullah (son in law of Sufi Muhammad of TSNM) enhanced his underground

militant activities in Malakand and Swat.

AchievementsThe NWFP police administration, therefore, evolved a thorough and well planned strategy to

improve the worsening of Law and Order. 9369 Proclaimed Offenders were arrested during the

year 2006. 20716 kg of Charas, 559 kg of Opium and 62 kg of Heroin were recovered. There

were 97 police encounters and 47 terrorist attacks were preempted by the police during the

year.

Initiatives·Constitution of Jirga at Swat for settlement of law and order issues.

·Establishment of peace committees, check points and nakabandis

·Frequent and proactive checks at hotels and of vehicles.

·Formation of anti-terrorist squads and bomb disposal teams etc.

·Sensitization of local Ulemas, elders and tribal heads to assist in diluting the growing

extremist actions.

·Strengthening of intelligence network and coordination with all the law and order agencies

and

·Provision of security coverage to the NGOs and Chinese working in different projects in the

province.

Constraints·Paucity of funds (only 12% of annual budget is available to meet police development

requirements)

·Shortage of police strength (50% less).

·Presence of Afghan refugees.

·Long porous borders with Afghanistan.

·Fall out of operations against terrorists in South and North Waziristan.

·Half of existing Police Stations require their own buildings.

·Half of the districts are without proper Police Lines.

·Less than half of the required/sanctioned authorized transport is available.

5.4Balochistan Police Balochistan is geographically the largest of the four provinces of Pakistan. Its population

estimated to be 8.500 million (according to the Economic Survey 2006-07) is scattered over


vast area, having different social structure, traditions and culture from the other parts of the

country. Administratively, Balochistan was divided into �A� and �B� areas. The jurisdiction of

police extended to �A� area only whereas the �B� area was manned by levies. Thus two types of

policing systems were in vogue in Balochistan. One with normal policing system being carried

out on standard police pattern in settled areas including the newly converted �A� areas while

the other was through the levies, and following the policy of making the inhabitants responsible

for the security of the areas and frontiers through Levy System, a force constituted with

manpower lent for the purpose by the powerful Nawabs and Sardars. The government of

Balochistan decided to hand over administrative control of �B� areas to the Balochistan Police

in phases. Out of total 29 districts, 13 were converted into police areas up to 2006. The regular

police perform its duty in �A� area which at present accounts to be about 80% of the total

population in the province. The remaining 'B' area is looked after by the Levies Force. This

division remained sharp till recent time because of FCR under which the District Magistrates

and Political Agents used to dispense justice and also performed executive functions. The

Levies, organized on district levels was integrated into a single unit named as Balochistan

Levies Force.

Challenges·Fallout of ongoing operations by the NATO forces in Afghanistan.

·Reaction to the death of Nawab Akbar Bugti during army operation in Dera Bugti/Kohlu

area in August 2006.

·Acts of terrorism by sub-nationalists including rocket firing, bomb explosions and blowing

up gas pipe lines, electric poles and railway tracks.

·Criminals equipped with sophisticated weapons, having better transport and

communication resources and socio-political patronage.

InitiativesIn order to meet these challenges, Balochistan police adopted a multi pronged strategy by

taking following initiatives:

·Conversion of 'B' area into 'A' area with the financial support of the federal government.

·Raising of Balochistan Constabulary, and

·Recruitment of additional police force.

5.5Northern Areas (NAs)The Northern Area Police Force was raised in 1972 as a successor to the Gilgit Scouts and

Levies that were the only forces at that time when the Frontier Crime Regulations (FCR) were in

vogue. The force was inherited with the adhocism and lack of system and procedures

associated with implementation of the F.C.R.

Although NAs have a history of certain degree of sectarian strife but the year 2006 witnessed

sectarian harmony and peace.

Initiatives·A Reserve Force of 1240 men was sanctioned, recruited, trained and equipped to

encounter the ever challenging situation for the Northern Areas police.

·Establishment of the Special Branch and CID.

·The Federal Govt. designated the I. G. Police NAs as Head of Department with all powers

to exercise discipline and control (punishments) of Police force up to the rank of Inspectors.

It resulted in improving internal discipline and accountability.

ConstraintsThe working of the NA Police Force was hampered by lack of discipline and accountability.

5.6Azad Jammu & KashmirThe overall law & order situation in AJK remained satisfactory and under control as no incident

of terrorism or sectarianism causing public alarm or concern occurred during this year. A total

number of 5155 cases were registered during the year 2006. Important events like Ramadan,

Eid-ul-Fitar, Eid-ul-Azha, Muharram and 05th Feb, 2006 �Kashmir Solidarity Day� passed

peacefully.

InitiativesSpecial measures were taken to beef up security in AJK in the wake of recent wave of

suicide/terrorist attacks throughout the country. These included the following:

·Establishment of Foreigner Security Cell particularly for the large number of foreigners

working in AJK for international NGOs in reconstruction process after earthquake of

October 2005.

·Improved patrolling in the city/urban areas and also on highways.

·Monitoring of activities of proscribed/banned organizations and Madrassas.

·Confiscation of hate literature and action taken against writers, publishers, printing press,

shops and other distributors of such material.

·Ban on Khateebs/Ulemas to deliver inciting Khutbas and speeches;

·Strict security measures undertaken at the crossing points at Line of Control.


Nearly 25 Committees and Commissions were formed to recommend measures to reform

various aspects of the Colonial System of policing established under Police Act 1861. Their

recommendations were only partially implemented. All these Commissions and studies by

local and foreign experts invariably concluded that the police should be politically neutral,

organizationally autonomous, functionally specialized, and institutionally accountable and

service oriented institution.

A major breakthrough in these efforts was achieved with the promulgation of Police Order

2002. The new law replaced Police Act of 1861 which clearly defined the police's role endowed

with features like improving human security and access to justice, improving police

management practices, enhancing professionalism, improving police discipline, strengthening

police accountability by involving civil society and making the police a people-friendly

organization.

Police Order 2002 provides for establishment of an independent Police Complaint Authority at

the national level, merging it in public safety commissions at provincial and district level. Police

Order also strengthens the internal accountability system in the department and suggests strict

measures against actions like not filing the first information reports, torture, vexatious search

etc.

Extraneous interference incapacitates the police to work in a fair and just manner and

adversely affects the maintenance of law and order. To ensure political neutrality of the police

some countries have placed it under apolitical control. Police Order 2002, therefore, provided

for establishment of the Public Safety Commissions having representation from the

government, opposition, civil society and women. This is an important development in fostering

the police forces credibility, gender sensitization and operational neutrality of the police.

The following factors however contributed to weak and ineffective implementation of the Police

Order:

·Lack of ownership by Provincial Governments.

·Non implementation in Federal Capital of Islamabad, AJ&K and Northern Areas.

·Bureaucratic apathy.

·Inadequate coordination amongst police, local administration, local governments and

judiciary, weak civil society oversight, political interference, and many other factors.

A number of institutions as provided under Police Order 2002 have not been established so far,

like the Police Complaint Authority at federal level, Citizen Police Liaison Committees in most

of the districts, non functioning of NPMB and Provincial Public Safety & Police Complaints

Commissions. Moreover, the Police Order 2002 had originally empowered the NPSC to

recommend to the Federal Government a panel of three officers for selection of Provincial

Police Officers to be posted in the Provinces. Similarly, the Police Order fixed 3 year tenure for

key positions and also required premature transfer on the basis of the Commission's

recommendations which could not be acted upon because of the omission of relevant

provisions from the Police Order in 2004. After this, the Commission did not have much role vis-

à-vis the Provincial Police Forces. These issues were raised with the Prime Minister of

Pakistan when the Commission called on him on 6 July 2006.

The amendments introduced in Police Orders 2002 in the year 2004 institutionalized political

interference by inclusion of legislators in District Public Safety and Police Complaints

Commissions; requirement of Chief Minister's approval for posting District Police Officers;

merger of Complaint Authorities with Public Safety Commissions at provincial and district level.

The reform process involved not merely the cosmetic surgery of the department but to touch

every tier of the organizational structure as well as to place strong systems to oversee and

steer the organization's movement towards realizing its mission. Implementing the Police

Order in its true spirit with a political will, it will be in national interest to get this law passed by the

Parliament, in its original letter and spirit.

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National Police Bureau is a statutory body mandated to act as a national focal point on all

police-related matters under Article 162 of Police Order 2002. It coordinates and monitors the

state of implementation of police reforms, as envisaged in Police Order 2002, across Pakistan.

Though National Police Bureau is an integral part of the Ministry of Interior, it has a separate

budget. Director General of the Bureau enjoys the financial and administrative autonomy.

VisionThe vision of NPB is to reshape police into a professionally competent, operationally neutral

and publicly accountable service-delivery organization.

MissionNPB aims to Build standards for professional policing, and to act as a national think tank on

issues relating to criminal justice reform, public safety and police information technology.

FunctionsNPB has wide-ranging responsibilities and plays a critical role in ensuring uniformity of policing

standards among the police forces across Pakistan. NPB performs the following important

functions:

·As the secretariat to NPSC, the Bureau assists the Commission in carrying out its

multifarious functions, including the key role of overseeing the FLEAs, and preparing

recommendations on modernization of prosecution, prisons and probation services.

·The Bureau is responsible to coordinate among Provincial Public Safety Commissions and

facilitating the establishment of Citizen Police Liaison Committees (CPLCs) in the country.

·As Secretariat to NPMB- the top professional body of all the chiefs of law enforcement

agencies across the country, it strives to improve quality of policing through setting

standards for professional policing.

·As a police think-tank, the Bureau conducts research in relation to contemporary law and

order challenges falling within the domain of public safety.

·Matters concerning Police Gallantry Awards.

·Monitors the over all law & order situation and recommend policy guidelines to overcome it

and acts as national focal centre for all police related matters.

·Oversees Implementation of Police Reforms initiatives under Police Order 2002 in the

country.

·Acts as a hub for critical capacity building activities for police and FLEAs on national basis

specially relating to police infrastructure, forensic science and police Information

Technology.

· also acts as focal point for International organizations, including

INTERPOL, SAARC Secretariat on police related matters such as terrorism, drug and

human trafficking (particularly women and child trafficking).

·NPB coordinates with United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice

Commission and extends assistance to U.N. Commission for conducting survey of

crime trends, operation of criminal justice and crime prevention strategies.

Human Resources of NPBNPB has 71 staff positions. Another 56 positions were sanctioned in June 2006 to enable the

Bureau to efficaciously handle its expanding role as Secretariat of both the NPSC and the

NPMB. However, in order to enable it to meet its mandate and expanded role, the Bureau

requires quality staff to make it a Center of Excellence on contemporary criminal justice issues.

Partnership with OrganizationsNPB welcomes active interaction with civil society and encourages partnerships aimed at

bridging the long-existing gap between community and police. The Bureau also values useful

proposals from citizens to transform police into a public-friendly and credible accountable

organization enjoying trust of society at large. To realize its vision of turning an anachronistic

law enforcement system into a modern and vibrant institution; that contributes meaningfully to

enhancing the quality of life of the people of Pakistan, the Bureau seeks sustained cooperation

of all stakeholders.

A number of delegations from international organizations (governments, civil society

organizations) agencies and institutions visited NPB to discuss issues of mutual interest and

areas of cooperation in police reforms, anti-terrorism assistance and to have an orientation

about the performance of NPSC.

InitiativesNPB has taken a whole range of initiatives to implement police reforms and improve the quality

of policing in Pakistan including the following:

(I)Establishment of National Public Safety Commission (NPSC)Establishment of NPSC on 12 June 2006 was a highly significant and critical step under the

police reforms agenda of the Government. It gave Pakistan the unique distinction of being the

only country in Asia other than Japan to have instituted a democratic system of oversight of its

law enforcement agencies.

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(II)Establishment of Gender Crime Cell (GCC)Another important initiative was the establishment of Gender Crime Cell (GCC) in NPB in April

2006. The main task of the Cell is to gather, collate and analyze data on cases of violence

against women especially cases of gang rape, rape, abduction, kidnapping and karo-kari etc

and also to pursue the cases of violence against women with police authorities. It acts as

central depository of relevant data on gender-related crimes, and to assist the top policy-

makers and law enforcement agencies to develop holistic and effective policy

countermeasures to address these issues. The GCC so far handled approximately 500 such

cases by initiating action on the complaints received from victims of gender violence. It

maintains a close liaison with civil society organizations and media for advocacy and

awareness on gender issues.

(III)Establishment of DNA Laboratory in IslamabadA state-of-the-art DNA Lab was established in Islamabad on 31 March 2006, as part of the

project (with a cost of Rs. 1292 million) of establishment of five forensic science laboratories in

Pakistan, including a forensic training institute at Islamabad and four regional laboratories at

Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar and Quetta. These laboratories shall go a long way in modernizing

the police investigation system and equipping investigators with potentially the most modern

investigative tools of the 21st century. The DNA laboratory is helping to conclusively establish

the identity of the culprits in the cases of terrorism and sexual violence against women.

(IV) Establishment of Pakistan Automated Fingerprint Identification System

(PAFIS)The ECNEC approved this project at a cost of Rs.1107 million, and it aims at recording the

fingerprints of criminals in electronic form and providing e-enablement for online comparison of

live as well as latent fingerprints by connecting all district police headquarters across Pakistan.

A database of fingerprints is being developed initially in 52 districts. The Central Site at

Islamabad and Multifunction Work Stations at Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta,

Muzaffarabad and Gilgit have been established and connected through microwave/satellite.

The confirmatory survey regarding civil works and connectivity for 52 districts across Pakistan

has been done and the sites shall be complete with respect to infra structure development by

end of 2007. More than 69,000 fingerprint cards have been digitised and over 140 police

officers from all provinces of Pakistan imparted training in using AFIS equipment during 2006.

The project is expected to be completed by December 2008.

(V)Police Records and Office Management Information System (PROMIS) ECNEC approved this project at a cost of Rs.1405 million, and it aims at computerization of

entire police station record, including FIRs, as also the management information system,

throughout Pakistan. PROMIS housed at NPB and linked with all police offices in the country

shall provide the police with the most efficient state-of-the-art tool for retrieving and sharing

information nationally, thus enhancing the operational capability of police in its fight against

terrorism, organized crime and high profile serious cases, in particular. During the last year, a

data centre has been established, and, as a pilot project, connected to 16 police stations and

23 offices of Rawalpindi city police. Deployment of IT equipment including thin clients,

generators, faxes and printers in all 39 locations is complete, whereas confirmatory survey to

provide connectivity is under process throughout the country. The software development is

also progressing well and computer training of over 1000 police personnel has been

completed. The project will be completed by June 2008.

(VI) Nationwide Integrated Trunk Radio System for Police (NITRS)ECNEC approved this project at a cost of Rs.1951 million. It aims to provide secure, efficient,

reliable and technologically advanced communication facilities to police. The project shall

revolutionize the capability and efficiency of police in the near future.

(VII) Conversion of B area into A area of BalochistanThis federally-funded project approved by ECNEC at a cost of Rs. 5.52 billion seeks

conversion of entire 'B' area of Balochistan into 'A' area. The purpose is both to improve

substantially the law and order situation in the province and bring it at par with the criminal

justice system prevalent in the rest of the country. 13 revenue districts out of 29 were converted

from 'B' area into 'A' area up to 2006 while the remaining districts were to be converted in 2007.

(VIII)Raising of Balochistan ConstabularyThis federally-funded project approved at a cost of Rs. 4140 million seeks to raise the formerly-

called Balochistan Reserve Police to 10,000 from the existing 4,000. During 2006, more than

2,000 additional policemen and officers have been recruited. The construction of offices and

residential buildings and provision of necessary transport and communication facilities for the

Constabulary is expected to be completed by 2009.

Capacity Building Projects under Access to Justice Programme

(I) Automation of National Police BureauIn order to enable the Bureau to undertake its expanded role, the project approved at the cost of

Rs. 34 million, provides for its automation in terms of computerization, networking and local

area connectivity.


(II) Establishment of Digital LibraryA Digital Library and a Documentation Centre is being established at the cost of Rs. 11 million

at the NPB. The library shall have live access to internationally renowned police organizations,

libraries on the subjects of criminal justice, centers of excellence and other resource centers

globally through Online Subscription and connectivity.

Capacity Building of PoliceNPB acts as coordinating organization for foreign and local training and capacity building

initiatives of police. It has initiated different programs under bilateral and international

arrangements. A number of police officers were sent abroad for training to Norway, Turkey and

Italy. Following courses were arranged in this context:

·First Anti-Terrorism Course organized with the assistance of Turkish National Police

attended by 22 police officers from 4-10 August 2006 at National Police Academy.

·Second Anti-Terrorism Course attended by 18 police officers from 30 October to 3

November 2006 in Istanbul, Turkey.

·UN Training for Police Officers Course in Norway attended by two police officers from 27

November to 10 December 2006.

In Pakistan, unfortunately the police is seen as the coercive arm of the government. This

perception is strong among the lower and weaker strata of the society. The police must be

trained to respect and observe human rights. Earnest efforts are required to bridge this gap.

Moreover the police reforms will only be meaningful if other criminal justice Institutions are

reformed too and principles of good governance are adhered to.

NPSC wants to take the police reforms process further by undertaking activities which would

include:

·To guide and assist federal law enfacement agencies to prepare their annual plans.

·To monitor the performance of the agencies against these targets on quarterly basis.

·To ensure the establishment of an effective coordination mechanism for Provincial Public

Safety and Police Complaints Commissions, (PPSPCC).

·To standardize procedures and performance targets of PPSPCC.

·To organize capacity building of the members of PPSPCC.

·The commission will strive to get its role back regarding recommending a panel of three

officers to the government for posting of Provincial Police Officers (PPOS) and premature

transfer on basis of its recommendations.

The Commission however intends to undertake a survey to measure public perception

about police.

Conclusion


CHAPTER 8

Mr. Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao (Chairman) Mr. Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao was born on August 20, 1944 and was the Federal Minister for

Interior. He founded Pakistan People's Party (Sherpao) and was elected as its chairman on

August 2, 2002. He is also the parliamentary leader of the PPP(S) in the National Assembly. He

was educated at Edwards College, Peshawar and Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul,

Abbottabad. After passing out from Pakistan Military Academy, he joined the Armoured Corps

in 1965. While his military career spanned over 12 years, his political career includes

landmarks such as serving as leader of the opposition in NWFP Assembly in 1993 and 1997;

Chief Minister of NWFP in 1994, senior vice chairman of PPP from 1997-1999 and leader of

PPP parliamentary party in the NWFP Assembly from 1997-1999.

Lt. Col (Rtd) Ghulam Rasul Sahi (Member) Lt. Col. (R) Ghulam Rasool Sahi was born on July 9, 1944. He was elected as a Member of

National Assembly as a PML (Q) candidate in 2002. An agriculturist by profession, he did his

B.A from Government Degree College, Faisalabad in 1964. Lt. Col. (R) Ghulam Rasool Sahi

has traveled to U.K, Saudi Arabia and India. He takes keen interest in matters of public safety.

Ms. Shabina Talat (Member) Ms. Shabina Talat was elected MNA for the first time in 2002. She is politically affiliated with

MQM. She received a post-graduate degree in Islamic History from University of Karachi in

1985. Her hobbies include reading, social work and house keeping. Her interest lies in working

for quality policing in the country. She is married with three sons and a daughter.

Mr. Sher Akbar Khan (Member) Mr. Sher Akbar Khan, born in Bunair (NWFP) on April 1, 1957 was elected as MNA on a PPP(S)

ticket. Earlier, he has been an MPA in NWFP Assembly from 1995-1998. A lawyer by

profession, he is B.A, LL.B from University of Peshawar in 1979. He is interested in changing

Thana Culture in Pakistan. Married, he has a family of three daughters and a son.

Begum Ishrat Ashraf (Member) Begum Ishrat Ashraf, born in Rahim Yar Khan on December 31, 1956, was elected on a PML

(N) ticket for her second term as MNA. She was elected for her first term in 1985. Ishrat Ashraf

is married and has travelled to the U.S.A, Saudi Arabia and several countries within the

European Union. She is keen to promote quality law enforcement in Pakistan. Her hobbies

include reading.

Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haidri (Member) Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, born on February 15, 1957, in Kalat, has been elected as an

MNA on MMA ticket. An educationist by profession, he did his M.A in Islamic Studies. He has

also been Provincial Minister of Balochistan from 1992-1993 and Member of National

Assembly in 1993. He is the Central Secretary General of JUI (F). He is married with a son and

a daughter. He has traveled to Turkey, Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain and Japan. He

is keen to work for improving policing standards in Pakistan.

Syed Nayyer Hussain Bokhari (Member) Syed Nayyer Hussain Bokhari was born on December 23, 1952, in Rawalpindi, Punjab. He was

elected as MNA on a PPPP ticket. He currently is the president of PPPP Islamabad district. A

lawyer by profession, he did his BA in 1973 followed by LL.B. in 1976 from Punjab University,

Lahore. Syed Nayyer Hussain Bokhari has been a member of the Islamabad Bar Association

since 1980 and Islamabad Club since 1989. Married with a son and two daughters, he has

traveled to Hong Kong, Philippines, Thailand, U.K, U.S.A, Uzbekistan, Bangkok and Dubai. He

is eager to see police transformed into a public-friendly organization.

Lt. General (Retd) Moin-ud-Din Haider HI (M) (Member) Lt. General Moin-ud-Din Haider got commission in the Pakistan Army in 1962 and served at

various command and staff appointments. He did his Masters in Defence Studies from Royal

College of Defence Studies, Seaford House, UK, and has the distinction of being the first

Pakistani to get his thesis published in Seaford House Papers. With a rich experience of 35

years service in the army, Lt. General Moin-ud-Din Haider was appointed the Governor of

Sindh in 1997. He was the Federal Minister of Interior and Narcotics Control from 1999 to 2002.

He did a lot of work on police reforms during his time as Minister for Interior. He has traveled

widely and has been the driving force behind many philanthropist and educational

organizations. His interests range from education and social uplift to literature and health. He is

keen to see police transformed into an instrument of law.

Mr. Muhammad Abbas Khan (Member) Mr. Muhammad Abbas Khan, a former Inspector General Police, has a law degree and has

served at key senior positions in police, Frontier Constabulary and the Federal Government.

After retirement, he also served as a Minister in the NWFP government and as a member of the

Public Accounts Committee. He has been a member of the Focal Group on Police Reforms and

has written numerous research papers on issues of public order and police reforms.

ANNEXURE-I

Profile of Members of National Public Safety

Commission


Mr. Sikandar Hayat Jamali (Member) Mr. Sikandar Hayat Jamali did his Masters in Public Policy and Administration from University

of Wisconson and Masters in Area Studies (Middle East) from University of London. He is a

retired Federal Secretary who has served at various important assignments in the Federal and

Provincial governments. He takes keen interest in social and educational issues. As Chief

Secretary, he is remembered for his contribution to improving law and order in Balochistan.

Dr. Sabiha Hassan Syed (Member) Dr, Sabiha Hassan Syed is a retired International civil servant, has a Masters in Public Health

from University of California Berkeley and a doctorate in Population Sciences from Harvard

University. She served at various senior positions in the Government of Pakistan and the

United Nations. She was UNFPA Country Director in Thailand covering Laos, Myanmar and

Cambodia and later as Country Director for Yemen covering Oman and Djibouti. On her

transfer to UNESCO she worked for seven years at its Headquarter in Paris. She also has a rich

experience of teaching and research. Dr. Sabiha Hassan Syed has made marked contribution

towards empowerment of women and other vulnerable segments of society in Pakistan and

abroad. She is keen to see police change for the better.

Mrs. Sarkar Abbas (Member) A lawyer by profession, Mrs. Sarkar Abbas, did her Masters from University of Peshawar and

LL.B. from University of Punjab. She has been a member of the District Public Safety

Commission, Rawalpindi. She is known for her philanthropist activities and her interest in

promoting human rights. She has widely travelled and has command over many languages.

She wants to see police as a humane service-delivery organization.

Dr. Muhammad Shoaib Suddle (Secretary) As Director General of the National Police Bureau, Dr. Suddle is the ex-officio secretary of the

NPSC. He is a senior member of the Police Service of Pakistan and has served at various

important positions in the Federal and Provincial Governments. He did his Masters in Physics

and LL.B. from University of Punjab and another Masters in Criminology from University of

Wales. Dr. Suddle did his doctorate in Criminology in 1988 and is well-known in Pakistan as

well as internationally, as a serious researcher in criminal justice issues. He is a resource

person and member of various international organizations and was a member of the Focal

Group on Police Reforms and consultant with the National Reconstruction Bureau during

1999-2001. He co-drafted the Police Order 2002 and takes deep interest in criminal justice and

public service reform.

Annexure-II


ORGANIZATIONAL

CHART OF NPSC

CHAIRMANMINISTER

Non Elected(6)

Elected Members(6)

SECRETARYDG / NPB

Deputy Director

Assistant Director

Superintendent

ResearchOfficer

HRManager

NetworkAdministrator

SystemAnalyst

Support Staff Support Staff Support Staff Support Staff

ConsultantDirector

10.000

7.000

0.200

1.000

0.100

18.300

13.700

7.000

0.500

15.000

0.500

032150-Others

File No. 10/30/06-07F & A

National Public Safety Commission

A 01-Employee Related Expenses

A 03-Operating expenses

36.700

A 06-Transfer Assets

A 09-Physical Assets

A 13-Repaire & Maintenance

Total

REVISED ESTIMATES 2006-2007 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES FOR 2007-2008

IN RESPECT OF NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION UNDER

DEMAND NO. 071-INTERIOR DIVISION

R/Estimates

2006-2007

B/Estimates

2007-2008

Function-cum Object

Classification

Note:NPSC functioned during 2006 with NPB Staff Support.

Annexure-IV

VACANCY POSITIONof

NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION

Annexure-III


S. No. BPS

Total

Designation

1 20 Director 1

2 18 Deputy Director 1

3 17 Assistant Director 1

4 16 Superintendent 1

5Contract Research officer 2

6Contract Network Administrator 1

7Contract System Analysis 1

8Contract Consultant 1

9Contract Human Resource Manager 1

10Contract Photographer 1

11Contract Assistant / Computer Operator 12

12Contract Sr.Clerk 2

13Contract Jr.Clerk 1

14Contract Staff Car Driver 13

15Contract DR 1

16Contract DMO 1

17Contract Naib Qasid 10

18Contract Electrician 1

19Contract Chowkidar 1

20Contract Sanitary worker 2

21Contract Mali 1

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