250% salary increase proposed for KP police under new allowance
The recommendations have been approved for officers and personnel performing counterterrorism duties in difficult areas. A formal notification will be issued if the federal government gives final approval.
Hard area status proposed
The KP Home Department had sent recommendations to the federal government for the allowance. Authorities will now identify the hard areas and send details of the relevant districts for consideration.
Officials have proposed declaring almost all KP districts as hard areas, except Swabi and Hazara Division. The proposal will move forward after the required approval from the federal government.
Allowance proposal sent earlier
Police officials said the first letter seeking hard area status for KP was sent to the federal government in March 2025. Under the proposed plan, the basic salaries of police officers and personnel could increase by 250%.
The allowance is being considered because of the difficult duties performed by KP police, especially during counterterrorism operations. Officials say the proposal also takes into account the salary gap between KP police and police forces in other provinces.
What happens next
KP police has previously demanded hard area status because of the security risks faced by its personnel. The latest recommendations could provide additional financial support if the federal government approves them.
However, the 250% increase is still a proposal and should not be treated as a confirmed salary increase. The final decision will depend on federal approval and the issuance of an official notification.
The proposed allowance could give financial relief to police personnel working in high-risk areas. It may also help address concerns about the difference in salaries between KP police and forces in other provinces.
The key point is that the increase has not been finalized yet. Police employees will have to wait for the federal government’s decision and the official notification.
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