The federal government has formally approved more than 7,000 new recruitments in Islamabad Police. The summary for hiring was under review and later sent to the government for final approval, which has now been granted.
After this approval, 7,600 new positions will be filled in Islamabad Police. Inspector General of Islamabad Police, Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, confirmed the development while speaking to journalists at an iftar dinner. He said the Ministry of Finance has also approved the recruitment process for the federal police.
Officials believe the new hiring will help improve law and order in the federal capital and reduce workload on existing staff. The force has been facing pressure due to increasing population and security demands.
Separately, Inspector General of Punjab Police Rao Abdul Karim issued orders for transfers and appointments of several District Police Officers.
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Dr Asad Malhi has been appointed as DPO Okara, Captain retired Dost Muhammad as DPO Sialkot and Sajid Hussain Khokhar as DPO Jhang. Arsalan Zahid has been posted as DPO Nankana Sahib, Waqar Azim as DPO Mianwali and Muhammad Abid as DPO Khanewal.
Similarly, Akhlaq Ullah Tarar has been appointed DPO Toba Tek Singh, Shafeeq Ahmed Chaudhry as DPO Jhelum, Muhammad Tariq Aziz as SSP Special Branch Lahore Region, Captain retired Muhammad Ajmal as AIG Complaint South Punjab and Captain retired Bilal Iftikhar as SSP Patrolling Police Gujranwala.
Waseem Akhtar has been appointed CTO Gujranwala, while Ayesha Butt has been posted as SP Headquarters Elite Police.
More police officers can improve security in Islamabad. It may reduce pressure on current staff. But proper training will be important. If managed well, this step can strengthen public safety.
