KP cabinet approves Police Act 2026
PESHAWAR: Provincial Cabinet has approved the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police Act 2026. The proposed legislation would introduce a comprehensive institutional framework aimed at making the police more accountable to the public while strengthening investigation, improving career progression and establishing clearer distinctions between policy-making and operational functions. Upon enactment by the…
PESHAWAR: The Provincial Cabinet in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has approved the Police Act 2026. This new legislation aims to create a robust institutional framework that promotes accountability, enhances investigation capabilities, and streamlines career progression within the police force. Upon its enactment, the law will introduce Regional Investigation Officers (RIOs) across the province, as per provincial Information Minister Shafi Jan.
The act seeks to address issues related to police promotions, transfers, and career development by rationalizing promotional quotas and establishing clear distinctions between policy-making and operational functions. Shafi Jan explained that the proposed law introduces a clear separation between policing policy and operations through the establishment of two separate boards: the Police Policy Board, led by the Chief Minister, and the Police Operations Board, led by the Provincial Police Officer (PPO).
The PPO will be required to submit an annual policing plan to the Police Policy Board for approval, ensuring transparent and accountable policing. The Cabinet also approved related bills, including the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Stamp (Amendment) Bill 2026, revised cost estimates for the Peshawar Water Supply Scheme, and a supplementary grant for land acquisition in the ADP scheme for sports complexes construction in Chitral. The meeting was attended by the Chief Minister, Cabinet members, and other key officials.
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