KP Police Salaries Officially Increased

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has officially announced significant raises in police salaries and welfare benefits. Speaking at a ceremony in Peshawar, the Governor highlighted that the new pay package would surpass expectations, ensuring that KP police salaries would rise above other provinces. In addition to increased compensation for police personnel killed or injured while on duty, the Governor also announced enhanced support for families of fallen officers.

Families of martyred police personnel will receive compensation ranging from Rs17 million for constables to Rs35 million for officers in grade 20 and above. Moreover, those with permanent disabilities will be eligible for Rs5 million, while the death of an officer's spouse or child will qualify for Rs5 million, and the loss of a parent, brother or sister will entitle the officer to Rs3 million.

Kundi's package also includes direct financial assistance replacing previous land allotments, a special marriage grant for the daughters of police martyrs, and efforts to provide free education to the children of martyrs. The ceremony saw participation from key officials and the families of the martyrs.