Islamabad Police Makes Weekly Rest Mandatory for All Officers

The Islamabad Police have implemented a new leave policy for 2026, mandating weekly rest for all officers and staff. Inspector General Muhammad Sohail Chaudhry introduced the policy to enhance the welfare of the force, ordering immediate implementation across all divisions. The revised framework covers various categories of leave, including casual, earned, medical, and others.

Every police officer and staff member will receive one day of rest weekly, distinct from their leave entitlements. However, no more than 10% of personnel in a unit or division may take casual leave simultaneously, with a 3% limit for leave taken outside Pakistan. Personnel from distant districts may avail seven or 14 days of leave after 45 or 90 days of duty, respectively.

Approval powers are distributed among different command levels, with station house officers approving up to three days of casual leave for ranks from constable to head constable. Deputy superintendents of police can approve up to five days, while senior superintendents of police can grant three days to inspectors and SHOs. Superintendents of police have full approval powers for casual leave up to sub-inspector, while deputy inspectors general can approve all categories of leave for ranks from constable to inspector.

The Islamabad IG can approve casual leave for all ranks, including earned-leave approval for officers up to SP and DSP ranks. The policy also provides 45 days of leave for Hajj, 21 days for Umrah or religious visits, and medical leave based on health needs. Female officers and personnel receive one month of leave for their wedding, while male personnel get ten days.

Personnel appearing in CSS and PCS examinations can receive up to 20 days of leave, including up to 15 days for examination interviews. The policy aims to address personnel needs while maintaining departmental discipline.