Federal Law Enforcement Agencies

2006

National Police Bureau Municipal Road, G-6 Markaz, . NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION Telephone: 051-9207717 Fax: 051-9215502 Email: [email protected] Website: www.npb.gov.pk CONTENTS

Page Vision i Mission ii Acronyms iii Foreword iv Executive Summary

Chapter-1 National Public Safety Commission – An Overview 1.1Introduction 1 1.2Functions 2 1.3Secretariat 3 Chapter-2 NPSC: A Resume of Activities During 2006 2.1International Seminar 4 2.2Meetings 6 Chapter-3 Law and Order Situation During 2006 3.1Introduction 8 3.2Crime Situation 8 3.3Bomb Blasts 9 3.4Sectarian Killings 10 3.5Challenges 10 3.6Response to threats 10 Chapter-4 Performance of Federal Law Enforcement Agencies 4.1Islamabad 12 4.2National Highways and Motorway Police 13 4.3Pakistan Railways Police 14 4.4Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) 15 4.5Frontier Constabulary 16 4.6National Police Academy (NPA) 17 Vision Chapter-5 Citizen friendly, accountable and Performance of Provincial/Regional Police 5.1Punjab Police 18 depoliticised police force that values 5.2SindhPolice 19 impartiality, transparency and integrity. 5.3 NWFP Police 19 5.4Balochistan Police 20 5.5Northern Areas 21 5.6Azad Jammu & Kashmir 22 Chapter-6 Police Order 2002 – Implementation Challenges 23 Chapter-7 25 Chapter-8 Mission The Way Forward 30 Annexures To guarantee the operational neutrality of I. Profile of Members of NPSC 31 the police by insulating it from extraneous II. Organisation of NPSC 32 pressures and make it accountable and III. Budget Estimates for 2007-2008 35 responsive to the community. IV. Sanctioned Strength of Posts of NPSC 36

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Maintenance of law and order is the prime responsibility of the police. The ANF Anti-Narcotics Force Government of introduced police reforms as embodied in the Police Order CCPOCapital City Police Officer 2002 with a special focus on institutionalizing public safety system. The key objective CM Chief Minister of the reforms is to make the police institutions politically neutral, non-authoritarian, CPLC Citizen Police Liaison Committee accountable, service oriented and responsive to the community. The Police Order CPO City Police Officer represents a significant paradigm shift to develop a new and meaningful relationship DG Director General between the police and the public with a spirit to transform it from a coercive tool to an accountable service. DPO District Police Officer FC In this regard an important initiative taken by the Government under Article 85 of the FIA Federal Investigation Agency Police Order is to set up Public Safety Commissions at district, provincial and national IGP Inspector General Police levels to lay down policies and oversee the performance and conduct of law IED Improvised Explosive Device enforcement agencies. LEA Law Enforcement Agency The National Public Safety Commission N(PSC), established on 12 June, 2006 NPA National Police Academy having its permanent secretariat at the National Police Bureau (NPB) is assigned to NPB National Police Bureau oversee functioning of federal law enforcement agencies and recommend reforms NPMB National Police Management Board relating to police, prosecution, prisons, and probation services, coordinate among NPSC National Public Safety Commission provincial public safety commissions and facilitate establishment of Citizen Police Liaison Committees. NWFP North West Frontier Province

PPO Provincial Police Officer The year 2006 (from June to December 2006) being the incipient year of NPSC, was PPSPCCProvincial Public Safety & Police Complaints Commission certainly a challenging one. The NPSC regularly held its monthly meetings to resolve RPO Regional Police Officer operational issues and to deliberate upon its mandated tasks including issues TAs Tribal Areas concerning police professionalism and law and order situation in the country during TORs Terms of Reference the year. TNSMTahreek Nifaz-e-Shariat-e-Muhammadi This Statutory Annual Report required under the Article 92(3)(g) of Police Order 2002, UK United Kingdom is submitted to reflect the performance of the NPSC Commission during its half a year of inception.

Dr. Muhammad Shoaib Suddle Secretary April, 2008 National Public Safety Commission

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Realising hte need ot miprove and soften hte police miage and build a positive the complaints of the general public through various mechanisms on the part of the relationship between society and the law enforcement agencies, the Government LEAs. As the vehicular transportation system has increased manifold maintaining the exhibited great willingness and commitment to improve the working of police across road discipline, traffic management and road safety has also became a major issue in the country. law enforcement.

Generally, the law enforcement agencies in Pakistan have been used as an Although, the National Police Academy and the Provincial Police Training Institutes oppressive arm of those in power. For a long time after independence the police had are constantly trying to build capacity of the LEAs personnel, there is a constant need been unabashedly politicised and corrupted by the people in power to protect their to improve the methodology, contents and type of courses for enhancing the vested interests and party needs. It adversely affected the delivery of basic professional skills of the police functionaries. responsibilities by the police. Such an approach eroded the respect and trust the people had in the department. To have a police force, which is politically neutral, The NPSC, during its monthly meetings in 2006, reviewed the law and order situation, responsive to community needs and publicly accountable. The Government performance of LEAs, issues and constraints in effective functioning such as lack of promulgated the Police Order 2002, which replaced 141 years old Police Act of 1861. latest weapons and equipments as well as efficiently trained police officers. The As required under Article-85 of the new law NPSC, an independent statutory body for Commission also deliberated on ways and means ofr positively changing police oversight of federal law enforcement agencies was establishment on 12 June 2006. image and culture. The Members of the Commission greatly contributed towards The NPSC was formally inaugurated on 18 August, 2006 by the President of Pakistan. devising a policy mechanism to ensure public safety at all levels.

The first year of the NPSC establishment was not an ordinary year. The year The present report covers only a period of 6 months (i.e July to December 2006) witnessed growing acts of terrorism and deteriorating Law and Order situation in the outlining the activities of NPSC. It also highlights the performance of Federal Law country. However the Commission kept moving towards achieving its objectives and Enforcement Agencies and NPB (which is the Secretariat of NPSC). The report also continued to keep vigilant eye at the working of Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs). touches upon some of the challenges in implementation of the Police Order 2002. The Commission also had an introductory meeting with the Prime Minister of Pakistan on 6 July 2007.

The Commission visited the United Kingdom from 29 October to 12 November 2006 to study hte working of Police Authorities ni England & Wales, Northern rIeland Policing Board, Independent Police Complaints Commission and Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary. Another objective of this visit was to learn about community policing as practiced in the developed world.

Terrorism is not only the challenge that the LEAs have been facing, the socio- economic conditions of the people particularly the poverty and illiteracy, and growing urbanisation are the major causes of criminal activity. Despite having limited resources, both human and logistic, vis-à-vis the criminals, the LEAs endeavoured to improve their working during the year 2006. There is an increasing trend to address

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National Public Safety Commission: An Overview eligible candidates forwards the names of persons twice the number of Independent members to the President of Pakistan. 1.1Introduction The members of the NPSC during 2006 were as follows: As erquired under Article 85 of Police Order 2002, hte Federal Government notified hte establishment of the NPSC on June 12, 2006 which was formally inaugurated by the President Mr. Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao, Federal Minister for Interior Chairperson of Pakistan on August 18, 2006. The Commission is an independent statutory body Dr. Muhammad Shoaib Suddle, DG NPB Secretary responsible for providing policy guidance on matters related to enhancing human security and Lt. Col. (R) Ghulam Rasul Sahi, MNA Member quality of life of citizens; ultimately contributing towards a safer environment for investment and Ms. Shabina Talat, MNA Member other economic activities. Mr. Sher Akbar Khan, MNA Member Begum Ishrat Ashraf, MNA Member Pakistan is one of the few countries in the world where such a Public Safety Commission is Maulna Abdul Ghafoor Haidri, MNA Member established to work for improvements in policing and public safety matters. It is second only to Syed Nayyar Hussain Bokhari, MNA Member Japan in Asia that has a similar Commission to ensure people-centred police force. What Lt. Gen. (R) Moin-ud-Din Haider Member Mr. Muhammad Abbas Khan Member makes NPSC Pakistan different si tis balanced, participatory and pluralistic composition, Mr. Sikandar Hayat Jamali Member taking it a step ahead of Japan, where the Commission lacks representation of sitting Dr. Sabiha Hassan Syed Member parliamentarians, let alone giving equal representation to opposition and ruling parties. Mrs. Sarkar Abbas Member

Composition and Selection Procedure A profile of the above members is given at Annex-1.

The NPSC consists of twelve members with Federal Minister for Interior as its Chairperson and 1.2Functions the Director General NPB as its Secretary. The Commission represents a unique mix of With hte core objective of ershaping police ni Pakistan rfom an authoritarian arm of hte members of the Parliament and civil society with one third members being women. One half of Government into a responsive, accountable and citizen-oriented public service organization members are nominated by the Speaker of the National Assembly from amongst its members, the NPSC is assigned with a wide range of functions under Article 92 of Police Order 2002, three each from the treasury and the opposition in consultation with leader of the House and the which include: leader of the opposition; provided that each province is represented by at least one member. ·To oversee the functioning of Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), Pakistan Railways The other half representing civil society consists of independent members who are appointed Police (PRP), Anti-narcotics Force (ANF), Frontier Constabulary (FC), National Highways by the President from a list of 12 names recommended by the National Selection Panel. The and Motorway Police (NH&MP), Islamabad Capital Territory Police (IP) and Anti- National Selection Panel consists of the Chief Justice of Supreme Court of Pakistan (or a judge Smuggling Wing of Customs exercising police powers; of the Supreme Court nominated by the Chief Justice) and one nominee each of the President ·To facilitate the establishment and functioning of Citizen Police Liaison Committees; and the Prime Minister. No elected representative or public servant can become a member of ·To recommend to the Federal Government Panels of three Police Officers for the the Selection Panel. Decisions of the Panel about selecting the independent members are appointment of Capital City Police Officer for Islamabad and for the appointment of heads reached by consensus. A transparent and competitive method is followed in selecting the most of FIA, PRP, NH&MP and FC; ·To recommend to the Federal Government premature transfer of Capital City Police appropriate and competent professionals with an illustrious background in such fields as social Officer, Islamabad and head of a Federal Law Enforcement Agency before completion of work, law, administration, education, corporate sector etc. normal tenure of three years due to unsatisfactory performance of duties, provided that For selection of independent members the Selection Panel invites applications or nominations before making such recommendation the NPSC will give the concerned officer an from the individuals with appropriate qualifications and experience, and after interviewing opportunity to be heard in person; ·To oversee implementation of annual plans prepared by heads of the respective law

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enforcement agencies as approved and published by the government setting out National Public Safety Commission: A Resume of arrangements for achieving objectives; ·To submit an annual report to the government and the Parliament; Activities in 2006 ·To recommend reforms for modernization of laws and procedures in respect of police, prosecution, prisons and probation services; ·To facilitate coordination among the Provincial Public Safety Commissions; After its inception, the Commission undertook several activities to play its due role on critical ·To evaluate the performance of the Islamabad District Public Safety Commission on issues of public safety. A brief description of different activities of the Commission during 2006 annual basis; is given below. ·To work as Islamabad District Public Safety Commission during the period it stands dissolved; 2.1International Seminar ·To consider the proposals of the National Police Management Board (NPMB) and give its Formal inauguration of the Commission was made on August 18, 2006 by the President of recommendations to the government on key policy issues, particularly related to raising of Pakistan. On this occasion, the NPB organized an International Seminar on "NPSC: Issues, standards for police training, conduct and performance; and Initiatives and Strategy" in Islamabad. The Seminar provided an opportunity for cross ·To ensure public safety and safeguard people's interests, as may be assigned by the fertilization of ideas among foreign and local experts on public safety issues. government to it under any law for the time being in force, especially pertaining to prosecution, prisons and probation services. The seminar served as a founding block to institutionalize concepts, systems and processes as envisaged under Police Order 2002 and was attended by nearly 200 delegates from police 1.3Secretariat department, civil society organizations, media and overseas organizations. Speakers and The NPB acts as the permanent Secretariat of the Commission. Besides providing quality delegates came up with insightful observations for promotion of professional policing secretariat services to the Commission, the NPB has a key role in implementing the decisions standards in Pakistan. The delegates emphasized upon the need for better training, of the Commission. It serves as a hub of research and capacity building activities for police and importance of observing human rights and the need of gender balance in police. other law enforcement agencies in Pakistan. Similarly, the role of the NPSC vis-à-vis the NPMB is of critical importance whereby key policy issues, particularly related to raising of The President of Pakistan in his inaugural address stressed that maintaining law and order and standards for police education and training, its conduct and performance, are debated. The delivering justice were the state's fundamental responsibilities. He said that the government mandate of the NPMB includes preparation of internationally accepted standard operating realized its responsibility and took the initiative by replacing the 141-year-old police system to procedures (SOPs) and setting performance standards. Under the Police Order, the NPSC transform the police culture and make it service-oriented. considers the proposals of NPMB and forwards its recommendations to the government for The President said that the formation of NPSC was a milestone in implementation of police implementation. reforms and improving the working of police. Alluding to the composition of the Commission, The organization setup of NPSC Secretariat is given at Annexure-II, while the budget for the the President said that having equal number of parliamentarians (3 each) from the Treasury year 2006-2007 and details of the sanctioned posts are at Annexures III & IV respectively. and Opposition and six representatives from civil society ensured its neutrality. He hoped that the NPSC would live up to the expectations and would deliver as entrusted.

Mr. Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao, Federal Minister for Interior and Ex-officio Chairperson of the NPSC, highlighted important aspects of the composition and functions of the NPSC. He said that the NPSC would oversee the working of FIA, PRP, ANF, FC, NH&MP, Islamabad Police and Anti-Smuggling Wing of Customs.

The concluding session was chaired by H.E David Collins, High Commissioner of Canada. He

03 NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT 2006 ANNUAL REPORT 2006 NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION04 emphasized that the role of police had become even more important in the post-9/11 situation understand concepts, principles and systems of public safety through exchange of views as it had to tackle the menace of terrorism besides its routine law and order responsibilities. He and learning of international best practices. The Commission visited Police Authorities in appreciated the police reforms in Pakistan and said that these were in line with the international London, Birmingham and Manchester; Northern Ireland Policing Board in Belfast, Crown standards and best practices. Prosecution Services, Glasgow, Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary, London and Independent Police Complaints Commission, UK. Dr. Muhammad Shoaib Suddle, Director General, NPB and Secretary NPSC summed up the key issues brought to the fore by the panelists. He also apprised about the mega projects which 2.2Meetings the NPB had initiated including Pakistan Automated Fingerprint Identification System (PAFIS) The Commission held 6 meetings up to December 2006, including one in UK, one in Lahore and Police Record and Office Management System (PROMIS). and remaining 4 at Islamabad to deliberate upon its mandated tasks.

Local Visits A resume of the meetings is given below: ·Soon after its establishment, the Commission Members called on the Prime Minister of Pakistan on 6 July 2006. The Prime Minister assured the Commission that it would have full First meeting support of the Government in efficiently carrying out its mandated tasks. First meeting of NPSC was held under the chairmanship of Minister for Interior, Mr. Aftab ·The Commission visited provincial capitals and took up issues related to its responsibilities Ahmed Khan Sherpao on 6 July, 2006. He emphasized the importance of the NPSC in the with the respective Governors and Chief Ministers. The NPSC stressed the need of making context of police reforms and stressed to make it a catalyst in the process of change and the Provincial Public Safety and Police Complaints Commissions functional. reinvention. NPSC Members gave their ideas regarding the role for the Commission as well as ·The Commission visited Pakistan Railways Police Headquarters and Central Jail Staff its future course of action. Some of the important matters discussed in the meeting included: Training Institute, Lahore, in October 2006. During the visit to the Pakistan Railway Police, ·Complaints against Police and remedial steps. the IGP gave a presentation on the structure, functions and performance of the force. The ·Restoration of the role of NPSC regarding posting of Provincial Police Officers as originally Commission directed IGP to enhance security/protective measures of Railways traffic. It assigned to it under clause 3(b) of Article 92 of Police Order 2002. was decided that the issues of installation of cameras in trains, filling of vacant posts of ·Promotion blockade of the officers of Police Service of Pakistan. ·To give more focus to important issues, it was decided to set up Professional Standards Railways Police and checking of vendors/beggars from entering trains would be given Committee and Rules of Procedure Committee of the Commission to devise performance immediate attention. At Central Jail Staff Training Institute, the Commission was given a standards and Rules of Business of the Commission. briefing on organization, ufnctions and performance of hte nIstitute as well as prison system in Pakistan. The Commission observed that there was an acute shortage of prison Second meeting cells in the country and recommended that there should be at least one jail in each district The Commission's 2nd meeting coincided with the international seminar on "NPSC: Issues, and also separate federal jails for violators of federal laws. Initiative and Strategy" held on August 18, 2006 at Marriott, Islamabad. During the seminar, the ·The Commission visited FIA HQs at Islamabad on 5 December 2006. Director General, NPSC Members had a useful exchange of views with the international public safety experts FIA, made a presentation on "Federal Investigation Agency: Performance, Challenges and from UK, who emphatically recommended introduction of training for police officers in the areas Way Forward" highlighting the achievements and challenges of the organization. of human rights, community policing and called for steps to ensure gender balance in policing. International Visit While advocating not to micromanage, they were of the view that community participation in ·In view of the wide-ranging mandate of the Commission and corresponding critical role of policing was critical in controlling crime and ensuring social cohesion. They also emphasized the newly appointed Members, it was felt that there was an imperative need to equip the the need for relationship of trust between NPSC and police services, as without this, the members with the essential capacity, techniques and orientation on comparative purpose of public safety would remain elusive. approaches to public safety issues. It was with this objective that a capacity building visit was organized to the UK from 29 October to 11 November 2006, to enable the Members to

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Third meeting Law and Order Situation During 2006 The Commission held its 3rd meeting on 5 September 2006 in Islamabad. The role of NPSC in relation to bringing about improvement in police working was discussed. The Commission 3.1Introduction reiterated restoration of original clause 3(b) of Article 92 in Police Order 2002. The issue In the post 9/11 scenario, the world witnessed a serious surge in terrorism. Extremists reject relating to transfer of Cadre Management of PSP officers from the Establishment Division to governments not aligned to their beliefs. Despite not having the majority's backing, they try to the National Police Bureau was also discussed. The Commission directed to expedite the challenge the governments of the day by using sustained subversive strategy. renovation of offices of NPSC by Pak PWD and the process of recruitment of necessary staff for NPSC Secretariat. In Pakistan, the extremists, supported by local and international terrorist groups, continued their activities against our security forces and law enforcement agencies. Resultantly, the law Fourth meeting and order situation remained overshadowed due to growing acts of extremism and terrorism. The Commission held its 4th meeting in Lahore 3 October 2006 and showed concern on slow Important law and order issues confronting Pakistan during 2006 are discussed below: pace of implementation of the Police Order 2002. The Commission decided to hold meetings with Chief Ministers and Governors of Provinces to apprise them of the situation. The 3.2Crime situation Commission also reviewed the progress on renovation of offices of the NPSC and approved As many as 537866 cases were registered in the country during 2006 as compared to 447745 TORs for the contract posts for the NPSC staff. cases recorded during 2005 thereby showing an increase of 90111 (20.1%) cases. Punjab registered a rise of 66306 (24%) cases, 10520 (22.2%) cases; NWFP 11612 (11.2%) Fifth meeting cases, Balochistan 1137 (16.9%) cases, Islamabad 556 (14.7%) cases and AJK 376 (7.9%) The 5th meeting of the Commission took place on 7 November 2006 during its visit to the UK. cases. However, there was a decrease of 159 (5.5%) cases recorded by Railways police, and The Commission reviewed the usefulness of visit to selected criminal justice organizations 237 (12.8%) cases in Northern Areas. including Police Authorities in England and Wales, Northern Ireland Policing Board, Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary, Independent Police Complaints Commission, ·Murder: showed a rise of 266 (2.7%) cases in the country including 22 (0.4%) cases in Procurator Fiscal's Office Glasgow, Crown Prosecution Services, Manchester. England, Punjab; 151 8(.2%) cases ni Sindh; 50 2(.3%) cases ni NWFP; 34 1(1.7%) cases ni Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The Members also exchanged their views on the best Balochistan and 38 (48.7%) cases in AJK while there was a decrease of 34 (26.8%) cases practices learnt during the visit and how these could be replicated in Pakistan. in Northern Areas. ·Attempt to Murder: rose by 691 (5.3%) cases in the country; 371 (5.2%) cases in Punjab; Sixth meeting 143 (5.9%) cases in Sindh; 102 (3.9%) cases in NWFP; 64 (22.1%) cases in Balochistan; The 6th meeting of NPSC was held at NPB on 5 December 2006. The Commission discussed 31 (29.2%) cases in Islamabad and 32 (9.3%) cases in AJK while there occurred a important issues including the status of Commission Members as Justice of Peace. Expressing decrease of 59 (42.1%) cases in Northern Areas. ·Rioting: showed a rise of 710 (22.4%) cases in the country including 30 (19.7%) cases in dissatisfaction over the slow pace of renovation/refurbishment work of the offices of NPSC, the Punjab; 486 (21.5%) cases in Sindh; 93 (30.2%) cases in Balochistan and 126 (40.5%) Commission directed htat PWD should make a detailed presentation ni htis ergard. The cases in AJK while there was a fell of 22 (23.4%) cases in Northern Areas. Commission also approved format for the Annual Report to be prepared by the Federal Law ·Assault on Public Servants: increased by 700 (21%) cases in the country including 235 Enforcement Agencies (FLEAs) as required under Article 92 (3) (g) of Police Order 2002. (19.1%) cases in Punjab; 409 (31.1%) cases in Sindh; 21 (5.9%) cases in NWFP; 8 (5.4%) cases in Balochistan and 45 (42.1%) cases in AJK while there occurred a decrease of 10 (10.6%) cases in Northern Areas. ·Zina: crime recorded under this head rose by 116 (5.8%) cases in the country; 80 (5.7%) cases in Punjab; 60 (30.8%) cases in Sindh and 11 (15.3%) cases in Islamabad while there was a fall of 13 (19.7%) cases in Balochistan and 14 (66.7%) cases in Northern Areas.

07 NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT 2006 ANNUAL REPORT 2006 NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION08 ·Kidnapping/Abduction: showed an increase of 1320 (15%) cases in the country; 1052 3.4 Sectarian Violence (15.3%) cases in Punjab; 98 (7.7%) cases in Sindh; 52 (11.5%) cases in NWFP; 53 (59.6%) Cases Persons KilledPersons Injured cases in Balochistan; 8 (72.7%) cases in Islamabad; 12 (100%) in Northern Areas and 50 Province (44.6%) cases in AJK. 200520062005200620052006 ·Kidnapping for Ransom: rose by 70 (32.3%) cases in the country including 23 (20.5%) Punjab 3 1 11 1 16 0 cases in Punjab; 23 (36.5%) cases in Sindh; 21 (77.8%) cases in NWFP and 4 (50%) cases in Balochistan. Sindh 4 0 3 0 27 0 ·Suicide: showed a rise of 24 (14.6%) cases in the country. There was an increase of 9 NWFP 5 7 4 10 2 12 (225%) cases in Punjab and 15 (11.1%) cases in Sindh. Balochistan 12 1 44 1 20 0 ·Highway Dacoity: increased by 20 (21.3%) cases in the country. There was an increase of Islamabad 1 0 20 0 100 0 12 (54.5%) cases in Sindh and 8 (100%) cases in Balochistan. ·Other Dacoity: increased by 478 (21.1%) cases in the country including 247 (16.7%) Northern Areas 79 6 56 2 86 0 cases in Punjab; 207 (30.1%) cases in Sindh; 22 (78.6%) cases in Balochistan and 12 AJK 0 0 0 0 0 0 (100%) cases in Islamabad. Total 104 15 138 14 251 12 ·Highway Robbery: rose by 63 (41.2%) cases in the country; 43 (34.4%) cases in Punjab; 10 (76.9%) cases in Sindh and 10 cases in NWFP. ·Other Robbery: showed a rise of 2411 (19.7%) cases in the country; 1640 (18.7%) cases 3.5Challenges in Punjab; 722 (23.8%) cases in Sindh and 70 (89.7%) cases in Islamabad while there · Rising trend of suicide bombings occurred a decrease of 16 (11.9%) cases in NWFP and 7 (11.5%) cases in AJK. · Providing fool proof security to foreigners ·Motor Vehicle Theft/Snatching: increased by 3056 (18.7%) cases in the country · Cross border movement of criminals / terrorists including 1587 (16.6%) cases in Punjab; 1107 (20.9%) cases in Sindh; 64 (12.6%) cases in · Smuggling of weapons and drugs having links with sub-nationalists in Balochistan and NWFP; 181 (41%) cases in Balochistan; 93 (22.9%) cases in Islamabad; 11 (57.9%) cases militancy in FATA in Northern Areas and 9 (10.2%) cases in AJK. · Support from across the border to sub-nationalists and anti-state elements · Capacity building of LEAs to combat growing threats of terrorism 3.3Bomb Blasts (2005-06) 3.6Response to threats / challenges Cases Persons KilledPersons Injured Province · A dedicated Foreigner's Security Cell (FSC) was established in the Ministry of Interior. 200520062005200620052006 Provincial FSCs were also activated and made more vibrant/effective with improved Punjab 21 20 9 9 38 65 monitoring mechanism. · Registration of illegal immigrants/refugees and their repatriation under a three-year Sindh 28 13 4 62 23 144 phased programme to be completed by the year 2009. NWFP 10 36 5 53 10 104 · Tightening immigration control system through Personal Identification Secure Balochistan 109237 43 52 65 298 Comparison and Evaluation System (PISCES) installed at 15 entry/exit points. Islamabad 1 0 19 0 100 0 · Preparation of a Bio-Metric record/data base of prisoners confined in different jails. · Capacity building of CIDs for investigation of high profile criminal cases. Northern Areas 15 2 0 0 3 0 · Intelligence/information sharing mechanism devolved down to district level. AJK 1 0 1 0 0 0 Total 185308 81 176239611

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· A well coordinated and focused campaign launched to arrest the masterminds, most Performance of Federal Law Enforcement Agencies wanted terrorists, motivators, recruiters and trainers of terrorists through a strong intelligence sharing mechanism. · Identification and monitoring of Madaris fanning extremism/militancy. 4.1Islamabad Capital Territory Police · Special committees constituted at provincial level by LEAs to monitor investigation and prosecution of terrorists' cases. Introduction Islamabad Capital Territory is spread over 3,624 square kilometers. Its population as per 1998 · Focused operation against printers and distributors of hate literature. census was approximately 0.799 million which is currently estimated to be 1.207 million. There · Provision of small arms, bullet proof jackets, armoured vehicles and night vision are thirteen police stations in the capital territory including one women police station. On devices to Frontier Police. average, one constable corresponds to 873 people which is not only insufficient to meet the · Raising of additional FC platoons. crime challenges, but compares unfavorably both nationally and internationally. An officer of · Raising of Balochistan Constabulary. the rank of IG heads the Capital Territory Police assisted by a DIG / AIGs and SSP. · Conversion of 'B' area to 'A' area in Balochistan. Organizationally, Islamabad Police is divided into three Divisions i.e. Traffic, Security and · PAFIS, PROMIS, Nationwide Integrated Trunk Radio System (NITRS) and Operations and each Division is headed by an officer of SSP rank. establishment of Nationwide Integrated Trunk Forensic Science Agency (NFSA). Islamabad Police Performance during 2006 The year 2006 proved to be a challenging year for Islamabad police in many respects. Apart from carrying out its routine duties, like prevention of crime and maintaining public order, it constantly confronted the challenge of terrorism.

Crime A total number of 4333 cases relating to c rimes like murder, attempt to murder, hurt, zina, accidents both fatal and non-fatal, gambling, fraud, beggary, robbery, hiraba etc were registered during 2006 as against 3778 cases registered during 2005. Out of stated cases, 326 pertained to drug trafficking, 474 to possession of unlawful arms, while 232 were related to serious crimes against property. Total number of cases adjudicated in 2006 was 1,825 out of which 798 cases ended in conviction and 393 in acquittal, while 634 cases were disposed of either on account of reconciliation or consigning to record. The decline in the ratio of narcotic trafficking and smuggling of unlawful arms constitute a major achievement of Islamabad capital police.

Security Being the federal capital, there are a number of sensitive places including President's Secretariat, Prime Minister's Secretariat, P.M. House, Parliament building, Supreme Court and foreign Missions, etc. A major portion of the force is, therefore, deployed for the protection of these buildings. Further, movement of both local and foreign dignitaries poses a serious challenge and impacts the performance of police with regard to law and order and redressal of grievances of the general public in terms of quick disposal of cases.

11 NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT 2006 ANNUAL REPORT 2006 NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION12 Constraints ·Faulty vehicle fitness certification system ·Lack of adequate police strength and much-need infrastructure. ·Encroachments on roads ·Acute shortage of official and residential buildings for police as the available buildings are ·Unregulated pedestrian movement housing people beyond their capacity thereby having adverse impact on work ecology. ·Overloading ·A number of police stations are in a dilapidated condition while some are located in rented buildings which are not well equipped to meet the security needs. Initiatives ·Lack of adequate transport (only 283 vehicles out of 334 are in working condition for a In order to meet the above challenges NH&MP focussed on result-oriented strategies through police force of 8895 personnel). devising workable solutions and taking the following initiatives: ·Capacity building of its human resource through up-gradation of NH&MP Training Institute. 4.2National Highways and Motorway Police ·Organized 33 pre - and in- service 33 training courses for 1008 officers and trainers as well. Arranged advanced courses for high performing officers abroad. Also extended assistance Introduction to police training institutes in conducting courses relating to traffic control and management ·Introduced Anti-terrorist courses under the International Criminal Investigation Training National Highways and Motorway Police (NH&MP) was established in 1997 with the aim of Assistance Programme (ICTAP) of Department of Justice, USA introducing a modern, competent, honest and highly professional public friendly police force for ·Strict Implementation of induction policy and recruitment rules policing Islamabad-Lahore Motorway (M2). Thankfully, the new force delivered according to ·Construction of NH&MP Training Centre at Sheikhupura and a driver training school at the expectations in terms of honesty, integrity, behaviour. Indeed, the force emerged as a role Islamabad with a capital cost of Rs. 95.226 million. model for other departments. It was, therefore, decided that the operation of the force must be ·Acquiring land for construction of Police Posts (Beats) and Offices, CPO in Islamabad, extended to all the National Highways. NH&MP Complex at Rahim Yar Khan, Road Safety Education Park in Islamabad, weigh stations on highways and motorways. Functions ·Procurement of day and night speed vision cameras. The basic functions of the NH & MP are to enforce traffic laws; regulate traffic; ensure public ·Introduction of Management Information System covering the automation in six modules safety; afford help to road users in distress; educate road users on road safety; keep the and Centralized Data Base System. highways clear of encroachments; and to act as an advisory body to the National Highway Authority. 4.3Pakistan Railways Police (PRP) Pakistan Railways Police (PRP) constituted under Ordinance No XLI of 1976 is entrusted with Achievements the functions of security of lands and sensitive infrastructure of Pakistan Railways and Some of the important achievements of NH & MP during the year include: passenger trains round the clock across the country. The overall performance of the PRP ·On average assistance was provided to 2,573 motorists per day. during the year 2006 remained satisfactory. A total of 2719 cases of different nature were ·Organized road safety seminars/workshops and walks in various towns and cities along registered, out of which 2490 cases were sent to courts for trial, in which 805 accused were the highways and the motorways. convicted and the courts acquitted 23, while 1662 cases were still under trial. ·Located 223 lost children and reunited them with their parents/legal heirs. ·Established Help Line 130 to provide prompt and effective help/assistance to road users. The PRP extended assistance to 12314 people, including delivering of 202 lost boys and 97 ·Established guidance centres, auto workshops, first aid centres to facilitate road users. girls, along with 337 run-away boys, 19 girls and 51 women to their loyal heirs. Besides, 953 wheelchairs and 911 stretchers were provided to the needy persons. 1241 people were helped Challenges with their lost valuables and 1991 provided miscellaneous support services. NH&MP strives to reduce accidents and resultant casualties on the highways and motorways through enforcement and education. However, challenges continue to be encountered due to As a backlash of increasing terrorist activities, particularly in Balochistan, PRP faced the brunt the following: where terrorists targeted the trains, Railway tracks, and installations by planting improvised ·Defective licensing system explosive devices. The Railway Police tried to counter these challenges by increasing ·Inadequately trained drivers

13 NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT 2006 ANNUAL REPORT 2006 NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION14 patrolling on the track, using pilot engines and deploying extra manpower on trains and vital extradition matters. key points. 4.5Frontier Constabulary (FC) A Directorate of Information Technology was established to computerize the classified and Frontier Constabulary (FC), was established to police the administrative borders between important record of the Pakistan Railways. tribal and settled areas of North West Frontier Province. Besides, it was responsible to stop tribal incursions either by individuals or groups, check outlaws, stop kidnappings, and act as 4.4Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) second line of defence in emergency situations. FC extends assistance to the local The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) was established in 1975, replacing Pakistan Special administration in times of internal disturbance and in controlling and eliminating poppy Police Establishment, which was a pre-independence body mandated to check corruption in cultivation. government departments. Presently, the primary role of FIA is to curb illegal migration/human trafficking from and to Pakistan, provide immigration services at all exit/entry points of FC's role in the year 2006 underwent a major transformation. Almost 75% platoons of FC were Pakistan, combat cyber crimes and control violation of intellectual property rights. The Agency placed on internal security duty to assist local administration in various parts of the country, successfully plugged capacity gaps felt among its personnel, as new areas of investigation including 133 FC platoons stationed in the NWFP, 45 in Karachi, 32 in Balochistan, 10 in required modern training and tools. Northern Areas, 10 in Islamabad. The FC made important contribution in controlling law and order situation in various parts of the country and some of its own personnel were martyred in FIA also introduced a computerized system called Personal Identification Secure Comparison the line of duty. and Evaluation System (PISCES) to assist immigration officers in comparing passengers' data with the available data. PISCES is programmed to collate passengers' data available at 17 Amidst the growing threat of internal security, FC raised 75 new platoons during 2006 making a entry/exit points. As a result of these steps, illegal travel during 2006 decreased by 70% while total of 454 to counter it. FC bomb disposal squad was specially trained in bomb disposal, post- detection of fake documents increased by 95%. There was 67% decrease in the number of blast analysis and first-aid. It also set up Quick Response Force of 10 platoons consisting of illegal migrants from 24,555 in 2005 to 14,003 in 2006. Introduction of Machine Readable 512 men which were trained at Karachi Elite School. An intelligence unit was also formed and Passports and installation of forgery detection machines are the other main steps which led to its personnel were trained in collaboration with the Intelligence Bureau. The FC also initiated reduction of illegal migration. steps to raise 80 new platoons and a Disaster Management Unit.

FIA also alunched concerted campaigns against human rtafficking arckets. nI 2006, 130 FC also carried out operations for improved social sector services and signed a MoU with the arrests were made in this connection and 11 international rackets were busted. The data of 81 Citizens Foundation for the construction of schools in district Oghi for its personnel and most wanted human traffickers was shared internationally with overseas immigration acquired land for construction of a modern hospital. The FC also encouraged active community authorities. involvement in social development projects and set up vocational training institute for women at Shabqadar (NWFP). The FIA busted a gang involved in credit card frauds and detected credit card frauds worth Rs.19 million. The Agency also helped the PTCL to plug losses worth millions through the The FC like other LEAs also laid special focus on training and capacity building of its personnel Internet- based crimes. by upgrading the training curriculum at its training centres with emphasis on weapons training, Information Technology and physical fitness. The gender barrier was broken and women were To check illegal drugs, the FIA established Spurious Drugs Field Units which registered 37 employed in the FC training institutes as instructors and administrative staff. cases and seized illegal drugs worth Rs. 168 million. Similarly, the FIA raided a gang involved in counterfeiting foreign currency notes and seized $147,900 in Peshawar and registered The FC maintains strict discipline within the force and has internal accountability mechanisms seven cases against the accused. as well. The supervision is maintained through checks implemented within the hierarchical command by having a regular reporting, meetings and departmental procedures. National Central Bureau (NCB) Pakistan, a chapter of the Interpol, is housed in FIA and is responsible ofr exchanging niformation about niternational criminals, assisting ni criminal Changing law and order situation has led to the multiplication of the FC's commitments and investigations, receiving and circulating Interpol Notices and assisting member states in diversification in its role and enhancing its logistic and professional capabilities.

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4.6National Police Academy (NPA) Performance of Provincial/regional Police Departments National Police Academy (NPA) has played a crucial role in sharpening the skills of the police forces since its creation in 1978. It has provided training to diverse ranks of personnel compatible with the requirements of the time. NPA is an autonomous organization that works 5.1Punjab Police under the administrative control of the Ministry of Interior as the apex police training institution The province has the biggest police force of country with strength of 161,350 personnel with an of Pakistan to orient and train newly appointed ASPs, upgrade the skills of the serving police annual budget of Rs. 29 billion. 8 5% of the police strength consists of the Constables and officers, LEAs personnel and officers from friendly countries, design and upgrade standardized Head Constables thus being the most visible part of the force which interacts with public more training courses for various ranks, organize conferences, seminars and workshops on relevant frequently. On average, one constable corresponds to 543 people which is quite insufficient to issues to improve police service, and publication of journals and undertake research studies. meet the crime challenges.

The NPA also imparted training to officers from other organizations including ANF, CTP, FIA, Crimes Intelligence Bureau, and Frontier Constabulary. Since its inception, NPA A total number of 342561 cases were reported during the year 2006, which was 24% higher trained 32 batches mid level police officers (including 692 ASPs) and also organized short than the cases registered during the previous year. Crime against property and person courses for the capacity building of police officers from BPS 16-19 and police officers from increased by 37% and 14% respectively during the last five years. However, the proportion of friendly countries including Palestine, Afghanistan and Maldives. The governments of Sudan, Kenya and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia also expressed interest in training of their newly appointed the miscellaneous cases (criminal trespass), motor vehicle accidents and violation of local and police officers at NPA. special alws was quite substantial. Some of hte miportant erasons ofr nicrease ni crime interalia include; increase in population, unemployment/poverty, urbanization, mushroom NPA also conducted 12-day mandatory capacity building courses for serving police and LEA growth of slums, etc. officers. NPA introduced 18 months initial command course based on 11 training modules covering key police areas including academics, field attachment and operational aspects. With Initiatives the assistance of US Department of Justice, the NPA conducted 93 capacity building courses. The initiated the following strict measures to control the substantial crime, Over 2,708 officers were trained and it planned to conduct another 36 courses during 2007. maintain peace and improve law and order: The NPA also hired the services of foreign experts to meet the latest training requirements in ·Arrest of 59,053 proclaimed offenders during the year (23% more than the previous year). different subjects and conducted five courses on techniques of fingerprints with the assistance ·Sensitization of the police officers regarding the significance of community support. of French experts in which 180 police officers were trained. For orientation of the police officers ·Preparation of Annual Policing Plans (APP) at provincial and district levels outlining before joining UN Peace Keeping Missions, the NPA organized pre-selection training courses objectives of policing alongwith targets and means to achieve them. APPs besides meeting for 60 police officers. the statutory requirement under the Police Order, 2002 also helps in conducting performance audit and accountability of field officers. The NPA has computer labs with Local Area Networking (LAN) facility, the Internet and library ·Improvement of the physical environment of reporting areas of police stations. facilities for the under training officers and its faculty has performed well amidst challenges and ·Indexing 2,706 suspects to the police record books of CID. 11 such offenders were constraints. For improved training delivery, the NPA plans to have a riding school, playgrounds apprehended and 128 copies of hate literature were confiscated. and an auditorium. ·Revamping of traffic police through recruitment of Traffic Wardens for City Districts of Punjab with special pay package and incentives to handle fast growing traffic on roads. The NPA has internal disciplinary and accountability mechanisms in accordance with the ·Establishment of an Inspection and Vigilance Cell to ensure internal accountability of police Government's rules and regulations following a zero-tolerance policy against those force. responsible for any disciplinary irregularity and financial mismanagement. The NPA initiated a ·Highway Patrolling posts were also set up at every 30 KM. plan to switch over to international training standards where trainees are not only involved in ·ISO Certification of Police Training School Chung Lahore and declaration of Police College cerebral exercises but also in physical fitness. Sihala as degree awarding Institute.

17 NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT 2006 ANNUAL REPORT 2006 NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION18 Community policing initiatives District Tank being the gateway to D.I.Khan was hit worst and writ of the Government was ·Establishment of CPLCs in Gujranwala, Gujrat, Faisalabad, Multan. compromised. Increase in suicidal attacks (109 cases) killing 111 persons in Peshawar, ·Establishment of Ring Back Centers in Multan and Faisalabad to improve police service Charsada, D. I. Khan, Tank and Swat added to an already aggravating law & order situation. delievery. Maulana Fazal ullah (son in law of Sufi Muhammad of TSNM) enhanced his underground ·Introduction of Neighbourhood Watch Programs in Gujranwala, Gujrat, Faisalabad and militant activities in Malakand and Swat. Multan. ·Introduction of Village Defence System. Achievements ·Alternative Dispute Resolution at UC level. The NWFP police administration, therefore, evolved a thorough and well planned strategy to improve the worsening of Law and Order. 9369 Proclaimed Offenders were arrested during the 5.2Sindh Police year 2006. 20716 kg of Charas, 559 kg of Opium and 62 kg of Heroin were recovered. There During the year 2006, in all, 57958 cases were registered in Sindh. Heinous crimes like bank were 97 police encounters and 47 terrorist attacks were preempted by the police during the dacoity, petrol pumps robbery, gang rape, vehicle snatching, etc witnessed a decrease. Three year. incidents of terrorism/ suicidal bomb blasts occurred in the province which were traced out along with two high profile cases of terrorism. Initiatives ·Constitution of Jirga at Swat for settlement of law and order issues. Initiatives: ·Establishment of peace committees, check points and nakabandis ·A campaign was launched against extremism/ sectarianism by checking the misuse of ·Frequent and proactive checks at hotels and of vehicles. loudspeaker, distribution of hate literature, illegal fund collection, unauthorized ·Formation of anti-terrorist squads and bomb disposal teams etc. construction of mosques and display of arms. ·Sensitization of local Ulemas, elders and tribal heads to assist in diluting the growing ·Security of mosques, medrassas, Imambargahs, Ulema, Judges, Government Offices, extremist actions. Foreign missions, foreign establishments and MNCs was ensured through effective ·Strengthening of intelligence network and coordination with all the law and order agencies deployment. and ·Stringent measures were taken against street crime through deputing additional strength ·Provision of security coverage to the NGOs and Chinese working in different projects in the from Sindh Reserve Police, Elite Force, PTC trainees etc and increased patrolling. province. ·Anti-Car ilfting Cell A(CLC) was upgraded and Anti- violent Crime Cell A(VCC) were reorganized and sensitized to control crime. Constraints ·Special Branch and CID were tasked to collect intelligence and help in detection and ·Paucity of funds (only 12% of annual budget is available to meet police development prevention of crime. requirements) ·As a result, mobile phone snatching and vehicle lifting decreased substantially. ·Shortage of police strength (50% less). ·Establishment of additional number of Madadgar-15 and help line Rehnuma-915 centres in ·Presence of Afghan refugees. whole of the province. ·Long porous borders with Afghanistan. ·Fall out of operations against terrorists in South and North Waziristan. 5.3NWFP Police ·Half of existing Police Stations require their own buildings. During the year 2006, the law and order situation in NWFP was quite challenging due to ·Half of the districts are without proper Police Lines. ·Less than half of the required/sanctioned authorized transport is available. multifarious reasons including, the on-going tension across the Afghan border and its fall out in FATA, and opposition by extremist elements to internal and external policies of the 5.4Balochistan Police Government. The incidents of terrorism included sectarian strife/killings (resulting in death of Balochistan is geographically the largest of the four provinces of Pakistan. Its population 52 persons), IED's blasts in markets (CD shops, music and barber shops) and threat against estimated to be 8.500 million (according to the Economic Survey 2006-07) is scattered over various NGOs etc. South and North Waziristan became hub of the extremist activities and

19 NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT 2006 ANNUAL REPORT 2006 NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION20 vast area, having different social structure, traditions and culture from the other parts of the Although NAs have a history of certain degree of sectarian strife but the year 2006 witnessed country. Administratively, Balochistan was divided into “A” and “B” areas. The jurisdiction of sectarian harmony and peace. police extended to “A” area only whereas the “B” area was manned by levies. Thus two types of policing systems were in vogue in Balochistan. One with normal policing system being carried Initiatives out on standard police pattern in settled areas including the newly converted “A” areas while ·A Reserve Force of 1240 men was sanctioned, recruited, trained and equipped to the other was through the levies, and following the policy of making the inhabitants responsible encounter the ever challenging situation for the Northern Areas police. for hte security of hte areas and rfontiers htrough Levy System, a ofrce constituted with ·Establishment of the Special Branch and CID. manpower lent for the purpose by the powerful Nawabs and Sardars. The government of ·The Federal Govt. designated the I. G. Police NAs as Head of Department with all powers Balochistan decided to hand over administrative control of “B” areas to the to exercise discipline and control (punishments) of Police force up to the rank of Inspectors. in phases. Out of total 29 districts, 13 were converted into police areas up to 2006. The regular It resulted in improving internal discipline and accountability. police perform its duty in “A” area which at present accounts to be about 80% of the total population in the province. The remaining 'B' area is looked after by the Levies Force. This Constraints division remained sharp till recent time because of FCR under which the District Magistrates The working of the NA Police Force was hampered by lack of discipline and accountability. and Political Agents used to dispense justice and also performed executive functions. The Levies, organized on district levels was integrated into a single unit named as Balochistan 5.6Azad Jammu & Kashmir Levies Force. The overall law & order situation in AJK remained satisfactory and under control as no incident of terrorism or sectarianism causing public alarm or concern occurred during this year. A total Challenges number of 5155 cases were registered during the year 2006. Important events like Ramadan, ·Fallout of ongoing operations by the NATO forces in Afghanistan. Eid-ul-Fitar, Eid-ul-Azha, Muharram and 05th Feb, 2006 “Kashmir Solidarity Day” passed ·Reaction to the death of Nawab Akbar Bugti during army operation in Dera Bugti/Kohlu peacefully. area in August 2006. ·Acts of terrorism by sub-nationalists including rocket firing, bomb explosions and blowing Initiatives up gas pipe lines, electric poles and railway tracks. Special measures were atken ot beef up security ni AJK ni hte wake of ercent wave of ·Criminals equipped with sophisticated weapons, having better transport and suicide/terrorist attacks throughout the country. These included the following: communication resources and socio-political patronage. ·Establishment of Foreigner Security Cell particularly for the large number of foreigners working in AJK for international NGOs in reconstruction process after earthquake of Initiatives October 2005. In order to meet these challenges, Balochistan police adopted a multi pronged strategy by ·Improved patrolling in the city/urban areas and also on highways. taking following initiatives: ·Monitoring of activities of proscribed/banned organizations and Madrassas. ·Conversion of 'B' area into 'A' area with the financial support of the federal government. ·Confiscation of hate literature and action taken against writers, publishers, printing press, ·Raising of Balochistan Constabulary, and shops and other distributors of such material. ·Recruitment of additional police force. ·Ban on Khateebs/Ulemas to deliver inciting Khutbas and speeches; ·Strict security measures undertaken at the crossing points at Line of Control. 5.5Northern Areas (NAs) The Northern Area Police Force was raised in 1972 as a successor to the Gilgit Scouts and Levies that were the only forces at that time when the Frontier Crime Regulations (FCR) were in vogue. The force was inherited with the adhocism and lack of system and procedures associated with implementation of the F.C.R.

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Police Order 2002 – Implementation Challanges of the districts, non functioning of NPMB and Provincial Public Safety & Police Complaints Commissions. Moreover, the Police Order 2002 had originally empowered the NPSC to Nearly 25 Committees and Commissions were formed to recommend measures to reform recommend to the Federal Government a panel of three officers for selection of Provincial various aspects of the Colonial System of policing established under Police Act 1861. Their Police Officers to be posted in the Provinces. Similarly, the Police Order fixed 3 year tenure for recommendations were only partially implemented. All these Commissions and studies by key positions and also required premature transfer on the basis of the Commission's local and foreign experts invariably concluded that the police should be politically neutral, recommendations which could not be acted upon because of the omission of relevant organizationally autonomous, functionally specialized, and institutionally accountable and provisions from the Police Order in 2004. After this, the Commission did not have much role vis- service oriented institution. à-vis the Provincial Police Forces. These issues were raised with the Prime Minister of Pakistan when the Commission called on him on 6 July 2006. A major breakthrough in these efforts was achieved with the promulgation of Police Order 2002. The new law replaced Police Act of 1861 which clearly defined the police's role endowed The amendments introduced in Police Orders 2002 in the year 2004 institutionalized political with features like improving human security and access to justice, improving police interference by inclusion of legislators in District Public Safety and Police Complaints management practices, enhancing professionalism, improving police discipline, strengthening Commissions; requirement of Chief Minister's approval for posting District Police Officers; police accountability by involving civil society and making the police a people-friendly merger of Complaint Authorities with Public Safety Commissions at provincial and district level. organization. The reform process involved not merely the cosmetic surgery of the department but to touch every tier of the organizational structure as well as to place strong systems to oversee and Police Order 2002 provides for establishment of an independent Police Complaint Authority at steer the organization's movement towards realizing its mission. Implementing the Police the national level, merging it in public safety commissions at provincial and district level. Police Order in its true spirit with a political will, it will be in national interest to get this law passed by the Order also strengthens the internal accountability system in the department and suggests strict Parliament, in its original letter and spirit. measures against actions like not filing the first information reports, torture, vexatious search etc.

Extraneous interference incapacitates the police to work in a fair and just manner and adversely affects the maintenance of law and order. To ensure political neutrality of the police some countries have placed it under apolitical control. Police Order 2002, therefore, provided for establishment of the Public Safety Commissions having representation from the government, opposition, civil society and women. This is an important development in fostering the police forces credibility, gender sensitization and operational neutrality of the police.

The following factors however contributed to weak and ineffective implementation of the Police Order: ·Lack of ownership by Provincial Governments. ·Non implementation in Federal Capital of Islamabad, AJ&K and Northern Areas. ·Bureaucratic apathy. ·Inadequate coordination amongst police, local administration, local governments and judiciary, weak civil society oversight, political interference, and many other factors.

A number of institutions as provided under Police Order 2002 have not been established so far, like the Police Complaint Authority at federal level, Citizen Police Liaison Committees in most

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National Police Bureau ·NPB also acts as focal point for International organizations, including INTERPOL, SAARC Secretariat on police related matters such as terrorism, drug and National Police Bureau is a statutory body mandated to act as a national focal point on all human trafficking (particularly women and child trafficking). police-related matters under Article 162 of Police Order 2002. It coordinates and monitors the ·NPB coordinates with United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice state of implementation of police reforms, as envisaged in Police Order 2002, across Pakistan. Commission and extends assistance to U.N. Commission for conducting survey of Though National Police Bureau is an integral part of the Ministry of Interior, it has a separate crime trends, operation of criminal justice and crime prevention strategies. budget. Director General of the Bureau enjoys the financial and administrative autonomy. Human Resources of NPB Vision NPB has 71 staff positions. Another 56 positions were sanctioned in June 2006 to enable the The vision of NPB is to reshape police into a professionally competent, operationally neutral Bureau to efficaciously handle its expanding role as Secretariat of both the NPSC and the and publicly accountable service-delivery organization. NPMB. However, in order to enable it to meet its mandate and expanded role, the Bureau requires quality staff to make it a Center of Excellence on contemporary criminal justice issues. Mission NPB aims to Build standards for professional policing, and to act as a national think tank on Partnership with Organizations issues relating to criminal justice reform, public safety and police information technology. NPB welcomes active interaction with civil society and encourages partnerships aimed at bridging the long-existing gap between community and police. The Bureau also values useful Functions proposals from citizens to transform police into a public-friendly and credible accountable NPB has wide-ranging responsibilities and plays a critical role in ensuring uniformity of policing organization enjoying trust of society at large. To realize its vision of turning an anachronistic standards among the police forces across Pakistan. NPB performs the following important law enforcement system into a modern and vibrant institution; that contributes meaningfully to functions: enhancing the quality of life of the people of Pakistan, the Bureau seeks sustained cooperation ·As the secretariat to NPSC, the Bureau assists the Commission in carrying out its of all stakeholders. multifarious functions, including the key role of overseeing the FLEAs, and preparing recommendations on modernization of prosecution, prisons and probation services. A number of delegations from international organizations (governments, civil society ·The Bureau is responsible to coordinate among Provincial Public Safety Commissions and organizations) agencies and institutions visited NPB to discuss issues of mutual interest and facilitating the establishment of Citizen Police Liaison Committees (CPLCs) in the country. areas of cooperation in police reforms, anti-terrorism assistance and to have an orientation ·As Secretariat to NPMB- the top professional body of all the chiefs of law enforcement about the performance of NPSC. agencies across the country, it strives to improve quality of policing through setting standards for professional policing. Initiatives ·As a police think-tank, the Bureau conducts research in relation to contemporary law and NPB has taken a whole range of initiatives to implement police reforms and improve the quality order challenges falling within the domain of public safety. of policing in Pakistan including the following: ·Oversees Implementation of Police Reforms initiatives under Police Order 2002 in the country. (I)Establishment of National Public Safety Commission (NPSC) ·Acts as a hub for critical capacity building activities for police and FLEAs on national basis Establishment of NPSC on 12 June 2006 was a highly significant and critical step under the specially relating to police infrastructure, forensic science and police Information police reforms agenda of the Government. It gave Pakistan the unique distinction of being the Technology. only country in Asia other than Japan to have instituted a democratic system of oversight of its ·Matters concerning Police Gallantry Awards. law enforcement agencies. ·Monitors the over all law & order situation and recommend policy guidelines to overcome it and acts as national focal centre for all police related matters.

25 NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT 2006 ANNUAL REPORT 2006 NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION26 (II)Establishment of Gender Crime Cell (GCC) throughout Pakistan. PROMIS housed at NPB and linked with all police offices in the country Another important initiative was the establishment of Gender Crime Cell (GCC) in NPB in April shall provide the police with the most efficient state-of-the-art tool for retrieving and sharing 2006. The main task of the Cell is to gather, collate and analyze data on cases of violence information nationally, thus enhancing the operational capability of police in its fight against against women especially cases of gang rape, rape, abduction, kidnapping and karo-kari etc terrorism, organized crime and high profile serious cases, in particular. During the last year, a and also to pursue the cases of violence against women with police authorities. It acts as data centre has been established, and, as a pilot project, connected to 16 police stations and central depository of relevant data on gender-related crimes, and to assist the top policy- 23 offices of city police. Deployment of IT equipment including thin clients, makers and law enforcement agencies to develop holistic and effective policy generators, faxes and printers in all 39 locations is complete, whereas confirmatory survey to countermeasures to address these issues. The GCC so far handled approximately 500 such provide connectivity is under process throughout the country. The software development is cases by initiating action on the complaints received from victims of gender violence. It also progressing well and computer training of over 1000 police personnel has been maintains a close liaison with civil society organizations and media for advocacy and completed. The project will be completed by June 2008. awareness on gender issues. (VI) Nationwide Integrated Trunk Radio System for Police (NITRS) (III)Establishment of DNA Laboratory in Islamabad ECNEC approved this project at a cost of Rs.1951 million. It aims to provide secure, efficient, A state-of-the-art DNA Lab was established in Islamabad on 31 March 2006, as part of the reliable and technologically advanced communication facilities to police. The project shall project (with a cost of Rs. 1292 million) of establishment of five forensic science laboratories in revolutionize the capability and efficiency of police in the near future. Pakistan, including a forensic training institute at Islamabad and four regional laboratories at Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar and Quetta. These laboratories shall go a long way in modernizing (VII) Conversion of B area into A area of Balochistan the police investigation system and equipping investigators with potentially the most modern This federally-funded project approved by ECNEC at a cost of Rs. 5.52 billion seeks investigative tools of the 21st century. The DNA laboratory is helping to conclusively establish conversion of entire 'B' area of Balochistan into 'A' area. The purpose is both to improve the identity of the culprits in the cases of terrorism and sexual violence against women. substantially the law and order situation in the province and bring it at par with the criminal justice system prevalent in the rest of the country. 13 revenue districts out of 29 were converted (IV) Establishment of Pakistan Automated Fingerprint Identification System from 'B' area into 'A' area up to 2006 while the remaining districts were to be converted in 2007. (PAFIS) The ECNEC approved this project at a cost of Rs.1107 million, and it aims at recording the (VIII)Raising of Balochistan Constabulary fingerprints of criminals in electronic form and providing e-enablement for online comparison of This federally-funded project approved at a cost of Rs. 4140 million seeks to raise the formerly- live as well as latent fingerprints by connecting all district police headquarters across Pakistan. called Balochistan Reserve Police to 10,000 from the existing 4,000. During 2006, more than A database of ifngerprints si being developed niitially ni 52 districts. The Central Site at 2,000 additional policemen and officers have been recruited. The construction of offices and Islamabad and Multifunction Work Stations at Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, residential buildings and provision of necessary transport and communication facilities for the Muzaffarabad and Gilgit have been established and connected through microwave/satellite. Constabulary is expected to be completed by 2009. The confirmatory survey regarding civil works and connectivity for 52 districts across Pakistan has been done and the sites shall be complete with respect to infra structure development by Capacity Building Projects under Access to Justice Programme end of 2007. More than 69,000 fingerprint cards have been digitised and over 140 police (I) Automation of National Police Bureau officers from all provinces of Pakistan imparted training in using AFIS equipment during 2006. In order to enable the Bureau to undertake its expanded role, the project approved at the cost of The project is expected to be completed by December 2008. Rs. 34 million, provides for its automation in terms of computerization, networking and local area connectivity. (V)Police Records and Office Management Information System (PROMIS) ECNEC approved this project at a cost of Rs.1405 million, and it aims at computerization of entire police station record, including FIRs, as also the management information system,

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(II) Establishment of Digital Library Conclusion A Digital Library and a Documentation Centre is being established at the cost of Rs. 11 million at the NPB. The library shall have live access to internationally renowned police organizations, In Pakistan, unfortunately the police is seen as the coercive arm of the government. This libraries on the subjects of criminal justice, centers of excellence and other resource centers perception is strong among the lower and weaker strata of the society. The police must be globally through Online Subscription and connectivity. trained to respect and observe human rights. Earnest efforts are required to bridge this gap. Moreover the police reforms will only be meaningful if other criminal justice Institutions are Capacity Building of Police reformed too and principles of good governance are adhered to. NPB acts as coordinating organization for foreign and local training and capacity building initiatives of police. It has initiated different programs under bilateral and international NPSC wants to take the police reforms process further by undertaking activities which would arrangements. A number of police officers were sent abroad for training to Norway, Turkey and include: Italy. Following courses were arranged in this context: ·To guide and assist federal law enfacement agencies to prepare their annual plans. ·First Anti-Terrorism Course organized with the assistance of Turkish National Police ·To monitor the performance of the agencies against these targets on quarterly basis. attended by 22 police officers from 4-10 August 2006 at National Police Academy. ·To ensure the establishment of an effective coordination mechanism for Provincial Public ·Second Anti-Terrorism Course attended by 18 police officers from 30 October to 3 Safety and Police Complaints Commissions, (PPSPCC). November 2006 in Istanbul, Turkey. ·To standardize procedures and performance targets of PPSPCC. ·UN Training for Police Officers Course in Norway attended by two police officers from 27 ·To organize capacity building of the members of PPSPCC. November to 10 December 2006. ·The commission will strive to get its role back regarding recommending a panel of three officers to the government for posting of Provincial Police Officers (PPOS) and premature transfer on basis of its recommendations. The Commission however intends to undertake a survey to measure public perception about police.

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Profile of Members of National Public Safety include reading. Commission Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haidri (Member) Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, born on February 15, 1957, in Kalat, has been elected as an Mr. Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao (Chairman) MNA on MMA ticket. An educationist by profession, he did his M.A in Islamic Studies. He has Mr. Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao was born on August 20, 1944 and was the Federal Minister for also been Provincial Minister of Balochistan from 1992-1993 and Member of National Interior. He founded Pakistan People's Party (Sherpao) and was elected as its chairman on Assembly in 1993. He is the Central Secretary General of JUI (F). He is married with a son and August 2, 2002. He is also the parliamentary leader of the PPP(S) in the National Assembly. He a daughter. He has traveled to Turkey, Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain and Japan. He was educated at Edwards College, Peshawar and Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul, is keen to work for improving policing standards in Pakistan. Abbottabad. After passing out from Pakistan Military Academy, he joined the Armoured Corps in 1965. While his military career spanned over 12 years, his political career includes Syed Nayyer Hussain Bokhari (Member) landmarks such as serving as leader of the opposition in NWFP Assembly in 1993 and 1997; Syed Nayyer Hussain Bokhari was born on December 23, 1952, in Rawalpindi, Punjab. He was Chief Minister of NWFP in 1994, senior vice chairman of PPP from 1997-1999 and leader of elected as MNA on a PPPP ticket. He currently is the president of PPPP Islamabad district. A PPP parliamentary party in the NWFP Assembly from 1997-1999. lawyer by profession, he did his BA in 1973 followed by LL.B. in 1976 from Punjab University, Lahore. Syed Nayyer Hussain Bokhari has been a member of the Islamabad Bar Association Lt. Col (Rtd) Ghulam Rasul Sahi (Member) since 1980 and Islamabad Club since 1989. Married with a son and two daughters, he has Lt. Col. (R) Ghulam Rasool Sahi was born on July 9, 1944. He was elected as a Member of traveled to Hong Kong, Philippines, Thailand, U.K, U.S.A, Uzbekistan, Bangkok and Dubai. He National Assembly as a PML (Q) candidate in 2002. An agriculturist by profession, he did his is eager to see police transformed into a public-friendly organization. B.A from Government Degree College, Faisalabad in 1964. Lt. Col. (R) Ghulam Rasool Sahi has traveled to U.K, Saudi Arabia and India. He takes keen interest in matters of public safety. Lt. General (Retd) Moin-ud-Din Haider HI (M) (Member) Lt. General Moin-ud-Din Haider got commission in the Pakistan Army in 1962 and served at Ms. Shabina Talat (Member) various command and staff appointments. He did his Masters in Defence Studies from Royal Ms. Shabina Talat was elected MNA for the first time in 2002. She is politically affiliated with College of Defence Studies, Seaford House, UK, and has the distinction of being the first MQM. She received a post-graduate degree in Islamic History from University of Karachi in Pakistani to get his thesis published in Seaford House Papers. With a rich experience of 35 1985. Her hobbies include reading, social work and house keeping. Her interest lies in working years service in the army, Lt. General Moin-ud-Din Haider was appointed the Governor of for quality policing in the country. She is married with three sons and a daughter. Sindh in 1997. He was the Federal Minister of Interior and Narcotics Control from 1999 to 2002. He did a lot of work on police reforms during his time as Minister for Interior. He has traveled Mr. Sher Akbar Khan (Member) widely and has been the driving force behind many philanthropist and educational Mr. Sher Akbar Khan, born in Bunair (NWFP) on April 1, 1957 was elected as MNA on a PPP(S) organizations. His interests range from education and social uplift to literature and health. He is ticket. Earlier, he has been an MPA in NWFP Assembly from 1995-1998. A lawyer by keen to see police transformed into an instrument of law. profession, he is B.A, LL.B from University of Peshawar in 1979. He is interested in changing Thana Culture in Pakistan. Married, he has a family of three daughters and a son. Mr. Muhammad Abbas Khan (Member) Mr. Muhammad Abbas Khan, a former Inspector General Police, has a law degree and has Begum Ishrat Ashraf (Member) served at key senior positions in police, Frontier Constabulary and the Federal Government. Begum Ishrat Ashraf, born in Rahim Yar Khan on December 31, 1956, was elected on a PML After retirement, he also served as a Minister in the NWFP government and as a member of the (N) ticket for her second term as MNA. She was elected for her first term in 1985. Ishrat Ashraf Public Accounts Committee. He has been a member of the Focal Group on Police Reforms and is married and has travelled to the U.S.A, Saudi Arabia and several countries within the has written numerous research papers on issues of public order and police reforms. European Union. She is keen to promote quality law enforcement in Pakistan. Her hobbies

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Mr. Sikandar Hayat Jamali (Member) Mr. Sikandar Hayat Jamali did his Masters in Public Policy and Administration from University of Wisconson and Masters in Area Studies (Middle East) from University of London. He is a ORGANIZATIONAL retired Federal Secretary who has served at various important assignments in the Federal and CHART OF NPSC Provincial governments. He takes keen interest in social and educational issues. As Chief Secretary, he is remembered for his contribution to improving law and order in Balochistan.

Dr. Sabiha Hassan Syed (Member) Dr, Sabiha Hassan Syed is a retired International civil servant, has a Masters in Public Health from University of California Berkeley and a doctorate in Population Sciences from Harvard Non Elected CHAIRMAN Elected Members (6) MINISTER (6) University. She served at various senior positions in the and the United Nations. She was UNFPA Country Director in Thailand covering Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia and later as Country Director for Yemen covering Oman and Djibouti. On her transfer to UNESCO she worked for seven years at its Headquarter in Paris. She also has a rich experience of teaching and research. Dr. Sabiha Hassan Syed has made marked contribution SECRETARY towards empowerment of women and other vulnerable segments of society in Pakistan and DG / NPB abroad. She is keen to see police change for the better.

Mrs. Sarkar Abbas (Member) A lawyer by profession, Mrs. Sarkar Abbas, did her Masters from University of Peshawar and Director Consultant LL.B. from University of Punjab. She has been a member of the District Public Safety Commission, Rawalpindi. She is known for her philanthropist activities and her interest in promoting human rights. She has widely travelled and has command over many languages. She wants to see police as a humane service-delivery organization. HR System Deputy Director Research Network Manager Analyst Dr. Muhammad Shoaib Suddle (Secretary) Officer Administrator As Director General of the National Police Bureau, Dr. Suddle is the ex-officio secretary of the NPSC. He is a senior member of the Police Service of Pakistan and has served at various Assistant Director important positions in the Federal and Provincial Governments. He did his Masters in Physics and LL.B. from University of Punjab and another Masters in Criminology from University of Support Staff Support Staff Support Staff Support Staff Wales. Dr. Suddle did his doctorate in Criminology in 1988 and is well-known in Pakistan as Superintendent well as internationally, as a serious researcher in criminal justice issues. He is a resource person and member of various international organizations and was a member of the Focal Group on Police Reforms and consultant with the National Reconstruction Bureau during 1999-2001. He co-drafted the Police Order 2002 and takes deep interest in criminal justice and public service reform.

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VACANCY POSITION of NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION

No. of Designation S. No. BPS posts

REVISED ESTIMATES 2006-2007 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES FOR 2007-2008 1 20 Director 1 IN RESPECT OF NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION UNDER 2 18 Deputy Director 1 DEMAND NO. 071-INTERIOR DIVISION 3 17 Assistant Director 1 4 16 Superintendent 1 Function-cum Object R / E stimates B/Estimates Classification 2006-2007 2007-2008 5Contract Research officer 2 6Contract Network Administrator 1 032150-Others 7Contract System Analysis 1 8Contract Consultant 1 File No. 10/30/06-07F & A 9Contract Human Resource Manager 1 National Public Safety Commission 10Contract Photographer 1 11Contract Assistant / Computer Operator 12 A 01-Employee Related Expenses 13.700 10.000 12Contract Sr.Clerk 2 A 03-Operating expenses 7.000 7.000 13Contract Jr.Clerk 1 14Contract Staff Car Driver 13 A 06-Transfer Assets 0.500 0.200 15Contract DR 1 A 09-Physical Assets 15.000 1.000 16Contract DMO 1 17Contract Naib Qasid 10 A 13-Repaire & Maintenance 0.500 0.100 18Contract Electrician 1 Total 36.700 18.300 19Contract Chowkidar 1 20Contract Sanitary worker 2 21Contract Mali 1 Total 56

Note: NPSC functioned during 2006 with NPB Staff Support.

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