First Model Police Stations Inaugurated in Merged Districts
Islamabad: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, in collaboration with the Government of Japan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Pakistan, has officially launched newly built model police stations in the merged districts of Bajaur, Kurram, Mohmand, North Waziristan, and Orakzai. This event marks the successful conclusion of a project funded by the Japanese Government and executed by UNDP, in partnership with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, aimed at improving police services in these merged regions.
Part of UNDP Pakistan’s flagship Rule of Law Programme, the newly established Model Police Stations offer various state-of-the-art facilities designed to enhance public service. These include fully equipped offices and reception areas to cater to both male and female police officers and visitors, a gender-sensitive desk for addressing cases of gender-based violence, a hall for joint community-police meetings, housing facilities for 50 police officers, with separate accommodations for 10 female officers, security posts, and distinct holding areas for men and women.SECP Engages with Punjab and Sindh Government to Advance “Insured Pakistan” Initiative
Mr. Awal Khan, Additional Inspector General of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, expressed gratitude towards UNDP Pakistan and the Government of Japan for their contribution in improving police infrastructure to better serve the residents of the merged districts. “The Government of Japan and UNDP have played an invaluable role in advancing the Rule of Law Roadmap, which strengthens justice and democracy in the region. Initiatives like the Gender Desks and Model Police Stations are vital in improving public safety and empowering marginalized communities,” he said.
The project also trained a group of 22 master trainers in both basic and specialized police duties, including gender-responsive and community-oriented policing. In addition, 305 police officers, including 31 women, from the merged districts received training.
Furthermore, the initiative developed district police plans for the regions of Khyber, Bajaur, Kurram, Mohmand, Orakzai, and North and South Waziristan, addressing the unique security challenges in each area and proposing tailored solutions.
Speaking at the inauguration, Japan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. WADA Mitsuhiro, remarked, “This project has helped strengthen police capabilities through the implementation of the KP Rule of Law Roadmap and comprehensive training, while adopting a gender-sensitive, participatory approach. We believe that this holistic approach is critical to establishing long-term peace and stability in Pakistan’s most vulnerable communities. Peace and stability are fundamental human rights and are key to achieving sustainable development in Pakistan.”
Dr. Samuel Rizk, Resident Representative of UNDP Pakistan, thanked both the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police and the Government of Japan for their strong partnership in advancing security and justice in Pakistan. He emphasized, “Bridging the gap in formal policing services between the merged districts and the rest of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is vital for building safer, more peaceful communities and ensuring equal access to these services, particularly for women, girls, and other vulnerable groups. At UNDP, we are confident that the policy, capacity-building, and infrastructure components of this project will deliver these objectives.”
The UNDP Rule of Law Programme is implementing a range of interventions to strengthen security and justice sector in Pakistan.
