Hybrid security model approved
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Cabinet approved Rs567.70 million under the Hybrid Security Model for the procurement of various equipment to strengthen the police force. This will enable the police to take full control of security management in Buner and Upper Chitral within 15 days.
The cabinet's 28th meeting was held on Tuesday night, presided over by Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur. It was attended by cabinet members, Chief secretary, Additional Chief Secretary Home, Senior Member Board of Revenue, Administrative Secretaries and Advocate General.
Notably, the Apex Committee had previously decided to implement the Hybrid Security Model (HSM) in six districts: Buner, Swat, Upper Chitral, Mohmand, Khyber and Lakki Marwat.
Under the Hybrid Security Model, either the army or the police takes the lead role, with full security responsibilities eventually being handed over to the police.
The approved funds will be used to procure arms, ammunition, transport, machinery and other essential assets.
The cabinet approved the draft "Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Sentencing (Amendment) Act 2025" Bill which provides for bringing consistency in the decisions/judgments regarding sentencing and better implementation.
The amendments clarity, and additions specifically relates to sections 17,18 & 20 of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Sentencing Act, 2021. The variation observed in sentencing for a same crime in provisions where discretion was allowed had necessitated the amendment.
The Bill also clarifies the status of the employees of the Council that has hitherto not been defined.
The cabinet directed to convene open kachehries with the general public of the area to objectively acquire the views of the stakeholders for detachment of the two villages/mouzas Darshi and Mathokhiel from Tehsil Banda Daud Shah District Karak and attachment thereof with Thall tehsil of District Hangu.
Cabinet also sanctioned funds for clearing the liabilities of outsourced hospitals Daggar, Ghiljo, Mamad Gat, Mola Khan Sarai, Toi Khula and Darazinda, RHC Garamchashma and RHC Mastuj.
It also approved the establishment of Jawan Markaz in district Karak. Cabinet accorded approval to the appointment of non-official members of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Medical Transplantation Regulatory Authority.
Cabinet also approved Rs56.028 million and exemption of tendering process for Ramzan Dastarkhawan for FY 2024-25.
Under the scheme during the month of Ramzan free Sahri and Iftaries are provided to all those individuals who are stationed with patients in DHQ and THQ hospitals etc.
Cabinet approved amendments to the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Commission on the Status of Women (KPCSW) Act, 2016 which aims at strengthening the working of the Commission. The Commission oversees implementation of laws, policies and programs related to women and proposes new measures where there exist gaps.
The Cabinet also decided to avail the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) funding of $30 million for Malakand infrastructure project if the federal government provided it as "grant" and not as "loan".
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