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7 days ago
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Over 2,000 policemen killed in Paks restive KPK in 25 years: Report
Peshawar, Aug 4 (PTI) Over 2,000 policemen have been killed in terrorist attacks in Pakistan's restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in the last 25 years, a sharp increase from the 236 deaths recorded in the nearly 30 years before that, according to an official report released on Monday. The report, released by the Central Police Office, said that 2,330 policemen were killed in the province in the past 55 years, with 236 police officers being killed between 1970 and 1999. The number rose multifold in the next 25 years, with 2,094 police personnel being killed from the year 2000 to July 2025. There was a sharp rise in militant attacks after 2007, amid a surge in terrorism, with the police being targeted through bombings, ambushes, and targeted killings. The highest number of casualties was recorded in 2009, when 210 officers were killed in the province. Similarly, 108 policemen were killed in 2010, 154 in 2011, 106 in 2012, 135 in 2013 and 111 in 2014. The report highlights that although the frequency of attacks decreased slightly in the following years, targeted assaults on police saw a resurgence in recent times. In 2022, 93 police personnel were killed, and the figure rose to 188 in 2023. The death toll has reached 76 so far this year. At an event organised here to mark the 'Police Martyrs' Day' in Pakistan, KPK Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur announced a financial grant of Rs 50,000 each for the families of the policemen killed. PTI AYZ GRS ZH GRS GRS (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Express Tribune
30-03-2025
- Express Tribune
Meeting discusses causes, solutions to road mishaps
A meeting was held at the Central Police Office (CPO) in Karachi to discuss sustainable and long-term solutions to deadly traffic accidents and other traffic issues. During the meeting, the Sindh Police directed truck and dumper owners to install cameras, trackers, and protective shields around vehicle wheels within three months. The meeting was chaired by IGP Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon and attended by Commissioner Karachi Syed Hassan Zaidi, Karachi Police Chief Javed Alam Odho, Provincial Transport Secretary Asad Zaman, Zonal DIGs, DIGs of Driving License and Traffic, District and Traffic SSPs, secretaries, representatives from PTA and RTA, and other officials. DIG Traffic gave a detailed briefing on the traffic problems, accidents, and their causes on city's roads, as well as suggesting short and long-term measures. He said the main causes include untrained drivers, poor vehicle and road conditions, the physical and mental health of drivers, lack of traffic light signals and other infrastructure, and the outdated system of issuing traffic fines. He emphasised the urgent need to align driver training and courses at par with global standards and establish certified driving schools at public and private levels. Commissioner Karachi Syed Hassan Naqvi stated that heavy and light vehicles are equally responsible for fatal accidents. He said, immediate and practical steps are needed to prevent them. The Transport Secretary informed the meeting that the Transport Department had already started commercial vehicle fitness inspections. Two fitness centres have been established in the province, with six more to become operational in the coming months. He suggested that obtaining a driving licence, particularly for a commercial vehicle, should be conditional upon certification from an accredited driving school. Karachi Police Chief emphasised the need for a strategic plan with stakeholders to swiftly install trackers and cameras on heavy vehicles. He also stressed the importance of driver training schools and emphasized on the establishment of such schools through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode.
