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NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
2006
National Police BureauMunicipal Road, G-6 Markaz, Islamabad.
police accountability by involving civil society and making the police a people-friendly
organization.
Police Order 2002 provides for establishment of an independent Police Complaint Authority at
the national level, merging it in public safety commissions at provincial and district level. Police
Order also strengthens the internal accountability system in the department and suggests strict
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
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
recommend to the Federal Government a panel of three officers for selection of Provincial
Police Officers to be posted in the Provinces. Similarly, the Police Order fixed 3 year tenure for
key positions and also required premature transfer on the basis of the Commission's
recommendations which could not be acted upon because of the omission of relevant
provisions from the Police Order in 2004. After this, the Commission did not have much role vis-
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.
The amendments introduced in Police Orders 2002 in the year 2004 institutionalized political
interference by inclusion of legislators in District Public Safety and Police Complaints
Commissions; requirement of Chief Minister's approval for posting District Police Officers;
merger of Complaint Authorities with Public Safety Commissions at provincial and district level.
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
steer the organization's movement towards realizing its mission. Implementing the Police
Order in its true spirit with a political will, it will be in national interest to get this law passed by the
Parliament, in its original letter and spirit.
Police Order 2002 � Implementation Challanges
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National Police Bureau is a statutory body mandated to act as a national focal point on all
police-related matters under Article 162 of Police Order 2002. It coordinates and monitors the
state of implementation of police reforms, as envisaged in Police Order 2002, across Pakistan.
Though National Police Bureau is an integral part of the Ministry of Interior, it has a separate
budget. Director General of the Bureau enjoys the financial and administrative autonomy.
VisionThe vision of NPB is to reshape police into a professionally competent, operationally neutral
and publicly accountable service-delivery organization.
MissionNPB aims to Build standards for professional policing, and to act as a national think tank on
issues relating to criminal justice reform, public safety and police information technology.
FunctionsNPB has wide-ranging responsibilities and plays a critical role in ensuring uniformity of policing
standards among the police forces across Pakistan. NPB performs the following important
functions:
·As the secretariat to NPSC, the Bureau assists the Commission in carrying out its
multifarious functions, including the key role of overseeing the FLEAs, and preparing
recommendations on modernization of prosecution, prisons and probation services.
·The Bureau is responsible to coordinate among Provincial Public Safety Commissions and
facilitating the establishment of Citizen Police Liaison Committees (CPLCs) in the country.
·As Secretariat to NPMB- the top professional body of all the chiefs of law enforcement
agencies across the country, it strives to improve quality of policing through setting
standards for professional policing.
·As a police think-tank, the Bureau conducts research in relation to contemporary law and
order challenges falling within the domain of public safety.
·Matters concerning Police Gallantry Awards.
·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.
·Oversees Implementation of Police Reforms initiatives under Police Order 2002 in the
country.
·Acts as a hub for critical capacity building activities for police and FLEAs on national basis
specially relating to police infrastructure, forensic science and police Information
Technology.
· also acts as focal point for International organizations, including
INTERPOL, SAARC Secretariat on police related matters such as terrorism, drug and
human trafficking (particularly women and child trafficking).
·NPB coordinates with United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
Commission and extends assistance to U.N. Commission for conducting survey of
crime trends, operation of criminal justice and crime prevention strategies.
Human Resources of NPBNPB has 71 staff positions. Another 56 positions were sanctioned in June 2006 to enable the
Bureau to efficaciously handle its expanding role as Secretariat of both the NPSC and the
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.
Partnership with OrganizationsNPB 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
proposals from citizens to transform police into a public-friendly and credible accountable
organization enjoying trust of society at large. To realize its vision of turning an anachronistic
law enforcement system into a modern and vibrant institution; that contributes meaningfully to
enhancing the quality of life of the people of Pakistan, the Bureau seeks sustained cooperation
of all stakeholders.
A number of delegations from international organizations (governments, civil society
organizations) agencies and institutions visited NPB to discuss issues of mutual interest and
areas of cooperation in police reforms, anti-terrorism assistance and to have an orientation
about the performance of NPSC.
InitiativesNPB has taken a whole range of initiatives to implement police reforms and improve the quality
of policing in Pakistan including the following:
(I)Establishment of National Public Safety Commission (NPSC)Establishment of NPSC on 12 June 2006 was a highly significant and critical step under the
police reforms agenda of the Government. It gave Pakistan the unique distinction of being the
only country in Asia other than Japan to have instituted a democratic system of oversight of its
law enforcement agencies.
NPBNational Police Bureau
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(II)Establishment of Gender Crime Cell (GCC)Another important initiative was the establishment of Gender Crime Cell (GCC) in NPB in April
2006. The main task of the Cell is to gather, collate and analyze data on cases of violence
against women especially cases of gang rape, rape, abduction, kidnapping and karo-kari etc
and also to pursue the cases of violence against women with police authorities. It acts as
central depository of relevant data on gender-related crimes, and to assist the top policy-
makers and law enforcement agencies to develop holistic and effective policy
countermeasures to address these issues. The GCC so far handled approximately 500 such
cases by initiating action on the complaints received from victims of gender violence. It
maintains a close liaison with civil society organizations and media for advocacy and
awareness on gender issues.
(III)Establishment of DNA Laboratory in IslamabadA state-of-the-art DNA Lab was established in Islamabad on 31 March 2006, as part of the
project (with a cost of Rs. 1292 million) of establishment of five forensic science laboratories in
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
the police investigation system and equipping investigators with potentially the most modern
investigative tools of the 21st century. The DNA laboratory is helping to conclusively establish
the identity of the culprits in the cases of terrorism and sexual violence against women.
(IV) Establishment of Pakistan Automated Fingerprint Identification System
(PAFIS)The ECNEC approved this project at a cost of Rs.1107 million, and it aims at recording the
fingerprints of criminals in electronic form and providing e-enablement for online comparison of
live as well as latent fingerprints by connecting all district police headquarters across Pakistan.
A database of fingerprints is being developed initially in 52 districts. The Central Site at
Islamabad and Multifunction Work Stations at Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta,
Muzaffarabad and Gilgit have been established and connected through microwave/satellite.
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
end of 2007. More than 69,000 fingerprint cards have been digitised and over 140 police
officers from all provinces of Pakistan imparted training in using AFIS equipment during 2006.
The project is expected to be completed by December 2008.
(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,
throughout Pakistan. PROMIS housed at NPB and linked with all police offices in the country
shall provide the police with the most efficient state-of-the-art tool for retrieving and sharing
information nationally, thus enhancing the operational capability of police in its fight against
terrorism, organized crime and high profile serious cases, in particular. During the last year, a
data centre has been established, and, as a pilot project, connected to 16 police stations and
23 offices of Rawalpindi city police. Deployment of IT equipment including thin clients,
generators, faxes and printers in all 39 locations is complete, whereas confirmatory survey to
provide connectivity is under process throughout the country. The software development is
also progressing well and computer training of over 1000 police personnel has been
completed. The project will be completed by June 2008.
(VI) Nationwide Integrated Trunk Radio System for Police (NITRS)ECNEC approved this project at a cost of Rs.1951 million. It aims to provide secure, efficient,
reliable and technologically advanced communication facilities to police. The project shall
revolutionize the capability and efficiency of police in the near future.
(VII) Conversion of B area into A area of BalochistanThis federally-funded project approved by ECNEC at a cost of Rs. 5.52 billion seeks
conversion of entire 'B' area of Balochistan into 'A' area. The purpose is both to improve
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
from 'B' area into 'A' area up to 2006 while the remaining districts were to be converted in 2007.
(VIII)Raising of Balochistan ConstabularyThis federally-funded project approved at a cost of Rs. 4140 million seeks to raise the formerly-
called Balochistan Reserve Police to 10,000 from the existing 4,000. During 2006, more than
2,000 additional policemen and officers have been recruited. The construction of offices and
residential buildings and provision of necessary transport and communication facilities for the
Constabulary is expected to be completed by 2009.
Capacity Building Projects under Access to Justice Programme
(I) Automation of National Police BureauIn order to enable the Bureau to undertake its expanded role, the project approved at the cost of
Rs. 34 million, provides for its automation in terms of computerization, networking and local
area connectivity.
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(II) Establishment of Digital LibraryA 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,
libraries on the subjects of criminal justice, centers of excellence and other resource centers
globally through Online Subscription and connectivity.
Capacity Building of PoliceNPB acts as coordinating organization for foreign and local training and capacity building
initiatives of police. It has initiated different programs under bilateral and international
arrangements. A number of police officers were sent abroad for training to Norway, Turkey and
Italy. Following courses were arranged in this context:
·First Anti-Terrorism Course organized with the assistance of Turkish National Police
attended by 22 police officers from 4-10 August 2006 at National Police Academy.
·Second Anti-Terrorism Course attended by 18 police officers from 30 October to 3
November 2006 in Istanbul, Turkey.
·UN Training for Police Officers Course in Norway attended by two police officers from 27
November to 10 December 2006.
In Pakistan, unfortunately the police is seen as the coercive arm of the government. This
perception is strong among the lower and weaker strata of the society. The police must be
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
reformed too and principles of good governance are adhered to.
NPSC wants to take the police reforms process further by undertaking activities which would
include:
·To guide and assist federal law enfacement agencies to prepare their annual plans.
·To monitor the performance of the agencies against these targets on quarterly basis.
·To ensure the establishment of an effective coordination mechanism for Provincial Public
Safety and Police Complaints Commissions, (PPSPCC).
·To standardize procedures and performance targets of PPSPCC.
·To organize capacity building of the members of PPSPCC.
·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.
Conclusion
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Mr. Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao (Chairman) Mr. Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao was born on August 20, 1944 and was the Federal Minister for
Interior. He founded Pakistan People's Party (Sherpao) and was elected as its chairman on
August 2, 2002. He is also the parliamentary leader of the PPP(S) in the National Assembly. He
was educated at Edwards College, Peshawar and Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul,
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
landmarks such as serving as leader of the opposition in NWFP Assembly in 1993 and 1997;
Chief Minister of NWFP in 1994, senior vice chairman of PPP from 1997-1999 and leader of
PPP parliamentary party in the NWFP Assembly from 1997-1999.
Lt. Col (Rtd) Ghulam Rasul Sahi (Member) Lt. Col. (R) Ghulam Rasool Sahi was born on July 9, 1944. He was elected as a Member of
National Assembly as a PML (Q) candidate in 2002. An agriculturist by profession, he did his
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.
Ms. Shabina Talat (Member) Ms. Shabina Talat was elected MNA for the first time in 2002. She is politically affiliated with
MQM. She received a post-graduate degree in Islamic History from University of Karachi in
1985. Her hobbies include reading, social work and house keeping. Her interest lies in working
for quality policing in the country. She is married with three sons and a daughter.
Mr. Sher Akbar Khan (Member) Mr. Sher Akbar Khan, born in Bunair (NWFP) on April 1, 1957 was elected as MNA on a PPP(S)
ticket. Earlier, he has been an MPA in NWFP Assembly from 1995-1998. A lawyer by
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.
Begum Ishrat Ashraf (Member) Begum Ishrat Ashraf, born in Rahim Yar Khan on December 31, 1956, was elected on a PML
(N) ticket for her second term as MNA. She was elected for her first term in 1985. Ishrat Ashraf
is married and has travelled to the U.S.A, Saudi Arabia and several countries within the
European Union. She is keen to promote quality law enforcement in Pakistan. Her hobbies
include reading.
Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haidri (Member) Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, born on February 15, 1957, in Kalat, has been elected as an
MNA on MMA ticket. An educationist by profession, he did his M.A in Islamic Studies. He has
also been Provincial Minister of Balochistan from 1992-1993 and Member of National
Assembly in 1993. He is the Central Secretary General of JUI (F). He is married with a son and
a daughter. He has traveled to Turkey, Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain and Japan. He
is keen to work for improving policing standards in Pakistan.
Syed Nayyer Hussain Bokhari (Member) Syed Nayyer Hussain Bokhari was born on December 23, 1952, in Rawalpindi, Punjab. He was
elected as MNA on a PPPP ticket. He currently is the president of PPPP Islamabad district. A
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
since 1980 and Islamabad Club since 1989. Married with a son and two daughters, he has
traveled to Hong Kong, Philippines, Thailand, U.K, U.S.A, Uzbekistan, Bangkok and Dubai. He
is eager to see police transformed into a public-friendly organization.
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
various command and staff appointments. He did his Masters in Defence Studies from Royal
College of Defence Studies, Seaford House, UK, and has the distinction of being the first
Pakistani to get his thesis published in Seaford House Papers. With a rich experience of 35
years service in the army, Lt. General Moin-ud-Din Haider was appointed the Governor of
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
widely and has been the driving force behind many philanthropist and educational
organizations. His interests range from education and social uplift to literature and health. He is
keen to see police transformed into an instrument of law.
Mr. Muhammad Abbas Khan (Member) Mr. Muhammad Abbas Khan, a former Inspector General Police, has a law degree and has
served at key senior positions in police, Frontier Constabulary and the Federal Government.
After retirement, he also served as a Minister in the NWFP government and as a member of the
Public Accounts Committee. He has been a member of the Focal Group on Police Reforms and
has written numerous research papers on issues of public order and police reforms.
ANNEXURE-I
Profile of Members of National Public Safety
Commission
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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
retired Federal Secretary who has served at various important assignments in the Federal and
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
University. She served at various senior positions in the Government of Pakistan 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
towards empowerment of women and other vulnerable segments of society in Pakistan and
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
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.
Dr. Muhammad Shoaib Suddle (Secretary) 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
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
Wales. Dr. Suddle did his doctorate in Criminology in 1988 and is well-known in Pakistan as
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.
Annexure-II
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ORGANIZATIONAL
CHART OF NPSC
CHAIRMANMINISTER
Non Elected(6)
Elected Members(6)
SECRETARYDG / NPB
Deputy Director
Assistant Director
Superintendent
ResearchOfficer
HRManager
NetworkAdministrator
SystemAnalyst
Support Staff Support Staff Support Staff Support Staff
ConsultantDirector
10.000
7.000
0.200
1.000
0.100
18.300
13.700
7.000
0.500
15.000
0.500
032150-Others
File No. 10/30/06-07F & A
National Public Safety Commission
A 01-Employee Related Expenses
A 03-Operating expenses
36.700
A 06-Transfer Assets
A 09-Physical Assets
A 13-Repaire & Maintenance
Total
REVISED ESTIMATES 2006-2007 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES FOR 2007-2008
IN RESPECT OF NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION UNDER
DEMAND NO. 071-INTERIOR DIVISION
R/Estimates
2006-2007
B/Estimates
2007-2008
Function-cum Object
Classification
Note:NPSC functioned during 2006 with NPB Staff Support.
Annexure-IV
VACANCY POSITIONof
NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
Annexure-III
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