Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Releases Over Rs 5 Billion for Police Projects and Terrorism-Hit Districts.

Funds allocated for police infrastructure, technological upgrades, police station construction and Counter-Terrorism Department projects; IGP Zulfiqar Hameed reiterates commitment to eliminating terrorism.
Peshawar: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has released more than Rs 5 billion for selected terrorism-affected districts and various police development projects during the fiscal year 2026–27.
According to official documents cited in the report, the funds are intended to strengthen police capabilities, improve technological facilities, construct and renovate police stations, and develop the infrastructure of the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD).
Outstanding funds for ongoing police projects have also been released, while substantial allocations have been made for development schemes across the province.
Funds Released for Police Projects
According to the documents, Rs 1.036875 billion has been released for nine ongoing provincial police projects, while Rs 4.2675 billion has been allocated for schemes under the Accelerated Implementation Programme.
Furthermore, Rs 1.8675 billion has been released for the technological upgradation of police in selected districts affected by terrorism.
The documents also mention separate allocations of Rs 1.2 billion each for the first and second phases of infrastructure development for the police and the Counter-Terrorism Department.
Construction of Police Stations and Training Facilities
Funds have also been released for several projects aimed at improving police infrastructure and training facilities, including:
Rs 27 million for feasibility studies and construction of model police stations at tehsil and town headquarters across the province.
Rs 15 million for the construction of an auditorium at Hangu Police Training College.
Rs 27 million for the construction and renovation of police stations.
Rs 18 million for feasibility studies and construction of regional headquarters of the Counter-Terrorism Department.
Rs 18 million for feasibility studies concerning police infrastructure across the province.
Projects in Charsadda, Mardan and Peshawar
According to the documents, Rs 30 million has been released for the construction of Mandani Police Station in Charsadda, while Rs 15 million has been allocated for the construction of five police posts in Mardan.
An amount of Rs 604.8 million has also been released for the development of the Counter-Terrorism Department's district-level system and the construction of its regional headquarters in Peshawar.
Additionally, Rs 188.7 million has been allocated for the rehabilitation, structural repairs, alterations and expansion of the existing Peshawar Police Lines building.
A further Rs 47 million has been released to pay court-determined dues related to the acquisition of land for Police Lines in Tank.
Funds to Be Spent Under Prescribed Procedures
According to the documents, the released funds are to be spent on the relevant projects and activities within the prescribed procedures and timelines.
The projects aim to improve the administrative and operational capabilities of the police and strengthen security infrastructure in areas affected by terrorism.
IGP Zulfiqar Hameed Reaffirms Commitment to Fighting Terrorism
Meanwhile, Inspector General of Police Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Zulfiqar Hameed, speaking to Geo News, said work was underway to strengthen the police and the Counter-Terrorism Department and improve their infrastructure.
He reaffirmed the commitment to continuing the fight against terrorism and eliminating what he described as a menace.
The provincial police chief also paid tribute to police personnel for their immense sacrifices in the fight against terrorism.
The release of funds comes amid continued efforts to improve law and order in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and strengthen the operational capabilities of security agencies.