KP CM approved establishing the Special Branch as a formal specialized unit/separate cadre
PESHAWAR
An important meeting chaired by Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Suhail Afridi was held regarding the Police Special Branch on Sunday.
The Chief Minister approved establishing the Special Branch as a formal specialized unit/separate cadre and assured that all required human resources and other resources for the Special Branch will be provided on a priority basis.
The meeting gave in-principle approval to create 1,221 posts for personnel in the Special Branch. The Chief Minister also approved 1,820 million rupees for infrastructure and 904.7 million rupees for motor vehicles.
The 98 vehicles and 404 motorcycles required by the Special Branch will be provided on a priority basis, said Suhail Afridi.
He said an amount of 2,543.9 million rupees will be provided for the purchase of technical equipment and technology.
The Special Branch will be developed along modern lines in accordance with intelligence and counter-terrorism requirements.
The police are a key pillar in the war against terrorism and all resources will be provided to enhance the capacity of the Special Branch, said Suhail Afridi.
The Chief Minister directed that the proposed allowances for the Special Branch be submitted for approval on a priority basis.
Approval was also given for establishing new buildings for the Special Branch across the province.
Personnel of the Special Branch are performing duties related to intelligence, security, verification, surveys, and surveillance.
A total of 308 personnel from the merged tribal districts have also been made part of the Special Branch.
In 2025, the Special Branch defused 2 suicide jackets, 32 IEDs, 70 rocket shells, and 288 hand grenades, according to the briefing.
Last year, the Special Branch provided security for 635 political gatherings and carried out verification of arms and explosive licenses.
A total of 3,124 NADRA verifications, 6,840 passport verifications, 14,518 CPEC verifications, 6,060 personal verifications, and 9,413 government employee verifications were also completed.
