Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cabinet Approves Revised Police Act 2026
The KP cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi, approved a revised version of the provincial Police Act after incorporating amendments addressing members' concerns.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Cabinet approved a revised version of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police Act 2026 on Wednesday, according to the Associated Press of Pakistan.
The approval came after amendments were incorporated to address reservations raised by cabinet members over various provisions of the originally proposed legislation. The decision was made at the 59th cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi.
Revisions Follow Cabinet Review
The report indicated that the revised draft of the Police Act was finalized before being brought back to the cabinet for approval, suggesting a process of internal review and negotiation among cabinet members over the bill's contents.
The report did not specify which particular provisions had drawn objections or what changes were ultimately made to address them. It also did not detail the next steps required for the act to take legal effect, such as passage through the provincial assembly.
Further details on the specific contents of the revised Police Act were not immediately available.
Sources
- KP cabinet approves revised Police Act 2026 — APP (Pakistan)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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