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Islamabad: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, the Government of Japan, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Pakistan have jointly inaugurated the first-ever model police stations in the merged districts of Bajaur, Kurram, Mohmand, North Waziristan, and Orakzai. This initiative represents the successful culmination of a project funded by the Government of Japan and executed by UNDP in collaboration with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, aiming to enhance policing services in these regions.
According to United Nations Development Programme, the establishment of these Model Police Stations is part of their flagship Rule of Law Programme. The stations offer new facilities designed to better serve the communities in the merged districts. These include well-equipped and furnished working areas, reception spaces for both female and male police personnel and visitors, gender-responsive desks to handle cases of gender-based violence, halls for joint community and police meetings, residential facilities for 50 police officers with separate accommodations for 10 female officers, security posts, and distinct holding rooms for men and women.
Mr. Awal Khan, Additional Inspector General of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, expressed gratitude to UNDP Pakistan and the Government of Japan for their assistance in improving police infrastructure. “The Government of Japan and UNDP provided invaluable support in advancing the Rule of Law Roadmap, which strengthens justice and democracy in our region,” he stated. “The initiatives, including Gender Desks and Model Police Stations, play a crucial role in enhancing public safety and empowering marginalized communities.”
The project also included the development of a pool of 22 master trainers specializing in basic and advanced police functions, with an emphasis on gender-responsive and community-based policing. Furthermore, it supported the training of 305 police officers, including 31 female officers from the merged districts. Additionally, seven district police plans were developed for Khyber, Bajaur, Kurram, Mohmand, Orakzai, and North and South Waziristan, each tailored to address the unique security needs of the districts.
H.E. WADA Mitsuhiro, the Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, highlighted the project’s role in enhancing police services through the implementation of the KP Rule of Law Roadmap. “We believe that such a holistic approach was critical to bringing long-term peace and stability to the most vulnerable communities in Pakistan,” he remarked, emphasizing that peace and stability are fundamental human rights crucial for sustainable development.
Dr. Samuel Rizk, Resident Representative UNDP Pakistan, acknowledged the strong partnership with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police and the Government of Japan in advancing security and justice. He stated, “Bridging the gap in formal policing services between the merged districts and all of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is essential for building safer, more peaceful communities, and ensuring equal access to these services – especially for women, girls, and other vulnerable groups.”
The UNDP Rule of Law Programme continues to implement various interventions to bolster the security and justice sectors in Pakistan.
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