KP Governor Kundi Calls for Increased Police Salaries and Welfare Packages

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has directed authorities to expedite the preparation of a summary proposing an increase in police salaries and enhanced welfare packages for the families of police martyrs. This directive came during a high-level meeting held at the Governor House on Tuesday.

During the meeting, attended by key officials including Adviser to the Governor on Home Affairs Kifayatullah Khan and Inspector General of Police Zulfiqar Hameed, the governor reviewed various proposals aimed at improving the financial conditions of police personnel and their families. The IGP presented recommendations for salary increases, prompting Kundi to insist on a prompt finalization of the summary.

The discussions also encompassed plans to enhance the compensation package for police martyrs and injured personnel, with significant recommendations suggesting a shift from providing residential plots to offering cash assistance for the heirs of martyred officers. This move aims to provide immediate financial relief to families who have lost their loved ones in the line of duty.

As the situation develops, the governor’s office is expected to convene further meetings to finalize the proposals and implement the necessary changes to support the police force and their families effectively.