GILGIT, May 11: Eight hundred policemen would be recruited soon to reinforce the force in the Northern Areas, officials said. They said the region had a smaller population compared to other areas of the country, but they needed more policemen to guard sequestered areas.

After the recruitment, no policemen from other districts of the region would be deployed in Gilgit city, he said. If they were drawn before the recruitment, they would be given advance TA/DA and allowed to remain in the city for not more than two months, he added.

Official sources maintained that the local police would be given Rs1,000 pay raise and training as part of restructuring plan.

Opinion

Editorial

GB polls’ aftermath
Updated 11 Jun, 2026

GB polls’ aftermath

The new administration must address the region’s issues proactively.
Peace in retreat
11 Jun, 2026

Peace in retreat

THE ceasefire announced in April was supposed to create space for negotiations. Instead, it has been repeatedly...
A few good men
11 Jun, 2026

A few good men

IT was a brave move, no doubt. This Tuesday, in the land of the Afghan Taliban, a few good men decided to take a...
Centre vs provinces
Updated 10 Jun, 2026

Centre vs provinces

The reason the centre finds itself in this position is rooted in its failure to expand the tax net and boost revenues.
Party in crisis
10 Jun, 2026

Party in crisis

THE young KP chief minister must be starting to realise just how thorny a seat he occupies. There has been a flurry...
Varsity woes
10 Jun, 2026

Varsity woes

FINANCIAL crises affecting public sector universities across Pakistan are now having an impact on academic...