PESHAWAR: Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Dr Mian Saeed Ahmad on Wednesday briefed a special delegation comprising members of National and provincial Assemblies on law and order in Peshawar.
According to a statement, the lawmakers were given a briefing besides a comprehensive presentation on police’s performance during the last four months.
The special delegation included members of National Assembly Asif Khan and Arbab Sher Ali; members of provincial assembly Samiullah and Fazal Ilahi; former lawmakers Mahmood Jan, Arbab Jahandad, Kamran Bangash, Hamidul Haq; and PTI leaders Irfan Saleem, Khurshid Alam and Advocate Ali Zaman.
The CCPO briefed them about overall law and order situation in the provincial capital, current security challenges, police reforms, measures taken against terrorism, available resources, and problems being faced by police. The delegation was taken into confidence openly on general issues.
He informed the delegation that effective action was taken against people involved in street crimes, elements displaying weapons on social media and individuals involved in firing in the air.
The delegation was also informed about ban on illegal and private jirgas. It was told that millions of rupees were recovered from jirga members and returned to relevant parties.
The delegation was also briefed on actions taken against drug dealers, individuals possessing illegal weapons and other criminals over the past four months. The lawmakers were informed about resolution of public issues through open courts and dispute resolution councils besides reward and punishment within the police department.
The delegation appreciated Peshawar police for effective and successful operations against gangsters, land grabbers, extortionists, target killers and elements challenging state, attacking police and committing other serious crimes.
Published in Dawn, January 8th, 2026
