Maryam Nawaz launches bold police reforms to end fear and instill respect in Punjab

[Sainthood 2.0]

Another important thing to do would be to depoliticize the police by taking away the executive authority from CM and making the Police an autonomous body. When the political goons are unable to influence the Police, they will not be able to get away with all the murders, ghunda gardi, land grabbing, gambling, kidnappings, drug businesses, illegal arrests and detentions, etc. and the Police system will become much better.

You'll just replace a bigger goon IE CM with multiple local goons.

 

[PakFactor]

Mia Khalifa possesses a greater likelihood of undergoing reform compared to the Punjab Police.

 

[LC150]

PTI social media team should sanction 3 periods of the 24 day for the average revolutionary.

Zuhreyn time for Sharif cursing
Asreyn time for GHQ cursing
Maghribeyn for Zikr i Niazi

Discipline matters in such things.

you problems are bigger than PTI... generally no body likes you lot.

 

[LC150]

I doubt verbal instructions will have much effect. We need to overhaul the entire Police System and Criminal Justice System starting with reforming the FIR system in which the accused is arrested at the start of the investigation instead of after completion of investigation and concrete evidence.

This is how the system is abused; FIR is lodged against opponents by influential people and then those who are named in the FIR are arrested before the LEAs even start investigation on whether the complaint is even real. The onus then falls on the accused to defend his innocence.

one of many problems

 

[SD 10]

Maryam Nawaz launches bold police reforms to end fear and instill respect in Punjab​

Punjab Chief Minister introduces accountability measures and community policing

Last updated: February 15, 2026 | 13:35
Ashfaq Ahmed, Managing Editor
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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Sunday gives three months deadline for police reforms.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has taken a bold step to reform the Punjab Police, a force long criticised for fear-driven enforcement, corruption, and poor public relations.
In a high-level televised meeting with Punjab Inspector General Abdul Kareem on Sunday, Chief Minister Maryam directed a complete overhaul of police behaviour, focusing on respect, professionalism, and accountability.

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Do not harass public​

“Police officers exist to serve the people, not intimidate or harass them. Teach them how to speak to citizens respectfully and groom them mentally. Those who fail to treat people with dignity will not be allowed to interact with the public,” she said in the meeting.

The Chief minister’s instructions emphasised using formal and courteous language, such as addressing citizens as “sir,” “madam,” “sahib,” or “sahiba,” instead of informal or abrasive terms that have historically alienated the public.

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New initiatives​

The initiative, part of the ‘Fast, Fearless, Transparent Justice’ program, outlines a multiphase reform plan aimed at building a police force that is accountable, citizen-friendly, and professional.
Respectful interaction: Officers on patrol, at checkpoints, service centres, and police stations will receive formal training in public engagement and body language. Complaints of misconduct will be recorded immediately, and officers will be required to wear body cameras to ensure transparency.
Accountability measures: Monthly performance evaluations will track adherence to professional conduct, while “panic buttons” outside police stations will allow citizens to lodge immediate complaints in cases of misconduct or negligence.
Counselling and training: Police personnel will undergo structured programs to unlearn harmful practices, cultivate ethical conduct, and adopt a service-oriented mindset.

Community policing initiatives: Chief Minister Maryam highlighted successful international examples, such as Japan’s model of student interns participating in policing activities. Local engagement programs during festivals like Basant will also be strengthened to foster trust between citizens and the police.
Through these measures, Punjab is seeking to transform a historically feared police force into a modern, transparent, and community-oriented institution, signalling a new era in law enforcement for the province.

Urgent reforms​

Maryam Nawaz underlined the urgent need for reform, noting that Punjab’s 700,000-strong police force must demonstrate visible results in public safety and citizen engagement. “Limited personnel have shown they can establish peace; now the entire force must be effective. Police should protect the public, only criminals should fear them,” she said.

Complaints​

The chief minister’s reforms come amid widespread complaints of intimidating behaviour by police officers, including abrupt language, harassment, and lack of accountability.

By formalising grooming, introducing body cameras, and emphasising courteous public engagement, the Punjab government aims to restore confidence in law enforcement and create a force that the public can trust.
“This is not just about rules or training. It is about changing the culture of policing in Punjab — ensuring respect, fairness, and dignity in every citizen interaction. A uniformed force that serves the public with integrity is the foundation of a just and safe society,” Maryam tweeted.
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Nothing good will happen. One month ago, a tubewell motor got stollen, called 15, the police came and told me to get a guard for my tubewell and wanted further kharca in order to innitiate any sort of investigation , they were more suggestive that i should pin it on any random guy ! Police is beyond saving

 

[Goenitz]

another scam. the supplier will be from a sharif family.

 

[El Sidd]

you problems are bigger than PTI... generally no body likes you lot.

Corruption is rife among all spectrum of society so much so that people make multiple IDs on online forums to preach revolution and civil war.

 

[PakFactor]

Maryam Nawaz launches bold police reforms to end fear and instill respect in Punjab​

Punjab Chief Minister introduces accountability measures and community policing

Last updated: February 15, 2026 | 13:35
Ashfaq Ahmed, Managing Editor
2 MIN READ
Add as a preferred source on Google

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Sunday gives three months deadline for police reforms.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has taken a bold step to reform the Punjab Police, a force long criticised for fear-driven enforcement, corruption, and poor public relations.
In a high-level televised meeting with Punjab Inspector General Abdul Kareem on Sunday, Chief Minister Maryam directed a complete overhaul of police behaviour, focusing on respect, professionalism, and accountability.

https://vdo.ai/contact?utm_medium=video&utm_term=gulfnews.com&utm_source=vdoai_logo

Do not harass public​

“Police officers exist to serve the people, not intimidate or harass them. Teach them how to speak to citizens respectfully and groom them mentally. Those who fail to treat people with dignity will not be allowed to interact with the public,” she said in the meeting.

The Chief minister’s instructions emphasised using formal and courteous language, such as addressing citizens as “sir,” “madam,” “sahib,” or “sahiba,” instead of informal or abrasive terms that have historically alienated the public.

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New initiatives​

The initiative, part of the ‘Fast, Fearless, Transparent Justice’ program, outlines a multiphase reform plan aimed at building a police force that is accountable, citizen-friendly, and professional.
Respectful interaction: Officers on patrol, at checkpoints, service centres, and police stations will receive formal training in public engagement and body language. Complaints of misconduct will be recorded immediately, and officers will be required to wear body cameras to ensure transparency.
Accountability measures: Monthly performance evaluations will track adherence to professional conduct, while “panic buttons” outside police stations will allow citizens to lodge immediate complaints in cases of misconduct or negligence.
Counselling and training: Police personnel will undergo structured programs to unlearn harmful practices, cultivate ethical conduct, and adopt a service-oriented mindset.

Community policing initiatives: Chief Minister Maryam highlighted successful international examples, such as Japan’s model of student interns participating in policing activities. Local engagement programs during festivals like Basant will also be strengthened to foster trust between citizens and the police.
Through these measures, Punjab is seeking to transform a historically feared police force into a modern, transparent, and community-oriented institution, signalling a new era in law enforcement for the province.

Urgent reforms​

Maryam Nawaz underlined the urgent need for reform, noting that Punjab’s 700,000-strong police force must demonstrate visible results in public safety and citizen engagement. “Limited personnel have shown they can establish peace; now the entire force must be effective. Police should protect the public, only criminals should fear them,” she said.

Complaints​

The chief minister’s reforms come amid widespread complaints of intimidating behaviour by police officers, including abrupt language, harassment, and lack of accountability.

By formalising grooming, introducing body cameras, and emphasising courteous public engagement, the Punjab government aims to restore confidence in law enforcement and create a force that the public can trust.
“This is not just about rules or training. It is about changing the culture of policing in Punjab — ensuring respect, fairness, and dignity in every citizen interaction. A uniformed force that serves the public with integrity is the foundation of a just and safe society,” Maryam tweeted.
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 He’s the go-to guy for deep dives into the South Asian diaspora, blending heart, and hardcore reporting into his pieces. Whether he's unpacking Pakistani community affairs, chasing down leads on international political whirlwinds, or investigative reports on the scourge of terrorism and regional drama — Ashfaq doesn’t miss a beat. 
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Metric, intermediate, and MBBS failed, but working to achieve administrative miracles in Punjab, where Harvardians, Oxfordians, Citi bankers, and WB Executives failed in this country!

Lagha Rao!

 

[Xestan]

not sure what you mean by that...

but even with open and shut cases people walk free...

this tech works in places like Australia where police is competent and efficient and judiciary is independent and not corrupt

Yeah, better to change 3 IG Police in a year than come up with these stupid ideas. You're right!

 

[hydrabadi_arab]

Give her 5 more years and Punjab will start to look like semi developed country meanwhile PTI will make KPK in to another Afghanistan dragging rest of Pakistan with them.

 

[hydrabadi_arab]

Another important thing to do would be to depoliticize the police by taking away the executive authority from CM and making the Police an autonomous body. When the political goons are unable to influence the Police, they will not be able to get away with all the murders, ghunda gardi, land grabbing, gambling, kidnappings, drug businesses, illegal arrests and detentions, etc. and the Police system will become much better.

No thanks. Elected government need to be held responsible for police performance.

Crime Category	Reported Decline (2025/2026 vs. Previous Years)
Dacoity & Robbery	71% decrease across Punjab (Over 80% cumulative drop in Lahore since 2023)
Vehicle Snatching	69% decrease
Murder during Robbery	73% decrease
Overall Property Crime	27% decrease province-wide

Its not like pseudo autonomous police of KPK that piss in their pants in front of terrorists and criminals.

 

[LC150]

Corruption is rife among all spectrum of society so much so that people make multiple IDs on online forums to preach revolution and civil war.

every body loves Imran Khan even cat Stevens.... unlike dirty noonies. I dont think they like them selves.

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[LC150]

Give her 5 more years and Punjab will start to look like semi developed country meanwhile PTI will make KPK in to another Afghanistan dragging rest of Pakistan with them.

so far her papa and uncle pie failed... and she has even less IQ then them...

how will this happen?...

make more fake newj?..

 

[LC150]

Yeah, better to change 3 IG Police in a year than come up with these stupid ideas. You're right!

a professional police force is not in the interest of corrupt people like Maryum , Zadari etc ...

as they would all be in jail

nothing will change... it never did

 

[LC150]

another scam. the supplier will be from a sharif family.

nawj had personally deputized many police "officers". it is their way of keeping control