Gandapur announces Rs1b boost for CTD

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur visited the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Headquarters on Sunday and inaugurated the newly-constructed Investigation and Intelligence Block.

Speaking to the media, Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur praised the substantial progress made by the CTD over the past year.

He announced an additional Rs1 billion to further strengthen the department. New bomb-proof vehicles, high-tech equipment, sniper rifles, drones, and thermal devices will soon be procured.

He commended the police for their sacrifices, honoring the martyrs and pledging comprehensive support for their families. The provincial government is providing plots to the families of police martyrs, and the recruitment quota for their children has been increased from 5% to 12.5%.

The CM assured that all police needs would be met on a priority basis and that financial constraints would not hinder these efforts.

Earlier, a guard of honour was presented to the CM at the CTD Headquarters, where he also toured various departments in detail.

The facility is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, including a modern auditorium, conference room, library, offices, and other essential amenities.

Chief Minister's Adviser on Information Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif, Chief Secretary Nadeem Aslam Chaudhry, Inspector General of Police Akhtar Hayat Gandapur, Additional Chief Secretary Home Muhammad Abid Majeed, and other senior officials were present at the event.