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K-P Governor Faisal Karim Kundi says 17,000 police posts are vacant and will be filled. Here is what the briefing revealed and what job seekers should know.
A security briefing at the Governor's House in Peshawar has put a number on one of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's most pressing problems. K-P police vacancies stand at 17,000, according to Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, at a time when the province continues to face militant violence. The figure has quickly drawn attention from young people across the province looking for government jobs, as well as from anyone following the security situation.
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What the Briefing Revealed
The session was attended by the governor, his advisers, the chief secretary, and senior police and other security officials. According to The Express Tribune, Provincial Home Secretary Amjad Ali Khan said more than 10,000 police positions and 638 Counter-Terrorism Department posts were vacant. Governor Kundi then corrected the figure, saying the police were short of 17,000 posts, which he said would be filled without delay.
| Item | Figure stated at the briefing |
|---|---|
| Vacant police posts (governor's figure) | 17,000 |
| Vacant CTD posts | 638 |
| Police funding pledged this year | Rs70 billion |
| CTD funding pledged this year | Rs10.3 billion |
| Manpower shortfall target | Down from 15% to 5% |
| Anti-drone systems planned for | Dera Ismail Khan, Lakki Marwat, Bannu |
Money and Equipment for the Force
Officials said the current provincial government has pledged Rs70 billion for the police and Rs10.3 billion for the CTD this year. Anti-drone systems are to be installed in Dera Ismail Khan, Lakki Marwat and Bannu, southern districts that have faced growing threats.
The briefing also included criticism of the previous provincial government. Officials said that for 22 districts it had earmarked Rs6.4 billion but released only Rs1 billion. Those figures were presented by the current administration and form part of a political dispute, so readers should weigh them accordingly.
The Security Picture
The home secretary said that over the past two years, 3,788 terrorists had been killed and 1,200 law enforcement personnel had lost their lives. He said intelligence-based operations would be increased and that those facilitating militants would be arrested. Dawn separately reported provincial plans for faceless anti-terrorism courts as part of a broader counterterrorism push.
Shortages in manpower affect everything from patrols to investigations. Filling posts is only part of the answer, since new recruits need training and equipment before they can be effective.
Is K-P Police Recruitment Open Now?
This is the question most people are searching for, and the honest answer is no, not based on what has been announced. The governor's statement is a commitment to fill the vacancies. It is not a recruitment notice. No schedule, list of ranks, eligibility rules or application link was given at the briefing.
When recruitment does begin, the details should come through official channels, such as the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police website and advertisements in national newspapers. Testing agencies are often involved in police hiring, so watch for an official notice naming the relevant agency.
How to Avoid Recruitment Scams
- Do not pay anyone who claims they can get you selected or put your name on a list.
- Ignore WhatsApp forwards with application links that are not on an official government or known testing agency website.
- Keep your CNIC, domicile and educational documents ready so you can apply quickly once a real notice appears.
- Start preparing for physical fitness tests early, since police recruitment normally includes physical standards.
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FAQs
How many police posts are vacant in K-P?
Governor Faisal Karim Kundi said 17,000 posts are vacant, correcting an earlier figure of more than 10,000.
Has K-P police recruitment started?
No official recruitment notice had been reported at the time of writing.
How much has been pledged for police this year?
Officials said Rs70 billion for the police and Rs10.3 billion for the Counter-Terrorism Department.
Where will anti-drone systems be installed?
In Dera Ismail Khan, Lakki Marwat and Bannu.
Source: The Express Tribune.
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Conclusion
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