Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Thursday announced major reforms and technology upgrades in the Sindh Police, aiming to improve public safety, transparency, and service delivery across the province.
Addressing officers of the Pakistan Navy’s 55th Staff Course and 23rd Correspondence Staff Course at the CM House, Shah said the Sindh Police is being modernised in structure, operations, and welfare. The force currently has about 162,000 personnel, runs 618 police stations in 31 districts, and operates with an annual budget of nearly Rs190 billion.
The visiting naval officers were led by Rear Admiral Sohail Ahmed Azmi, Commandant of the Pakistan Navy War College. Provincial ministers, Inspector General of Police Ghulam Nabi Memon, and senior provincial officials were also present at the ceremony.
The chief minister said police stations across Sindh are being renovated and upgraded, while officers are being given greater financial independence. Station House Officers and investigation officers have been granted Drawing and Disbursing Officer powers, allowing them to manage funds directly and respond faster to operational needs.
He highlighted the integration of police record systems with forensic DNA, chemical, and judicial platforms, enabling courts to track case progress online. This linkage, he said, will speed up investigations and strengthen accountability.
Shah also detailed the Sindh Smart Surveillance System (S-4), calling it a key step toward better law and order. Launched in June 2024 along with the Police Health Insurance Scheme, S-4 uses modern surveillance tools to monitor city entry and exit points and help prevent crime.
To support the initiative, the CM approved Rs1.567 billion for advanced camera systems from the National Radio and Telecommunication Corporation. Cameras have already been installed at 40 toll plazas across Sindh, including 18 in Karachi. A central control room and data fusion centre at the CPO Karachi now provide realtime alerts and monitoring.
Concluding his address, Shah assured that strong safety protocols would be in place for the Safe City project, reaffirming the government’s commitment to a smarter, safer Sindh.
