Explanation

• The National Police Academy (NPA) is located in Islamabad, Pakistan.
• Established: 1978 (initial steps)
• Main Function: Training of police officers
• Trainees: Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) of Police Service of Pakistan (PSP)

Last verified on 16-06-2026

Explanation

• Year enforced: 2002
• Replaced law: Police Act 1861
• Main purpose: Improve crime prevention and public safety

Focus areas:

• Crime detection
• Public order maintenance
• Police accountability

Last verified on 10-05-2026

Explanation

• FIR stands for First Information Report.
• It a document prepared by police under Section 154 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) 1898.
• It starting criminal proceedings in cognizable cases.

Last verified on 11-05-2026

Explanation

• Full form: First Information Report
• Registered at: Police Station
• Purpose: To officially record a crime complaint
• Legal basis: Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC)

Last verified on 10-05-2026

Explanation

As of February 4, 2026, the current Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Gilgit-Baltistan is Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan.

He is a senior BS-20 officer of the Police Service of Pakistan (PSP).

He replaced Afzal Mehmood Butt.

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Explanation

Pakistani (Punjab) police female Inspector Irum Khanum won two gold medals at world powerlifting Championship 2025.

She secured first position in both the powerlifting and deadlift events, defeating Indian competitor Sapna to claim the titles.

She belongs to Rawalpindi Police. 

Additional Information:

The event was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The competition ran from November 27 to 30, 2025.

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Explanation

SHO stands for Station House Officer. 

 The SHO holds the rank of inspector or sub-inspector.

The rule of SHO in Pakistan is the overall supervision of the functions of each police station

SHO is the head or officer in charge of a police station of a locality.

Explanation

The motto of the Punjab Police in Pakistan is "To Serve and Protect Our Punjab Always Stand With People". 

The Punjab Police was formed on March 22, 1861.

It has 350,000 employees.

The Punjab Police has several mobile apps, including: Crime Prevention App, Personnel Mobile App, Tourist Facilitation App, and Zindagi App.

Explanation

Senior police officer Muhammad Tahir has been appointed as the Inspector General (IG) of Police for Balochistan in 2025.

Muhammad Tahir, a Grade-21 officer, was previously serving in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

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Updated & verified on 01 October 2025 

Explanation

Juvenile prisoners are generally under the age of 18 years.

The term "juvenile" refers to individuals who have not yet reached adulthood.

They are subject to different legal and correctional standards.