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Peshawar Cleared To Host PSL 11 As KP Launches Civilian Security Pilot In Malakand

Officials set a conditional shift to police control in Malakand, with monthly oversight led by the chief minister.

Overview

  • A high-level meeting at Peshawar Corps Headquarters approved holding this year's PSL matches in the city, with PSL 11 scheduled for March 26 to May 3.
  • The roadmap begins transferring law and order in Malakand to police and the Counter Terrorism Department, to be extended to Khyber, Orakzai and Kurram after stability is verified.
  • A special sub-committee headed by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister will meet monthly to track development projects and review any security operations.
  • Membership of the panel will include elected representatives, the Peshawar corps commander, the chief secretary, the inspector general of police, provincial officials and federal representatives.
  • Authorities ordered continued action against unauthorized SIMs, explosives and extortion, phased profiling of non‑custom‑paid vehicles, and pledged joint compensation and livelihood support for communities affected by operations.