LAHORE: The Punjab government has extended the jurisdiction of the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) to the Koh-e-Sulaiman and Rajanpur tribal areas, giving it direct responsibility for law and order in these regions.
According to Punjab Home Department sources, the CTD will now combat terrorism and handle major crimes in areas previously overseen by the Border Military Police and Levies. The department has been granted full legal authority to register cases, investigate, and make arrests.
The decision, approved by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and endorsed by the provincial cabinet in its recent meeting, will not add any extra cost to the provincial budget.
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Officials said the move will enable intelligence-based operations in tribal tehsils and enhance the province’s ability to deal with security threats. The Punjab cabinet is expected to receive a detailed briefing on the development in its upcoming meeting.
