Sindh Police introduces Pink Book to verify domestic workers’ credentials

KARACHI, Nov 11 (APP):Sindh Police has introduced a Pink Book to help residents verify the credentials and criminal records of domestic workers, particularly in Karachi’s upscale neighbourhoods, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) South Zone Syed Asad Raza said on Wednesday.

Talking to APP, he advised citizens to verify the background of domestic workers before hiring them, adding that the Pink Book and various Sindh Police applications could be used for this purpose.

He said several women who had come to Karachi from other provinces for domestic employment had allegedly been found involved in criminal activities, with some having links to robbery gangs.

The DIGP said the Pink Book contained records of domestic workers, including women, who had been involved in criminal activities over the past 10 to 15 years. Citizens could also check criminal records through the police applications by entering a person’s Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) number to access the Criminal Record Office (CRO) database.

In cases where a domestic worker’s activities raised suspicion, citizens could approach the relevant police station for verification, he added. He urged households to obtain complete personal details and verify identity documents before employing domestic workers.

According to police records, details of more than 100 domestic workers in South Zone were issued in January 2025, while the names of more than 50 domestic workers associated with DHA were added to the Pink Book in January 2026.

However, Syed Asad Raza clarified that not all domestic workers were involved in criminal activities, noting that many women worked hard to support their families.

He stressed that the objective was not to view every domestic worker with suspicion but to establish trust through proper verification, ensuring public safety without affecting the livelihoods of deserving women.