PESHAWAR, Aug 08 (APP): The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has unanimously passed a resolution to increase the salaries of police personnel in the province.
Moved by JUI member Makdoom Zada, the resolution highlighted the risks faced by police officers in combating terrorism and pointed out the disparity in salaries compared to those in Punjab and Islamabad.
The resolution recommends aligning police salaries in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with those in the neighboring regions.
In addition to the police salary increase, MPA Ijaz Khan presented another resolution addressing public transportation concerns.
He emphasized the success of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system but noted the lack of adequate public transportation on other routes.
The resolution calls for the provincial government to introduce new BRT routes on Kabir Road, Warsak Road, and Shah Alam Bridge to Naguman Road.
During the session, some resolutions were presented without prior notice, leading to objections from government members who argued that such practices hinder informed decision-making.
Speaker Babar Saleem Swati said that resolutions lacking advance notice might not be included in the proceedings unless deemed urgent after consulting the relevant minister.
Earlier, Provincial Law Minister Aftab Alam introduced the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mines and Minerals (Amendment) Bill, which was also discussed during the assembly session.