The Sindh Inspector General of Police (IGP) has issued a fresh and stringent warning to police personnel regarding repeated violations of social media guidelines, imposing a complete prohibition on promoting official duties through personal social media accounts. According to sources, police officers and personnel had been persistently ignoring directives related to social media use, with a rising trend among employees, including female police constables, of using social media during official duties.
Details of the Ban
The new orders explicitly state that police officials and personnel are not allowed to share pictures or videos of official offices, vehicles, uniforms, or government resources on their personal social media accounts. The directives further note that Sindh Police personnel have been utilizing official resources for social media content, which constitutes a violation of departmental rules.
Background and Previous Directives
Sources revealed that the Chief Minister of Sindh had also issued instructions regarding police use of social media in 2025. The Sindh IGP had previously released guidelines on this matter, but compliance remained inadequate. The new orders declare the promotion of official duties through personal accounts as contrary to rules and regulations, directing personnel to immediately remove any previously uploaded pictures, videos, and posts related to official activities.
Implementation and Consequences
The Sindh IGP has instructed that the directives of the provincial government be implemented strictly. A letter has been dispatched to all Additional Inspectors General, Deputy Inspectors General, Senior Superintendents of Police, and Superintendents of Police. All senior officers are directed to immediately communicate the new instructions to their subordinate officers and personnel. The orders warn that violations of the social media policy will result in strict departmental and legal action, with action against responsible officers under service rules.
