In a significant administrative move, Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has appointed SP Kainat Azhar as the first female Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) of Islamabad. According to officials, Kainat Azhar has been entrusted with the responsibility of leading the capital’s traffic police and implementing reforms aimed at improving public service and traffic management.
Broader Vision for Islamabad Police
The appointment is part of the interior minister’s broader vision of promoting a people-friendly and service-oriented image of the Islamabad Police. Officials said the newly appointed CTO has been tasked with further strengthening the traffic police system and ensuring courteous and professional conduct toward citizens.
Encouraging Women in Leadership Roles
The move is also being viewed as an effort to encourage women police officers by assigning them key leadership roles while enhancing institutional performance. Kainat Azhar has previously served in several important positions, including as SSP Operations in Multan, and is regarded as an experienced police officer.
Previous Directives and Initiatives
Mohsin Naqvi has repeatedly directed Islamabad Police personnel to adopt a respectful and helpful attitude toward the public and improve service delivery standards. Officials said the government has launched several major initiatives to transform Islamabad Police into a model law enforcement force and improve facilities for officers and personnel.
In addition, the interior minister has pursued international cooperation in policing and recently signed a number of agreements with foreign countries aimed at enhancing police training and professional capacity-building. Notably, no meeting between the interior minister and the KP chief minister occurred, according to a spokesperson.
