Pakistan, Oct. 18 -- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police have requested security allowances of up to 120% of basic pay and additional funding for equipment. The department has submitted a summary to the provincial governor seeking better compensation for personnel facing security threats. The proposal covers different allowance rates based on the districts where officers serve. Police officials also want funds to strengthen operational readiness and address shortages of weapons, protective gear and vehicles.

Under the proposal, personnel serving in southern districts, including Dera Ismail Khan, Bannu and Kohat, would receive 120% of basic pay. The same rate would apply across all merged districts. Officers in other settled districts would receive...