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Islamabad's capital police have prohibited officers and staff from using social media, according to a new policy issued by the deputy inspector general of police headquarters on October 8th, 2026. The directive forbids unauthorized posting or sharing of official information, personal political views, and photographs in uniform without permission. Violations will result in strict departmental action as per relevant rules.
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The Capital Police in Islamabad, Pakistan, have implemented a strict ban on the use of social media for all personnel, including officers and employees. A new policy signed by the deputy inspector general of police headquarters mandates that no one is allowed to speak at public forums, publish articles in print media, or express opinions or issue official statements on social media without prior approval. Additionally, taking videos or photographs while wearing a police uniform for personal publicity is strictly prohibited. The ban also forbids uploading any confidential or official documents, photos, or their contents on social media platforms. Violations of these rules will result in strict departmental action according to relevant regulations.
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The capital police have banned the use of social media for all ranks, including officers and other employees, and have warned that strict departmental action will be taken in accordance with the relevant rules in case of any violation.
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action → ban → violation
In this regard, a policy was issued by the office of the police chief, Islamabad, bearing the signature of the deputy inspector general of police headquarters.
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policy → issue → headquarters
According to the policy, all officers and officials, along with other staff, are directed not to speak at public forums in their official capacity, publish articles in print media, or express opinions or issue official statements on social media platforms without prior permission.
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officers → accord → permission
Making videos or taking photographs while wearing a police uniform, whether in the premises of government buildings, vehicles or other private places for personal publicity or glorification is strictly prohibited.
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Making → make → publicity
Furthermore, the policy restricts officers or officials from uploading, sharing, or disseminating any confidential or official document, photograph or their content on social media or any other media platform.
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policy → restrict → media
Under this policy, the officers shall not share or express personal political or religious views on any media platform.
asserted
officers → share → platform
Official channels for disseminating information regarding police activities shall be operated exclusively by the public relations branch, central police office.
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channels → disseminate → branch
Unit heads shall be responsible for personally supervising and monitoring the activities of all officers and officials posted in their respective divisions, zones and units.
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heads → supervise → divisions
In case of any violation, strict departmental action shall be taken in accordance with the relevant rules.
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action → take → rules
The policy shall be implemented with immediate effect and shall remain in force until further orders.
asserted
policy → implement → orders
Officers, officials and personnel of all ranks shall ensure strict compliance with this policy.
asserted
Officers → ensure → policy
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