Исламабад занял 83-е место в мире по безопасности и достиг 100% раскрытия убийств в 2026 году

ISLAMABAD – Islamabad has been ranked 83rd among 401 cities worldwide in the latest public safety index, placing Pakistan’s capital ahead of major cities including London, Moscow, Toronto, Glasgow and Istanbul, according to Islamabad Police. The police said the capital recorded a 100 per cent detection rate in homicide cases reported during 2026, with all accused involved in the cases apprehended. Major cases resolved by the police included the murder of Group Captain Asim Tariq, the H-9 triple murder case, trader Amir Awan’s murder, the murder of Sardar Faheem, the Al-Falah bank robbery and the recovery of a foreign child. Islamabad Police also reported a 27 per cent reduction in property crime in 2026 compared with 2025, with 1,499 fewer incidents recorded. Significant declines were reported in several major crimes, including robbery, dacoity, murder and vehicle theft. The police said specialised units including the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) and Delta Force were established to strengthen counter-terrorism and emergency response capabilities. The units are trained and equipped to deal with high-risk situations, terrorist threats, critical incidents and major security operations. A dedicated Margalla Trail Patrol Unit comprising mounted, foot and motorcycle squads was also established to improve the safety of tourists and visitors. City watchers and night-patrolling officers were deployed in commercial areas to strengthen security and prevent crime. The police also established a K-9 unit to detect explosives and other hazardous materials, while a Special Protection Unit was formed to provide security to Chinese nationals residing in Islamabad. Under the Special Initiative Police Station project, police stations across the capital are being renovated and upgraded as part of efforts to introduce modern and citizen-friendly policing. A police service centre was also established in the Diplomatic Enclave to provide priority services to embassies, diplomats and their staff. The Islamabad Police said a Foreign Media Cell was established to communicate its activities internationally and strengthen the force’s global image. The Safe City Islamabad system was upgraded with modern technology to enhance surveillance, crime prevention and law-and-order management. The force said the integration of an AI-based hunch lab, cybersecurity digital sophistication project and virtual patrolling officer initiative had further strengthened monitoring, intelligence gathering and crime prevention. During the year, police arrested 1,144 suspects involved in drug peddling. More than 14,645 cases were registered during crime-control operations, while 887 court absconders, 1,595 habitual criminals and 944 proclaimed offenders were apprehended. Police also arrested 1,592 suspects and recovered illegal weapons from them. An online women’s police station was also launched. Meanwhile, the IGP Complaint Cell and helpline 1715 were made fully operational to facilitate the prompt resolution of citizens’ complaints. The Islamabad Police also said it successfully provided security for four international conferences, 636 foreign and local delegations, 191 VVIP movements, 682 protests and rallies, 636 other major events, and 16 joint sessions of the National Assembly and Senate. This story has been reported by PakTribune. All rights reserved.