Zulfiqar Hameed

Zulfiqar Hameed
ذوالفقار حمید
Inspector General of Police, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Incumbent
Assumed office
31 January 2025
Preceded byAkhtar Hayat Gandapur
Personal details
Bornc. 1970
Pakistan
Alma materLahore University of Management Sciences (MBA, 2003)
ProfessionPolice officer, civil servant
Military service
RankInspector General (BPS‑21)


Chaudhry Zulfiqar Hameed (Urdu: ذوالفقار حمید) is a senior Pakistani police officer serving in the Police Service of Pakistan (PSP). He was appointed as the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in January 2025.[1] He previously held several key command and staff positions, including Additional Inspector General (Special Branch) Punjab, Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Lahore, and senior postings in Balochistan such as Commandant Balochistan Constabulary and the Punjab as RPO Sargodha, RPO Sheikhupura, RPO Gujranwala and key postings in Lahore such as SSP Investigation, DIG Investigation and also served as Additional IGP Training, Operations, AIB Punjab . He is a BPS-21 officer and an alumnus of the Lahore University of Management Sciences (MBA, 2003).[2]

Early life and education

He completed his early education from Lahore at Crescent Model School then completed an LLB from Punjab University. He then went to the USA to get a master's degree in law (LLM) then Hameed obtained an MBA from the LUMS in 2003.[2]

Police career

Hameed joined the Police Service of Pakistan and has served across multiple provinces in operational, command, intelligence and administrative capacities. Over the course of his career he has been associated with district policing, city command roles, provincial intelligence coordination, and specialised constabulary formations.

Early and mid-career

Hameed’s earlier appointments included field postings in Punjab and service within constabulary and training formations. Prior to his elevation to senior ranks, he held district-level operational assignments and staff positions associated with technology, logistics and operations.[3]

Service in Balochistan

According to an Establishment Division notification dated 3 December 2021, Hameed was serving in the Government of Balochistan at the time of his promotion from BS-20 to BS-21.[4] His tenure in Balochistan included command responsibilities within provincial constabulary and security management roles.

Punjab Police

Hameed spent a substantial portion of his career in the Punjab Police, serving in several senior operational and staff positions:

  • Additional Inspector General (Special Branch), Punjab – Oversaw provincial intelligence coordination, internal security assessments, and modernisation initiatives within Special Branch.[5]
  • Capital City Police Officer (CCPO), Lahore – Served as the senior-most police commander for the provincial capital. His tenure included oversight of citywide operations, public safety management, and coordination with the Punjab Safe Cities Authority.[6]
  • Lahore Police assignments – Held a series of DIG postings including roles in operations, information technology, logistics, and other administrative wings during major provincial reshuffles. He served as SSP Investigation, SSP Headquarters, DIG Investigation, DIG CTD etc in Lahore. [7]
  • Regional Police Officer (RPO) - Zulfiqar Hameed served as RPO Sargodha for almost 3 years where he focused on Police infrastructure development and modernization and technological advancements. He then served as RPO Sheikhupura and later served as RPO Gujranwala.

Constabulary and training roles

Hameed also held assignments linked with the Punjab Constabulary/training and other training or command units. These roles involved riot-control preparedness, force management and inter-provincial deployment coordination.[8]

Inspector General of Police, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Hameed was appointed as the Inspector General of Police for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in January 2025, succeeding Akhtar Hayat Gandapur.[1] Upon assuming office, he identified restoration of public confidence, force welfare, and modernisation of equipment as his primary objectives.

Under his leadership, KP Police initiated reforms and operational priorities including:

  • acquisition of surveillance, night-vision and counter-terrorism equipment;[9]
  • emphasis on improving police welfare, allowances and “Shuhada packages”;[10]
  • digitalisation of citizen services and expansion of e-policing tools;[11]
  • enhanced field engagement through district visits, police darbars, and performance review sessions.[12]

Hameed has represented KP Police in media briefings following major security incidents and has presided over commendation ceremonies recognising the work of officers engaged in counter-terrorism and public-safety operations.[13]

Public profile

Hameed maintains a professional presence on LinkedIn, where he shares official engagements, operational visits and institutional initiatives. KP Police and Punjab Police media cells regularly publish his statements and activities through official channels.[14]

See also

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  1. ^ "Zulfiqar Hameed appointed new KP police chief". Dawn. 2023-06-22. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
  2. ^ Ijaz, Malik (2020-06-18). "Zulfiqar Hameed posted as CCPO Lahore". The News International. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
  3. ^ "Punjab govt transfers senior police officers including Zulfiqar Hameed". Dawn. 2020-12-04. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
  4. ^ "Commandant Balochistan Constabulary visits BC headquarters". The Balochistan Express. 2021-08-09. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
  5. ^ "Punjab govt reshuffles top police hierarchy". The Express Tribune. 2020-07-21. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
  6. ^ "Lahore police chief outlines reform agenda". Dawn. 2020-09-07. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
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