Kainat Azhar becomes first woman Chief Traffic Officer in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD – Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has approved a key administrative decision in Islamabad Police, appointing the first-ever woman Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) in the capital. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kainat Azhar has been assigned the responsibilities of CTO Islamabad. She has previously served in several important positions, including SSP Operations in Multan, and brings extensive field experience to her new role. Officials said the move is part of efforts to promote a more public-friendly and professional police culture in Islamabad. The interior minister has directed police officials to adopt a softer public image and ensure better conduct while dealing with citizens. He also instructed the traffic police to further strengthen their performance and improve public service delivery. The initiative also aims to encourage women officers by assigning them key responsibilities within the police system. Authorities noted that several major projects are already underway to upgrade Islamabad Police and provide better facilities to officers and personnel. The government is also working on initiatives to transform the force into a model police service. In addition, Mohsin Naqvi has emphasized improved training and capacity building for police officers through agreements with multiple countries to enhance international cooperation in policing standards.