PESHAWAR (Dunya News) - Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has delegated powers to all deputy commissioners across the province under Section 3(1) of the West Pakistan Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance, 1960, to ensure timely and effective preventive measures amid the prevailing law and order situation.
In a statement posted on X, the governor said the decision would help reduce administrative delays, improve coordination with law enforcement agencies and enable authorities to take timely action at the district level.
Kundi stressed that the delegated powers must be exercised strictly in accordance with the Constitution and the law, warning that they must not be misused under any circumstances.
He also urged all deputy commissioners to demonstrate responsibility and perform their duties through close coordination and mutual cooperation with law enforcement agencies.
The governor said maintaining peace and order, ensuring security and protecting the public remained his top priorities.