PESHAWAR: Senior Superintendent of Police (Operations) Kashif Zulfiqar has prohibited police officers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s (KP) capital from creating and uploading TikTok videos.
An order issued by the SSP Operations on Thursday stated that police personnel are forbidden from sharing videos on social media platforms, even if the content pertains to arrests.
“TikTok videos affect the performance of the police officers,” the order read.
The directive also warned that strict action would be taken against those found violating these instructions.
The ban was imposed following criticism from both opposition and treasury bench members regarding police officials’ TikTok videos, according to sources.
This is not the first time such a ban has been implemented for police personnel in KP or other provinces.
In September 2022, KP police banned the use of smartphones by officers during duty hours to ensure they remain alert and can respond effectively in case of any mishap.
Recently, KP police personnel have also used various social media platforms to protest issues, including a lack of facilities.
Meanwhile, U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Andrew Schofer visited Peshawar September 25-26 to reaffirm U.S. commitment to border security and continued support for Pakistan in its fight against cross-border infiltration and militancy in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
During the visit, DCM Schofer visited the Inspector General of Frontier Corps at the historic Fort Balahisar. He announced a new $250,000 program to enhance the Frontier Corps’ nighttime operational capabilities.
DCM Schofer also met with Inspector General of Police Akhtar Hayat and delivered $350,000 worth of safety and security equipment. It will enhance the safety and effectiveness of police forces conducting perilous counter-terrorism operations.
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