In a major structural shift, the Punjab Police now holds direct authority to handle cybercrime cases. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz officially approved these expanded powers today to strengthen action against digital offenses.
Previously, only the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) possessed the entitlement to handle cybercrime-related cases. Now, that federal exclusivity is officially over. Victims of online harassment can completely bypass previous bottlenecks. They can directly approach the local police for immediate help. Consequently, Punjab police officers will immediately register and investigate cases involving blackmail, harassment, and other online crimes.
Furthermore, the chief minister approved the creation of a dedicated cybercrime department in Punjab. This new infrastructure will operate strictly on the pattern of a specialized crime division. Therefore, it will provide the police with the explicit framework needed to tackle modern digital offenses.
Ultimately, this major policy decision strictly targets the safety of vulnerable groups. The initiative explicitly aims to curb social media harassment directed at women and children. Officials expect this decentralized system to provide significantly better protection. By empowering local forces, the province guarantees a much quicker response and drastically stronger enforcement against digital abuse.
