Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the National Police Bureau (NPB)?

The National Police Bureau (NPB) is a premier police institution at the national level in Pakistan. It operates under the Ministry of Interior and serves as a secretariat for the National Public Safety Commission (NPSC) and the National Police Management Board (NPMB). Established in 1977, it focuses on police reforms, policy development, and improving law enforcement practices.

  • Providing policy inputs to the federal government on policing, law and order, and internal security.

  • Serving as a national forum for police organizations.

  • Implementing police reforms and recommendations from the Police Reforms Committee (PRC).

  • Coordinating with provincial police organizations to improve policing standards.

The Police Order of 2002 is a legislative framework that governs policing in Pakistan. It mandates NPB to serve as the secretariat for the National Public Safety Commission (NPSC) and the National Police Management Board (NPMB).

NPB operates during standard government working hours:

  • Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

  • Closed on weekends and public holidays.

  • Email: dg@npb.gov.pk

  • Phone: 051-9202963

  • Fax: 051-9215502

  • Address: Municipal Road, G-6 Markaz, Islamabad, Pakistan.