New Islamabad CTO Kainat Azhar vows Zero-Tolerance Crackdown on Lawbreakers in capital

New Islamabad Cto Kainat Azhar Vows Zero Tolerance Crackdown On Lawbreakers In Capital

ISLAMABAD – The newly appointed Islamabad Chief Traffic Officer Kainat Azhar Khan assumed charge and pledged a strict, zero-tolerance crackdown on traffic lawbreakers across the capital.

Shortly after taking office, she reviewed traffic management operations with senior officials and directed enhanced enforcement against key violations to improve road discipline and public safety in Islamabad. She chaired a high-level meeting with all zonal DSPs, where traffic regulation, enforcement mechanisms, and public service delivery were reviewed in detail with a clear focus on improving discipline and operational efficiency across the city.

During the meeting, CTO made it clear that ensuring smooth traffic flow, strengthening road discipline, and providing better travel facilities to citizens remain the foremost priorities of the Islamabad Traffic Police. She stressed that traffic law enforcement must be made more effective and that indiscriminate action should be taken against all violators without exception, signaling a zero-tolerance approach toward negligence on roads.

She further directed officers to intensify enforcement against key violations including lane discipline breaches, one-way driving, mobile phone usage while driving, failure to use seat belts, illegal and non-standard number plates, underage driving, one-wheeling, and dangerous stunts such as drifting. According to her directives, strict monitoring and visible enforcement across all zones will be ensured to restore order and compliance on city roads.

Kainat Azhar said Islamabad Traffic Police will move forward with modern, technology-based traffic management systems to enhance efficiency and improve public facilitation. She stated that the department will utilize all available resources to ensure safer roads and better service delivery for citizens, aligning traffic management with modern urban standards.

Who is Kainat Azhar? New Islamabad CTO

Kainat Azhar Khan is Grade-18 Police Service of Pakistan (PSP) officer, a 47th Common Training Program (CTP) officer, who assumed charge as Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Islamabad, bringing with her extensive field experience in policing, traffic management, and operational leadership.

Born and raised in Quetta, Balochistan, she completed her early education at Garrison College before graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT). She later cleared the Central Superior Services (CSS) examination in 2018, opting for the Police Service of Pakistan as her first choice with a commitment to public service and law enforcement.

Throughout her career, Kainat Azhar Khan has served in multiple challenging field assignments, including early postings as Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in different operational roles such as SDPO Taxila. Her experience spans key regions including Taunsa Sharif, Rawalpindi, and Islamabad, where she worked in diverse law-and-order and administrative environments.

She later served as Superintendent of Police (SP) Cantt Multan, and subsequently as Chief Traffic Officer Multan, where she focused on improving traffic discipline, strengthening enforcement systems, and enhancing staff performance. During her tenure in Multan, she also initiated recognition programs to reward traffic personnel for outstanding service, aiming to boost morale and operational efficiency.

Beyond field policing, she has also contributed to broader professional and policy discussions, including participation in national and international platforms. She served as a panelist during International Women’s Day 2024 events associated with ILO Pakistan, where she spoke on promoting safe and harassment-free workplaces for women.

 

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