Advisor to Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Barrister Dr. Saif, Addresses National Criminology Conference at the University of Peshawar

Independent Report. Peshwar Nov. 06

Advisor to Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for Information and Public Relations, Barrister Dr. Saif, addressed a three-day National Criminology Conference held at the University of Peshawar. In his remarks, he highlighted that crime is a persistent element within societies, noting, “No society has fully eradicated crime.” He further explained that as societies progress, new factors emerge, giving rise to different forms of crime.

Barrister Dr. Saif emphasized that successful societies are those that take effective steps to manage and prevent crime. He expressed concern over the absence of an effective accountability system in Pakistan, stating, “It is unfortunate that legislative processes in Pakistan often lack consultation with relevant experts. Laws are implemented abruptly, and the public remains unaware of who introduced them and why.”

Addressing his reservations regarding the 26th Constitutional Amendment, he noted that constitutional changes are often made without adequate deliberation, which he identified as a serious issue.

During his conversation with journalists, Barrister Dr. Saif criticized the current federal and Punjab governments, asserting, “These governments do not represent the public. Their primary focus is on pleasing those who brought them to power, rather than serving the people.”

Discussing the province’s law and order situation, the Information Advisor remarked, “Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is facing challenges to its peace and security; however, our police force and law enforcement agencies are valiantly combating terrorism.” He reiterated that the struggle against terrorism would persist under all circumstances.

The conference was also attended by Professor Dr. Qazi Naeem, Vice Chancellor of the University of Peshawar, Professor Dr. Johar Ali, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Ombudsperson for Anti-Harassment Rakhshanda Naz, Secretary to Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for Tourism Dr. Bakhtiar, and various departmental heads and criminology experts who also addressed the participants.

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