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 ===Paramilitary forces===
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+== Provincial and territorial police ==
+The four provinces of Pakistan—[[Punjab, Pakistan|Punjab]], [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]], [[Sindh]], and [[Balochistan]]—each maintain their own police force, structured to address the specific challenges of their respective regions and equipped with specialised and elite units. Each provincial police force is led by a Commissioner of Police, who serves as the Inspector-General and is a senior officer from the Police Service of Pakistan. Additionally, some provincial police forces receive regular support from federal paramilitary units operating within those areas. All provincial police forces include a Counter Terrorism Department and a Special Branch.
+Traditionally, the uniform for Pakistani provincial police officers consists of a black shirt paired with tan trousers. In 2017, the police in Punjab adopted an olive green uniform but reverted to the traditional attire in 2019. By 2020, all provinces agreed to implement the uniform style worn in Islamabad, which features light blue or white shirts combined with dark blue trousers.
+===Balochistan===
+*The Balochistan Police operates across 7 districts within the Balochistan province.
+*The Balochistan Constabulary serves as a reserve police unit for the Balochistan Police.
+*The Balochistan Levies is a paramilitary police force that functions in 23 out of Balochistan's 30 districts.
+===Khyber Pakhtunkhwa===
+*The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police is the primary civilian police force in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
+*The Reserve Frontier Police acts as the reserve unit for the KP Police.
+*The Special Combat Unit is designated for counter-terrorism operations.
+*The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Levies, comprising 11,739 personnel, are organized by provincial or local governments to enhance security in their respective areas. This includes units such as:
+**Dir Levies
+**Malakand Levies
+*The Levies and Khasadar Forces have been integrated into the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police or have been pensioned off.
+===Punjab===
+*The Punjab Police operates within the Punjab province.
+*The Dolphin Force is tasked with addressing street crime.
+*The Elite Police conducts counter-terrorism operations.
+*The Police Qaumi Razakars act as a support force for the Punjab Police in their various responsibilities.
+*Punjab Highway Patrol is responsible for patrolling highways.
+*Punjab Prisons oversees the management of 43 prisons within the province.
+===Sindh===
+*The Sindh Police operates within the Sindh province.
+*The Special Security Unit (SSU) is a specialized counterterrorism and security unit based in Karachi, with operational jurisdiction extending throughout Sindh. The SSU was established in 2010 as a response to the rising rates of terrorism in the region.