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 However, the CTD has also faced controversies. On 08 January 2025, the CTD Karachi In-charge, Raja Umar Khattab, along with other officials, was dismissed from their positions after being implicated in a short kidnapping incident. This incident allegedly resulted in the illegal transfer of over 34 crore US$ (29.90 arab ₹ <ref>29,90,01,40,000 ₹ , on 08-01-2025, 1 US$ = 87.771 ₹</ref>) in cryptocurrency, raising serious concerns about the integrity of the department.
+== CTD Punjab ==
+The Punjab Police's Crime Investigation Department (CID) was rebranded as the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in 2010, aligning with similar changes across Pakistan. Following a restructuring in 2015, the CTD was assigned expanded responsibilities related to counter-terrorism, going beyond its traditional intelligence-gathering functions.
+As part of this restructuring, operational counter-terrorism forces were integrated into the CTD through the establishment of the Counter Terrorism Force. This specialised unit is composed of police officers who have received advanced training, and it may also include personnel with military backgrounds. The creation of this force enhances the CTD's capacity to respond effectively to terrorist threats and conduct operations aimed at neutralising such dangers within the province.
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