Karachi Police draws line on officers' personal publicity
The Karachi Police department has issued a circular banning the use of individual officers' photographs on official promotional materials. The policy aims to shift the focus of public communication toward institutional performance and public service rather than personal branding.
Why it matters
This move reflects an effort to curb personality-driven policing and increase institutional accountability and public trust in law enforcement.
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facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> Karachi Police draws line on officers' personal publicity KARACHI: City Police has banned the use of photographs and portraits of police officers in promotional and publicity material, directing all units to focus official campaigns on the department's performance, public service and achievements rather than individual officers.
According to a circular issued by AIG Karachi Azad Khan,P
The ban will apply to material displayed on police vehicles, outside police buildings and at other public places, as well as content shared on social media, electronic media and other media platforms.
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