The recent dismissal of a police official for misusing his official position marks a rare but noteworthy moment of accountability within Pakistan’s law enforcement apparatus. The decision, following an internal inquiry that found the officer guilty of exploiting authority for personal gain, signals an institutional acknowledgement that misconduct can no longer be brushed aside as an occupational hazard of policing.

Such action deserves recognition, not because it is extraordinary, but precisely because it should have been routine. For decades, the........

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