Police Brutality and Reforms in Pakistan

  • Najma Sadiq Assistant Professor, Head of the Department, Department of Mass Communication, School of Social Sciences and Humanities, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Ume Laila Assistant Professor, School of Social Sciences and Humanities, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Tahir Mehmood ssistant Professor, Department of Communication studies, BahaUddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
  • Tooba Rehan Haqqi Graduate Public Administration, Department of Government & Public Policy, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26710/jbsee.v6i4.1445
Keywords: Police, Police Brutality, Pakistan, Police Reforms

Abstract

Police Brutality has become one of the most important highlight around the globe. This study qualitatively investigates the form of police violence existent in Pakistan and also how this violence is related with the reforms enunciated. Through investigation it has been seen that the police of Pakistan are more into bribery and misuse of power than it is there to serve the nation and provide national security. This study shall highlight important issues prevalent and will also provide recommendations through which issues can be resolved.

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Journal of Business and Social Review in Emerging Economies
Published
2020-12-31
How to Cite
Najma Sadiq, Ume Laila, Tahir Mehmood, & Tooba Rehan Haqqi. (2020). Police Brutality and Reforms in Pakistan. Journal of Business and Social Review in Emerging Economies, 6(4), 1353-1359. https://doi.org/10.26710/jbsee.v6i4.1445
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Vol 6 No 4 (2020): Journal of Business and Social Review in Emerging Economies
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