Special Branch
Functions of Department
As per Police Rules -1934, the functions of Special Branch include:
INTELLIGENCE
Information Collection
Assessment of Information
Surveillancem and Foreigner’s Registration
Information Collection
SECURITY
VVIPs & VIPs Security
Verifications
SURVEY
Security Audit
TECHNICAL
Bomb Disposal Unit
Attends to information regarding presence of bomb / explosive at any premises, aircraft etc.
Diffusing of Bombs
Expert report regarding seized explosives, bomb.
Canine Unit
Use of sniffer dogs for detection of Explosive Devices etc at VIP/VVIP venues & public gatherings.
School of Special Branch
Develop capabilities and skills of Intelligence officers
SSP Survey & FSC, Special Branch Karachi
There are 02 main Section i.e.
Survey Section
FSC Section
The Survey Section Special Branch Karachi conducting Re-Survey of Key Point & Vital Installations.
The FSC Section (Foreigner Security Cell) conducting Security Audit of Chinese National & other Foreign Nationals
Develop / Non-Develop Schemes Info
At present no Development/ Non-Development Schemes are under progress.
Job Description
The Special Branch is a specialized unit within the police its primary focus is on gathering intelligence related to security threats, public safety, and national interests.
Intelligence Collection
Collect intelligence related to criminal activities, terrorism, political matters, and other potential threats to public safety through various means, including human sources, technical surveillance and open-source research.
Data Analysis
Analyze gathered intelligence reports and briefings for senior law enforcement officials and policy makers, highlighting actionable information to support decision making.
Surveillance and investigations
Conduct surveillance and investigations as required, maintaining a covert and vigilant presence when necessary to obtain critical information.
Liaison with other Agencies
Collaborate with other law enforcement agencies, security services and local authorities to exchange intelligence information and coordinate efforts to combat threats.
Counterterrorism and Counterintelligence
Support efforts to counteract terrorism, espionage, and other forms of subversion by monitoring and assessing potential threats and vulnerabilities.
Risk Assessment
Assess the security and safety risks associated with public events, government function, and other gatherings and provide recommendations to mitigate these risks.
Training and Development
Stay current with best practices in intelligence collection, analysis and security measures and participate in Training programs as required.
SSP Survey & FSC, Special Branch, Karachi
Re-Survey of Key Points & Security Audits of Foreigners
Work of Each Department
Intelligence Unit
Intelligence Information, Assessment and Special Reports
Advance Intelligence: Monitoring of Political, Religious and other events
Analysis and Forecasting and Reporting Governance issues Preparation of Daily DSR
Surveillance
Anti-state elements and Proscribed Organizations
Militants, Sectarian & 4th Schedule Activists
Hate material, Hate speeches and Seminaries
Foreigner’s Registration
Registration of Foreigners of B-list Countries
Issuance of resident permit after registration and travel permit on departure
Security Unit
Security of VVIPs/ VIPs
Technical support on security of foreigners and events
Security of Important buildings (CM House, Governor House, High Court etc.)
Verification
Airport Entry Passes
Extension in Visa of Indian National/Indian Origin
National Status for Machine Readable Passport, CNIC, Pakistani Prisoners abroad
Character Verification, Pre-Entry Visa for Indians
Arrangements of Foreigners Visiting Privately Sponsored Projects
Survey Unit
Security Audits Key Points : 340
Foreigners especially Chinese (CPEC & Non CPEC)
Important buildings and places
Survey Wing in each province established under MoI.
Works under the instructions of Key Point Intelligence Division (KPID) Directorate General, ISI, under MoD
Technical Unit
Bomb Disposal Unit: Technical sweepings of all venues visited by VIPs / VVIPs, venues, routes of rallies & processions
Detection and safe disposal of Explosive Devices
Canine Unit
Use of sniffer dogs for detection of Explosive Devices etc at VIP/VVIP venues & public gatherings.
School of Special Branch
The vision of School of SB is to prepare well equipped Intelligence Officers for Sindh Police, as per national and international standards
To establish and develop capabilities and skills of Intelligence officers by adopting modern scientific methods for espionage in order to help local police in curbing crimes and terrorist activities
SSP Survey & FSC, Special Branch, Karachi
Re-Survey of Key Points & Security Audits of Foreigners
Officers Name
| S.No. | Designation | Name | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Addl. IGP Special Branch, Sindh | Lookafter by Mr. Abdul Qadir Qayyum, QPM, PSP | 16.11.2023 |
| 2 | AIGP (Admin) S.B, Sindh | Mr. Muhammad Ali, SP | 16.02.2023 |
| 3 | AIGP/Operation-I, SB, Sindh | Vacant | -- |
| 4 | AIGP/Operation-II, SB, Sindh | Vacant | -- |
| 5 | DIGP (S.B) Karachi | Mr. Capt. (R) Pervaiz Ahmed Chandio, PSP | 31.01.2023 |
| 6 | ADIGP (S.B) Karachi | Mr. Muhammad Ali, SP | 09.02.2023 |
| 7 | SSP Intelligence (S.B), Karachi | Mr. Arif Aziz, PSP | 09.09.2023 |
| 8 | SSP Security (S.B), Karachi | Mr. Irfan Mukhtar Bhutto, PSP | 12.01.2023 |
| 9 | SSP Survey & Foreigners Security (S.B) Karachi | Vacant | -- |
| 10 | SP Technical, Special Branch, SB | Vacant | -- |
| 11 | Director Canine Unit (DCU), Sindh | Vacant | -- |
| 12 | SSP Inspection of Privicate Security Companies Cell, Karachi | Vacant | -- |
| 13 | SSP Survey & Foreigners Security (S.B) Sukkur | Vacant | -- |
| 14 | SP Mirpurkhas (S.B) | Mr. Shah Nawaz Memon, SP | 30.10.2023 |
| 15 | SSP Shaheed Benazirabad (S.B) | Vacant | -- |
| 16 | SP Hyderabad (S.B) | Mr. Aijaz Ahmed Shaikh, PSP | 09.09.2023 |
| 17 | SP Sukkur (S.B) | Vacant | -- |
| 18 | SP Larkana (S.B) | Mr. Mansoor Ahmed Mughal, SPS | 24.08.2021 |
