{"id":122236,"date":"2026-03-10T18:58:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T13:58:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/?p=122236"},"modified":"2026-03-10T18:58:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T13:58:12","slug":"cm-maryam-announces-ccd-as-punjabs-premier-investigation-agency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/2026\/122236\/","title":{"rendered":"CM Maryam announces CCD as Punjab&#8217;s premier investigation agency"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LAHORE (Dunya News)\u00a0 &#8211; Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has decided to elevate the Crime Control Department (CCD) into Punjab\u2019s premier investigation agency, aiming to strengthen crime control and public trust. The CM said the CCD\u2019s scope will be expanded and modelled on five of the world\u2019s leading crime control agencies, incorporating advanced forensic techniques, investigative skills, modern technology, AI-based software, and state-of-the-art intelligence surveillance. Specialised machinery and equipment will be provided to track and monitor criminals, while the department\u2019s headquarters will be upgraded with cutting-edge facilities. Maryam Nawaz Sharif also announced that CCD offices, police stations, and residential units will be established in every division, district, and tehsil of Punjab. Following Eid-ul-Fitr, a campaign against illegal firearms will be launched across the province. The CCD\u2019s initiatives have already yielded results: homicide and crimes against women have dropped significantly, robberies have decreased by 77 percent, mobile and bag snatching by 49 percent, vehicle theft by 17 percent, attempted murders by 31 percent, and kidnappings for ransom by 45 percent compared with last year. A new law will be introduced to curb illegal arms. The CM has also tasked the CCD with tackling acid attack cases and establishing a modern criminal research and investigation centre within the department.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LAHORE (Dunya News)\u00a0 &#8211; Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has decided to elevate the Crime Control Department (CCD) into Punjab\u2019s premier investigation agency, aiming to strengthen crime control and public trust. 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