Making Police Check posts Effective
By Nasruminallah Mian The efficacy of Police check posts, aka “nakaas” in Islamabad has oft been questioned. Do we remember, if they have foiled a terror attempt or for example, intercepted a vehicle carrying explosive items. They continue to be seen as an inconvenience by ordinary citizens. There is a feeling that they serve little of the purpose for which they exist. There have been allegations of corruption and the