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Introduction
History:

The Home and Tribal Affairs Department was not an independent Department and was working direct under the Chief Secretary. After One Unit, the Home Department used to be based in the main Secretariat West Pakistan at Lahore, whereas the Tribal Wing remained at Peshawar headed by senior officer. The present Home Department came into being in 1970 with the dissolution of One Unit and constitution of the Province.

Mission:

The mission of the Home and T.As Department is thus maintaining law and order in the province. This is gigantic and highly intricate exercise exposed to numerous political, economic, financial, environmental, administrative, technical and international fluctuations. These have direct and indirect implications on the mission of this department. Despite sudden changes and variations in orientation the ethos of this Mission remains unchanged. In view of the current situation (i.e. high rate of corruption and deviation from the standardized norms or law has perpetuated crime manifold) the importance of this Mission needs no over emphasis.

Conflict, crime, terrorism and turbulence are inherent features of any society. Total eradication of these is a dream. However, reduction is always possible. Here the strategy, structure, staff, system, style, skills, shared values, resources, perception, confidence, commitment and self discipline become more significant in the accomplishment of this most challenging mission.

Goal:

The overall goal of the Home and T.As Department in the province is to create peace and tranquility so that related provincial departments and agencies can achieve the pre-determined objectives efficiently and effectively and thus move towards a civilized and welfare society. Government and society can perform much better under improved law and order situation. Law and order creates room for government to operate freely. Policy formulation and legislation can be promoted. Implementation of public policies is facilitated and the ground for Good Governance is prepared and re-prepared time and again adopting various strategies, styles and tactics, under changing circumstances.