# Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police law dispute > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/khyber-pakhtunkhwa-police-law-dispute > Updated: 2026-09-26T15:49:51.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. A political dispute has emerged in Pakistan regarding the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police Act 2026. The legislation includes a provision requiring the Inspector General of Police to obtain prior permission from the provincial assembly speaker before arresting or detaining a Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) accused of a criminal offense. Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry have criticized the law. Officials expressed concerns that the requirement could undermine police discipline, command structures, and counter-terrorism efforts. They also raised objections to changes regarding the powers of the Inspector General and the transfer of authority over senior officer appointments to the provincial government, noting the law would be challenged in the Supreme Court. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Speaker Babar Saleem Swati defended the measure, arguing that parliamentary privileges are necessary to protect legislative independence and prevent the police from being used for “political retaliation.” Swati stated the law aims to prevent unannounced raids intended to silence elected representatives, while maintaining that members are not above the law and remain subject to judicial processes. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-26: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa lawmakers dispute over arrest protocols A dispute has arisen over a proposed law in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa requiring the Assembly Speaker's permission before arresting provincial lawmakers, a move intended to prevent political retaliation. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/khyber-pakhtunkhwa-lawmakers-dispute-over-arrest-protocols ### 2026-09-26: Mohsin Naqvi criticizes Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police law Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi criticized a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa law requiring speaker approval before arresting lawmakers, warning it may impact police authority and counter-terrorism efforts. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mohsin-naqvi-criticizes-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-police-law --- Cite as: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police law dispute. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/khyber-pakhtunkhwa-police-law-dispute