KP Govt Focuses on Rehabilitation, Skills Training to Address Begging
PESHAWAR, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – September 15, 2026) – Adviser to the Chief Minister for Social Welfare, Special Education, and Women Empowerment, Malak Liaqat Ali Khan, stated today that effective rehabilitation, education, vocational training, and employment opportunities are crucial to empower vulnerable individuals and enable them to live with dignity.
He emphasized that legal measures alone cannot fully address the issue of begging and highlighted the need for a comprehensive approach combining prevention, rehabilitation, and social reintegration.
Khan made these remarks while addressing a meeting reviewing proposed amendments to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Vagrancy (Control and Rehabilitation) Bill 2026. He instructed relevant authorities to incorporate feedback from all stakeholders into the legislation and establish a transparent mechanism for monitoring rehabilitation efforts.
The adviser also underscored the importance of coordinated efforts between government departments and other entities to provide adequate support to deserving individuals and discourage organized begging.
Discussion points included:
- Establishment of rehabilitation centers tailored to different categories: children, women, elderly persons, and individuals with disabilities involved in begging.
- Registration, medical examinations, psychological support, legal protection, skills development, and employment opportunities for rehabilitated individuals.
- Completing all necessary legal and administrative formalities before presenting the proposed amendments to the KP Assembly session.
Earlier, Additional Secretary Umar Khan presented an overview of the bill’s amendments, their objectives, and key components to Malak Liaqat Ali Khan. The discussion also covered coordination strategies among relevant government bodies, district administrations, police, health, and education departments, as well as non-governmental organizations (NGOs) for effective implementation.
