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Ninety years on the same ground
The Collection
The College has kept its photographs. Recruits drawn up on a bare parade ground before 1970; physical training displays after dark; passing-out parades in 1985, 1990, 1996, 2001 and 2004 — the same ground each time, the same hills behind it, the uniforms changing slowly from one decade to the next.
What follows is that record, arranged by period, and carried on into the College’s account of the present day.
1947
The first Principal
The earliest portrait the College holds. Khan Sahib Muhammad Aslam Khan Khattak, PSP, photographed in an Inspector’s uniform, was Principal of the Police Training School, Hangu at the time of Independence in August 1947, and held the post until 1950.
August 1947
Khan Sahib Muhammad Aslam Khan Khattak, PSP
Born 1900, died 31 December 1976. The portrait was presented to the College in July 2025 by his grandson, Muhammad Ishfaq Khattak, Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, of Adamzai, Nowshera, together with Dr Fasihuddin Ashraf, PSP, then Commandant.
Before 1970
The early College
The oldest photographs in the College collection. Drill, inspection, physical training displays and ceremonial on the parade ground, against the bare hills of Hangu district.
1970
Year 1970
Parade, sport and ceremonial recorded through 1970.
1970–1971
MAK Alija
The College under the command of MAK Alija, recorded in the collection as covering 1970 to 1971.
1985
Passing Out Parade
The passing-out parade of 20 June 1985, with physical training displays and a cultural programme.
1990
Passing Out Parade
The passing-out parade of 1990, conducted on a wet parade ground.
1996
Passing Out Parade
The passing-out parade of 30 September 1996, attended by the Inspector General of Police, North-West Frontier Province.
1998
Police Week
Police Week 1998, held at the College.
Oct 1998
Passing Out Parade
The passing-out parade of October 1998.
2001
Passing Out Parade
The passing-out parade of 2001, attended by the Governor of the North-West Frontier Province.
2004
Passing Out Parade
The passing-out parade of 2004, attended by the Chief Minister of the North-West Frontier Province.
Today
The recent record
The College’s own account of its present work: changes of command, passing-out parades, official visits, professional training and commemoration.
29 July 2026
Mr. Shaukat Abbas, PSP assumes charge as Commandant
The present Commandant of Police Training College Hangu, and the most recent name on a roll that begins before Partition.
Buildings
The buildings of the College
A record of the principal buildings and grounds of Police Training College Hangu, photographed for the College archive.
Established 1935.
Training ever since.