Rao Abdul Kareem

Rao Abdul Kareem
راؤ عبد الکریم
Inspector General of the Punjab Police
Assumed office
3 February 2026
Appointed byGovernment of Punjab, Pakistan
PresidentAsif Ali Zardari
Prime MinisterShehbaz Sharif
Preceded byUsman Anwar
Personal details
BornAbdul Kareem
Alma materCentral Superior Services (CSS)
OccupationPolice officer
Police career
Allegiance Pakistan
BranchPunjab Police
Service years1996–present
StatusActive
Rank Inspector General of Police
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Rao Abdul Kareem is a Pakistani police officer who has been serving as the Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Punjab since 3 February 2026. He was appointed following a major reshuffle in provincial and federal law enforcement leadership.