Peshawar, Jan 9, 2026 – A recent investigative video by journalist Salman Durrani has shed light on a purported "secret deal" involving corruption at a property on Shami Road in Peshawar, allegedly facilitating ongoing connections between incarcerated terrorists and drug dealers and their external networks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province. The exposé claims that law enforcement officers are accepting bribes to allow prisoners to communicate with their cartels, perpetuating terrorism and narcotics operations across Pakistan.
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In the video titled "The Secret Deal of Shami Road House Peshawar Corruption Exposed," uploaded to YouTube on or around January 7, 2026, Durrani details allegations of systemic bribery within KP jails. He asserts that high-profile inmates, including those convicted of terrorism and drug trafficking, are granted unauthorized access to communication tools—such as mobile phones and messengers—in exchange for payments to prison officials. This, according to the report, undermines efforts to dismantle criminal syndicates, as the "support system from within law enforcement" remains intact, allowing cartels to "keep ruling Pakistan."
Shami Road, a residential area in Peshawar Cantonment known for upscale homes and proximity to key urban sites, is highlighted as the site of the alleged "secret deal." While specifics of the property—referred to as "Shami Road House"—remain unclear in the video, sources suggest it may serve as a discreet meeting point for negotiations involving corrupt officials and intermediaries. Durrani, a vocal critic of political and institutional corruption with a history of exposing irregularities in KP governance, claims the arrangement involves mid-level jail wardens and senior officers who pocket substantial sums to overlook or enable these contacts.
This revelation aligns with broader patterns of corruption in Pakistan's law enforcement and prison systems. A Human Rights Watch report from 2016 documented widespread police abuse, including demands for bribes to register complaints or provide services, often linked to non-registration of First Information Reports (FIRs). In one case, complainants reported harassment with inflated utility bills to solicit payoffs, illustrating how bribery permeates public institutions. Similarly, Wikipedia's overview of corruption in Pakistan notes that over 70% of respondents in surveys admitted to direct demands for money by officials, with sectors like utilities and law enforcement being hotspots.
Experts argue that such practices in jails exacerbate national security threats. Terrorism and drug trafficking remain rampant in KP, a region bordering Afghanistan where militant groups and narcotics smugglers operate with impunity. A 2025 Global Voices report on Pakistan's governance crisis ranked the country 120th out of 142 in corruption perceptions, with 35% of citizens believing graft has worsened, and one in four paying bribes for essential services. The report also highlighted weak judicial oversight and political interference, which could enable jail-based corruption to thrive unchecked.
Durrani's video has sparked online discussions, with X (formerly Twitter) users echoing concerns about institutional rot.
One post by
@soldierspeaks detailed land-grabbing scandals involving military and political figures, underscoring how corruption networks span provinces.
Another from
@DurraniViews, Durrani's own account, previously exposed alleged embezzlement in KP, including bogus budgets and illegal hires during a caretaker government. Critics, however, have questioned the video's veracity, with a separate YouTube clip from Dr. Farhan Virk slamming Durrani and urging him to "get yourself treated," suggesting personal or political biases.
KP government officials have not yet responded to the allegations. Attempts to contact the provincial prisons department for comment were unsuccessful. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB), which has pursued high-profile corruption cases in the past—including against figures like former Sindh Assembly Speaker Agha Siraj Durrani for assets beyond means—could potentially investigate if formal complaints are lodged. Durrani's exposé calls for urgent reforms, warning that without dismantling internal support systems, Pakistan's fight against terrorism and drugs will remain futile.
This story draws from Durrani's video and corroborating reports on systemic corruption, emphasizing the need for transparency in law enforcement. Further investigations could reveal the full extent of the alleged Shami Road dealings.
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