[1] It is a specialized unit in each provincial police force[2] responsible for collecting and analyzing intelligence information within its territory.
[3][4] The Special Branches date back to the times of the British Raj[2] and are controlled by the provincial governments.
[5] The unit is also responsible for the background checks of the government employees and the VIP security.
The Special Branch in Pakistan is overseen by an officer holding the rank of Additional Inspector General of Police.
Moreover, the Special Branch maintains field offices across all districts within the province of Punjab.