RAWALPINDI
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), visited the National Police Academy in Islamabad where he interacted with officers of the Police Service of Pakistan. The Federal Minister for Interior and the Minister of State for Interior were also present during the visit.
Upon arrival, the Field Marshal was warmly received by the Commandant of the Academy and presented with a guard of honour by a smartly turned-out police contingent. He laid a wreath at the Police Martyrs’ Monument and offered Fateha, paying solemn tribute to the Shuhada of the Police who laid down their lives in the line of duty while safeguarding peace, upholding the rule of law, and ensuring public safety across the country.
He acknowledged the supreme sacrifices rendered by police personnel in the face of terrorism, crime and internal security challenges. During the visit, the Field Marshal was briefed on the School for High-Impact Elite Law Enforcement Development (SHIELD) and other training programs aimed at capacity building and modernization of the police. He interacted with Cadet Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs), highlighting the pivotal role of the police as the first line of defence in protecting the lives, property, and honour of citizens. Addressing Inspectors General of Police (IGPs), Additional IGPs, and senior police officials, he underscored the importance of inter-agency cooperation, modern policing practices, and fostering public trust in law enforcement agencies.
He emphasized that a strong, professional, and people-centric police force is indispensable for ensuring internal security and the rule of law. The Field Marshal remarked that the duty of the police to enforce law and order is a sacred trust and assured that the Armed Forces will always stand fully with the brave and proud police personnel of Pakistan.
The senior police leadership reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening policing standards, enhancing professional capacity, and advancing necessary institutional reforms to meet contemporary security challenges. — DNA
