ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif announced a salary increase for the Islamabad Capital Police, bringing their pay in line with that of the Punjab Police.
According to a TV channel report, while addressing the ‘Police Darbar’ at Police Lines Headquarters in Islamabad, the prime minister paid glowing tribute to the police force for its bravery and courage, and announced a salary raise for the Islamabad police.
While addressing the ‘Police Darbar’ at Police Lines Headquarters in Islamabad, the prime minister paid glowing tribute to the police force for its bravery and courage and announced a salary raise for the Islamabad police.
He said that the Islamabad Police successfully thwarted a recent violent political rally in the federal capital, which was intended to create chaos.
Referring to initiatives like the Punjab Safe City, Dolphin Force, and Elite Force during his tenure as Chief Minister Punjab, he said that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has consistently prioritized reforms in the police force.
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Earlier, while addressing the ceremony, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said that the prime minister’s visit to the Police Lines Headquarters is intended to acknowledge the services provided by the police for the protection of the people.
Prime Minister stated that over the past five months, the crime rate in the federal capital has decreased by 38 percent. He added that in recent days, the security forces have tirelessly performed their duties around the clock, which is highly commendable.
Earlier, upon his arrival at the Police Lines, the prime minister was presented with a guard of honour by a smartly turned-out police contingent.
Prime minister laid the floral wreath at the Monument of Martyrs and offered fateha. He also wrote his remarks in the visitor’s book.
He also met with the families of the martyrs and commiserated with the bereaved families and prayed for the elevation of the ranks of the martyrs.
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar was also present on the occasion.
Meanwhile, the prime minister visited Islamabad and reviewed the arrangements for upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar and other high officials were also present on this occasion.
During the visit, the Interior Minister and relevant authorities briefed the prime minister on the reception arrangements for the guests attending the SCO meeting.
