LAHORE - Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif Thursday called for increasing the number of lady police officers in the police department. Addressing the passing out ceremony of Lady Constables at Police Training College Chuhang, the chief minister said that she had directed IG Punjab to increase the number of lady police officers as 7,000 women police officers were not enough. She hoped that time will come when the number of lady police will surpass 50 per cent of the total police force. Madam chief minister wore police uniform and ranks on this occasion, sparking a controversy on social media and prompting an advocate to file a petition in a court of law on the ground that she illegally wore the dress. However, the police issued a statement saying it was according to the police rules. A police spokesperson late Thursday clarified that the CM was entitled to wear the police uniform after critics and opposition members took to social media demanding legal action against the chief minister for alleged violation of dress rules. “As per the Punjab Police Dress Regulations, the CM of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, is entitled to wear the police uniform. This has been widely celebrated by the police personnel, who view it as a commendable show of solidarity.”
CM Maryam entitled to wear uniform: Police
Madam Chief Minister said: “After wearing the police uniform for the first time, I have realised that being a police officer or being sworn in as a CM is a very responsible job.” She added, “In the Chief Minister’s Office, we take decisions, and you get them implemented, you have a heavy responsibility.” She observed that women were very hardworking as they work like superhumans as mothers, daughters, sisters and professionals too. The chief minister commended the professionalism of lady constables saying that the lady cops in the passing out parade were very active and alert. “I am happy to see that Pakistan has been blessed with so much talent. No one can imagine how hard women work. I salute all for their dedication and commitment to work.” Madam chief minister said she was happy to see that this time the police gave a sword of honor to a young woman. “My sisters, daughters! I am proud of you all.” She said, adding that the training of lady police constables has been conducted in line with the international best practices and modern requirements.
“It was a pleasure indeed to see the professionalism of lady police constables undergoing training. If you need any kind of help for training at college, let me know. I am always there to facilitate you.” Madam chief minister further stated: “Women are soft hearted and quick to forgive but lady police constables! You have to do justice only. All your sympathies should be with the oppressed, there should be no place in the heart for the oppressor, the oppressor must be punished.” She added, “I don’t feel revenge in my heart, it hurts while punishing the wrongdoer even.” Maryam Nawaz highlighted: “In a society where there is no justice, the society is destroyed. Therefore, take care of the oppressed and do justice.” Congratulating the passing out lady police constables and their families, she said: “Your daughters will make you proud. I feel pleasure to see pride on my father’s face while informing him about the affairs of the day.” Madam Chief Minister explained,” I had to prove myself to come to this position; I have waded through a river full of fire.” She greeted all parents, and asked them,” Trust and support your daughters, they will make you proud.”
Madam Chief Minister said: “I would like to pay tribute to Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif because wherever we see development in the country, their names are there.” She added,” I have a heavy responsibility to carry forward the development legacy of Nawaz Sharif’s era.” Earlier, dressed in police uniform, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif arrived at Police Training College Chuhang to participate in the Passing Out ceremony of the lady police constables and traffic assistants. On her arrival, she was presented with a traditional police “cane baton.” Eight alert squads of lady police constables and traffic assistants marched past and saluted Madam Chief Minister, who appreciated and awarded the band staff, and exhorted the passed out lady police constables and traffic assistants on hard work, dedication, honesty and professionalism. Madam Chief Minister inspected the passing out parade atop a jeep, amid inspiring tunes of the police band. The passed out lady police constables and traffic assistants took oath.
She distributed prizes and honors among the best passing out lady police constables and traffic assistants for their outstanding performance during the course of training. Prizes were given to Traffic Assistant Fizza Batul, Muqadas Rani, Hafiza Isha; and Lady Police Constables Jawaria Fayyaz, Kausar Riaz, Laiba Shabbir. Madam Chief Minister presented the sword of honor to Tayyaba Amin of Muzaffargarh. Commandant Police Training College Deputy IG Mehboob Aslam presented vote of thanks. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, along with the passed out lady police constables and traffic assistants, chanted slogans “Allah-o-Akbar” and “Long Live Pakistan.”
(The Nation)
