Three member delegation under the leadership of American Counsel General Catherine Rodriguez called on IG Punjab Shoaib Dastgir at CPO,
During the meeting, issues of security situation and mutual interest were discussed.
Inspector General of Police Punjab Shoaib Dastgir said that Punjab Police is committed to ensure protection of foreign citizens, experts and investors by day and night and in this regard Special Protection Unit has been imparted extraordinary training and modern facilities so that security of foreigners must be ensured in accordance with modern security measures. He further said that Tourist Police is also offering duties in order to provide guidance, protection and help to foreigner tourists resulting in fruitful benefits whereas CTD has already kept on continuing intelligence based operations against terrorists and their facilitators across the province. These views were expressed by him during his meeting with three member delegation led by American Consul General Catherine Rodriguez. The delegation included senior security Attaché Mathew Kupec and security officer Afzaal Arif. During the meeting, security situation along with other issues of mutual interest were discussed. IG Punjab told the delegation about modern IT projects initiated by Punjab Police and further explained that, Punjab Police is especially giving attention to public service delivery besides protection of lives and properties of the citizens. On this occasion, American Consul General acknowledged Punjab Police efforts for taking steps regarding public facilitations and security and said that timely action of Punjab Police and sacrifices in war against terrorism are plausible and the effective use of modern technology in providing facilities and crime fighting by Punjab Police are rightfully up to the mark of modern parameters. American Consul General also expressed satisfaction and pleasure for security arrangements of US consulate at Lahore and also thanked IG Punjab. In the end of the meeting, memorial souvenirs were exchanged between IG Punjab and American Consul General.
(Handout No.12)
Nayab Haider
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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