Prime Minister Shehbaz pays tribute to bravery police officers for their pivotal part in the battle against terrorism
Headline: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Honours Police Martyrs, Praises Force's Achievements
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has paid tribute to over 8,000 police martyrs who sacrificed their lives in the war against terrorism, calling them the nation's pride. He recognised the police’s crucial role in maintaining law and order, leading countless anti-terrorism missions, and safeguarding millions of Pakistani children from orphanhood.
The PM also highlighted the individual sacrifices made by police officers, such as Constable Haider Ali, who died heroically during flood rescue operations, underscoring the dedication of police and security personnel in both security and disaster response.
Regarding Pakistan Police’s achievements, PM Shehbaz Sharif highlighted their professionalism and international recognition by mentioning the medals and awards won by the Pakistan Police at the recent World Police Summit. However, he did not specify which 2025 World Summit he was referring to.
The PM also praised the use of modern technology in policing for the establishment of public peace and order and the prevention of crime. He observed that the performance of the police has significantly enhanced due to improved citizen's perspective.
In addition, the PM mentioned that more than 8,000 police officers and men have sacrificed their lives in the war on terrorism. He did not mention the families of these martyrs in this paragraph.
Separately, the armed forces reaffirmed their solidarity with the Kashmiri people in their struggle for self-determination and paid tribute to martyrs in that conflict, reflecting Pakistan’s continued official stance on regional peace and security.
It is worth noting that the police force has conducted hundreds of operations in the war against terrorism, and the role of police in establishing anti-terrorism forces in all four provinces, joint operations with the Pakistan Army and Rangers, during natural disasters and other emergencies, has improved citizens' perspective towards the police.
However, the PM did not mention the five Elite Force soldiers martyred while conducting an operation against dacoits in Rahim Yar Khan in this speech.
In conclusion, the Prime Minister's speech was a heartfelt tribute to the police martyrs, recognising their sacrifices and praising their achievements. He also emphasised the importance of modern technology in policing and the role of the police in maintaining regional stability and supporting the Kashmiri struggle for self-determination.
- Despite the recognition of the police force's achievements and individual sacrifices in war on terrorism, the families of the martyrs were not mentioned in the Prime Minister's speech.
- The PM emphasized the role of modern technology in policing, stating that its use has significantly enhanced the performance of the police and established public peace and order, thereby preventing crime.
- In addition to the war on terrorism, the police force has also played a crucial role in regional conflicts, such as the support for the Kashmiri struggle for self-determination, reflecting Pakistan's official stance on regional peace and security. Furthermore, the police force has been active in various operations, including joint operations with the military and emergency responses to natural disasters. However, the PM did not mention the Elite Force soldiers martyred during an operation against dacoits in Rahim Yar Khan in this speech.
