Strong, people-centric police vital for rule of law: COAS Munir

Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, has emphasised that a strong, professional, and people-centric police force is indispensable for ensuring internal security and the rule of law.

He said this while addressing the inspectors general of police, additional IGPs, and senior police officials during his visit to the National Police Academy in Islamabad.

Upon arrival, the field marshal was warmly received by the commandant National Police Academy and was presented with a guard of honour by a smartly turned-out police contingent.

COAS Munir laid a wreath at the Police Martyrs’ Monument and offered Fateha. He paid 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.

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The chief of defence forces 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), as well as training programmes and initiatives aimed at capacity building and modernisation of the police.

He also interacted with Cadet Assistant Superintendents of Police, where he highlighted the pivotal role of the police as the first line of defence in safeguarding the lives, property, and honour of citizens.

Field Marshal Munir underscored the importance of inter-agency cooperation, modern policing practices and fostering public trust in law enforcement agencies.

“The duty of the police to enforce law and order is a sacred trust and that the armed forces will always stand fully with the brave and proud police personnel of Pakistan,” he remarked.

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.

Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi and Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry were also present during the visit.