Australian High Commission delegation led by Australian High Commissioner Neil Hawkins called on IG Punjab Dr Usman Anwar at Central Police Office on Thursday. During the meeting, Punjab Police and the Australian government mutually agreed to further promote bilateral cooperation in security matters. Australian High Commissioner said that they will provide modern training and technical assistance to increase the efficiency of the Punjab Police. Second Secretary Political Mairi Robertson, Programme Officer Mateen Amin were the members of Australian High Commission delegation. Australian High Commissioner appreciated the efforts and sacrifices of the Punjab Police as a frontline force in the fight against terrorism. He said that the key role of the Punjab Police for the protection of minorities in Pakistan is commendable.
Australian High Commissioner said that Meesaq Centres, Tahaffuz Marakaz and Khidmat Marakaz and Safe Cities are exemplary flagship projects of Punjab Police whose service delivery is outstanding. IG Punjab informed the Australian delegation about the ongoing measures for the protection of foreign citizens and minorities and said that the Special Protection Unit is continuously busy for the protection of foreign citizens, experts, and investors. At the end of the meeting, commemorative souvenirs were also exchanged between IG Punjab and Australian High Commissioner. Additional IG Punjab Sultan Ahmad Ch, MD Safe City Authority Ahsan Younis, DIG Operations Waqas Nazir and AIG Admin Amara Athar were also present on the occasion.
(The News)
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