IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar visited Chinese Consulate Lahore, held a meeting with Chinese Consul General Zhao Shiren.

Inspector General Police Punjab Dr Usman Anwar visited the Chinese Consulate Lahore and met with Chinese Consul General Zhao Shiren. IG Punjab expressed deep grief and sorrow over the death of Chinese citizens in Shangla suicide attack to Consul General Zhao Shiren. DIG Special Protection Unit Muntizar Mehdi, AIG Operations Punjab Dr. Asad Ijaz Malhi, Chinese Consulate officers were also present on the spot. During the meeting, ongoing projects under CPEC in Punjab, security issues of Chinese citizens were discussed.

 

IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar said that the security of Chinese experts and citizens is the first priority in the context of CPEC projects, District police and PHP patrolling on all routes of movement of Chinese nationals has been made more stringent and effective. IGP Punjab said that checking of suspicious persons and vehicles is being ensured through special police posts on the routes of Chinese residents. The Chinese Consul General expressed satisfaction and confidence in the security of Chinese experts and citizens working on various projects provided by Punjab Police. Chinese Consul General Zhao Shiren said that Punjab Police is providing the best security to Chinese citizens on various projects including CPEC.

 

IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar said that the China Pakistan Economic Corridor is great example of Pakistan-China friendship, it has immense economic importance. IGP Punjab said that the Special Protection Unit is carrying out the security of Chinese citizens, residences, offices, working sites with utmost zeal. IG Punjab said that information sharing and mutual cooperation between Punjab Police and China will be further promoted. IG Punjab further said that Chinese citizens, experts and investors have played an important role in the development of the Pakistani economy. During the meeting, training courses and provision of modern resources were also discussed to increase the efficiency of Punjab Police.

 

(Handout No. 330)

Syed Mubasher Hussain

Director Public Relations
Punjab Police

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