Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Pays Tribute to Police Martyrs
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- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif paid tribute to police martyrs on Police Martyrs' Day.
- She highlighted the Punjab Police's sacrifices against terrorism, extremism, and crime.
- The Punjab government is committed to the welfare of martyrs' families and equipping the police force.
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On Police Martyrs' Day, leaders across Pakistan have paid tribute to the sacrifices of police officers. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General of Police Zulfiqar Hameed praised the KP Police for their steadfastness against terrorism, assuring families of martyrs that their welfare is a primary responsibility. Similarly, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif acknowledged the Punjab Police's sacrifices in combating terrorism and crime, emphasizing the provincial government's dedication to supporting martyrs' families and enhancing police capabilities. Both the President and Prime Minister have also honored the brave police officers who laid down their lives.
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On Police Martyrs' Day, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif paid tribute to the police martyrs, acknowledging their sacrifices in the fight against terrorism, extremism, and crime. She affirmed the Punjab government's commitment to the welfare of martyrs' families, providing essential facilities like education, healthcare, and housing. The Chief Minister also noted that the Punjab Police are being equipped with modern resources and that their sacrifices, along with the Safe City Project, have contributed to Lahore becoming a safer city.
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LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif paid glowing tribute to the police martyrs who laid down their lives for the country and the nation, and saluted the patience and resilience of their families on the occasion of Police Martyrs’ Day. In her message, the chief minister said the sacrifices rendered by the Punjab Police in the fight against terrorism, extremism and crime were unforgettable. She added that the Punjab government was fulfilling its responsibility towards the welfare and care of the families of police martyrs in the best possible manner, including providing quality education, healthcare, housing and other essential facilities to their children. Maryam Nawaz highlighted that, alongside the Safe City Project, the sacrifices of police martyrs had played a pivotal role in making Lahore one of the world’s safer cities, surpassing several developed cities in the Numbeo Crime and Safety Index. She also stated that the Punjab Police were being equipped with modern weapons, state-of-the-art protective and communication equipment, bullet proof vehicles and other essential resources. The chief minister observed that the sacrifices of police martyrs had borne fruit, adding that the riverine (Katcha) areas are now not only secure but also progressing on the path of development.
On Police Martyrs' Day, the President and Prime Minister have also paid tribute to the brave police officers who sacrificed their lives.
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