Islamabad police get 30 new vehicles ending 14-year wait

After an absence of 14 years, Islamabad's police force received 30 new vehicles on Saturday, aiming to enhance response times and mobility. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Minister of State for Interior Tallal Chaudhry handed over the keys to the Islamabad police during a ceremony at Police Lines. Naqvi emphasized that modern policing necessitates functional vehicles, stating that meeting police requirements in line with contemporary needs is crucial for achieving desired outcomes. The new vehicles are expected to significantly improve police response times.

Naqvi also highlighted that all necessary resources are being provided to Islamabad police to ensure public safety and security. He further mentioned that the construction and upgrading of all police stations in Islamabad are underway and should be completed soon. The minister pointed out that the use of electric vehicles aligns with the government's environmentally friendly policy, leading to a substantial reduction in petroleum expenditure.

Chaudhry confirmed that the new vehicles were distributed to all 27 Islamabad police stations, noting that the force had previously relied on outdated 14-year-old vehicles. He assured that ongoing construction and rehabilitation work on the 27 police stations would be completed by the end of the year. State Minister Chaudhry also revealed that 9,000 new personnel are being recruited into the police force, with strict merit-based selection to address the manpower shortage.

Naqvi noted that these measures, implemented over the past two years, will transform Islamabad police into a model for the entire country. He emphasized that all these changes have been made within a short period.