{
  "id": 6380213,
  "title": "PM Shehbaz hands over 50 electric vehicles to Islamabad police",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/pm-shehbaz-hands-over-50-electric-vehicles-to-islamabad-police",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T03:46:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2028434/pm-shehbaz-hands-over-50-electric-vehicles-to-islamabad-police"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Tuesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif presented 50 electric vehicles to the Islamabad Police, aiming to enhance modern, secure, and environmentally friendly policing practices in the capital city. The ceremony saw the distribution of keys to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Islamabad Police Inspector General Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, alongside the presence of Information and Broadcasting Minister Attaullah Tarar, Federal Minister Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, and Minister of State Talal Chaudhry, along with other pertinent officials.\n\nPrime Minister Sharif emphasized that safeguarding the lives and property of citizens remains the government's utmost priority. He further expressed his appreciation for Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi's efforts to modernize Islamabad Police, and highlighted the importance of the capital police as a model for other cities across the nation. The PM mentioned that Islamabad Police is being equipped with advanced technology, equipment, and other essential resources to ensure citizens' safety.\n\nThe 50 newly delivered electric vehicles are designed to promote green policing, the prime minister added, noting that the deployment of modern technology will improve overall police performance and service delivery. Additionally, the Inspector General of Islamabad Police briefed the prime minister on the Capital Patrol Force, a newly established force with a target of 200 personnel. Each patrol unit includes one male and one female officer, and motorcycle-riding officers will also be deployed to ensure prompt response and efficient patrolling throughout the city. All personnel will be equipped with body cameras to foster transparency, monitoring, and accountability in the policing system.\n\nAccording to the briefing, the electric vehicles will operate exclusively on electricity, leading to significant fuel cost savings while also reducing environmental impact. It is expected that fuel costs will be reduced by around Rs34 million ($120,000) monthly, with each vehicle's cost recovered through fuel savings within approximately 10.5 months. Prime Minister Sharif commended Islamabad Police for its commitment to adopting modern technology, promoting green policing practices, and protecting the citizens. He directed relevant authorities to take all necessary measures to further bolster the modern policing system.",
  "summary": "ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday handed over 50 electric vehicles to Islamabad Police to promote modern, secure and environmentally friendly policing. At the vehicles handing over ceremony, the prime minister handed over the keys of the electric vehicles to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Inspector General of Islamabad Police Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi. Information and…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Islamabad Police equipped with 50 electric vehicles to promote green policing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/islamabad-police-equipped-with-50-electric-vehicles-to-promote-green",
        "published": "2026-09-08T10:30:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Islamabad Police equipped with 50 electric vehicles to promote green policing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/islamabad-police-equipped-with-50-electric-vehicles-to-promote-green",
        "published": "2026-09-09T02:39:06.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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