UNITED NATIONS: A top Pakistani police officer, Faisal Shahkar, has been appointed as a police adviser in the United Nations Police Department of Peace Operations (DPO), a UN spokesman announced Monday.
Shahkar succeeds Luis Carrilho of Portugal who recently completed his assignment.
Spokesman Stephane Dujarric told the UN regular noon briefing that Shahkar, who was appointed by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, brings to the position more than 30 years of national and international experience.
He currently serves as an inspector-general in Pakistan. He has also served in several senior positions with the Pakistan Police, including additional IG in Punjab (2015-2018), as well as regional police chief (2014-15).
IGP Shahkar has more than nine years of experience with the United Nations at Headquarters and the field where he most recently served as team leader within the United Nations Standing Police Capacity (2020-2021). He further served with the Department of Peace Operations’ Police Division, backstopping field operations (2011-2013 and 2005-2008), the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) (2004-2005) and the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH) (2000-2002).
Shahkar is a graduate of the University of London, United Kingdom with a master’s degree in law. He also holds a master’s degree in political science from the University of the Punjab. He is fluent in English and Urdu.
"Five arrested on MNA Asif's report, which alleges Awan of attacking his guest house," say police
President reiterates commitment to do whatever's possible for province's development
Police say "terrorists" received millions as funding in exchange of info, pictures gathered during recce
Reserved seats cannot be allocated to SIC and other parties would retain their seats, claims PML-N leader
It will be first visit of Prince Mohammed Bin Salman to Pakistan in five years
NCCIA established at a time when digital rights and privacy remain key issues, says PPP leader