Maryam rolls out Punjab’s first mobile police station, licensing unit

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Tuesday formally inaugurated Punjab’s first mobile police station and licensing unit. The innovative project was designed to provide essential policing and licensing services directly to the public, particularly in remote areas.

The mobile units will offer a wide range of services including FIR registration, issuance and renewal of learner, regular and international driving licenses along with women-specific licensing services.

Additionally, the units will extend support to girls’ education centers and working women, ensuring improved access to essential services. Inaugurating the project, Maryam inspected the mobile police station and handed over its keys to relevant officers.

She was given a detailed briefing in which it was revealed that a total of 33 mobile police stations and licensing units would be deployed across various districts of Punjab to enhance outreach and service delivery.

The authorities concerned also apprised the chief minister about the introduction of seven “Pink” Mobile Police Stations, specifically designed for women and staffed by female police personnel to ensure a comfortable and secure environment for them.

They further briefed that the Punjab government would issue a scheduled itinerary for the movement of these mobile units, allowing the general public to be informed in advance about their arrival in specific areas.

On the chief minister’s directions, wearing face masks has been made mandatory for traffic police personnel and teams of ‘Suthra’ Punjab in view of the rising smog levels in the province. She directed senior officers to ensure strict implementation of this directive of Punjab government. Similarly, use of face masks has been made compulsory for all teams of ‘Suthra’ Punjab initiative.