Aleem announces expansion of motorway

LAHORE:Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan announced significant developments for the motorway's expansion from Mansehra to Gilgit, Babu Sartap, and Skardu during the 14th passing-out ceremony of 289 police officers at the NHMP Training College in Sheikhupura.

The ceremony was attended by Federal Secretary of Communication Ali Sher Mehsud, IG Salman Chaudhary, Additional IG Ali Saber Kayani, Commandant DIG Syed Hashmat Kamal, patrol officers, and their families.

Minister Abdul Aleem Khan highlighted plans to deploy Motorway Police to Gwadar and Karakoram, emphasising the institution's integrity and its role in fostering integrity within the community.

He underlined the importance of CPEC in driving prosperity for Pakistan and reiterated commitments to enhance institutions, ensure quality selection processes, and provide comprehensive training to officers. The minister announced an additional one-month extension for training completion and salary increments for officers.

IG Motorway Police Salman Chaudhry commended the commendable efforts of the Motorway Police despite resource limitations and praised Commandant College Syed Hashmat Kamal for their training initiatives.

Commandant Training College DIG Syed Hashmat Kamal expressed gratitude for the recognition and emphasised a focus on personality development alongside professional training. At the ceremony, Patrol Officer Faisal Mehmood Khan received the All-Round First Position, Honor Cap Yasmin Nawaz secured the Second Position, Patrol Officer Kamran Shabir received the Best Academics Award, and Anees-ul-Islam received the Best in Fire Award. Patrol Officers Farqan Ali and Tahira Noor Sabri were recognised for Best Parade, while Taj Nabi was honored with the Best in Discipline Award. The minister also paid tribute to the martyrs during the event, laying wreaths in their memory.