Speakers discuss security for Chinese staying in capital

Islamabad: Keeping in view the security situation in the country and threats to Chinese Nationals in the Islamabad Capital, a security seminar was held at Allama Iqbal Auditorium of International Islamic University (IIU) by Industrial Area Police.

The seminar held in collaboration with Chinese Student Council and representatives of the University security of NUML and IIU was attended by ASP Industrial Area Abdul Wahab, SHO Sabzi Mandi police station and other police officials following directions of IGP Dr. Sultan Azam Temuri and SSP Islamabad Najeeb-ur-Rehman Bugvi.

In addition, representatives of Chinese Embassy, Chinese councillor of cultural exchange, Director of Chinese security at Chinese embassy, representative of Chinese Overseas association, President of Chinese student council, and focal person for Chinese security in Industrial Area and a large number of Chinese students studying at different institutions of Islamabad

Chinese students were apprised about the background of arranging this Security seminar and guidelines to be followed while staying in Islamabad whether in university campus or outside in private accommodation. They were also sensitized about steps to be taken for personal safety and what Islamabad Police is doing to keep them safe.

Representatives of Chinese Embassy also addressed the Chinese students and asked them to cooperate with Islamabad Police. They thanked and appreciated the efforts of Islamabad Police to give importance to the security of Chinese Nationals.

SDPO Industrial Area assured Chinese national full security and said Islamabad police is committed for fool proof security to all foreigners and to leave no stone un-turned in this regard. He said IGP and SSP Islamabad have also given special directions in this regard.