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Convention at SSU reviews security steps for foreigners

By Our Correspondent
September 12, 2021

The first security convention for foreigners’ security was held at the Special Security Unit (SSU) Headquarters, which was attended by all stakeholders, including officials from the Pakistan Army and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

The convention was presided over by DIG Security and Emergency Services Division Maqsood Ahmed.

He said that in the light of the emerging security situation in the region, the Foreigners’ Security Cell arranged the first security convention at the Special Security Unit Headquarters.

Officials from the Pakistan Army, Sindh Rangers, CPEC, police, Chinese nationals and all stakeholders participated and appreciated the organising of the event.

The convention was organised to review the security arrangements made for the foreigners and to ensure the implementation of government-approved guidelines for the security of foreigners.

The SP Foreigners’ Security Cell briefed the participants about the functions and effective steps taken and to be taken by the cell to ensure the provision of security to the foreigners.

The DIG Security, while addressing the attendees, emphasised mutual cooperation among all the stakeholders as it was a significant tool to provide foolproof security to the foreigners.

The security of Chinese nationals owing to recent attacks was also discussed in the convention in order to take precautionary steps as per the government-issued guidelines to prevent any unfortunate incident related to Chinese security.

The DIG Security extended his gratitude to the participants for attending the convention.

Meanwhile, the recruitment process for the posts of women ASI and security guards at the KPT has started with the collaboration of the Special Security Unit (SSU).

The spokesman for the SSU said on Saturday that on a request of KPT authorities, the SSU provided complete logistic and legal support with accommodation to the eligible candidates. The written test, the physical fitness test and psychometric tests have been conducted by the SSU administration at the headquarters.

The SSU is the first ISO-certified police unit, and the faith of KPT officials in it proves the professional standards of the unit.

Brigadier Tariq and Lieutenant Abdullah of the KPT visited the SSU Headquarters during the tests and expressed satisfaction over the arrangements made by unit.

On the occasion, DIG Security and Emergency Services Division Maqsood Ahmed said that the SSU believed in meritocracy and transparency during the recruitment process.