Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, visited the National Police Academy (NPA) in Islamabad, where he interacted with officers of the Police Service of Pakistan. Federal Interior Minister and Minister of State for Interior were also present on the occasion.
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Upon arrival, the field marshal was received by the Commandant of the National Police Academy and was presented with a guard of honour by a police contingent. He laid a wreath at the Police Martyrs’ Monument and offered Fateha, paying tribute to police personnel who embraced martyrdom while performing their duties in the fight against terrorism, crime and internal security threats.
During the visit, the field marshal was briefed on the School for High-Impact Elite Law Enforcement Development (SHIELD) and other training initiatives aimed at enhancing professional capacity and modernising policing practices.
Interacting with cadet Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs), he highlighted the critical role of police as the first line of defence in protecting the lives, property and dignity of citizens.
Addressing Inspectors General of Police (IGPs), Additional IGPs and senior officers, he stressed the importance of inter-agency coordination, adoption of modern policing techniques and strengthening public trust in law enforcement institutions. He noted that a professional, people-centric police force is essential for ensuring internal security and upholding the rule of law.
The field marshal described law enforcement as a sacred trust and reaffirmed that the Armed Forces would continue to fully support the police in their mission. Senior police leadership, in turn, reiterated their resolve to improve policing standards, enhance institutional capacity and pursue reforms to meet evolving security challenges.
