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KP Police launches first public outreach strategy, media Cell

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police has taken a significant step towards improving public safety and security in the province by inaugurating its first Public Outreach Strategy and Media Cell. The media cell, located at the Central Police Office (CPO) in Peshawar, was officially launched on Monday with funding provided by the European Union and the United Nations Development Programme.

This initiative aims to enhance police-public relations and partnerships, ultimately fostering greater transparency and trust in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police. The Communications and Public Outreach Strategy, developed in collaboration with the UNDP Rule of Law Programme and supported by the EU, focuses on leveraging Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs), community engagement, crisis communication, and analytics to monitor and improve the Directorate of Public Relations’ performance.

During the launch-cum-inauguration ceremony, the Communications and Public Outreach Strategy was signed off by designated officials of KP Police and UNDP Pakistan in the presence of the Chief Guest, Akhtar Hayat Khan, Inspector General of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, and Chamila Hemmathagama, Programme Manager, Rule of Law Programme, UNDP Pakistan.

Inspector General Akhtar Hayat Khan expressed his gratitude to the EU and UNDP Pakistan for their support. He emphasized that the newly established Media Cell and Outreach Strategy would enable the Directorate of Public Relations to showcase the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police’s initiatives aimed at enhancing community safety and addressing public concerns in real-time.

Chamila Hemmathagama, Programme Manager, Rule of Law Programme, UNDP Pakistan, highlighted the importance of integrating ICTs into law enforcement to ensure equal access to justice and uphold the rule of law. She stated that this initiative would empower the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police Directorate of Public Relations to drive transformative changes in policing services, particularly for marginalized communities.

This milestone reflects a commitment to creating safer communities and strengthening the bonds between law enforcement and the public in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The launch of the Media Cell and Outreach Strategy is expected to pave the way for a more responsive and accessible police force that can better serve and protect the people of the province, including women, transgender individuals, and other marginalized communities.

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Pakistan-KSA joint counter terrorism exercise AL BATTAR-I concludes

CHIRAT:  Pakistani and Saudi Forces Successfully Conclude Joint Counter-Terrorism Exercise
In a display of their unwavering commitment to combat terrorism and strengthen their historic military ties, Pakistani and Saudi forces successfully concluded a two-week joint counter-terrorism exercise, titled AL BATTAR-I, on Monday. The exercise took place in the picturesque northwestern Pakistani hill station of Cherat and involved the active participation of special forces contingents from both Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, according to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistani military.

The primary objective of the exercise was to further bolster the already robust military-to-military relations between the two brotherly nations. It aimed to cultivate a “joint employment concept” for countering terrorism and to identify areas of mutual interest for future military collaborations.

The ISPR reported that the exercise saw the professional excellence of Combat Aviation and Special Forces from both countries on full display. The event concluded with a spectacular Fly Past, witnessed by Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Malki, the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, and senior military leadership from both nations.

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have maintained strong and enduring strategic ties over the years, facilitating the exchange of expertise in the realms of defense and diplomacy. Pakistan has a rich history of providing military training and counsel to Saudi Arabia, while the Kingdom reciprocates by procuring armaments and munitions from Pakistani ordnance factories.

In a noteworthy recognition earlier this year, Pakistani President Arif Alvi conferred the prestigious Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Crescent of Excellence) award upon Major General Awad bin Abdullah Al-Zahrani, the Kingdom’s defense attaché in Pakistan, underscoring the deep-rooted cooperation between the two nations.

This successful joint exercise reflects the commitment of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to bolstering regional security and enhancing their collaborative efforts in countering terrorism, ultimately contributing to regional peace and stability.