COAS Field Marshal Asim Munir visits National Police Academy

RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, visited the National Police Academy in Islamabad on Tuesday, where he interacted with officers of the Police Service of Pakistan. Federal Interior Minister and Minister of State for Interior were also present during the visit.

According to ISPR, the Field Marshal was warmly 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 maintaining law and order and ensuring public safety across the country.

He acknowledged the sacrifices made by police officials in the fight against terrorism, crime and internal security challenges, and praised their role in safeguarding peace and upholding the rule of law.

During the visit, the Field Marshal was briefed on the School for High-Impact Elite Law Enforcement Development (SHIELD) and various training initiatives aimed at capacity building and modernisation of the police force.

Interacting with Cadet Assistant Superintendents of Police, he highlighted the police’s role as the first line of defence in protecting the lives, property and honour of citizens.

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Addressing Inspectors General of Police, Additional IGPs and senior officers, Field Marshal Asim Munir stressed the importance of inter-agency coordination, modern policing practices and building public trust in law enforcement institutions. He said a professional, people-centric police force was essential for internal security and the rule of law.

He reaffirmed that the Armed Forces would continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with Pakistan’s police, describing the maintenance of law and order as a sacred responsibility.

Senior police leadership, in turn, reaffirmed their commitment to improving professional standards, strengthening institutional capacity and implementing reforms to meet evolving security challenges.