US Vows to Support Female Police Officers in Pakistan
In a joint ceremony organized by the Pakistan Police and the United States Institute of Peace, the United States Deputy Chief of Mission Andrew Schofer reaffirmed his country’s commitment to standing alongside the Pakistan Police in their efforts to strengthen the capabilities and number of female officers. Schofer emphasized that the United States considers Pakistan as a champion of the common causes of security and justice.
Highlighting the extraordinary partnership between the United States Institute of Peace, the US Embassy, and the Pakistani Police, Schofer mentioned the significant progress made towards fostering a more inclusive police force that promotes the elevation of female police officers nationwide. He proudly shared that, with the support of law enforcement agencies and the United States Institute of Peace, there has been an impressive increase of over 20 percent in female police representation within the Balochistan and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Police over the past three years.
Schofer commended the Punjab Police and its women’s police council for their remarkable achievement of training over 1,800 women officers as victim support officers. This initiative reflects the commitment to empowering and emancipating women in Pakistan for the betterment and development of the country.
Member Governance Innovative and Research Planning Commission of Pakistan, Dr. Adnan Rafiq, emphasized the importance of women’s empowerment and emancipation as essential elements for national development.
Inspector General National Highways and Motorway Police, Sultan Ali Khawaja, called for the utilization of the latest digital tools and social media platforms to address people’s issues directly and efficiently.
The United States’ continued support for female police officers in Pakistan signifies the shared commitment towards a more inclusive and secure society. With the collaboration between the United States Institute of Peace and Pakistani law enforcement agencies, significant strides have been made in elevating the representation of women in the police force. These efforts reflect the recognition that empowering and supporting women officers leads to a more just and secure Pakistan.
