{"id":85324,"date":"2024-09-29T21:15:06","date_gmt":"2024-09-29T21:15:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/maryam-nawaz-approves-increase-in-provincial-border-posts-grants-rs1b-to-police-the-express-tribune\/"},"modified":"2024-09-29T21:15:06","modified_gmt":"2024-09-29T21:15:06","slug":"maryam-nawaz-approves-increase-in-provincial-border-posts-grants-rs1b-to-police-the-express-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/maryam-nawaz-approves-increase-in-provincial-border-posts-grants-rs1b-to-police-the-express-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"Maryam Nawaz approves increase in provincial border posts, grants Rs1b to police | The Express Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"\">\n<figure class=\"flex items-center text-center\"><figcaption class=\"text-3 font-sans uppercase mr-3 whitespace-no-wrap\"><span class=\"ls-art\">Listen\u00a0to\u00a0article<\/span><\/figcaption><audio class=\"h-5 w-60 sm:w-80 rounded-none\" preload=\"metadata\" controlslist=\"noplaybackrate nodownload\" id=\"tts\" controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i.tribune.com.pk\/attachments\/speech_20240911090640671-P0Xvs.mp3\"\/><br \/>\n<\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has instructed officials to ensure top-tier security for the upcoming Eid Milad-un-Nabi celebrations.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">During a law and order session, she called for enhanced security measures, including the deployment of bullet-proof vehicles, APCs, and bullet-proof vests for police officers.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Additionally, she approved an expansion of provincial check posts and a grant of Rs1 billion for the police force.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Maryam Nawaz emphasised the need for special training of officers stationed at check posts and strengthening border security.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The session also approved the restructuring and advanced training of the Border Military Police, along with the introduction of body cameras for police officers on duty.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Chief Minister further called for a campaign to eliminate illegal weapons and underscored the government&#8217;s commitment to protecting lives and property in Punjab.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">She stressed the importance of a non-discriminatory crackdown on criminal elements and urged a strong response to any attacks on police check posts to deter future incidents.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">A ban on camera use and social media activity by on-duty officers was also enacted.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Earlier, a police constable was suspended from service on the charge of violating the department\u2019s social media policy.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">A police spokesman that Constable Bahawal Sher, deputed at the Lorry Adda police post, had shared his video on the social media while smoking a cigarette in police uniform and placing two pistols on a table in front of him.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Taking serious notice of the matter, City Police Officer (CPO) Captain (retired) Muhammad Ali Zia directed the Lyalpur Division superintendent of police to probe into the incident and submit a report besides taking action against the official.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Last month, the Sindh Police announced the immediate suspension of 12 officers after videos of them engaging in inappropriate behaviour on social media went viral.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The suspensions were ordered by Sindh Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ghulam Nabi Memon, following an official statement shared on the police department\u2019s Facebook page.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The officers were specifically reprimanded for creating TikTok videos, violating departmental regulations.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Listen\u00a0to\u00a0article Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has instructed officials to ensure top-tier security for the upcoming Eid Milad-un-Nabi celebrations. During a law and order session, she called for enhanced security measures, including the deployment of bullet-proof vehicles, APCs, and bullet-proof vests for police officers. 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