Published on: August 24, 2025 12:39 PM
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Dr Usman Anwar has announced the release of an additional Rs 2.26 million for medical treatment of police personnel and their families.
According to the Punjab Police spokesperson, Constable Muhammad Ishaq was granted Rs. 1.5 million for bone marrow transplant and cancer treatment. Driver Constable Muhammad Ashfaq received Rs 200,000 for bladder treatment, while Constable Sami Ullah was provided Rs 200,000 for cardiac care. Constable Ahmad Raza was allocated Rs 150,000 for medical treatment. Sub-Inspector Shaukat Ali Sohail, the widow of late ASI Babar Ali, and Lady Constable Madiha Noreen were collectively granted Rs 210,000 for treatment.
The spokesperson said that the IG Punjab approved these funds after due scrutiny by the Medical Financial Assistance Committee, adding that under MOUs with various institutions, Punjab Police employees are being provided the best possible medical facilities.
Promotions: A rank pinning ceremony was held at the Central Police Office (CPO) where 60 officials from Gujranwala and Sargodha regions were promoted to the rank of inspector.
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Dr Usman Anwar pinned the new ranks on the promoted officers.
The ceremony was attended in large numbers by the families of the officers, including parents and children.
Addressing the ceremony, IG Punjab Dr Usman Anwar said that in upcoming promotion boards, Regional Police Officers (RPOs) of respective regions would also participate in the process. He directed the newly promoted officers to remain in close contact with the constabulary, resolve their issues, and contribute to their professional grooming.
Dr Usman Anwar noted that the establishment of new police units such as the Counter Cybercrime Department (CCD) and Riot Management Police had created thousands of posts and enabled large-scale promotions.
The IGP said that the formation of the Provincial Tourism Police and Cybercrime Department had created hundreds of new positions, ensuring more opportunities for advancement in the future.
The ceremony was also attended by Additional IG Punjab Sultan Ahmad Chaudhry, DIGs Establishment-I and II, AIGs, SPs, and SDPOs.
Internship programme: A concluding ceremony of the 10th batch of the Punjab Police Internship Programme was held at the Central Police Office (CPO) here on Saturday.
According to the Punjab Police spokesperson, 25 students from Punjab University and 37 students from the University of Lahore successfully completed the internship.
The participants, from BS Criminology and Criminal Justice departments, were divided into five groups and attached to various Punjab Police branches for five weeks, including the Special Branch, Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), Punjab Safe Cities Authority, Investigation Wing, and IT Branch.
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