Islamabad police get 50 EVs, expected to save Rs34 Million monthly

Summary ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has provided 50 electric vehicles (EVs) to the Islamabad Police as part of efforts to promote modern secure and environmentally friendly policing in the federal capital. At a ceremony in Islamabad, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif handed over the keys of the electric vehicles to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Islamabad Inspector General of Police Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi. During the ceremony, the Islamabad police chief briefed the prime minister on the newly established Capital Patrol Force which has been created to strengthen security across the federal capital. AI Generated Summary ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has provided 50 electric vehicles (EVs) to the Islamabad Police as part of efforts to promote modern secure and environmentally friendly policing in the federal capital. At a ceremony in Islamabad, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif handed over the keys of the electric vehicles to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Islamabad Inspector General of Police Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi. Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar Federal Minister Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, Minister of State Talal Chaudhry and other senior officials also attended the ceremony. Speaking on the occasion, Prime Minister Shehbaz said protecting the lives and property of citizens was the government's top priority. He said the government was providing all possible resources to equip the Islamabad Police according to the requirements of modern policing. The prime minister praised Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi for his efforts to modernise the Islamabad Police and said the force should become a role model for police departments in other cities. Shehbaz said the new electric vehicles would help promote green policing and reduce the environmental impact of police operations. He added that the use of modern technology would also improve police performance and public services. During the ceremony, the Islamabad police chief briefed the prime minister on the newly established Capital Patrol Force which has been created to strengthen security across the federal capital. The force will consist of 200 police personnel, with each patrol unit comprising one male and one female police officer. Motorcycle-riding officers will also be deployed to ensure rapid response and effective patrolling in different areas. All Capital Patrol personnel will be equipped with body cameras which officials said would improve transparency, monitoring and accountability in policing. The prime minister was informed that 50 electric vehicles had been allocated to the Capital Patrol Force. Officials said the vehicles would significantly reduce fuel consumption and contribute to a cleaner environment. According to the briefing, the electric vehicles are expected to save approximately Rs34 million in fuel costs every month. Officials further said the cost of each vehicle could effectively be recovered through fuel savings in around 10.5 months. Prime Minister Shehbaz appreciated the Islamabad Police's initiatives involving modern technology, green policing and improved public safety. He directed authorities to take all necessary measures to further strengthen the modern policing system and ensure better security and services for residents of the federal capital.