The old-aged white uniform worn by Sindh traffic police may undergo significant modifications to enhance aesthetics, comfort, and weather resilience.
Inspector General of Sindh Police, Riffat Mukhtar Raja, visited the Textile Engineering Institute at Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET) in Jamshoro district on Tuesday to explore potential upgrades.
MUET Chairman, Prof Dr Zeeshan Khatri, provided a comprehensive briefing to the IGP on the recommended fabric for the new uniform.
Dr Khatri mentioned that the fabrication process for sample production would require a month or a two.
The Sindh police intend to issue tenders to select vendors for fabric manufacturing. The university will contribute engineering expertise, while one or more private vendors will handle the fabric production.
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Dr Khatri noted that while the green color used by the Punjab police offers heat absorption benefits, it struggles with color retention after repeated washing.
Initially, earth tones are being considered for the uniform fabric, with varying thickness for shirts and trousers, pending laboratory tests and approvals.
Addressing students at the varsity, IGP Raja emphasised the importance of academic excellence, warning that future job prospects may favor high-performing students.
He lamented the societal trend where government service is often pursued for its perceived power and social status, rather than a commitment to public welfare, attributing this mindset to colonial legacies that persist in the state system.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 28th, 2024.
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