UN to support fight against terrorism
The United Nations flag flies at half-mast at the European headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, November 13, 2023. PHOTO: REUTERS
A delegation from the United Nations Global Initiative, led by Mr. John Colin, visited the Central Police Office. The delegation included Program Director Ms. Siom Sadaat, former Additional IG Mr. Sarmad Saeed, and Barrister Umar Mahmood Khan.
The UN delegation met with the Punjab Police team, led by IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar.
During the meeting, discussions were held to promote mutual cooperation between the United Nations Global Initiative and the Punjab Police to combat international organized crime.
Both organizations agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation to address terrorism, human and drug trafficking, cybercrime, arms smuggling, and other forms of international organized crime.
Mr. John Colin, speaking during the meeting, said that the UN Global Initiative would assist Punjab Police by providing training in areas such as IT, data analysis, and investigations. Both institutions agreed to enhance mutual cooperation in tackling these challenges.
The meeting was attended by Additional IG Punjab Sultan Ahmad Chaudhry, DIG Special Branch Syed Khurram Ali, DIG Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Usman Akram Gondal, AIG Welfare Amara Shirazi, and SP Munazzah Karamat.