Islamabad, A farewell ceremony was organized by the Islamabad Capital Police to honor three of its officials who have retired after completing their service. The event, graced by Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Islamabad Muhammad Sarfraz Virk as the Chief Guest, saw the attendance of the SP traffic, all Zonal DSPs, and other senior police officials.

According to Islamabad Capital Police, CTO Muhammad Sarfraz Virk acknowledged the contributions of the retiring officials, including Inspector Haji Abdul Majeed, Sub-Inspector Haq Nawaz, and Mechanic Muhammad Sadiq. He commended their performance and dedication during their tenure with the Islamabad Capital Police, offering best wishes for their future endeavors.

Virk highlighted that these officials served in various roles across different divisions of the Islamabad Capital Police. He praised their responsible approach to their assignments and their role in ensuring effective operations during their service. Their contributions, he noted, have been significant to the success story of the Islamabad Capital Police.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, CTO Virk recognized the extraordinary services of the retiring officials. He encouraged other officers in the force to emulate their dedication and devotion. In a token of appreciation, the retiring officials were presented with police shields by the CTO, who also extended his best wishes for their future life.

Islamabad, In a significant move towards gender inclusivity in politics, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has mandated that all political parties participating in the General Election-2024 ensure a minimum of 5 percent representation of women candidates on general seats. This requirement is in accordance with Section 206 of the Elections Act, 2017.

According to Election Commission of Pakistan, the political parties that have been allocated election symbols for the upcoming general elections are required to comply with this mandate. The ECP has requested that all concerned parties submit their lists of male and female candidates, to whom party tickets have been issued, within five days of this press release.

This directive underlines the ECP’s commitment to promoting gender equality in the political sphere. By ensuring a significant presence of women candidates in the elections, the commission aims to foster a more inclusive and representative political environment in Pakistan.