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ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP):Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday paid an official visit to the National Police Foundation (NPF) in Islamabad, where he chaired a high-level meeting and reviewed the institution’s ongoing welfare initiatives for police personnel. The visit marked a significant step toward expanding support programs for members of the police force across Pakistan.
During the briefing, Acting Managing Director of the National Police Foundation, Ali Nasir Rizvi, presented a detailed overview of the foundation’s overall performance, development projects, and welfare schemes aimed at improving the lives of police employees. He highlighted recent achievements and ongoing reforms that have helped strengthen the institution’s capacity and financial standing.
In a series of major announcements, Minister Naqvi unveiled new welfare measures designed to support police officers at all ranks. He approved a plan to provide residential plots on easy, low-installment plans to Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) currently undergoing training at the National Police Academy. The initiative aims to provide young officers with long-term financial security early in their careers.
The Minister also announced that 10 Inspectors, Sub-Inspectors, and Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASIs) from various regions of Pakistan will be sent abroad each year on fully funded scholarships to attend specialized courses focused on policing and security. This step is expected to enhance professional development and bring international best practices to the country’s police force.
In another key welfare measure, the National Police Foundation will cover the complete educational expenses of 15 sons or daughters of constables who secure admission to Pakistan’s top-ranking universities. This initiative seeks to provide equal academic opportunities to the children of lower-ranked police personnel.
Furthermore, Naqvi approved an annual scholarship program under which five SP and SSP-rank officers will be sent abroad to pursue advanced degrees in Artificial Intelligence (AI), a move aimed at modernizing policing methods and promoting the use of emerging technologies in law enforcement.
Calling for a comprehensive plan to further expand the foundation’s resources, the Interior Minister emphasized the need for sustainable financial growth. He commended the NPF management for successfully steering the institution out of deficit and generating a surplus, noting that this positive shift reflected the team’s dedication and effective governance.
“We want to transform the National Police Foundation into a highly active and dynamic institution focused entirely on the welfare of police employees,” Naqvi said while addressing the meeting.
The session was attended by all directors, deputy directors, and senior officials of the National Police Foundation, who briefed the Minister on future projects and ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening welfare programs for the police force.
The new initiatives announced by the Interior Minister are expected to bring significant improvements in the professional, educational, and personal welfare of police employees across Pakistan.