Canadian govt gifts 500 bullet proof vests, helmets to KP police

Dunya News

Canadian High Commissioner handed over bullet proof vests, helmets to Inspector General KP.

PESHAWAR (Dunya News) - The Canadian Government has gifted 500 bullet-proof vests and helmets to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police on Tuesday, Dunya News reported.

A function in this regard was held under aegis of UNODC at Chief Minister House where Canadian High Commissioner Wendy Gilmour handed over 500 bullet proof vests and helmets to Inspector General Khyber Paktunkhwa Dr Muhammad Naeem.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Law Minister Sultan Muhammad and Minister for Information Shaukat Yousafzai were also present on the occasion and thanked Canadian Government for the said gifts.

Speaking on the occasion, the Law Minister said the cooperation of Canadian Government for establishment of peace in Pakistan was praised worthy. He said peace has been established in Pakistan after matchless sacrifices of police force and people.

Information Minister Shaukat Yousafzai said despite difficulties Torkham Border has been opened round the clock to facilitate people on both side of the western border. He said a lot of opportunities for religious tourism were existed in Pakistan after restoration of law and order situation in the country.

The Canadian High Commissioner lauded the efforts of the Pakistani government and police for establishment of peace in the country. IGP Naeem Khan thanked the Canadian Government for its help to KP police in different sectors.