The United Nations Peacekeeping Police Division on Tuesday welcomed the appointment of Pakistani Punjab Police Inspector-General Faisal Shahkar as its adviser.
“The UN Police Division welcomes the selection of the seventh UN Police Adviser, IG Punjab Police Faisal Shahkar of Pakistan, who will assume his duties soon. Mr. Shahkar’s 30+ years of national and UN policing experience will help ensure UN Police continues to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow,” tweeted the UN agency.
Reacting to the news, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari termed the appointment of Inspector General Shahkar an honour of the country.
“Another honour for Pakistan in UN Peacekeeping — IG Faisal Shahkar appointed UN Police Adviser. Great distinction-manifestation of Pakistan’s role in the maintenance of international peace and security,” tweeted Bilawal.
