Progress and prosperity rest upon one indispensable pillar — peace. Stability is only possible when those entrusted with maintaining law and order perform their duties with dedication and integrity.

Punjab stands ahead of other provinces in development largely because it has successfully maintained peace, a peace safeguarded by the remarkable sacrifices of its security institutions, particularly the Punjab police.

It would not be an exaggeration to call the Punjab police the most professional and courageous force in Pakistan. Its ability to assert authority and maintain order has always been unmatched. Chief Minister Punjab, Maryam Nawaz, has depoliticized the police force and transformed it into a truly professional institution.

During the previous administration, the police were frequently used for political purposes, and the repeated change of Inspectors General — sometimes every six months — disrupted the force’s internal discipline and operational continuity. In contrast, under the leadership of the current IG Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, and with the unwavering support of........

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