Friday, August 28, 2009
Bureau report
PESHAWAR: The British High Commission Thursday presented the NWFP Police with vital equipment in fight against crimes and insurgency.
Acting High Commissioner Ray Kyles handed over 870 body armour jackets, 1,740 hard armour plates and 870 ballistic helmets to NWFP Police Chief Malik Naveed at the British High Commission.
The acting high commissioner said: “The UK is pleased to be able to provide this equipment in support of the NWFP Police’s current drive against crimes and insurgency in the province.” The equipment will help save the lives of police officers performing duties in the province. More than 300 officers were killed in attacks by militants during the last year.
Malik Naveed acknowledged delivery of the equipment and stated that the gift would strengthen relations between Pakistan and the United Kingdom. The acting British high commissioner said: “This equipment was delivered as part of a larger programme of training the NWFP Police aimed at strengthening security in NWFP, which began in January 2009. The UK is committed to help bring greater peace and stability to the region.”
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