ISLAMABAD: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operations Islamabad Qazi Ali Raza on Friday visited Faisal Mosque and the G-6 Imambargah during Friday prayers to review security arrangements, directing deployed personnel to remain on high alert and intensify action against suspicious persons and criminal elements.

An ICT Police spokesperson told APP that the SSP met police officers deployed at both places and personally reviewed security measures and checking arrangements.

Qazi directed the personnel to perform their duties with complete vigilance, commitment and professional responsibility, stressing that there should be no compromise on security during religious gatherings.

He ordered officers to maintain a close watch on suspicious individuals and criminal elements and take prompt action in accordance with law wherever required.

The SSP Qazi stressed that honesty, integrity and professional policing were essential to controlling crime and providing a secure environment to residents of the federal capital.

He also directed personnel conducting security checks to treat citizens with respect and courtesy, while ensuring that established security procedures were implemented effectively.

“Making citizens feel safe and protected is our responsibility,” Qazi said, adding that protection of lives and property and effective control of crime remained top priorities of Islamabad Police.

The SSP also appealed to citizens to cooperate with police personnel during security checks, saying public cooperation was important for maintaining effective security across the capital.

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Friday met UK High Commissioner, Jane Marriott here and appreciated the positive momentum in Pakistan-UK relations.

During the meeting, the deputy prime minister recalled his recent meeting with UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila and highlighted the importance of sustained high-level contacts. They discussed key areas of mutual interest and ways to further strengthening bilateral cooperation, a DPM’s Office news release said.

However, recent regional and international developments also figured in the discussion. The DPM/FM stressed that the Islamabad MoU should be implemented by the parties in letter and spirit and reaffirmed that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only way forward to address outstanding issues.

The UK High Commissioner conveyed warm wishes on Pakistan’s Independence Day.

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Friday received Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to Sweden, Ahmed Amjad Ali.

During the meeting, the DPM/FM underscored the importance of further advancing Pakistan-Sweden economic ties, particularly in the areas of trade, investment, technology, renewable energy, agriculture, education and skills development.

He directed the Ambassador-designate to actively promote business-to-business linkages, facilitate greater investment and strengthen people-to-people contacts.

He also emphasized the need for efficient and timely provision of consular services, particularly for Pakistani students and the diaspora.