Pakistani officer Anum Sher Khan earns international accolade in Dubai
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Pakistan's police force has earned significant international recognition as ASP Anum Sher Khan secured first place in the "Excellence in Criminal Investigation" category at the World Police Summit 2025.
According to a spokesperson for the Punjab Police, the award was presented to Anum Sher Khan at a prestigious ceremony held at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
The award was handed over by the Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police. Officers from 192 countries were evaluated across various categories for their exceptional performance.
Representing Pakistan, ASP Anum Sher Khan impressed international judges with her expertise and professional conduct, ultimately winning the top honour. The award recognises her outstanding contributions in the field of criminal investigation.
Inspector General of Punjab Police, Dr Usman Anwar, congratulated Anum Sher Khan on her remarkable achievement, stating, "Her success has brought pride to both Pakistan and the Punjab Police on the world stage."
"Talented officers like ASP Anum Sher Khan will play a vital role in future police leadership" he added.
According to the Punjab Police spokesperson, the World Police Summit is one of the largest and most professional global platforms for police leadership. It recognises officers each year for their outstanding leadership and innovative policing methods.
After rigorous assessments and interviews, the awards committee selected two officers from Punjab Police this year.
The second honouree, DPO Kasur Muhammad Essa Khan, was awarded second position in the "Best Artificial Intelligence Implementation in Policing" category for his exemplary performance.
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