QUETTA: US Ambas­sa­dor to Pakistan Donald Blo­me has announced four initiatives to enhance the ca­­p­abilities of law enforcem­ent agencies in the province during a meeting with Caretaker Balochis­tan Chief Minister Mir Ali Mardan Khan Domki on Monday.

A $4 million assistance package will support the expansion of the Balochistan Police’s Anti-Terrorist Force training facility, doubling its capacity to train an additional 800 personnel.

The US has also allocated $2m to repair and upgrade ten police stations damaged by last year’s flood.

An additional $2m will be dedicated to constructing ten new police stations, focusing on improving service for women, girls, and all citizens.

Lastly, a $250,000 equi­pment grant was also an­­nounced by Mr Blome“ to better protect officers in the line of duty“.

Published in Dawn, November 21st, 2023

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