MINGORA: The first-ever female district officer of Frontier Constabulary, Hina Munawar, has said that she is proud to be the first woman to lead one of the bravest forces of the country.

She pledged to lead the force for the better service of the country.

She said that she was confident to work for the public safety and would perform her responsibilities without any hindrance.

Hina Munawar lauds residents of district and local culture

Ms Munawar, who belongs to Faisalabad in Punjab province, joined police as a PSP officer after passing CSS examination. Presently, she has been posted in Swat as assistant district officer of FC.

“The police group seemed the best and attractive to me and I am thankful to God that I managed to join it after qualifying CSS,” she told Dawn.

She said that FC like other security forces rendered great sacrifices and played vital role in restoration of peace in Swat. “I believe that FC is highly trained force with high morale and spirit,” she added.

Ms Munawar said that women were capable to join any job including maintaining law and order in the country.

“Women can play vital role in the long term betterment of their organisations or forces,” she said, adding that government must give a chance to women to join FC.

She said that she never felt hesitant to lead FC in an area like Swat, which witnessed unpleasant situation in the past. “When I wear the uniform, I leave behind gender issue and become a member of the force,” she said.

She said that she was ready to face any unpleasant situation in time of need.

“We are ready to occupy any place within 10 minutes.

We have liaison with all other security agencies and can tackle any threat in a wink,” she said.

The official said that people, especially women, seemed excited after seeing her in uniform.

“Here in Swat when women see me, I feel their excitement. They feel good to see me leading a force. I realise that I am motivation for them which is an honour for me,” she added.

She lauded the people of Swat for their culture and hospitality.

Published in Dawn, November 3rd, 2019