islamabad - The government of United States has provided 10 ambulances to the National Highway and Motorway Police.

American Ambassador David Hale handed over a fleet of 10 ambulances worth almost Rs180 million to the National Highways and Motorway Police at a ceremony held at the NHMP Line Headquarters on Friday. The donation underscores the American government’s long and fruitful efforts to support Pakistan’s law enforcement capacity and assist NHMP in its mission to promote safe and secure Pakistani highways. These Ambulances would be used in their daily operations which will ensure free flow of traffic and will be beneficial to save human lives on highways & motorways.

Ambassador Hale praised National Highways and Motorway Police, noting “since 1997, NHMP has built a national reputation for honesty, professionalism, and public service. Motorway police job is to save lives and help those in need, no matter the dangers-while maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards.” The Ambassador also welcomed NHMP’s efforts to recruit and retain women into its police force, which has nearly four times as many policewomen on its force, as compared to the national average of all police organization, at testament to NH&MP’s culture of professionalism and inclusiveness. NH&MP will place the ambulances in strategic locations throughout Pakistan to respond promptly to emergencies.

For almost 40 years, the United State and Pakistan have worked to improve citizen security and enhance police capacity across Pakistan. This cooperation includes providing protective gear for police officers; constructing police training centers and other infrastructure and training some 18,000 police personnel on investigation, forensics, leadership and modern policing practices.  

Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry Minister of State for Communications said that the venture between NHMP and INL started in August 2014 and 50 speed checking cameras, 45 motorcycles,500 bullet-proof-vests, 10 ambulances and 5 coasters have been donated by INL to NH&MP.  He said that the Motorway police is serving the nation for the past 20 years and uphold its high standards of professionalism.