Rawalpindi's newly appointed Deputy Commissioner Captain (Retd) Nadeem Nasir and City Police Officer (CPO) DIG Hassan Mushtaq Sukhera have formally assumed charge following a reshuffle of the district’s civil administration and police leadership.
Deputy Commissioner's Introductory Meeting
On his first day in office, Deputy Commissioner Nadeem Nasir chaired an introductory meeting with senior administrative officers to review the district’s ongoing affairs, assess governance priorities, and outline his administrative agenda. The meeting was attended by the Additional Deputy Commissioners (Revenue, General, and Headquarters), assistant commissioners from all tehsils, and heads of various government departments.
Addressing the participants, the deputy commissioner said improving public service delivery would remain the foremost priority of the district administration. He directed officers to observe office timings, maintain administrative discipline, and ensure transparency and promptness in addressing public complaints. He emphasized that efficient governance depended on professionalism, accountability, and coordinated efforts among all departments, adding that citizens should receive timely relief and quality public services without unnecessary delays.
Focus on Development and Inter-Departmental Coordination
The deputy commissioner also called for closer inter-departmental coordination to accelerate development projects and effectively implement the Punjab government’s public welfare initiatives across the district. During the meeting, officials briefed him on ongoing development schemes, revenue collection, administrative performance, and key institutional challenges. He instructed the departments concerned to expedite welfare projects and improve service delivery at the grassroots level.
CPO DIG Sukhera's First Meetings and Priorities
Meanwhile, CPO DIG Hassan Mushtaq Sukhera, who assumed office on Sunday, held his first meeting with senior police officers to outline his operational priorities and review the district’s policing strategy. The meeting was attended by the Senior Superintendents of Police (Operations, Investigation, and Safe City), the Chief Traffic Officer, divisional Superintendents of Police, Sub-Divisional Police Officers, Deputy Superintendents of Police (Traffic), Station House Officers, and other senior officials.
The CPO stressed that protecting citizens and preventing crime would remain the police’s foremost responsibilities. He directed officers to discharge their duties with professionalism, integrity, and commitment, warning that negligence or dereliction of duty would not be tolerated.
Visit to Police Lines and Martyrs' Memorial
On Monday, DIG Sukhera also visited Police Lines Headquarters, where he reviewed operational preparedness and met officers and personnel. A police contingent presented a guard of honour to the newly appointed CPO. According to a police spokesperson, he later visited the Yadgar-e-Shuhada (Martyrs’ Memorial), laid a floral wreath, and offered prayers for police personnel who had laid down their lives in the line of duty. The CPO also toured the Shuhada Gallery, which documents the history and sacrifices of Rawalpindi Police. He inspected the memorial displays, recorded his remarks in the visitors’ book, and paid tribute to the courage, professionalism, and dedication of the force’s fallen officers.
