CHARSADDA: Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi has said that the newly-trained recruits of Federal Constabulary (FC) are fully prepared to defend the country and confront challenges posed by terrorism.
He was addressing the passing-out parade of newly-trained recruits at FC Training Centre in Shabgadar, Charsadda. He reviewed the parade and appreciated the professional skills, discipline and performance of the recruits.
Mr Naqvi congratulated the recruits on completing their training and lauded them for their hard work, commitment and high morale. He said that FC always remained at the forefront of the fight against terrorism, protection of national security and safeguarding state institutions.
He expressed confidence that the newly-trained personnel would discharge every responsibility assigned to them with dedication, honesty and courage.The minister said that sacrifices and services rendered by FC personnel for maintaining peace and security in the country were commendable and would always be remembered.
FC Commandant Riaz Nazir Gara welcomed the interior minister, saying the force had a history spanning over more than a century. He said that FC was playing an important role in combating terrorism and maintaining law and order in collaboration with other security institutions.
He said that personal interest and patronage of the interior minister contributed to strengthening Federal Constabulary.
Mr Gara said the newlygraduated personnel would play a frontline role in providing security to foreign dignitaries visiting Pakistan and safeguarding internal security.
Former FC inspector general Zafar Khan, DIGs Ijaz Khan, Qasim Ali Khan and Javed Iqbal Khan, DIG Training Ibadat Nisar and other senior officials also attended the ceremony. Correspondent