IGP Rizvi chairs Safe City commanders’ conference, orders tech-led policing, austerity measures

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 8th Apr, 2026) Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi chaired an operational commanders’ conference at Safe City Islamabad to review security, performance, and implementation of austerity measures in the Federal capital.

An official told APP on Wednesday that the meeting reviewed steps to ensure enforcement of the government’s austerity drive, while detailed briefing was given on traffic management, public facilitation during recent weather conditions, and citywide monitoring through Safe City.

IGP Rizvi issued directions regarding overall police performance, security measures, use of technology, and ongoing public facilitation projects.

All DIGs, AIGs, and SSPs presented performance reports of their respective divisions and briefed the IGP on operational progress.

Rizvi emphasized that public service and effective enforcement of law must remain the top priority, directing officers to complete ongoing facilitation projects at the earliest.

He directed increased use of technology to prevent crime and bring criminals to justice, while also ordering expansion of the “Nasha Ab Nahi” campaign across the federal capital.

The IGP Rizvi instructed officers to provide maximum online facilities to citizens and further improve training standards to enhance the capacity of police personnel.

“We will not stop here; our target is to make Islamabad one of the safest cities in the world,” he said.

He also directed all officers to ensure better coordination with their subordinate teams.

The IGP Rizvi further instructed commanders to maintain strict departmental accountability while also focusing on welfare of police officers and ensuring daily briefings of their teams.

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