For the first time in history, female police officer awarded "sword of honour" in Pakistan

For the first time in history, female police officer awarded

ISLAMABAD: For the first time in history, a lady police officer has been awarded the coveted Sword of Honour in Pakistan.

ASP Faryal Farid has become the first lady police officer in the history to be awarded the “Sword of Honour”.

The sword is awarded to the best officer at the conclusion of training at National Police Academy.

Minister of State for Interior, Shehryar Afridi was the chief guest on the 44th passing out parade of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) officers at the police academy.

The minister said he was happy that 29 ASPs including seven lady officers have passed out.