Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Monday praised the police for their unwavering commitment to maintaining public order and successfully thwarting terror plots through relentless operations against enemies seeking to destabilise Pakistan.

In a message on “Police Martyrs’ Day”, he said, “Today, we pay tribute to the brave officers and men of our police who, regardless of the weather conditions, remain active in the performance of their duty, away from their loved ones, and sacrifice their lives to maintain law and order in every corner of the country.

He also expressed his gratitude to martyrs’ families, acknowledging their sacrifices, “Today, we also salute the great families of our martyrs who sacrificed their future for us.”

“In the war on terrorism, more than 8,000 police officers and men sacrificed their blood for the sake of the homeland and, as a frontline defence force, saved millions of children of the country from orphanhood as their children became parentless,” he added.

PM also highlighted the recent martyrdom of five Elite Force soldiers in an operation against dacoits in Rahim Yar Khan.

“Thousands of police martyrs, including these martyrs, are our pride,” he remarked.

He said, “Pakistan Police has demonstrated its professional capabilities all over the world, and the medals and awards won at the recent World Police Summit 2025 are clear proof of this.

He also emphasised the use of modern technology in policing for the establishment of public peace and order, and the successful prevention of crime is heartening, as it will make the safety of citizens more sound and effective.“

He also acknowledged the police’s crucial role in establishing anti-terrorism forces across all provinces, conducting joint operations with the Pakistan Army and Rangers and responding to natural disasters.

It has improved the public perception of police and also enhanced their performance.

PM concluded his speech, “From the beaches of Gwadar to the soaring mountains of Gilgit-Baltistan, every police officer assigned to protect the country is a source of pride for me and the entire nation,” he added.