Karachi police chief Additional IG Azad Khan visited the Traffic Police Driving Training School in Saeedabad on Thursday to review the facilities and progress of an ongoing driving training program aimed at empowering women.
Officials said the training initiative titled “She Drives”, is designed for women police personnel as well as women from the public. During his visit, the additional IG inspected the training arrangements and assessed the facilities being provided to participants at the institute.
Upon his arrival, a smartly turned-out police contingent presented a guard of honour to the city police chief. Senior traffic police officials briefed him on the training standards, curriculum, practical driving exercises and the overall progress of the women enrolled in the program.
The briefing highlighted the institute’s efforts to equip women with safe driving skills and improve their confidence behind the wheel through structured theoretical and practical training sessions. The Keamari SSP and other senior traffic police officers were also present during the visit.
Addressing the participants and officials, Additional IG Azad Khan said the initiative reflects the vision of the Sindh government to empower women and promote social inclusion across different sectors of society. He noted that increasing women’s participation in public service institutions is essential for building a more inclusive and responsive system.
The Karachi police chief said the programme is also part of broader reforms within the traffic police aimed at improving transparency, professionalism and the quality of services provided to citizens. He emphasized that the growing role of women in traffic management and enforcement is a positive development that will contribute to better public engagement and more effective service delivery.
Khan reiterated the commitment of the Sindh Police to continue working with partner organizations and stakeholders to introduce modern facilities and improve public services. He stressed that initiatives focusing on women’s development and capacity building would remain a priority.
At the conclusion of the visit, he distributed certificates among women who successfully completed the training program. Shields were also exchanged to mark the occasion and recognize the efforts of the institute and its participants. According to the Karachi Police spokesperson, the programme is expected to further encourage women’s participation in driving and public service activities across the city.
