Islamabad:Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan on Tuesday paid tribute to police martyrs at a ceremony marking Youm-e-Shuhada-e-Police at the Motorway Police Headquarters, where he honoured the sacrifices of fallen police heroes, announced new safety measures for patrolling personnel, highlighted a sharp rise in National Highway Authority (NHA) revenue, and outlined a nationwide programme of motorway and highway expansion aimed at strengthening connectivity, trade and tourism.
Speaking as the chief guest, Khan, accompanied by Inspector General Motorway Police Sultan Ahmad Chaudhry, laid a floral wreath at the Martyrs'' Memorial and offered Fateha for the fallen personnel. Describing Aug 4 as a significant day in the country’s history, the minister said the sacrifices of police martyrs, including 59 officers of the Motorway Police, would always be remembered.
He said the martyrdom of Safwat Ghayoor remained a symbol of courage and commitment for all security forces, adding that the Motorway Police had set an example of professionalism for the nation. To improve the safety of motorway patrol officers, Khan announced the establishment of modern police stations, dedicated parking areas and emergency ambulance services near toll plazas.
Highlighting the NHA’s financial performance, he said the authority’s revenue had increased from Rs66 billion in 2024 to more than Rs127bn in 2026, enabling it to finance major infrastructure projects through indigenous resources without external dependence. The minister said the government was expanding the country’s motorway and highway network across Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan.
