Capital Cops’ annual summer camp concludes

By Uzma Zafar

ISLAMABAD: Following the special directives of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad, Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, various activities aimed at promoting community policing and enhancing mutual trust and confidence between the police and the public — including public representation — have been ongoing.


The Islamabad Police’s Annual Summer Camp 2025 has now concluded. In this regard, a grand closing ceremony was held at the Police Lines Headquarters, Islamabad. The event was attended by DIG Headquarters Haroon Joya, senior police officers, and the children who participated in the summer camp, along with their families.
During the occasion, the DIG Headquarters stated that the summer camp is part of Islamabad Police’s community policing efforts. Over the course of one month, children received training in a variety of activities, including introductory horse riding, swimming, archery, taekwondo, martial arts, football, golf, first aid, and self-defense. A magic show and other fun activities were also organized for the children.
All these activities were conducted on a non-profit basis, with participants bearing the associated costs themselves. Children aged between 4 and 12 years took part in the summer school, which aims to equip them with positive and constructive skills.
He further stated that Islamabad Police has been successfully organizing summer camps since 2002. In accordance with the vision and instructions of the IGP Islamabad, such initiatives for the promotion of community policing will continue successfully in the future.
During the event, the parents of participating children appreciated Islamabad Police’s community-based initiatives and considered them an excellent step toward the character development of their children.
AIG Logistics Abdul Haq Umarani praised the hard work of the relevant staff for the excellent arrangements and welcomed the children’s enthusiastic participation.
On this occasion, he also reiterated that Islamabad Police is committed to continuing such educational, training, and recreational programs in support of community policing