Zubair Qureshi
Security Manager of the British High Commissioner, Capt (R) Shakeel-ur-Rehman who is a former officer of the Pakistan Army, was awarded an honorary Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his services to the UK-Pakistan relations.
British High Commissioner, Jane Marriott CMG OBE presented the medal to Capt (R) Rehman at a simple but graceful ceremony here Wednesday.
Rehman had joined the British High Commission in 2005 and since his joining he has worked for seven High Commissioners and overseen security for several UK Ministerial and Royal visits.
Before joining the British High Commission, Capt (R) Shakeel-ur-Rehman served in the Pakistan Army from September 1989 to May 2002, where he held roles such as Company Commander, Staff Captain, and MTO Infantry Battalion.
Notably, CaptRehman played a critical role during the 2006 earthquake in Islamabad, where he was among the first to be deployed to Shifa Hospital, ensuring support for the British High Commission personnel under treatment. His standout moments also include managing security for Royal visits in 2006 and 2019, as well as visits from Prime Ministers Tony Blair and David Cameron.
While acknowledging CaptRehman’s services, British High Commissioner, Jane Marriott, said, “There is no greater priority for a High Commission than keeping our people safe. Captain Rehman has gone above and beyond the call of duty throughout his career, and for that we are all extremely grateful and it is wonderful to see his efforts recognized.”
