A heartfelt reference ceremony in loving memory of esteemed police officers Wajahat Latif and Zulfiqar Qureshi was held today at the National Police Bureau (NPB). The event, organized by the AFIGP and NPB, was attended by a distinguished gathering of officers, family members, and colleagues who came to pay tribute to the late Inspector Generals.
The ceremony was a poignant reminder of the legacy left by these officers, with attendees sharing memories and accolades. The event underscored the importance of honoring those who have dedicated their lives to public service and the continuing need to recognize their sacrifices.
Afzal Ali Shigri, President AFIGP in his address, highlighted the invaluable contributions of WajahatLatif and ZulfiqarQureshi to the police service of Pakistan. He reflected on their exemplary careers and the indelible impact they had on law enforcement and community safety. Shigri also paid tribute to the vanishing generation of Sardah-trained officers, whose dedication and service have been pillars of strength for the police force Another highlight of the event was the presence of SamiaRaoof Ali, daughter of SahibzadaRaoof, who shared her cherished moments and joy with the late officers, reflecting on the personal bond her family shared with them Notable attendees included Muhammad Tahir, Abdul QadirHaye, M. Aziz Khan, Parvez Ahmad Butt, M. Khalid Qureshi, ShahidNadeemBaloch, C.K. Chachar, Dr. Syed Kaleem Imam, Ammar Ali Qureshi, Col. Karrar Ali Qureshi, Afzal Ali Shigri, Dr. ShoaibSuddle, EhsanSadiq, SamiaRaoof Ali, Ishaque Jahangir, Dr. MujeeburRehman Khan, Tariq Khan Khilji, Saud Gohar, AnumSher, ZainabAyub, Aziz urRehman, Helena IqbalSaeed, Sultan AzamTemuri, Kamal uddinTipu, Syed IrshadHussain, Raouf Ahmed Bhatti, Moeen Jan Naim, M. ShoaibKhurramJanbaz, Umar Riaz, Shamim Ahmad Khan, AmmarJaffri, SahibzadaMansoor Ali, MoazzamJah Ansari (online), Tariq MasoodKhosa (online), and Syed IbneHussain (online).
The gathering positively was both a celebration of the lives of WajahatLatif and ZulfiqarQureshi and an affirmation of the values they upheld – commitment, integrity, and service to the nation.