Veteran officer from Nawabshah replaces Dr. Usman Anwar as Punjab’s police chief
Lahore, Pakistan | Web Desk — The federal government has transferred Dr. Usman Anwar as Inspector General (IG) of Punjab Police and appointed Rao Abdul Karim as the new IG Punjab. Rao Abdul Karim, belonging to Nawabshah, is a 24th Common Pakistan Police Service officer and is widely recognized for his professionalism and extensive experience.
Currently serving as Additional IG of the Special Branch Punjab, Rao Abdul Karim has previously held key positions including Additional IG PHP, Commandant of Punjab Constabulary, DIG Traffic Punjab, RPO Gujranwala, and DIG Telecommunication.
Rao Abdul Karim began his career in 1996 as an ASP in Police Service of Pakistan, serving in UTS Sukkur, SDPO Sukkur City, Latifabad Hyderabad, and Chiniot. He later served as SP in Gujranwala, Lahore, and Sheikhupura, and as DPO in Mianwali, Kasur, and Jhang. His appointment is expected to bring strong leadership and reforms to Punjab Police.
