ISLAMABAD / COLORADO
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Poonch, Azad Kashmir, Khawar Ali Shaukat has earned international recognition by receiving the International Police Award 2025 at the prestigious International Police Conference held in Colorado, USA.
He has made history as the youngest SSP from Azad Kashmir, Pakistan, and South Asia to be nominated for this global honor by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) — an acknowledgment of his outstanding professional excellence and commitment to law enforcement.
Hailing from Kotli district, Khawar Ali Shaukat is the grandson of former Municipal Committee Chairman Haji Rehmat Khan, son of veteran journalist Shaukat Ali Naz, and elder brother of Waqar Ali Shaukat and Jabbar Ali Shaukat.
Widely regarded as one of the most dynamic, fearless, and capable officers in the Azad Kashmir Police, SSP Khawar has played a vital role in upholding the rule of law, protecting citizens’ lives and property, and curbing crime across the region. His exemplary service record earned him a nomination from the IACP for this prestigious award, presented annually to top police officers from over 40 countries worldwide.
The honor not only marks a personal milestone for SSP Khawar Ali Shaukat but also brings immense pride and distinction to the people of Azad Kashmir and Pakistan on the international stage.
