Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf Bin Said Al Malki will arrange a royal visit invitation to female police officer Syeda Shehrbano Naqvi and her family, in recognition of her heroic intervention to save a woman from a violent mob in Lahore’s Achhra Market.

According to a source close to the Saudi ambassador, Nawaf Al Malki told this to Shehrbano during their meeting in the Saudi embassy in Islamabad where the ambassador hosted the brave police officer.

The Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Pakistan appreciated the courage of the police officer and told her that the Saudi government will bear expenses of her travel to Saudi with her family as a royal guest.

The Saudi ambassador to Pakistan praised the bravery of the police officer and assured her that the Saudi government would cover the expenses of her and her family’s trip to Saudi Arabia as honoured guests. The Saudi ambassador lauded Shehrbano for her selfless devotion to duty and professionalism in diffusing a volatile situation.

Army chief lauds 'fearless' Shehrbano for rescuing woman in Lahore

Syed Asim Munir meets Sherhbano at the GHQ.

A day earlier, the Gulberg Assistant Superintendent of Police called on Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi.

Chief Munir acknowledged the vital role Pakistani women were playing in all walks of life.

General Munir recognised the significant contributions of Pakistani women across various spheres of life. "Since independence, Pakistani women have showcased their talent, perseverance, and dedication, both domestically and internationally,” he was quoted as saying.

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has recommended Sheharbano for the Quaid-e-Azam Police Medal.