BREAKING NEWS: ASP Shehrbano Lands Asia 21 Fellowship—September-7-2025
ASP Shehrbano Naqvi, a trailblazing officer in Punjab Police, has become the first female Pakistani police officer selected for the prestigious Asia 21 Fellowship. The Asia Society’s Next Generation Program has chosen her for the Class of 2025, earning her international recognition for her dedication to protecting vulnerable groups and driving systemic reform. (Geo News)
Punjab’s Inspector General of Police, Dr. Usman Anwar, lauded her selection as a source of national pride, highlighting that Punjab Police’s performance is now celebrated on a global stage. The fellowship will convene in the Philippines from December 5 to 7, 2025, bringing together 30 emerging leaders from 27 countries. (Geo News, Asia Society)
ASP Shehrbano gained widespread acclaim in 2023 following her courageous rescue of a woman surrounded by a violent mob in Lahore’s Ichhra Market—an act that firmly established her reputation for bravery. Her Asia 21 Fellowship selection adds to a series of recent international honours for Pakistani women law enforcement officers. Notably, in early 2025, Anum Sher Khan won the “Excellence in Criminal Investigation” award in Dubai, and in 2024, Beenish Fatima received the IACP 40 Under 40 Award in Boston. (Geo News)
ASP Shehrbano’s selection marks a historic milestone—highlighting the rise of Pakistan’s women in leadership and law enforcement. Her journey symbolizes courage, excellence, and the growing global voice of Pakistani women dedicated to public service.
Summary:
- ASP Shehrbano Naqvi became the first Pakistani woman police officer chosen for the Asia 21 Fellowship 2025.
- She will join 30 global leaders from 27 countries at the fellowship summit in the Philippines this December.
- Punjab IGP Dr. Usman Anwar praised her achievement as a major milestone for Pakistani law enforcement.
- She rose to prominence in 2023 after rescuing a woman from a mob in Lahore’s Ichhra Market.
- Other Pakistani women officers have also earned international honors recently, boosting the country’s global recognition.
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