Punjab Highway Patrol’s Patrolling Police in the Rawalpindi region held coordinated celebrations for Eid Milad-un-Nabi and Defence Day across its posts, culminating in a special ceremony at Patrolling Post 22 Mile attended by Regional Officer Muhammad Irfan Butt and local dignitaries. The events featured Quran recitation, naat and darood gatherings, prayers for the nation, and flag-raising and salute ceremonies.
Under the direction of Regional Officer Muhammad Irfan Butt, all regional posts organized religious recitations and devotional sessions to mark Eid Milad-un-Nabi. At Patrolling Post 22 Mile a larger program was held to observe both Milad and Defence Day, with members of the reconciliation committee and respected local figures invited to attend.
The program opened with the recitation of the Quran and continued with naat and darood performances. Attendees offered prayers for the country’s safety and security. Formal Defence Day observances included a flag-raising ceremony and a salute to the flag, after which the regional officer delivered remarks on the life of the Prophet and the significance of Defence Day.
Following the speeches, Regional Officer Muhammad Irfan Butt joined guests and post staff in a cake-cutting ceremony and informal interaction. Visiting dignitaries praised the event and arrangements, calling the initiative a positive step toward strengthening police-community relations.
The Public Relations Department of the Punjab Highway Patrol, Rawalpindi Region, said the events reinforced the force’s commitment to national values and to maintaining strong ties with the communities it serves.
