LAHORE: Inspector General Police Punjab, Captain (r) Arif Nawaz Khan laid foundation stone of police rest house at Qurban Lines on Wednesday. MD IC3 Ali Amir Malik, Deputy Inspector General Traffic Farooq Mazhar, DIG Telecommunication Shahid Javed along with other officers were also present on this occasion, while Additional Inspector General Development Ahsan Younas and Senior Superintendent Police Telecommunication Dr Abid briefed IG Punjab about construction and master plan of building. IG Punjab directed to complete the building as early as possible and said that provision of accommodation and other facilities for officers and officials, should be ensured, who visit Lahore to perform their official duties and need lodging for a short time, so that they may not face any difficulty. He further said that provision of accommodation will directly and positively influence the moral and performance of the force. He also directed to ensure effective monitoring and timely completion of all new projects, launched for the welfare of police officers and officials. Published in Daily Times, May 17th 2018.