Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Shehrbano Naqvi has been selected for the Asia Society 21 Next Generation Fellowship, making her the first female police officer from Pakistan to receive this honour.
The Class of 2025 includes 30 leaders from 27 countries. They will meet in the Philippines from December 5 to 7, 2025.
A Punjab Police spokesperson praised Naqvi for her dedication to protecting vulnerable communities and driving systemic change. Punjab Inspector General Dr. Usman Anwar called her recognition a “proud moment for Pakistan.”
پاکستانی خاتون پولیس افسر کا شاندار اعزاز، ایشیا سوسائٹی 21 نیکسٹ جنریشن فیلو شپ کے لئے منتخب،
ایشیا سوسائٹی نے اے ایس پی شہربانو نقوی کو کلاس آف 2025ء میں معاشرے کے کمزور طبقات کے تحفظ، سسٹم میں تبدیلی کے حوالے سے گراں قدر کاوشوں، خدمات کے لئے منتخب کیا،
ایشیا 21 نیکسٹ جنریشن… pic.twitter.com/MKsTOJO3hn
— Punjab Police Official (@OfficialDPRPP) September 7, 2025Naqvi gained acclaim in 2023 when she bravely saved a woman from a violent mob in Lahore’s Achhra Market. Her actions made her a symbol of courage within the police force.
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This honour follows recent international awards for Pakistani female police leaders. In March 2025, Anum Khan Muhammad Sher won an Excellence in Criminal Investigation Award at the World Police Summit. In October 2024, SP Beenish Fatima received the IACP 40 Under 40 Award for law enforcement leadership.
Naqvi’s fellowship highlights Pakistan’s rising global leadership in law enforcement and women’s empowerment.
