ISLAMABAD, 13 October, 2026 (Ghufran): Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev, accompanied by Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, visited Islamabad Police Lines and the Pakistan Monument, where he received a warm welcome and a guard of honour from police personnel. During his visit to Islamabad Police Lines, the Russian minister inspected a police parade, while special units presented him with a salute. The national anthems of Pakistan and Russia were played during the ceremony. Kolokoltsev was also presented with the Pakistani national flag, which he respectfully kissed. He praised the professionalism, dedication and performance of Islamabad Police personnel and distributed awards among officers in recognition of their outstanding services. Inspector General of Islamabad Police Sohail Chaudhry, deputy inspectors general and other senior police officers were also present on the occasion. Later, the Russian interior minister visited the Pakistan Monument alongside Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, where a smartly turned-out contingent of the Federal Constabulary presented him with a salute. He also visited the Martyrs’ Memorial and laid a floral wreath to pay tribute to those who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. During his visit to Shakarparian, Kolokoltsev enjoyed views of Islamabad and the Margalla Hills and appreciated the natural beauty of Pakistan’s federal capital.