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The US Ambassador to Pakistan, Anne W Patterson, lauded the "successful counter-terrorism partnership between Pakistan and the United States" and noted that "there is no more important task in Pakistan today than to stop the scourge of terrorism."
She was speaking at the graduation ceremony of the "VIP Protection Course" jointly organised by the US Department of State Diplomatic Security Service Anti-Terrorism Assistance (ATA) Programme and the Punjab Police College here on Thursday.
"A small group of misguided individuals must not be allowed to deter the moderate, mainstream majority from building the prosperous and democratic future they envision for Pakistan," Ambassador Patterson remarked.
"Our government shares the Government of Pakistan's goal to detect, deny, defeat, capture, and prosecute terrorists and their organisations." The ATA programme provides training, equipment and technology targeted to respond most effectively to the security situation in the host country. The ATA programme in Pakistan has operated since 2003. The course emphasised the tactical aspects of dignitary protection. A joint US team and a previously trained Pakistani team acted as instructors.
"You brave men face more of a threat here than your counterparts in almost any other country. We see examples every day of police and security forces of Pakistan sacrificing their lives to prevent suicide bombings and other attacks," the Ambassador observed.
Patterson complimented the "dedicated and courageous front line officers" for their determination in volunteering for the course. She commended the role of the Ministry of Interior and Pakistan law enforcement authorities noting that the training would not have been successful "without their full partnership, logistical assistance and encouragement."
On arrival, a guard of honour ceremony was conducted for the Ambassador Patterson and the Federal Interior Secretary Syed Kamal Shah. Later, 23 participants received certificates of graduation for completing a three-week intensive VIP protection course concentrating on skills needed to protect national leaders and key facilities from attack.

Copyright News Network International, 2008

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