A top Pakistani police officer, Faisal Shahkar has been appointed as Police Adviser in the United Nations Department of Peace Operations.

He succeeds Luis Carrilho of Portugal who recently completed his assignment.

The UN Spokesman Stephane Dujarric told a regular briefing in New York that Faisal Shahkar, who was appointed by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, brings to the position more than 30 years of national and international experience.

He currently serves as Inspector General of Police in Pakistan.

Source: Radio Pakistan