ASP Shehrbano Naqvi has made history as the first female police officer from Pakistan to be selected for the Asia Society 21 Next Generation Fellowship. The honour recognises her work in protecting vulnerable communities and promoting systemic change within law enforcement.
Punjab Police confirmed her selection for the Class of 2025. Punjab Inspector General Dr Usman Anwar praised her achievement, calling it a matter of national pride and highlighting the growing international recognition of Pakistani officers.
پاکستانی خاتون پولیس افسر کا شاندار اعزاز، ایشیا سوسائٹی 21 نیکسٹ جنریشن فیلو شپ کے لئے منتخب،
— Punjab Police Official (@OfficialDPRPP) September 7, 2025
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
The fellowship, taking place from December 5 to 7, 2025, in the Philippines, will gather 30 emerging leaders from 27 countries. ASP Naqvi gained widespread attention in 2023 after rescuing a woman from a violent mob in Lahore’s Achhra Market, an act that cemented her reputation for bravery.
Her accomplishment is part of a larger trend of Pakistani women officers earning international recognition. In March 2025, Anum Khan Muhammad Sher of Sargodha City Police Station received the Excellence in Criminal Investigation Award at the World Police Summit in Dubai. In October 2024, Rawalpindi Chief Traffic Officer SP Beenish Fatima was named to the IACP 40 Under 40 list in Boston for her leadership and contributions to policing.
