Punjab awards top civil honour to late Pattoki AC Furqan

The Punjab government has decided to confer the province’s highest civil award on deceased Pattoki Assistant Commissioner Furqan Ahmed Khan, who passed away while serving people in testing circumstances.

His family will also receive a grant of Rs10 million in recognition of his services.

Dedication despite illness

According to officials, Furqan Ahmed continued to perform relief duties in the field for four consecutive days despite suffering from cancer. He worked tirelessly to ensure that flood-affected families in Pattoki received food, medicines, and other essential supplies.

CM Maryam Nawaz pays tribute

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz paid rich tribute to the late officer, calling him “a true hero who sacrificed his life in the line of duty.” She said Furqan Ahmed’s dedication in the face of personal suffering would always be remembered as an example of selfless public service.

“Those who sacrifice their lives while serving in difficult circumstances are real heroes,” she remarked, adding that the officer’s duty and courage had set a benchmark for others in public service.