Punjab Police to Buy Helicopter

[Abbas Ali]

In today's (March 2) newspaper:

Central Police Office, Punjab, Lahore

Invitation for Pre-Qualification of Firms for Supply of Helicopter

Police Department (punjabpolice.gov.pk), Government of Punjab intends to purchase helicopter. Applications for pre-qualification are invited from technically and financially capable firms having adequate capacity in supply.



Abbas

[Abbas Ali]

According to following advertisement in today's (March 21) newspaper, the helicopter should have seating capacity for at least thirteen persons.



Abbas

[Abbas Ali]

Mi-17 helicopter considered for Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of Punjab Police.

http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-1 ... th-Rs14-bn

Abbas

[Abbas Ali]

According to a local newspaper report, Government of Punjab has approved acquisition of two helicopters for Punjab Police. Maybe that's why two separate bidding invitations appeared in newspapers.

Helicopters will be used for monitoring security arrangements for public/religious gatherings/rallies in the province and will have equipment for day & night operations including night vision cameras, search lights etc.

Helicopter type not mentioned in newspaper.

Abbas

[Abbas Ali]

Saw a shiny green & white helicopter circling low over Lahore today. Apparently a western-built machine.

Probably a new acquisition for Punjab Police monitoring Friday prayer congregations security arrangements?

Abbas

[Abbas Ali]

In today's (December 21) newspaper, invitation for pre-qualification for procurement of a helicopter for Punjab Police with seating capacity for ten to fifteen passengers.



Abbas

[Abbas Ali]

According to City42 News channel, helicopter procurement facing delay due to objection raised by Finance Department of the Government of Punjab (finance.punjab.gov.pk) against helicopter procurement cost of one billion two hundred million rupees.

Abbas

[Abbas Ali]

For the time being, plan to buy helicopter for Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of Punjab Police has been dropped due to shortage of funds, according to news sources.

Abbas