They had female rescuers deputed as Computer Telephone Wireless Operators (CTW). The information lead said the field has ‘many other prominent female rescuers’ who have their unique and prominent roles in the service. Sumera Liaqat, a psychologist who joined the service in 2007, currently serves as the Social Welfare Officer for the department. The emergency service has also had a female heading a district as the District Emergency Officer (DEO). Moreover, Ruqiya Bano Javed holds the privilege of serving as the first female officer of Punjab Emergency Service.

Source: The Express Tribune March 09, 2020 04:51 UTC