Amid All The Chaos & Uncertainty, Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Hamza Shafqaat Surfaced As A True Hero

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Amid the mayhem on the roads and the environment of uncertainty that had gripped Pakistan over the last few days, Islamabad witnessed one of its most efficient civil servants, Deputy Commissioner Hamza Shafqaat rise to the occasion and help maintain as much calm as the chaos allowed. From tear-gassed roads to Twitter, the capital’s young D.C was virtually everywhere, playing his role to ensure that citizens remained safe and aware.

While in the field, the Deputy Commissioner’s Twitter handle remained active throughout the chaos, timely informing citizens about the situation of the highways and key intersections as well as the safest routes for commute between the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

What was particularly heartwarming was the fact that Hamza Shafqaat remained on ground despite having stones pelted at him and on-duty police officers by the protesters.

In trying times when multi-tasking can fail even the best, Deputy Commissioner Islamabad took it upon himself to debunk fake news doing rounds. This was an extremely important contribution given the fact that a few old videos of protesters entering the Red Zone were spreading a rapid sense of harassment among the residents of the capital city.

And despite what must have been an endless few days, the civil servant kept his sense of humour alive.

Immediately after the news of Maulana Samiul Haq’s assassination became public and a fresh wave of panic took over the twin cities, the D.C was once again on top of the situation.

It wasn’t until the wee hours of the night between 2nd and 3rd November, after the rowdy crowds had dispersed and sanitation teams had been called in that Islamabad’s Deputy Commissioner finally called it a day.

The responsibility and the paramount sense of duty with which Hamza Shafqaat shouldered his job description was not left unappreciated. The citizens of Islamabad were all praises for the man who led the city through chaos like a true pro.

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Dedication and hard work have a way of shining despite all odds. Deputy Commissioner Hamza Shafqaat’s case proves that despite days of utter madness, Pakistan still has able civil servants devoted to the country and its people! Kudos officer!

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