In a distinguished ceremony held at Malhi Hall in Long Island, New York, several Pakistani American police executives were honored for their recent promotions to senior ranks within the New York Police Department (NYPD).
Those recognized included Inspector Adeel Rana, Deputy Inspector Waheed Akhtar (President of the Muslim Officers Society), Deputy Inspector Masbah Noor, Deputy Inspector Jahangir Ashraf, Captain Asif Iqbal, Captain Ovais Khanzada, Captain Ahtesham, Captain Muhammad Ahmed, and Captain Zia Abbas.

The event drew a large gathering of prominent members of the Pakistani American community and special guests, including Suffolk County Controller John Kennedy and Huntington Town Supervisor Ed Smith. Organized by Aamir Sultan, the ceremony featured heartfelt tributes and commendations, with members of the Malhi family extending a warm welcome and expressing deep appreciation for the honorees’ service.
Special recognition was also given to Detective Rohail Khalid, President of the Pakistani American Law Enforcement Society, for his dedication and leadership.
Controller Kennedy and Supervisor Smith joined the Malhi family in presenting official citations to the officers, acknowledging their exemplary service and unwavering commitment to public safety and community engagement.
