[DAWN] PESHAWAR: Zameer Khan's voice remains steady as he recounts the number of bombs he has defused in his lifetime."Thirty-seven bombs and Improvised Explosive Devises," he says.
There is an almost defiant indifference in the ex-serviceman's tone. It does not for a moment indicate the formidable line of work he has chosen; a job that requires him to methodically approach a ticking bomb when everyone is running away from it.
Lionhearted Khan first learnt how to dismantle a bomb when he was in the Pakistain Army. After 20 years in service, he is now enrolled at Pakistain's first police school of explosive handling (PSEH) in Nowshera taking a refresher course to hone his skill.
Despite his years of experience, at PSEH he has a chance to enhance his knowledge as modern war tools evolve. He can learn about circuits -- the latest bombs -- and how to battle the "technological war."
The explosive handling school, which launched operations in February this year, provides training on the latest equipment and technology to detect and safely diffuse bombs. It is a major step towards improving the safety of civilians as well as that of Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU) personnel.