Riding 250cc motorcycles, the policewomen, who began patrolling the cultural capital of the country from Thursday, were the cynosure of all eyes. They were among 84 wardens given motorcycles by Lahore's police chief Malik Mohammad Iqbal to patrol the city.

"We imparted 15 days of training to eight women wardens in the first phase and as many wardens are receiving training in the second phase," Chief Traffic Officer Ghulam Mehmood Dogar told the Dawn newspaper.

The wardens will patrol key thoroughfares like The Mall, Jail Road, Gulberg Main Boulevard and Defence Main Boulevard in pairs. They will regulate traffic, help and educate people and issue tickets.

"The main focus of the women wardens will be on extending emergency help to commuters, especially women and children," Dogar said.