ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control, Mohsin Naqvi, met with the delegation of US Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) at the Ministry of Interior. The delegation included US Deputy Ambassador Natalie Baker, Country Director INL Lynn Nelson, Police Advisor Ed Preston, and Police Program Specialist Faisal Gill.
The Federal Interior Minister appreciated INL’s exceptional cooperation in enhancing the capacity of Pakistan’s police and paramilitary forces, citing several notable projects as praiseworthy. He emphasised for further strengthening this cooperation and making it more sustainable. He underscored the need for prioritising high-impact projects through a master plan.
The Interior Minister said that the FIA is one of the most important investigative agencies of Pakistan. He expressed the desire to make the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) a dynamic organisation, akin to the FBI, with INL’s cooperation. He stated that this project will be of pivotal importance in combating organised crimes in Pakistan. He also stressed the need of restructuring the National Police Academy so that it can be made an international standard institution. He emphasised that it is also the need of the hour to modernise the Frontier Constabulary which serves as a reserve police force across the country. Regarding Anti-narcotics efforts, Naqvi said that all possible measures are being taken.
The US delegation extended their condolences over the loss of precious lives in recent terrorist incidents. US Deputy Ambassador Natalie Baker said that INL has been working in close cooperation with the Government of Pakistan for more than 42 years and expressed the desire to make this cooperation stronger and sustainable. She emphasised that Pakistan’s security is integral to US security.
