Interior minister unveils policing reforms after officers return from overseas training
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday announced that Pakistan will establish a Law Enforcement Investigation Centre in Islamabad based on a Chinese policing model, with a pilot project set to begin soon. The announcement came during a meeting with Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) who recently completed professional training programmes in China and Türkiye.
Naqvi said the initiative forms part of broader efforts to modernize Pakistan’s policing system by incorporating international best practices, advanced technology and specialized investigative techniques. He added that the government would make overseas training a permanent component of police officers’ professional development.
The returning ASPs described their foreign training as highly beneficial, sharing insights on modern policing methods, surveillance technologies, law enforcement management, investigative procedures and the use of advanced equipment. Senior officials, including the Commandant of the National Police Academy, the Director General of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and other officers, attended the meeting.
Integrated policing model planned
According to the interior minister, the proposed Law Enforcement Investigation Centre will bring detention, investigation and summary trial facilities under one roof. He said the integrated model aims to accelerate the disposal of minor criminal cases while improving coordination among law enforcement agencies.
Naqvi emphasized that adopting proven international policing models would strengthen Pakistan’s criminal justice system and enhance operational efficiency.
Technology to strengthen security
The minister also announced plans to expand surveillance capabilities through modern technology. He said the Ministry of Interior’s Aviation Wing will receive advanced drones to support crime prevention, intelligence gathering and real-time monitoring.
Additionally, specialized investigation rooms will be established at the National Police Academy to improve practical investigative training. Naqvi said interrogation would become a dedicated subject within police training programmes, with modern investigative and interviewing techniques incorporated into the curriculum.
He further announced that police uniforms would be redesigned to better meet operational requirements, reflecting the government’s broader strategy to equip law enforcement agencies with modern tools, specialized skills and internationally recognized policing practices aimed at improving public safety and enhancing the effectiveness of security operations across the country.
