Pakistan is undertaking major structural reforms of its policing framework, with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi revealing a series of initiatives modelled on international law enforcement systems, including a China-style Law Enforcement Investigation Centre in Islamabad.
The announcement came during a session with assistant superintendents of police (ASP) who recently concluded overseas training programmes in China and Turkiye. The officers described the international courses as a crucial opportunity that boosted their professional capabilities while introducing them to modern policing practices, surveillance tools and contemporary public safety strategies.
Acknowledging the impact of foreign exposure, Naqvi affirmed that international training courses will become a permanent feature of professional development for Pakistani police personnel.
He emphasised that the administration remains committed to providing law enforcement agencies with the technical capabilities required to counter emerging security threats.
The proposed facility will bring detention, investigation and summary trial processes under one roof, facilitating the rapid resolution of minor offence cases while cutting procedural delays.
Naqvi noted that the country will leverage proven international policing frameworks to render its law enforcement machinery more effective, adaptive and technology-focused.
He highlighted that deploying advanced surveillance infrastructure and modern technical tools will expand monitoring capabilities while strengthening crime prevention measures.
To enhance overall security, the interior minister stated that modern drones will join the Ministry of Interior’s Aviation Wing to bolster aerial surveillance and support ground operations.
The reform strategy also focuses on improving investigative standards through dedicated investigation rooms at the National Police Academy.
According to Naqvi, police academies will place greater weight on specialised investigation training tailored to current operational demands.
He further conveyed that interrogation will be added as a distinct academic discipline within police training, integrating modern interrogation techniques from developed countries into the curriculum.
In another key decision, Naqvi shared plans to launch updated police uniforms designed to meet the practical demands and operational needs of law enforcement staff.
