ISLAMABAD: To receive training in cutting-edge technologies and contemporary policing, Islamabad Police officers will be sent to Beijing to participate in various training courses conducted by the Beijing Police Department.

The officers will also receive special training in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for enhanced investigation capacity to track criminals.

This was decided during a meeting of Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi with a high-level delegation of the Beijing Police Department, led by Deputy Director General Gao Jianxin. During the meeting, enhancing collaboration between Islamabad and Beijing police, training in modern technology, and information sharing were discussed in detail.

Mohsin Naqvi emphasised that modern training in Beijing will significantly enhance the capacity of Islamabad Police. He noted that Beijing Police was a highly efficient and technologically advanced force, and the capital police should fully benefit from their experience.

He stressed that the use of modern technology for public safety and crime prevention has become essential. He stated that cooperation with Beijing Police in this regard would prove extremely beneficial. The Interior Minister welcomed the offer of anti-riot training from Beijing Police for Islamabad Police.

He highlighted the importance of timely information sharing to tackle challenges such as terrorism, organised crime, drug trafficking, and human smuggling. He thanked the Beijing Police Department delegation for their commitment to enhancing cooperation with Islamabad Police.

The Chinese delegation included Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Public Security Li Yuhang and Directors He Xin, Feng Wei, and Hu Jimin from the Beijing Police Department.

The meeting was also attended by Minister of State for Interior Tallal Chaudhry, the federal secretary for interior, the director general of the FIA, the commandant of the National Police Academy, the chief commissioner of Islamabad, the IG Islamabad Police, and the deputy commissioner of Islamabad.

Published in Dawn, July 17th, 2025