• Naqvi says centre in Islamabad will combine detention, investigation and summary trial facilities under one roof
• Initiative aims to speed up disposal of minor offence cases, reduce procedural delays

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to embark on a major transformation of its policing system, with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announcing a series of reforms inspired by successful international law enforcement models, including the establishment of a China-style Law Enforcement Investigation Centre in Islamabad.

The announcement came during his meeting with assistant superintendents of police who recently returned after completing specialised training courses in China and Turkiye.

The officers described overseas programmes as an invaluable experience that significantly enhanced their professional capabilities and exposed them to modern policing practices, surveillance technologies, and contemporary approaches to maintaining law and order.

Acknowledging the importance of international exposure, Naqvi declared that foreign training programmes would become a permanent component of the professional development of Pakistani police officers. He emphasised that the government was committed to equipping the country’s law enforcement agencies with the skills and technologies required to address emerging security challenges.

As part of the reforms, the interior minister announced the launch of a pilot project to establish a China-style Law Enforcement Investigation Centre in Islamabad.

The centre will integrate detention, investigation and summary trial facilities under one roof, enabling the swift and efficient disposal of cases involving minor offences while reducing procedural delays.

Naqvi said the country would benefit from internationally proven policing models to make its law-enforcement system more effective, responsive, and technology-driven.

He stressed that the adoption of advanced surveillance systems and modern technologies would significantly expand monitoring capabilities and strengthen crime prevention efforts.

To further enhance public safety, the interior minister announced that modern drones would be inducted into the Aviation Wing of the Ministry of Interior to improve surveillance and support law enforcement operations.

The reform agenda also includes strengthening investigative capacity through the establishment of specialised investigation rooms at the National Police Academy.

According to the interior minister, greater emphasis will be placed on specialised investigation training aligned with the evolving requirements of modern policing.

He further announced that interrogations would be introduced as a specialised academic subject within police training, with modern interrogation techniques based on the practices of developed countries becoming an integral part of the curriculum.

In another key initiative, Naqvi revealed plans to introduce new police uniforms designed to better meet the operational requirements of law-enforcement personnel, reflecting the practical demands of contemporary policing.

During the meeting, the ASPs shared their observations on advanced policing systems in China and Turkiye, highlighting the effective use of surveillance technologies, modern equipment, digital tools, and public security management practices that could be adapted to Pakistan’s policing framework.

The Commandant of the National Police Academy, the Director General of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), and other senior officials also attended the meeting.

Published in Dawn, August 7th, 2026