• SSU, CTD and CIA personnel participate in advanced course, statement says
• Programme focuses on contemporary investigative methodologies

KARACHI: The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) conducted a five-day training programme for Sindh police officers at the Special Security Unit (SSU) headquarters in collaboration with the US Consulate General Karachi.

A police statement said that a total of 27 police personnel from the SSU, Central Police Office, Counter-Terrorism Department and Crime Investigation Agency participated in the “advanced curriculum.”

The programme focused on “contemporary investigative methodologies”, including threat assessment, human behaviour, behavioural analysis, alternative interviewing techniques and strategic persuasion.

It provided participants with “deep professional insights and practical skills” to enhance their capabilities in identifying potential threats and conducting non-adversarial investigative interviews, the statement added.

Sindh Home Minister Zia ul Hasan Lanjar, speaking on the occasion, appreciated the collaboration, describing it as an invaluable opportunity for the Sindh Police to adopt international techniques. Recalling that Pakistani officers had previously travelled to the United States for such specialised instruction, he highly appreciated the US Consulate General for facilitating the course in Karachi.

Sindh IGP Javed Alam Odho highlighted the critical relevance of the course in navigating today’s evolving security landscape. He said that such high-level programmes help bridge tactical gaps across all administrative tiers, from mid-career commanders to senior leadership.

DIG Security Maqsood Ahmed said that the programme enabled a diverse cohort of officers from various ranks to benefit from global expertise and modern policing strategies.

The Assistant Legal Attaché at the US Consulate General Karachi commended the SSU for its world-class hosting facilities. He said the interactive sessions facilitated a vital exchange of ideas and professional experiences, empowering officers to respond more precisely to emerging challenges. He emphasised the importance of sustaining such capacity-building initiatives to further strengthen professional institutional links between US and Pakistani law-enforcement agencies.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, the home minister, alongside IGP Odho, distributed certificates of participation to the successful officers.

Published in Dawn, August 25th, 2026