Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Acting US Ambassador Natalie Baker on Saturday to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation in counter-narcotics, security, and preventing illegal immigration. Both sides agreed to strengthen collaboration in drug interdiction, intelligence sharing, and joint technical support for operations against narcotics and human trafficking.
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Minister Naqvi highlighted Pakistan’s zero-tolerance policy against narcotics and emphasized detecting drug smuggling at airports as a top priority. He confirmed installation of advanced scanning machines nationwide and announced the upcoming establishment of the National Narcotics Coordination Centre under the Prime Minister’s directives.
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The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) briefing revealed that in the past year, 134 tons of narcotics were seized, 2,001 suspects including 75 foreign nationals were arrested, and drugs worth $12.797 billion were confiscated. Operations in Balochistan, KP, and Sindh cleared 40,659 acres to maintain a poppy-free status and arrested 110 Afghan nationals.
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The US ambassador appreciated ANF’s performance and reaffirmed continued support. Naqvi said Pakistan-US relations remain vital for regional peace and stability, stressing Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening long-standing bilateral ties.
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