Pakistan is preparing to establish a China style Law Enforcement Investigation Centre in Islamabad as part of a broader policing reform programme aimed at strengthening investigative capabilities, expanding the use of technology and reducing delays in the handling of minor offences. The proposed centre is being introduced as a pilot project under reforms announced by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, following discussions with Pakistani police officers who recently completed specialized training programmes in China and Türkiye.
The reforms were discussed during a meeting attended by Assistant Superintendents of Police who had returned from their overseas training, along with the Commandant of the National Police Academy, the Director General of the Federal Investigation Agency and other senior officials. The officers briefed the meeting on their experiences abroad and highlighted policing systems and operational practices that could potentially be adapted for Pakistan.
According to the officers, their training provided exposure to modern policing methods, surveillance technologies, digital tools, specialized equipment and contemporary approaches to maintaining public order. Their observations formed part of discussions on how international policing practices could contribute to the development of Pakistan’s law enforcement framework.
Mohsin Naqvi said foreign training programmes would become a permanent component of the professional development of Pakistani police officers. He stressed the importance of equipping law enforcement agencies with modern skills and technologies to respond to emerging security challenges. The government intends to use international training and experience to strengthen the operational capabilities of police personnel and improve the effectiveness of law enforcement institutions.
A key element of the reform programme is the planned pilot project for a China style Law Enforcement Investigation Centre in Islamabad. The proposed facility will bring detention, investigation and summary trial facilities under one roof. The model is intended to facilitate the quicker disposal of cases involving minor offences while reducing procedural delays associated with separate stages of the legal and investigative process.
The interior minister said Pakistan could benefit from policing models that have been implemented internationally and adapted to local requirements. He highlighted the potential role of advanced surveillance systems and modern technologies in expanding monitoring capabilities and supporting crime prevention efforts. The proposed approach places technology and integrated operational facilities at the centre of efforts to improve law enforcement processes.
The government also plans to strengthen surveillance capabilities through the induction of state of the art drones into the Aviation Wing of the Ministry of Interior. The drones are expected to support surveillance and law enforcement operations, providing authorities with additional technological resources for monitoring and public safety activities.
The reform programme also includes measures to improve the investigative training of police officers. Specialized investigation rooms are planned at the National Police Academy, where greater attention will be given to investigation techniques aligned with the requirements of modern policing. The initiative is intended to provide police personnel with more specialized practical training and strengthen their ability to handle investigations.
Interrogation will also be introduced as a specialized academic subject in police training programmes. The proposed curriculum will incorporate modern interrogation techniques drawn from developed countries, reflecting the government’s broader focus on updating police education and investigative practices.
Alongside technological and investigative reforms, the government is planning new police uniforms designed to better address the operational requirements of law enforcement personnel. The move forms part of a wider effort to update different aspects of police operations and working conditions.
During the meeting, the Assistant Superintendents of Police who participated in training programmes in China and Türkiye shared their observations of advanced policing systems in both countries. They highlighted the use of surveillance technologies, modern equipment, digital tools and public security management practices. These experiences are expected to inform the development of reforms that can be adapted to Pakistan’s own law enforcement framework.
The proposed Law Enforcement Investigation Centre, expanded use of surveillance technology, drone deployment and specialized investigative education collectively represent a technology focused approach to policing reform. The government’s stated objective is to improve operational efficiency, strengthen investigative capabilities and support faster handling of cases while incorporating practices observed through international police training programmes.
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