New Internal Security Policy to Centralise Police Operations Across Pakistan
June 2026 | By Azad News
Lahore — The federal government has initiated consultations with all provincial police departments for a new Internal Security Policy (2026–30), aimed at centralising police operations, improving interprovincial intelligence sharing, integrating crime data, and strengthening national security mechanisms.
The policy will be discussed in an upcoming extraordinary meeting of the National Police Management Board (NPMB), which will be held under the National Police Bureau (NPB) later this month.
According to officials, the reforms include proposals for a unified national crime database, enhanced intelligence coordination between provinces, and stronger mechanisms to combat terrorism financing.
The interior ministry has circulated proposals from serving and retired officers to improve the structure and performance of police institutions across the country.
NPB and FIA Director General Dr Usman Anwar, who will convene the meeting, highlighted concerns over a “serious disconnect” between law enforcement agencies and stressed the need for a uniform national policing mechanism.
He said coordination between domestic and international intelligence agencies is essential to counter terrorism and dismantle terror financing networks effectively.
Key proposals under consideration include the establishment of a Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Gilgit-Baltistan, integration of criminal record systems, and improvements in police training and welfare systems.
Former officials have also suggested creating a National Criminal Record Access System to centralise crime data and improve inter-agency coordination nationwide.
Experts believe that long-standing structural weaknesses in the policing system have affected Pakistan’s ability to effectively deal with terrorism, insurgency, and modern criminal threats.
Conclusion
The proposed Internal Security Policy (2026–30) represents a major shift toward centralised policing and enhanced interprovincial coordination, aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s internal security framework.
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