Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry on Monday vowed a tough crackdown on criminal activity, telling the National Assembly that no person like ‘Pinky’ involved in illegal practices would be allowed to operate in Pakistan, regardless of status or location.
Talal Chaudhry addressed the National Assembly and said the government would take action against anyone, whether ‘Pink’ or ‘Pinky’, engaged in unlawful activities.
“Whether Pinky is from Karachi or Lahore, those involved in wrongdoing will not be spared,” he added.
The minister said people involved in narcotics trafficking and other criminal enterprises would face strict legal consequences.
He stressed that the government was committed to eliminating illegal networks and ensuring that law enforcement agencies acted without discrimination.
Discussing the issue of narcotics control, Chaudhry said the matter largely fell under provincial jurisdiction. He urged provincial governments to fulfil their responsibility by establishing dedicated anti-narcotics forces, noting that two provinces had created such institutions so far.
The minister also expressed concern over the functioning of the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA). He told lawmakers that although the authority had been established 15 years ago, its board had never convened a meeting.
Highlighting prison reforms, Chaudhry announced that the government was constructing Islamabad’s first modern prison.
He said the jail in Islamabad would be built according to international standards and would include separate arrangements for women prisoners as well as children residing with their mothers.
