By Anzal Amin
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Tuesday, said that all available resources would be utilized to enhance the capacity of law enforcement agencies (LEAs) in order to ensure the protection of citizens’ lives and property.
Chairing an important meeting to review the country’s law and order situation and matters related to the Ministry of Interior, he also directed strict implementation of the government’s zero-tolerance policy against corruption within law enforcement institutions.
The prime minister asked that recruitments in all departments under the interior ministry, including the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), must be conducted strictly on merit.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Ministers Syed Mohsin Naqvi, Ahsan Iqbal, Muhammad Aurangzeb, Minister of State Talal Chaudhry, and heads of various law enforcement agencies, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release.
Emphasizing the need to tackle modern security challenges, the prime minister said security personnel should be equipped with advanced training and modern skills.
He further directed authorities to ensure the provision of the best equipment, modern technology and professional resources to law enforcement agencies.
During the briefing, officials informed the meeting that the under-construction jail in Islamabad would become operational in September this year.
Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi briefed the meeting on the performance and future development plans of the FIA, Islamabad Police, National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), Federal Constabulary, Capital Development Authority (CDA), and other institutions working under the Interior Ministry.
