By Adnan Rafique
RAWALPINDI: A high-level delegation from the State of Qatar, led by Brigadier Hamad Mohamed Al-Muraikhi, Assistant Director of the Forensic Laboratory Department, visited the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) Headquarters on Wednesday to strengthen bilateral cooperation against drug trafficking and abuse. The delegation was received by Director General Anti-Narcotics Force, Major General Abdul Moeed, HI(M), along with senior ANF officers.
The DG ANF underscored Pakistan’s commitment to enhancing international collaboration in counter-narcotics efforts and welcomed Qatar’s proactive engagement in the field.
The visiting team, comprising experts from Qatar’s forensic and law enforcement departments, was given a comprehensive briefing on ANF’s operational framework and ongoing initiatives.
This was followed by detailed bilateral discussions on expanding cooperation in counter-narcotics operations, forensic collaboration, intelligence sharing and capacity building.
Both sides reaffirmed their shared resolve to address the growing challenge of drug abuse, agreeing that the menace disproportionately affects vulnerable segments of society, particularly the youth.
The talks also stressed the need for coordinated action against drug trafficking networks exploiting regional and transnational routes for illicit drug movement.
The visit highlighted the growing coordination between Pakistan and Qatar during 2025, particularly following the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Conference held in April. It reaffirmed the strong ties between the two brotherly Muslim countries, with both sides reiterating their commitment to a whole-of-nation approach and collective action at regional and global forums to eliminate drug abuse and trafficking.
