ISLAMABAD ( WNAM REPORT ): The National Counter Narcotics Coordination Center (NCNC2) is being established at the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) Headquarters in collaboration with UNODC & INLP to unify counter-narcotics efforts of IATF agencies and develop a coordinated national response against drug trafficking.
In this context, a five-day series of workshops on “Establishing Coordination Mechanisms to Counter Drug trafficking” commenced on 15 September 2025, bringing together national and international stakeholders to strengthen collective action against narcotics.
The inaugural session opened with keynote remarks by Major General Abdul Moeed HI(M), Chairman IATF / DG ANF followed by speeches of Mr Troels Vester (UNODC Country Representative) and Dr Lyn Nelson (Director of INL Pakistan). The eminent speakers highlighted the urgent need for collaborative action and the development of stronger institutional mechanisms to combat drug trafficking at both national and regional levels.
Brigadier Syed Imran Ali, Secretary IATF / Director Enforcement ANF, briefed the participants on the role, functionality, and significance of the NCNC2, emphasizing the critical importance of robust data sharing among law enforcement agencies. He also apprised the audience about various nationwide CN campaigns, being undertaken by ANF.
Subsequent sessions featured presentations from various law enforcement agencies focusing on enhancing data-sharing practices, analytical capabilities, and case management systems.
These workshops aim to foster sustainable inter-agency collaboration, ensuring that narcotics control operations across Pakistan are unified, systematic, and intelligence-driven. Participating agencies reaffirmed their commitment to protecting society from the menace of drugs. The event also reflects growing synergy and jointness towards national counter narcotics response.
