Overview
- Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon formalized the pledge for closer liaison and federal support during a June 4 meeting in Islamabad.
- Authorities said operational steps already under way include revival of a dedicated katcha force, drone and aerial surveillance, and coordinated ground raids with provincial and military units.
- Karachi police arrested a suspect known as 'Pinky' on May 12 for running a large narcotics supply chain that investigators say linked Karachi to Lahore and Islamabad and supplied affluent neighbourhoods.
- The Sindh cabinet’s surrender-and-rehabilitation policy lets riverine dacoits lay down arms in exchange for protection, vocational help and family guarantees, and officials say dozens have surrendered since October.
- Officials say the coordinated approach aims to reduce kidnappings, extortion and open drug sales in cities but will require sustained inter-agency work, follow-up arrests and visible service improvements for local communities.