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Pakistan, U.S. Set Plan to Deepen Security and Border Cooperation

US backing will extend training, capacity building, plus planned border upgrades pending implementation.

Overview

  • Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Acting U.S. Ambassador Natalie Baker in Islamabad and both sides agreed to expand cooperation on security and border management.
  • The dialogue reaffirmed work with U.S. ATA and INL programs, with continued training for FIA, Federal Constabulary and cybercrime units.
  • Pakistan outlined plans, with U.S. support, for a Centre for Transnational Crime and an academy within the FIA, subject to follow-up and execution.
  • Naqvi said border and coastal forces are slated to receive modern U.S. equipment and that reorganization of the Federal Constabulary is under consideration.
  • He cited activation of an FIA federal counterterrorism wing as a priority, highlighted use of advanced software against foreign-linked crimes, and noted an NCCIA crackdown on illegal call centers.