Interior minister seeks two-year transformation plans from depts

“Wherever necessary, proposals for required amendments and reforms in laws should be presented immediately.” He stressed that provision of best facilities and quality services to the public could only be ensured by achieving set targets.

Citing improved performance, Naqvi noted that not a single case of drug smuggling was noted during Haj operations last year and this year, calling it clear evidence of progress in the institutions’ working.

Minister of State for Interior Tallal Chaudhry said a culture of shirking duties and responsibilities existed in federal institutions, “but we have changed this mindset”.

“All institutions will have to work in a target-based, result-oriented and performance-focused manner,” he said. Heads of all organisations under administrative control of the interior ministry said fundamental and positive changes had come concerning in the Ministry of Interior’s departments under Naqvi’s leadership.

The meeting was attended by Minister of State for Interior Tallal Chaudhry, Interior Secretary, Chairman of Nadra, DG of FIA, DG of ANF, National Coordinator of NACTA, IG of Federal Constabulary, DG of NCCIA, MD of Land Port Authority, DG of Passports and Immigration, Chief Commissioner of Islamabad, IG of Islamabad Police, Chairman of Social Media Regulatory Authority, and Federal Prosecutor General.

Published in Dawn, August 18th, 2026