Pakistan and the United States have agreed to intensify cooperation on counter-narcotics, security, and the prevention of illegal immigration following a meeting in Islamabad on Saturday between Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Acting US Ambassador Natalie Baker.
During the meeting at the Ministry of Interior, both sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral collaboration in intelligence sharing, curbing drug trafficking, and enhancing joint measures to stop illegal migration.
The US envoy offered full technical assistance to Pakistan in combating narcotics and preventing unauthorized cross-border movement.
“Our policy on illegal immigration is very clear,” Naqvi said, emphasizing the government’s firm stance on the issue.
He added that detecting drug trafficking attempts at airports remains a top priority, noting that state-of-the-art scanning machines are being installed at major airports nationwide.
Reaffirming Pakistan’s zero-tolerance policy against narcotics, Naqvi highlighted the regional challenge of drug smuggling.
