2-Year Transformation Plans Ordered as Mohsin Naqvi Reviews Interior Ministry Reforms
ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 18th Aug, 2026)
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday chaired a meeting of heads of all institutions working under the Ministry of Interior, where officials reviewed progress on reforms aimed at:
- Improving performance
- Strengthening coordination
- Aligning operations with current requirements
During the meeting, all institutions were directed to submit a 2-year transformation plan. The ministry reaffirmed its commitment to providing the resources needed to support institutional development.
Naqvi directed all departments to:
- Enhance coordination, cooperation, and information sharing
- Improve overall performance
He highlighted that the Ministry of Interior‘s responsibilities differ from other ministries, requiring a coordinated approach across all affiliated organizations.
Key Takeaways:
- Support for New Institutions: Mohsin Naqvi assured participants that newly established institutions like the Land Port Authority would receive full government support.
- Resource Allocation: All departments will be provided with necessary resources to achieve their objectives.
- Autonomy and Decision-Making: Institutions should operate with greater autonomy and make decisions at their own level, referring only when necessary to the ministry.
- Data Protection and Cybersecurity: Heads of departments were instructed to implement effective measures for data protection and cybersecurity.
- Transformation Plans: Departments must prepare and present comprehensive two-year transformation plans.
- Modernization Goal: The government aims to modernize all institutions under the Ministry of Interior and improve public service delivery.
According to Naqvi, every affiliated organization must work towards achieving its targets, ensuring quality services and facilities for citizens.
He also noted successful anti-smuggling efforts, highlighting that no drug smuggling cases were reported during Hajj operations in the past two years.
Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry spoke about a shift from a previously inactive culture within federal institutions, emphasizing target-driven and performance-focused work. Heads of various institutions attending the meeting expressed positive changes under the ministry’s leadership.
