Islamabad, July 19, 2025: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has revealed that the government is seriously considering appointing a serving or retired army officer to lead the civil armed forces wing of the interior ministry, according to a report by Dawn News.
This step is being discussed to ensure better coordination between the civil armed forces and military institutions for improved counterterrorism efforts.
The proposed plan includes the possibility of selecting a two-star general (Major General), either currently serving or retired, to take charge of this role. These details were share during a meeting of Interior Minister with selected journalists on Friday.
Naqvi explained that the civil armed forces including the Frontier Corps, Rangers, Pakistan Coast Guard, Gilgit-Baltistan Scouts, and the newly formed Federal Constabulary are under the ministry administrative control. These forces are already involved in key operations against terrorism and counter-insurgency across Pakistan.
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He stressed that the purpose of this appointment would be to improve coordination and ensure smoother operations. “There is a need for smooth coordination of the civil armed forces department with all stakeholders to improve delivery, efficiency, and end the pendency,” he said.
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However, he clarified that this general will work only under the interior secretary and will not interfere in the affairs of other departments such as internal security, immigration, or anti-corruption.
The proposal is still under discussion, and no final decision has been made yet, but the goal is clear that is to boost the performance and unity of the civil armed forces wing under the interior ministry.
