Sindh Home Minister visits CTD headquarters

KARACHI, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 7th Jul, 2026) Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar on Tuesday visited the headquarters of the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Sindh, where he was warmly welcomed by Inspector General (IGP) of Police Sindh, Javed Alam Odho.

During the visit, Deputy Inspector General CTD, Ghulam Azfar Mahesar briefed the Home Minister on the department’s ongoing intelligence-based operations against terrorism, operational performance, professional capabilities, future strategy, and the challenges being faced.

The participants reviewed ongoing counterterrorism operations, the use of modern technology, intelligence sharing, forensic capabilities, and measures to further strengthen institutional coordination.

Appreciating the CTD’s professional performance, successful counterterrorism operations, and the courage and commitment of its officers and personnel, Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar said that the CTD served as the province’s frontline force in the fight against terrorism, and that strengthening the department was essential for ensuring lasting peace in Sindh.

He directed the department to immediately submit comprehensive recommendations regarding available resources and additional requirements so that the Government of Sindh could address its needs on a priority basis.

The Home Minister stated that the Sindh Government would provide all possible resources to enhance the CTD’s operational capacity, professional capabilities, and integration with modern technology.

He stressed the need to further equip the department with advanced weapons, intelligence resources, forensic support, and technical facilities to intensify impartial and effective action against terrorists, their facilitators, and financiers.

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Reaffirming the government’s commitment, Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar said that the zero-tolerance policy against terrorist elements would continue to be implemented without compromise, adding that there was no place for enemies of peace in Sindh.

He directed that intelligence-based operations and inter-agency coordination with Federal intelligence institutions be further strengthened to ensure the timely dismantling of every terrorist network.

On the occasion, IGP Sindh, Javed Alam Odho stated that the Sindh Police was combating terrorism on every front with full determination, professionalism, and resolve. He noted that successful operations against terrorist elements were continuing due to effective coordination and timely intelligence sharing with federal intelligence agencies.

The IGP further said that the CTD was effectively pursuing terrorist networks through advanced intelligence, scientific investigation, forensic support, and an integrated operational strategy.

He added that efforts were being accelerated to eliminate terrorism completely by further enhancing the department’s capacity and ensuring the effective utilization of modern resources.

The meeting was attended by the Additional Inspector General CTD, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) CTD Operations-I, SSP CTD Operations-II, and other senior police officers.