08/10/2026
DATH Participates in the 6th National Maritime Conference 2026 | Strengthening Pakistan’s Collective Response to Drug-Related & Transnational Crimes
Syed Zulfiqar Hussain, Consultant, Anti-Drugs/Narcotics Campaign and Director, Drug Advisory Training Hub, participated as a Panelist in the 6th National Maritime Conference (NMC 2026) held at Minhaj University Lahore, organized by the Centre of Research and Innovation in Maritime Affairs (CRIMA) under the theme: “Land to Sea: Drug Related Crimes, Transnational Threats, Rehabilitation & Law Enforcement Challenges in Pakistan.”
Chief Guest – Rear Admiral Sohail Ahmad Azmie, Commandant, Pakistan Navy War College, Lahore, addressed the conference and highlighted drug trafficking as a significant national security challenge requiring a coordinated institutional and community response. He emphasized overcoming institutional barriers, strengthening intelligence sharing and enhancing cooperation among law-enforcement and maritime agencies.
The conference was presided over by Prof. Dr. Sajid Mahmood Shahzad, Vice Chancellor, Minhaj University Lahore, reflecting the university’s commitment to bringing academic, institutional and professional expertise together on critical national issues.
The conference brought together senior representatives from law enforcement agencies, government institutions, civil society and other relevant national stakeholders, including Brigadier Rizwan, Director General, Counter Narcotics Force Punjab; Colonel (Retd.) Shahzad Amir, Chief Executive Officer, Punjab Charities Commission; and Mr. Masroor Alam Kolachi, Deputy Inspector General & Commandant, NHMP Training College, Sheikhupura. Senior officials from the Motorway Police, law-enforcement agencies, civil society organizations and other relevant institutions also participated, contributing to a comprehensive dialogue on drug-related crimes, rehabilitation, transnational threats and law-enforcement challenges in Pakistan.
Syed Zulfiqar Hussain, Consultant Anti-Drugs/Narcotics Campaign shared his perspectives on drug prevention, rehabilitation, drug-related crimes, transnational threats and the importance of stronger coordination between law enforcement agencies, government institutions and civil society.
The conference served as an important platform for strengthening inter-institutional cooperation, intelligence sharing, prevention, rehabilitation and community engagement in addressing drug-related and transnational crimes.
DATH appreciates CRIMA and Minhaj University Lahore for convening this significant national dialogue and remains committed to strengthening partnerships with law-enforcement institutions, civil society, diplomatic missions, international organizations and development partners for a safer and drug-free Pakistan.
From Land to Sea — Collective Action for a Safer Pakistan.
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