- Maryam Nawaz called for coordinated policing, intelligence sharing and modern technology against organised crime.
- She said overall crime in Punjab has dropped by up to 70 percent.
- Gujranwala (67%) and Gujrat (58%) were cited among the biggest city-level declines.
- Human trafficking, drug smuggling and the protection of women, children and youth were named as priorities.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has urged police and other agencies to work together, share intelligence and use modern technology to fight organised crime. She described such crime as a serious threat to social peace, stability and development.
Her remarks came in a message marking the international day devoted to preventing and fighting transnational organised crime. She called for firmer measures against human trafficking, drug smuggling and other illegal activities.
A proactive and coordinated approach
The chief minister said law enforcement agencies must act proactively and in coordination with one another. In her view, this is the way to break up criminal networks and uphold the rule of law.
She named intelligence sharing and modern technology as key tools in that effort. She also stressed public awareness and stronger police capacity.
Maryam Nawaz added that cooperation with international organisations and relevant countries is needed to tackle organised crime effectively.
| City | Decline in crime (%) |
|---|---|
| Gujranwala | 67 |
| Gujrat | 58 |
| Bahawalpur | 52 |
| Multan | 47 |
| Sahiwal | 42 |
| Lahore | 41 |
| Rawalpindi | 36 |
| Sheikhupura | 32 |
| Dera Ghazi Khan | 16 |
Crime figures cited for Punjab
The chief minister said overall crime in Punjab has fallen by as much as 70 percent, a trend she called encouraging. She also shared city-level figures showing that the size of the decline varies considerably across the province.
According to those figures, Gujranwala saw the sharpest fall at 67 percent, followed by Gujrat at 58 percent and Bahawalpur at 52 percent. Multan recorded a 47 percent decline and Sahiwal 42 percent. Lahore saw a 41 percent drop, Rawalpindi 36 percent and Sheikhupura 32 percent. Dera Ghazi Khan showed the smallest decline, at 16 percent.
The reports contain no independent verification of these numbers or details of how they were calculated. They are the figures as presented by the chief minister.
Initiatives credited for the decline
Maryam Nawaz attributed the improvement to several initiatives. These include District Safe City Authorities, mobile police stations and digital smart policing.
She said these measures are already producing positive results.
Protecting women, children and youth
The chief minister said protecting women and children from human trafficking and exploitation remains a key priority. She said the same of keeping young people away from drugs and criminal activity.
Questions and answers
What did Maryam Nawaz say about organised crime?
She called it a serious threat to social peace, stability and development. She urged coordinated law enforcement, modern technology and intelligence sharing to counter it.
How much has crime fallen in Punjab according to the chief minister?
She said overall crime has declined by up to 70 percent. City-level falls ranged from 16 percent in Dera Ghazi Khan to 67 percent in Gujranwala.
What initiatives did she credit for the improvement?
She credited District Safe City Authorities, mobile police stations and digital smart policing.
