Explanation

There are the 17 Sections in ANF ACT:

1. Short title and commencement
2. Definitions
3. Constitution of the Force
4. Superintendence and administration of the Force
5. Functions of the Force
6. Power of the members of the Force
7. Wearing of Uniform
8. Punishment
9. Grounds of punishment
10. Authority to award punishment
11. Terms of Service
12. Conduct and Discipline
13. Members to serve anywhere
14. Members as public prosecutors
15. Delegation of powers
16. Indemnity
17. Power to make rules

Last verified on 11-06-2026

Explanation

• Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) was raised in 1995.
• Formation date: 21 February 1995
• Parent ministry: Ministry of Narcotics Control
• Function: Drug control, anti-smuggling operations

Last verified on 11-06-2026

Explanation

• 1989: Ministry of Narcotics Control (MNC) established
• 1991: Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) established
• 1995 (February 21, 1995): Pakistan Narcotics Control Board (PNCB) + Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) merged → Anti Narcotics Force (ANF)
• 1997: ANF Act passed for reorganization
• 2002: MNC became a full-fledged ministry
• 2013: Converted into Interior Ministry department
• 2017: Reinstated as Independent Ministry

Last verified on 17-05-2026

Explanation

• Full form: Anti Money Laundering Act
• Year (Pakistan): 2010
• Purpose: Prevent money laundering
• Scope: Financial crimes & illegal transactions
• Enforcement: Banks, FIA, and financial institutions

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• Section 9(b) of the CNS Act, 1997 defines punishment based on drug quantity.
• It applies when the recovered narcotics are more than 1 kg but less than 10 kg.
• This section covers intermediate-level drug trafficking cases.
• Punishment increases with the quantity of drugs involved.

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

SHO stands for Station House Officer. 

 The SHO holds the rank of inspector or sub-inspector.

The rule of SHO in Pakistan is the overall supervision of the functions of each police station

SHO is the head or officer in charge of a police station of a locality.

Explanation

Mohsin Raza Naqvi is the current Federal Minister for Narcotics Control of Pakistan

Appointed in March 2024

Explanation

There are the 17 Sections in ANF ACT 1997.

1 Short title and commencement

2 Definitions

3 Constitution of the Force

4 Superintendence and administration of the Force

5 Functions of the Force

6 Power of the members of the Force

7 Wearing of Uniform

8 Punishment

9 Grounds of punishment

10 Authority to award punishment

11 Terms of Service

12 Conduct and Discipline

13 Members to serve anywhere

14 Members as public prosecutors

15 Delegation of powers

16 Indemnity

17 Power to make rules

Explanation

ANF Headquarters: Islamabad/Rawalpindi

ANF Regional Directorates: 05 

ANF police Stations: 28

Explanation

Section 40 of Control of Narcotics Substances (CNS) act says: Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, where a citizen of Pakistan is convicted by a foreign court for an offence which is also an offense punishable under this act, the special court may, on an application made by the Director General or any other officer authorized by the Federal Government, order that the assets acquired in Pakistan such citizen shall be fortetied to the Federal Government.