ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court Judge Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb Thursday underscored an urgent need to counter organised crime, observing that it brought a terrible name to the country.
He was addressing a conference here organised by the Federal Judicial Academy (FJA) in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The conference brought together members of the judiciary, prosecution, bar and legal experts to deliberate on the formulation of Pakistan’s National Strategy against Organized Crime.
Justice Aurangzeb emphasized that tackling organised crime demanded a multifaceted approach; encompassing international cooperation, robust law enforcement, legal reforms and community engagement.
Expressing concern over the shortage of courts, limited capacity of investigation officers (IOs), and insufficient funding, the judge emphasized the establishment of additional courts to effectively handle organised crime cases.
He maintained that the Federal Judicial Academy would continue to serve as a crucial platform for building the professional capacity of all stakeholders involved in tackling organised crime. Regarding specialized training, Justice Aurangzeb said specialized trainings were vital in areas such as cybercrime investigation, forensic science, financial fraud detection, and modern interrogation techniques for keeping pace with evolving criminal methods and ensuring effective investigations.
The conference concluded with a consensus on the need for stronger inter-agency coordination, enhanced investigative capacity and an effective judicial response to combat the menace of organized crime. It further emphasized the formulation of a responsive national strategy against organized crime in Pakistan.
