Pakistan | MCQs

Explanation

The Ministry of Narcotics Control (MNC) was established in 1989 and the Pakistan Narcotics Control Board (PNCB) became its attached department. The Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) was also established in 1991. On February 21, 1995, PNCB and ANTF were merged to constitute Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) as an attached department of Ministry of Narcotics Control. Thereafter, the ANF has been re-organized through ANF Act 1997. The Ministry of Narcotics Control was given the status of a full-fledged ministry in 2002. It was converted into a department of Interior Ministry in 2013 but was later on re-instated as a Ministry in 2017.

Explanation

HISTORY OF ANF

Pakistan Narcotics Board (PNB) was set up in 1957, in the Revenue Division in order to fulfil Pakistan's obligations under the International Opium Convention of 1925. Pakistan Narcotics Board (PNB) comprised representatives from the Provincial Governments and some Federal Ministries/Divisions. Pakistan ratified the Single Convention on Narcotics Drugs, 1961 on 15th August, 1965.

Pakistan Narcotics Control Board (PNCB) was established in 1973 with five Regional Directorates, in response to UN Convention on Narcotics Control, with the mandate to combat narcotics in the Country. The Board functioned as an attached department of Ministry of Interior till 1989 with strength of 883 all ranks. During 1989, Narcotics Control Division (NCD) was established and the Board became its attached department.

Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) comprising 388 all ranks from Pakistan Army was established in December 1991 as an attached department of NCD.

Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) was raised on 21 February 1995 by merging ANTF and PNCB.

Narcotics Control Division (NCD) was declared Ministry of Narcotics Control in 2001, however, it was reverted back to NCD under Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control (MOI&NC) in 2013.

Ministry of Narcotics Control (MNC) Ministry of Narcotics Control was established in Aug 2017.

Explanation

HISTORY OF ANF

Pakistan Narcotics Board (PNB) was set up in 1957, in the Revenue Division in order to fulfil Pakistan's obligations under the International Opium Convention of 1925. Pakistan Narcotics Board (PNB) comprised representatives from the Provincial Governments and some Federal Ministries/Divisions. Pakistan ratified the Single Convention on Narcotics Drugs, 1961 on 15th August, 1965.

Pakistan Narcotics Control Board (PNCB) was established in 1973 with five Regional Directorates, in response to UN Convention on Narcotics Control, with the mandate to combat narcotics in the Country. The Board functioned as an attached department of Ministry of Interior till 1989 with strength of 883 all ranks. During 1989, Narcotics Control Division (NCD) was established and the Board became its attached department.

Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) comprising 388 all ranks from Pakistan Army was established in December 1991 as an attached department of NCD.

Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) was raised on 21 February 1995 by merging ANTF and PNCB.

Narcotics Control Division (NCD) was declared Ministry of Narcotics Control in 2001, however, it was reverted back to NCD under Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control (MOI&NC) in 2013.

Ministry of Narcotics Control (MNC) Ministry of Narcotics Control was established in Aug 2017.

Explanation

1.     Conduct of drug law enforcement operations through its field component and subsequently ensuring culmination of law enforcement operational cycle through legal proceedings.

2.     Investigation, freezing, litigation, legal disposal of assets acquired with drug money.

3.     Launching of yearly campaigns by relevant Regional Directorate(s) to eliminate/destroy Poppy cultivation.

4.     Training of own and other law enforcement agencies' students in Anti Narcotics Force Academy.

5.     Acting as leading drug law enforcement agency, heads the Inter Agency Task Force that comprises all relevant law enforcement agencies.

6.     Has signed Memorandum of Understanding with numerous countries and works in close coordination with their drug law enforcement agencies.

7.       All above functions are conducted in coordination with relevant Directorates in Headquarters Directorate General Anti Narcotics Directorate.

Explanation

Pakistan Aeronautical Complex at Kamra is located in Attock, Punjab.

Pakistan Aeronautical Complex at Kamra was established with the help of China. 

Founded: 1971, Kamra Kalan

Headquarters: Kamra Kalan

Parent organization: Pakistan Air Force

Production output: Military Aircraft

ND26-03-2023

Explanation

Cyber Unit, at the cost of Rs500, 000, of the city police has started working at Rescue-15, established in 2008

Explanation

Cyber Unit of police has been established to curb following crimes and fraud

1. SIMs,
2. Internet 
3. Chips

Explanation

Chairperson:

Minister for Interior

Secretary:

Director-General, National Police Bureau

Members:

Six members from National Assembly (MNAs)
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Six members for civil society

Explanation

SHO stands for Station House Officer. 

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

Explanation

Police Order 2002 seeks to make the Police efficient in the prevention and detection of crime and maintenance of public order. (Police Order 2002).

In contrast to the Police Act 1861, the Police Order, 2002 has clearly defined the role of the police.