Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hasan Lanjar said that the Pinky drug case has expanded into Punjab and Islamabad during a media briefing [1].
These developments signal a widening narcotics crisis and an intensifying effort by the Sindh government to tighten internal security and legal administration. The minister's broad range of directives suggests a coordinated push to address both organized crime and systemic failures in the justice system.
Lanjar said that the Pinky drug case has now spread to Punjab and Islamabad [1]. This expansion indicates that the narcotics network is no longer confined to a single province, necessitating a broader inter-provincial response to curb the distribution of the substance.
Beyond narcotics, the minister focused on upcoming religious observances. Lanjar said that maintaining peace during Muharram is the government's top priority [2]. He warned security agencies against lapses in security to ensure the safety of citizens during the period.
To improve the legal framework, the province has introduced new administrative measures. "We have issued a comprehensive circular to strengthen prosecution and the criminal justice system," Lanjar said [3]. The directives aim to streamline how criminal cases are handled to ensure more effective outcomes in court.
Finally, the minister addressed the issue of illegal land seizures. On May 9, 2026 [4], Lanjar said there would be a major crackdown on land-mafia activities. This initiative targets organized groups that illegally occupy land, aiming to recover stolen property and hold offenders accountable through the new prosecution guidelines.
“"The Pinky drug case has now spread to Punjab and Islamabad."”
The simultaneous focus on inter-provincial drug trafficking, religious security, and land-mafia crackdowns suggests the Sindh government is attempting to project a stance of 'law and order' across multiple fronts. By linking the Pinky drug case to other regions, the administration is framing the issue as a national security concern rather than a local policing matter, which may be used to justify increased coordination with federal authorities in Islamabad.
