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"Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control (Pakistan)" redirects here. Not to be confused with Ministry of Narcotics Control (Pakistan).

The Ministry of Interior Urdu: وزارت داخلہ, wazarat-e- dakhla (abbreviated as MoI) is a ministry of the Government of Pakistan, mainly responsible for the maintenance of internal security and domestic policy.

Pakistan Ministry of Interior
وزارت داخلہ
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FormedAugust 14, 1947; 74 years ago
JurisdictionFederal Government of Pakistan
HeadquartersBlock R, Pak Secretariat
Islamabad, Pakistan. 44000
Minister responsible
Agency executives
WebsiteOfficial Website

The ministry is led by the Interior Minister of State, and the Interior Secretary. The Interior Secretary is a Grade 22 officer whereas the Interior Minister is a leading member of the federal cabinet. The ministry is located in Islamabad.

The minister is required to be a member of parliament. During the martial regimes of Generals Ayub Khan and Yahya Khan, from 1962 until 1971, the Interior Minister was called Home Affairs Minister.