Established
1995
Personnel
3,500+
Pay Scale Range
BPS 5-21
Headquarters
Rawalpindi

ANF Hierarchy & Positions

Senior Management

Officer Cadre

Sub-Officers & Field Staff

Specialized Units

Career Progression Path

1

Entry Level

Join as Sepoy/Constable through direct recruitment with physical and educational requirements.

2

Field Operations

Progress to Head Constable and ASI positions through performance and anti-narcotics training.

3

Supervisory Level

Advance to Sub-Inspector and Inspector positions leading enforcement teams.

4

Management & Direction

Direct entry as Assistant Director or promotion to senior management positions.

Benefits & Facilities

  • Government housing or accommodation allowance
  • Free medical facilities for self and dependents
  • Specialized drug enforcement and intelligence training
  • Pension and gratuity benefits
  • Risk allowances for operational duties
  • Life insurance and martyrdom benefits
  • Educational scholarships for children
  • International training opportunities

ANF Key Responsibilities

Drug Interdiction

Seizure of narcotics at borders, airports, and transit points

Intelligence Gathering

Collection and analysis of drug trafficking intelligence

Border Control

Anti-narcotics operations at international borders

Investigation

Investigation of drug trafficking networks and cartels

International Cooperation

Collaboration with foreign anti-narcotics agencies

Awareness Programs

Public awareness campaigns about drug abuse prevention

Regional Offices

ANF Headquarters

Location: Rawalpindi

ANF North Zone

Coverage: KPK & Northern Areas

ANF Central Zone

Coverage: Punjab Region

ANF South Zone

Coverage: Sindh & Balochistan

ANF Airport Stations

All major international airports

ANF Border Posts

Strategic border crossing points