The federal government has appointed Captain (Retd) Muhammad Sohail Chaudhry as the new Inspector General of Islamabad Police, while outgoing IG Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi has been transferred and posted as Director General of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA).
The appointments, announced on September 12, 2026, mark a significant change in the leadership of Islamabad Police as authorities continue to focus on public safety, street crime and law-and-order management in the federal capital.
Minute Mirror had reported the expected appointments a day earlier, citing senior government sources. The official notification has now confirmed the changes.
Captain (Retd) Muhammad Sohail Chaudhry is a senior police officer with experience in both operational and administrative policing. During his career, he has served in several important positions, including Commandant of Police Training College Lahore, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Operations Lahore and City Police Officer (CPO) Faisalabad.
His appointment as IG Islamabad places him in charge of policing operations across the federal capital. His previous experience in major policing positions is expected to be relevant as Islamabad authorities work to strengthen crime prevention, improve public safety and enhance the police response to incidents.
Under the new leadership, operational policing and street-level crime prevention are expected to remain key areas of attention. Coordination between Islamabad Police, federal law-enforcement agencies and other security bodies will also be important in addressing security and public-safety challenges.
Meanwhile, Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, who was serving as IG Islamabad, has been transferred to the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency as its new Director General.
The NCCIA is responsible for investigating cybercrime, online fraud and other offences involving digital platforms and technology. Rizvi’s new assignment comes at a time when cybercrime and digital fraud remain significant law-enforcement concerns in Pakistan.
His policing experience is expected to contribute to the agency’s administrative and investigative operations as it handles cases involving technology-based offences.
The latest appointments form part of the federal government’s broader administrative and law-enforcement reshuffle. According to the government notification, the transfers and appointments will take effect immediately.
The leadership change at both Islamabad Police and the NCCIA is expected to bring renewed focus to conventional policing in the capital as well as the investigation and enforcement of cybercrime across the country.
