The investigation into the alleged narcotics network linked to Pinky has widened after police claimed to have discovered evidence suggesting both international and local connections within the operation.
According to Azad Khan, investigators have found indications that foreign nationals and several women based in Lahore were allegedly associated with Pinky’s drug network. He shared the details during a press conference alongside DIG Crime and Investigation Amir Farooqi and DIG West Irfan Baloch.
The Pinky case attracted major public attention after a video surfaced on May 12 showing the accused appearing before a judicial magistrate in Karachi without handcuffs and allegedly receiving special treatment. Police later identified Pinky as a most-wanted suspect who had reportedly been avoiding arrest in nearly 10 criminal cases.
Authorities earlier claimed to have recovered weapons, cocaine, and other narcotics worth around Rs1.5 million from her possession, alleging that Pinky was operating a large drug distribution network in Karachi.
During the latest briefing, police officials said the wider network allegedly involved six African nationals along with female accomplices from Lahore. Investigators stated that Pinky was arrested within the limits of Garden police station, where officers recovered 1.5 kilograms of cocaine, seven kilograms of chemical substances, and a pistol.
Police further claimed that additional narcotics were recovered from Pinky’s former residence in Karachi’s Sachal area, strengthening suspicions that drug shipments were being supplied from outside Pakistan.
Authorities also confirmed that disciplinary proceedings have been initiated over alleged negligence during Pinky’s court appearance procedures. Investigations are currently continuing under the supervision of the Sindh Police with assistance from the Federal Investigation Agency and cybercrime teams.
According to forensic examination of Pinky’s mobile phone, investigators discovered 869 contacts, including 132 numbers linked to Karachi. Financial records also reportedly revealed transactions worth nearly Rs30 million.
Officials claimed Pinky had allegedly been involved in illegal activities since 2014 and began operating actively in Karachi in 2018. The investigation has now expanded across Pakistan as authorities continue tracing alleged facilitators and considering placing suspects on the Exit Control List.
Police sources further alleged that Pinky admitted during questioning to paying monthly bribes to several police stations in Karachi. She was also accused of managing narcotics trade valued at over Rs20 million monthly.
Investigators claimed the drugs were transported from Lahore through intercity bus services. They further alleged that after Pinky’s identity card was blocked, a bank account was opened using another person’s identity.
Authorities also stated that financial transactions were conducted through mobile applications, while SIM cards used in the alleged network were registered under different names, including “Afzal” and “Sabra Bibi.”
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