The Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) of Pakistan under the authority of Ministry of Narcotics Control (MNC) has a strategic role in fight against drugs.

The ANF functions through a multi-pronged strategy, which also focuses on reducing vulnerability through awareness and rehabilitation of addicts. The ANF works closely with domestic counterparts and International partners. The ANF is the principal agency in Pakistan for combating the supply and demand reduction of illicit narcotic drugs including monitoring the supply of precursor chemicals that enter Pakistan.

Specific responsibilities have been given by the Federal Government to the ANF, Provincial Excise and Police Departments, Customs Department, Frontier Corps (Balochistan), Frontier Corps (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Pakistan Rangers (Sindh), Pakistan Rangers (Punjab), Coast Guards and Maritime Security Agency to exercise powers and perform functions under Sections 21, 22, 23, 37(2) and 38 of Control of Narcotic Substances Act, 1997 (XXV of 1997) within the areas of their respective jurisdiction.