Interior Ministry Pakistan Address: R Block, Pak Secretariat, Islamabad

Visiting Pakistan’s Ministry of Interior? The headquarters sits in R Block of the Pak Secretariat in Islamabad’s Red Zone. This guide gives the exact address, how to reach it, and what to know before you go.

The exact address

Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control
R Block, Pak Secretariat
Islamabad 44000, Pakistan

The Pak Secretariat is the colonial-era federal secretariat complex housing the core ministries; R Block is the Interior Ministry’s building. The postal code 44000 covers the secretariat area. Official correspondence should be addressed to the Interior Secretary (currently Ahmad Raza Sarwar).

How to reach it

The Pak Secretariat lies in Islamabad’s Red Zone, off Constitution Avenue — the same high-security district as Parliament House, the Supreme Court and the Prime Minister’s Office. By road: via Jinnah Avenue/Constitution Avenue; the nearest metro bus stops serve the Secretariat area. From the airport: ~45 minutes via the Srinagar Highway and Jinnah Avenue.

Visiting: what to know

• Security: the Red Zone has layered checkpoints — carry your original CNIC; vehicles are checked.
• Appointments: ministries don’t take walk-in public meetings; confirm through the official contact channels first.
• Public dealing: most citizen services (passports, CNICs) are handled at departmental offices — DGIP and NADRA — not the ministry HQ. See how to contact for the right door.

Address: FAQs

What is the address of the Ministry of Interior Pakistan?

R Block, Pak Secretariat, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan.

Is the interior ministry in the Red Zone?

Yes — the Pak Secretariat sits inside Islamabad’s high-security Red Zone.

Can I visit the ministry without an appointment?

No — confirm through official channels first; most citizen services are at NADRA/DGIP offices anyway.

What is the postal code of Pak Secretariat?

44000, Islamabad.