Drug abuse

Experts concerned over widespread drug use in educational institutions

Across educational institutions nationwide, there’s been a recent upsurge in the illicit use of drugs and tobacco, impacting students, administrative staff, and even faculty members. This concerning trend is fueled by societal lawlessness, facilitating easy access to illicit substances, alongside factors like escalating poverty and limited job opportunities. These concerns took center stage at a national conference titled ‘Substance Use…

Tackling Drug Abuse in Educational Settings

PESHAWAR: Retired Justice Syed Arshad Hussain Shah, the interim Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, expressed deep concern on 22 Dec 2023 regarding the escalating use of drugs among students in educational institutions, highlighting the destructive impact on the youth. During a review meeting on the progress of the Khushhal Khyber…

CPI resolves 258 cases of child protection

Islamabad: Child Protection Institute (CPI), Ministry of Human Rights, has dealt with…

CIA Police Bust Biggest Drug Trafficking Gang of Punjab

LAHORE: The Crime Investigation Agency (CIA), Lahore, claims to have busted an…

250,000 Die Annually Due To Drug Addiction

TOBA TEK SINGH: Up to 250,000 people lose their lives every year due to drug addiction in the country and the growing trend of drug addiction among the youth is pushing society towards darkness. To combat this issue, there is a need to create awareness and work towards eliminating this…

CM Warns of Rising Synthetic Drug Threat in Schools

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on 5 July 2024 conducted a meeting on the dangers of narcotics and ordered the strengthening of the provincial narcotics wing to control the drug menace. Officials said the government had decided to strengthen the Excise and Narcotics Control Department in order to…