Drug trafficking/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…

50 Afghan Children Sent Back Through Torkham On Humanitarian Grounds

KHYBER: As many as 50 captured Afghan children were sent back to…

250,000 Die Annually Due To Drug Addiction

TOBA TEK SINGH: Up to 250,000 people lose their lives every year…

On-campus Drug Use Thrives As Police Focus On VIP Security In Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad police have admitted in a report submitted to the Islamabad High Court (IHC) that they prioritise the security of VIPs over making efforts to curb the growing menace of drug use in educational institutions. Justice Raja Inaam Ameen Minhas was hearing a petition filed by Lakki Foundation…

Minor Girl Dies After Sexual Assault

LAYYAH: A minor girl was sexually assaulted at Basti Jaman Shah and forced to consume sedative drugs, which caused her death. According to police sources, accused Atif Iqbal abducted the 14-year-old girl, subjected her to sexual assault, and then forced her to consume a large quantity of sedative drugs. The…

NA HR Body Concerned Over Begging, Child Abuse And Drug Use

ISLAMABAD: The Standing Committee of the National Assembly on Human Rights has expressed grave concern over the rapid growth of child begging, child abuse, and the increase of drugs in private and government educational institutions. The committee directed the Ministry of Human Rights and the National Commission on the Rights…

Six Nigerians Held For Supplying Drugs To Educational Institutions

RAWALPINDI: The Anti-Narcotics Force detained six Nigerian nationals allegedly involved in supplying drugs in educational institutions and recovered 3.2 kilograms of ice and 135 grams of cocaine. A press release issued by the ANF said that following intelligence, the ANF conducted an operation against drug smugglers in Islamabad and arrested…

26 Drug Addicts Test Positive For HIV In Peshawar Health Screening

PESHAWAR: Twenty-six drug addicts tested positive for HIV during the health screening conducted by the authorities after their shifting to rehabilitation centres during the ongoing Drug-Free Peshawar campaign. Details shared with Dawn show that since the launch of the programme, authorities have detained over 500 drug addicts from several parts of the city till Sunday.…

Parliamentary Panel Concerned About Rising Drug Abuse In Educational Institutions

RAWALPINDI: The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) intercepted a consignment at the Islamabad International Airport that was to be sent to the United Kingdom (Manchester), and recovered 10.4 kg narcotics. According to airport sources, the ANF intercepted the consignment of 69 cartons, containing clothes at the air freight unit (AFU) of the…

Drug Addict Kills Brother, Niece

GUJRAT: A drug addict allegedly shot his brother and niece dead on 27th October after being admonished for using narcotics at Badoki Gosiyan village in Gujranwala Cantonment police precincts. As per police, the suspect, Sharafat, a drug addict was scolded by his brother Shafqat at their home. This infuriated Sharafat,…

CIA Police Bust Biggest Drug Trafficking Gang of Punjab

LAHORE: The Crime Investigation Agency (CIA), Lahore, claims to have busted an international drug trafficking ring allegedly involved in supplying narcotics to elite-class youngsters across Punjab and smuggling the contraband abroad. CIA officials, claiming recovery of the “largest-ever quantity of cocaine,” say the arrested ringleader and the gang’s key members…

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…

CPI resolves 258 cases of child protection

Islamabad: Child Protection Institute (CPI), Ministry of Human Rights, has dealt with 260 cases of child protection since its inauguration in June 2021, says the data released by CPI. Among the total number, 243 were boys and 17 were girls. Out of the total number of cases, 125 cases were…