ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Mohsin Naqvi has ordered a comprehensive and aggressive crackdown on drug syndicates targeting educational institutions across the country.
During a briefing at the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) Headquarters, the minister stated that the government would mobilise all available resources to dismantle the “drug mafia” and cut off supply lines infiltrating schools, colleges, and universities.
Naqvi’s visit signalled a shift toward a more proactive enforcement strategy. He directed the ANF and other law enforcement agencies to intensify operations at all levels, with a particular focus on safeguarding the younger generation from the menace of drugs.
“Our priority is clear: we must shield our students from those who seek to profit by destroying their futures,” the minister said.
Alongside enforcement measures, Naqvi also called for an expansion of awareness campaigns within academic institutions to educate students and faculty about the dangers of substance abuse.
During the briefing, Director General ANF Abdul Mueed outlined the force’s recent achievements. Despite limited manpower, the ANF has maintained strong operational performance, with an efficiency rate of 82 per cent, reflecting rigorous legal and investigative efforts.
Authorities have successfully dismantled 22 domestic and nine international drug trafficking networks, while progress continues in the eradication of poppy cultivation.
The minister also inspected the under-construction National Counter Narcotics Coordination Centre, envisioned as a central hub for intelligence sharing and inter-agency coordination.
In a significant move for personnel welfare, Naqvi granted in-principle approval for the establishment of the ANF Foundation, aimed at supporting employees and the families of those who have served. The meeting concluded with a prayer for six ANF personnel recently martyred in the line of duty, in recognition of their sacrifice for a drug-free Pakistan.
Published in The NEWS on March 27, 2026.
