Building a drug-free society calls for continued and concerted measures on part of all stakeholders including the federal as well as provincial governments, non-governmental organizations, civil society, religious leaders and media. Then there is youth that is the most significant and influential part of our population.
As the members of our family, our society as well as our nation, we must remember that it is part of our duties and responsibilities to make every possible effort for helping our near and dear ones stay away from the curse of narcotic drugs. The most befitting way of celebrating the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illegal Trafficking is to reaffirm our commitment for helping the people who have unfortunately become drug addicts. This day also gives us a message to join hands against this social evil i.e . gradually destroying our youth.
Narcotics Control Division, being the responsible government entity for narcotics control in Pakistan from legislation to enforcement and from treatment to rehabilitation, has taken a number of steps to control this menace in the country. A Five Year Drug Abuse control Master plan has been formulated to serve as clear strategic roadmap. The new National Anti-Narcotics Policy 2019 – a three pronged strategy based on the objectives of Drug Supply Reduction, Drug Demand Reduction and International Cooperation has also been designed to meet new challenges and International Obligations while an Inter-Agency Task Force on Narcotics Control to maximize effectiveness of the LEAs has also been set up.
The present government has launched a number of initiatives for strengthening Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) at the Federal, Provincial and District levels to combat drug trafficking and reduce the flow of drugs in Pakistan.
Pakistan has also been very proactive on the international front through its participation in all forums working/planning against the menace of illicit. We are also making efforts to enhance regional and international cooperation through a number of bilateral and multilateral forums.
Today on the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illegal Trafficking, we express our resolve that we will cooperate with each other in our fight against the curse of Narcotic Drugs and create awareness among our masses against drugs. This day we commit that we will undertake our efforts with full devotion and dedication to curb the menace of narcotics.
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