International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking annually commemorated on 26 June, reiterates global commitment to curb this menace. This societal and legal obligation is necessitated by the noble cause to protect humanity and particularly future generations from the debilitating impacts of drug abuse.
“Breaking the Chain: Prevention and Recovery for All” theme for International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2025, duly puts emphasis on eradicating drug abuse at every step that facilitates these networks. This reminds us that this is a global challenge and cannot be effectively addressed without collaborative international cooperation.
The Government of Pakistan is fully cognizant of this challenge and through Anti-Narcotics Force is actively working to take stringent steps to eliminate this menace with utmost commitment. However, these efforts need collective resolve of the entire chain consisting of individual, community, society so that with well-coordinated action and efforts, drug abuse is eliminated globally. There is a need to rightly focus on breaking the cycle of this organised crime. Illegal drugs and its easy access become the cause of immense human suffering. Drug use is not only detrimental to human health but it also tarnishes the reputation of the victim and his family.
Moreover, awareness in our youth about this entire drug abuse and its network is very essential so that prevention can play a greater role in eliminating this health and social hazard. Rehabilitation and recovery services for the victims of drug abuse also require a strategy well collaborated by the government institutions, civil society and at the level of the affected household.
On this International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, let us reiterate our collective resolve and unwavering commitment that this organised crime remains absolutely unacceptable in our international obligations, national legal infrastructure and societal norms. We pay tribute to the services of law enforcement agencies which have not only sacrificed their lives while going after these networks but have also worked tirelessly to achieve the goal of narcotics -free Pakistan.
Pakistan Paaindabad!
