President, PM reiterate commitment to eliminate drugs from society

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have reiterated their unwavering commitment to eliminate the menace of drugs and strengthen united efforts in this regard.

In their separate messages on International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking being observed today (Thursday), they called for collective efforts on part of all stakeholders to eradicate drug abuse from society.        

The President and Prime Minister emphasized collaboration among government institutions, civil society, the private sector, and international partners to eradicate drug abuse and illicit trafficking.                                         

The President said Pakistan remains resolute in its fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking. He said the Anti-Narcotics Force, under the Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control, has played a significant role in this endeavor.               

He underscored the need to raise awareness and educate the citizens especially youth about the dangers of drug abuse to build a safer and healthier society. 

He urged all citizens to unite in eliminating drugs and support national efforts in this regard.

In his message, the Prime Minister said government is fully cognizant of the challenge and is actively working to eliminate this menace but success of these efforts requires collective resolve of individuals, society and community.

He said drug abuse and trafficking remains absolutely unacceptable in our international obligations, national legal infrastructure and societal norms.

He said we pay tribute to the services of law enforcement agencies which have not only sacrificed their lives while nabbing these networks but have also worked tirelessly to achieve the goal of narcotics-free Pakistan to eradicate the menace.    

Mohsin Naqvi for curbing use of drugs

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Thursday that the use and smuggling of narcotics became a challenge for all segments of society, reported 24NewsHDTV channel.

In his message on the occasion of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Mohsin Naqvi said that we should take effective measures to curb the use of drugs.

He said that entire Pakistani nation stands with other countries of the world in their fight against narcotics.

Mohsin Naqvi said that Pakistan adopted a comprehensive policy and take effective measures to curb smuggling and use of drugs.

He said that the Anti-Narcotics Force (ABF) played a vital role against the use and smuggling of narcotics.

Mohsin Naqvi said that ANF personnel rendered valuable sacrifices in their fight against narcotics.

He said that the entire nation is proud of their sacrifices. Mohsin Naqvi said that it is the right of the new generation that they should take over a drug-free society.

Mohsin Naqvi said that drug-sellers are an enemy of humanity, and we should award them exemplary punishment with the national consensus.

Reporter Awais Kiyani