A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Narcotics Control was held Tuesday at the Parliament House, convened by Senator Gurdeep Singh.The session commenced with a briefing on the functions and operations of
the Ministry of Narcotics by MunirAzam, the Secretary of the Ministry of Narcotics Control. Mr. MunirAzam highlighted that the ministry plays a crucial role on both national and international fronts, emphasizing that the eradication of drug trafficking is a shared responsibility at both the national and global levels. The ministry provided detailed insights into the policy framework, inter-provincial coordination, and assistance received from foreign countries in the field of narcotics control. They underscored their achievement in attaining Pakistan’s poppy-free status.
Key policy points focused on maintaining this status, preventing domestic drug production and trafficking, strengthening law enforcement, protecting vulnerable groups such as women, children, and youth, and promoting socio-economic development. Additionally, efforts were highlighted regarding the capacity enhancement of 32 agencies and evidence-based interventions based on abuse reports.
