{"id":269015,"date":"2022-06-30T19:00:09","date_gmt":"2022-06-30T14:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=269015"},"modified":"2022-06-30T19:00:09","modified_gmt":"2022-06-30T14:00:09","slug":"bugti-lauds-us-efforts-in-curbing-smuggling-of-narcotics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/bugti-lauds-us-efforts-in-curbing-smuggling-of-narcotics\/","title":{"rendered":"Bugti lauds US efforts in curbing smuggling of narcotics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Federal Minister for Narcotics Control Nawabzada Shzain Bugti on Thursday acknowledged the United States of America\u2019s (US) efforts in curbing the production and smuggling of narcotics in the region.<br \/>\nA delegation led by Todd. D Robinson, Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs of US Department of state along with US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Bloome met with the minister.<br \/>\nIn the meeting, the minister acknowledged the efforts made by US in curbing production and smuggling of narcotics in the region and said that even with meager resources and limited manpower, Pakistan was effectively controlling smuggling of narcotics on its western borders, said a press release.<br \/>\nThe minister said there was a need for more advanced technological tools to cater the needs of anti-narcotics forces.<br \/>\n\u201cPakistan is planning to induct 10,000 personnel for narcotics control.<br \/>\nBesides these there is a dire need for advanced surveillance technologies like drones and other vehicles to overcome powerful drug networks,\u201d he added.<br \/>\nBugti said the biggest challenge was use of new forms of drugs in young generation. \u201cPakistan is working towards making efforts for public awareness in this regard.\u201d<br \/>\nThe minister also acknowledged US support in expanding and modernization of Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) academy.<br \/>\n\u201cProvision of vehicles and modern equipment will greatly enhance the capabilities of ANF against trafficking.\u201d<br \/>\nHe also applauded US efforts in providing technical training to staff and persons in combating drug trafficking.<br \/>\nThe assistant secretary assured full support to Pakistan in combating the menace of drug trafficking and its use.<br \/>\nThe meeting was also attended by Secretary Narcotics Control, Humaira Ahmad and higher officials of ministry and INL.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Federal Minister for Narcotics Control Nawabzada Shzain Bugti on Thursday acknowledged the United States of America\u2019s (US) efforts in curbing the production and smuggling of narcotics in the region. 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