{"id":414708,"date":"2024-06-27T09:07:49","date_gmt":"2024-06-27T04:07:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=414708"},"modified":"2024-06-27T09:07:49","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T04:07:49","slug":"naqvi-urges-combined-efforts-against-drug-abuse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/naqvi-urges-combined-efforts-against-drug-abuse\/","title":{"rendered":"Naqvi urges combined efforts against Drug abuse"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> ISLAMABAD<br \/>\nMinister for Interior and Narcotics Control Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday stated that the fight against drug abuse and trafficking cannot be fruitful unless we all as a nation put our combined efforts behind this noble cause to make Pakistan a healthy society free of drugs.<br \/>\n\u201cI must acknowledge that the fight against drug abuse and trafficking cannot be fruitful unless we all as a nation put our combined efforts behind this noble cause to make Pakistan a healthy society, free of drugs\u201d, he said. Naqvi expressed these words in his message issued on the occasion of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking day being observed today.<br \/>\nGiven the devastating effects of drug abuse on our society, it is imperative to make this fight against drugs a national priority, he said.<br \/>\nThis year\u2019s theme for the day is \u201cThe Evidence is Clear: invest in Prevention,\u201d Narcotics Minister said, \u201cI urge all citizens to join hands with us in this critical mission. Prevention lies at the heart of our strategy, and we must prioritize preventive education, community engagement, and robust law enforcement to stem the tide of drug abuse.<br \/>\nMohsin Naqvi said \u201cLet us reaffirm our resolve to build a healthier, drug-free Pakistan. Together, we can make significant strides in safeguarding the well-being of our nation and future generations.<br \/>\nAs we observe the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking today, it is a staunch reminder of the persistent danger posed by substance abuse within our society adding he said Pakistan has long been exposed to its wide-ranging negative consequences on the overall fabric of the society and the associated array of problems including crime, violence, health deterioration, and productivity loss.<br \/>\nRecognizing the magnitude of this challenge, he said the Government of Pakistan was undertaking comprehensive measures against drug abuse and illicit trafficking in alignment with its National Anti-Narcotics Policy of 2019.<br \/>\nThis policy encompasses a holistic approach, incorporating Drug Demand Reduction, Drug Supply Reduction, and International Cooperation, he added. These strategic pillars serve as the foundation of our endeavors to counter the spread of narcotics and controlled substances within our nation\u2019s borders, he maintained.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday stated that the fight against drug abuse and trafficking cannot be fruitful unless we all as a nation put our combined efforts behind this noble cause to make Pakistan a healthy society free of drugs. \u201cI must acknowledge that the fight against drug abuse [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":414402,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-414708","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast 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