Leaders reaffirm resolve against drug abuse
Pakistan's President and Prime Minister have reaffirmed their commitment to combating drug abuse and illicit trafficking on the International Day Against Drug Abuse. They emphasized the need for innovative, coordinated national responses to protect youth from synthetic drugs and criminal networks.
Why it matters
This highlights the growing concern over synthetic narcotics and the use of digital platforms by criminal organizations in developing nations.
This combination photo shows President Asif Ali Zardari (L) and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (R). — PID/Anadolu Agency/file Listen to article 1x 1.2x 1.5x comments Join our Whatsapp Channel Add Dawn as a trusted source ISLAMABAD: On the eve of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to combating drug abuse and illicit trafficking, stressing that protecting the country’s youth from the menace of narcotics remains a national priority.
The article reports on official government statements, which inherently reflects the state's perspective.
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