Pakistan
President calls for stronger commitment to address challenge of drug abuse
"The day was celebrated across the globe to prevent drug abuse and raise awareness about the alarming threats it poses to society, especially the youth."
-1280x720.webp)
Islamabad: President Dr Arif Alvi said the government must strengthen its commitment to address the challenges stemming from drug abuse and illicit trafficking and protect youth from the threat of illicit drugs.
The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed annually on June 26 to strengthen action and cooperation in achieving a world free of illicit drugs.
In a message on the occasion of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, he said the day was celebrated across the globe to prevent drug abuse and raise awareness about the alarming threats it poses to society, especially the youth.
The World Drug Report 2021, published by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), indicated that deaths attributed to drug-related disorders had almost doubled over the past decade. The youth, which makes up nearly 60% of Pakistan’s total population, remained especially vulnerable to drug abuse, he said adding students and parents must be sensitized through workshops and seminars with the help of the media, civil society, and educational institutions.
“To this end, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) can play an important role and it has been directed to implement a strict policy to counter drug abuse in higher educational institutions.”
He said, “Today, we also celebrate the tremendous efforts Pakistan has made in collaboration with international organizations to address drug-related challenges.”
International cooperation had helped limit the proliferation of new psychoactive substances used by younger generations, he added.
He commended the Ministry of Narcotics Control for the measures it had taken to combat the trafficking of illicit drugs in our society and mitigate the detrimental impacts of drug abuse. Pakistan had also achieved the status of a poppy-free state which was a reflection of the proactive approach taken by the Ministry of Narcotics Control/Anti-Narcotics Force, he mentioned.
“Only with cooperation and collective commitment will we achieve our vision of a world free of this menace. We are committed to making Pakistan a model country, in the region and beyond, in this fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking,” he concluded.
Pakistan
Iraqi Commander appreciates Pakistan Navy's role in regional maritime security
The Iraqi Commander appreciated Pakistan Navy's role in regional maritime security.

Iraqi Navy Commander Ahmed Jasim Maarij Abdullah Al-Zayed held a meeting with Naval Chief Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi in Islamabad on Wednesday and discussed cooperation in the maritime sector.
The Iraqi Commander appreciated Pakistan Navy's role in regional maritime security.
World
Chinese and Taiwan navy ships stay close to Strait median line: Source
Several Chinese navy ships continued to conduct missions off Taiwan's eastern coast as of Wednesday morning, the source said.

Taipei: About 20 Chinese navy and Taiwan navy ships continued to stay close to the median line of the Taiwan Strait as of Wednesday morning, a source briefed on the matter told Reuters.
Several Chinese navy ships continued to conduct missions off Taiwan's eastern coast as of Wednesday morning, the source said.
SOURCE: REUTERS
Regional
ECP issues schedule for by-polls on four vacant, one reserved seat of NA
The ECP will scrutinize nomination papers by 17th of this month.

Islamabad: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued the schedule for by-polls on four vacant and one reserved seat of the National Assembly.
As per the schedule, the process of filing nomination papers for by-polls began today which will continue till Saturday while the list of candidates will be published on Sunday.
The ECP will scrutinize nomination papers by 17th of this month.
Candidates will be able to file appeals against approval and rejection of nomination papers by by 20th of this month.
Polling for the by-polls will be held on 25th of next month.
The vacant constituencies include NA-22 Mardan, NA-24 Charsadda, NA-31 Peshawar and NA-45 Kurram.
-
Technology 2 days ago
Musk challenges Twitter CEO to public debate on bots
-
Sports 2 days ago
PM lauds performance of Pakistani athletes at ongoing Commonwealth games
-
Pakistan 2 days ago
Outlawed TTP commander Omar Khalid Khorasani killed in Paktika blast
-
World 4 hours ago
Plane crash-lands on US highway; bursts into flames
-
Regional 2 days ago
PDMA issues alert about more torrential rains in parts of KP
-
Pakistan 2 days ago
PM, COAS congratulate Arshad Nadeem for winning gold medal in CWG
-
Sports 2 days ago
Commonwealth Games: Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem wins javelin gold
-
Pakistan 5 hours ago
Court grants two-day physical remand of Shebaz Gill