Federal Minister for Anti-Narcotics Senator Azam Swati said that there are more girls addicted and using drugs than boys in Pakistan. He said that Karachi has become the most dangerous city in terms of drug use.
Azam Swati said that most of the drugs are used in educational institutions in Karachi. Since 65% of students under the age of 30 use drugs, the government is now introducing a new drug policy.
The Federal Minister said that most of the girls addicted to drugs are female students studying in universities. The use of ice and synthetics is increasing in educational institutions. He also said that drugs were being used in food candies and almost everything in universities. Therefore, the government is taking steps to prevent the spread of this canker in educational institutions.
Federal Minister Senator Azam Swati in an informal conversation with the media also said that 90% of drugs in Pakistan are coming through Afghanistan. So it has become inevitable to control this border, otherwise, the situation and this rate could increase to dangerous levels.
