Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon announced on Sunday that the provincial government would initiate rapid random drug testing in schools to address the rising use of narcotics among children.
While addressing the media in Karachi, noting that drug abuse has become a global concern and a significant issue throughout Pakistan, he stated that the issue of narcotics use is not being taken seriously.
He mentioned that several rehabilitation centers are being established, but he described the situation as a challenge for the government.
Referring to a recent event in Karachi, Memon recalled an incident where a drug-addicted child had opened fire on family members.
“When these individuals become like zombies due to narcotics, they are out of anyone’s control,” he remarked.
The senior minister pointed out that many individuals have turned narcotics into a lucrative business and emphasised that it is the government’s duty to destroy this network.
“I prefer not to name anyone, but this is a comprehensive network,” he added, explaining that naming individuals would merely lead to social media memes.
He also requested the media to avoid sensationalising the issue and stated that parents currently bear the greatest responsibility in safeguarding their children from drug abuse.
Memon also mentioned a suspect known as Anmol alias Pinky, referring to her as a woman engaged in selling “poison” that is claiming valuable lives on a daily basis.
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