Karachi, The Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the government and law enforcement agencies to take urgent steps to combat the growing problem of illegal drugs in society. PDP Vice Chairman Rafiq Khaskheli emphasized the need for a focused approach to address this issue, especially among the youth and within educational institutions.

According to Pasban Democratic Party, Rafiq Khaskheli of the Pasban Democratic Party highlighted the severe impact of drugs, describing them as a scourge that is consuming the youth like termites. He urged the government and institutions to move beyond rhetoric and take sustainable actions to resolve this crisis. The PDP expressed particular concern about the vulnerability of students in schools, colleges, and universities, who are often targeted by drug dealers.

The party called for strict legal action against those spreading drugs in educational institutions and demanded that educational environments be freed from the influence of narcotics. Khaskheli pointed out the vast scale of the problem, citing the production and sale of gutka, ice, and other drugs in Sindh, which amounts to several crores of rupees per month. He criticized the insufficient action by the police in tackling this large network, suggesting a lack of thorough enforcement.

The PDP’s demands include the implementation of immediate measures to prevent the proliferation of drugs, the organization of awareness programs to highlight the harmful effects of drug use, and the establishment of rehabilitation centers for the treatment of drug addicts. The party also called for the support of civil society and non-governmental organizations in this effort.

Khaskheli provided alarming statistics to underscore the urgency of the situation, noting that there are about 100,000 drug injectors in Sindh and an estimated 570,000 opioid users. The PDP stressed the importance of not only enacting laws to combat drug use but also ensuring their effective enforcement, particularly in and around educational institutions.

The Pasban Democratic Party’s statement is a call to action for the caretaker Chief Minister of Sindh, the Inspector General of Sindh, and their teams to take concrete steps to eradicate the drug menace from society and protect the younger generation.