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<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="http://www.unodc.org/misc/feed.xsl"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Press Releases</title><link>http://www.unodc.org/pakistan/en/feed/press-releases.xml</link><description>Press Releases</description><item><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 7:43:28 AM CEST</pubDate><title>UNODC Flood Recovery Project Inaugurated in Nowshera </title><link>http://www.unodc.org/pakistan/en/unodc-flood-recovery-project-inaugurated-in-nowshera.html</link><description> 
18 January 2011- Islamabad- (UNODC) - Pakistan cricket star Shahid Afridi has been appointed UNODC National Goodwill Ambassador in recognition of his outstanding sporting record.
Both batsman and bowler, Afridi is a talented all-rounder who was captain of the Pakistan national team from 2009 to 2011 in various formats of the game.
 
He became an overnight sensation in 1996 when, as a 16-year-old, he made history by scoring the fastest century in a one-day international (ODI) in his very first innings. &#034;Boom-boom&#034; Afridi as he is affectionately known to his legions of fans goes all-out for runs instead of contenting himself with defending his wicket.</description><guid>http://www.unodc.org/pakistan/en/unodc-flood-recovery-project-inaugurated-in-nowshera.html</guid></item><item><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 1:04:38 PM CET</pubDate><title>&#034;Boom-boom&#034; Afridi aiming to hit hard against drugs in new role as UNODC National Goodwill Ambassador</title><link>http://www.unodc.org/pakistan/en/boom-boom-afridi.html</link><description> 
18 January 2011- Islamabad- (UNODC) - Pakistan cricket star Shahid Afridi has been appointed UNODC National Goodwill Ambassador in recognition of his outstanding sporting record.
Both batsman and bowler, Afridi is a talented all-rounder who was captain of the Pakistan national team from 2009 to 2011 in various formats of the game.
 
He became an overnight sensation in 1996 when, as a 16-year-old, he made history by scoring the fastest century in a one-day international (ODI) in his very first innings. &#034;Boom-boom&#034; Afridi as he is affectionately known to his legions of fans goes all-out for runs instead of contenting himself with defending his wicket.</description><guid>http://www.unodc.org/pakistan/en/boom-boom-afridi.html</guid></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 10:30:00 AM CEST</pubDate><title>UNODC hands over equipment to rebuild police capacity after flood damage </title><link>http://www.unodc.org/pakistan/en/press-releaseunodc-hands-over-equipment-to-rebuild-police-capacity-after-flood-damage.html</link><description>18 August 2011, Nowshera - Today, UNODC handed over furniture and IT equipment to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police to improve their capacity after the damage caused by the devastating floods in 2010 at a ceremony at the Police Lines Nowshera.</description><guid>http://www.unodc.org/pakistan/en/press-releaseunodc-hands-over-equipment-to-rebuild-police-capacity-after-flood-damage.html</guid></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 2:03:52 PM CEST</pubDate><title>World Drug Report: Drug markets stable but consumption of synthetic and prescription drugs rises</title><link>http://www.unodc.org/pakistan/en/press-release-world-drug-report_-drug-markets-stable-but-consumption-of-synthetic-and-prescription-drugs-rises.html</link><description>Islamabad - The Danish Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Uffe Wolffhechel,  Mr. Jeremy Douglas, Head of United Nations Office on Drugs &amp;amp; Crime  Pakistan (UNODC) today visited a local police station in Nowshera Kalan  damaged by the 2010 floods to discuss the importance of effective  criminal justice systems.          
Mr. Jeremy Douglas spoke to those assembled about the  importance of supporting the police and public servants that assist  citizens with security in their community.  He noted that police  services are often taken for granted, as they are typically the first  point of contact between people and their government.  He further  highlighted the important role the police played after the flood and  urged others in the international community to support the police at  this time.</description><guid>http://www.unodc.org/pakistan/en/press-release-world-drug-report_-drug-markets-stable-but-consumption-of-synthetic-and-prescription-drugs-rises.html</guid></item><item><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 5:03:26 PM CEST</pubDate><title>UNODC and the Government of Pakistan convene successful regional border cooperation meeting</title><link>http://www.unodc.org/pakistan/en/unodc-and-the-government-of-pakistan-convene-successful-regional-border-cooperation-meeting.html</link><description>Islamabad - The Danish Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Uffe Wolffhechel,  Mr. Jeremy Douglas, Head of United Nations Office on Drugs &amp;amp; Crime  Pakistan (UNODC) today visited a local police station in Nowshera Kalan  damaged by the 2010 floods to discuss the importance of effective  criminal justice systems.          
Mr. Jeremy Douglas spoke to those assembled about the  importance of supporting the police and public servants that assist  citizens with security in their community.  He noted that police  services are often taken for granted, as they are typically the first  point of contact between people and their government.  He further  highlighted the important role the police played after the flood and  urged others in the international community to support the police at  this time.</description><guid>http://www.unodc.org/pakistan/en/unodc-and-the-government-of-pakistan-convene-successful-regional-border-cooperation-meeting.html</guid></item><item><pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 5:45:00 AM CET</pubDate><title>UNODC hands over equipment to rebuild police capacity after flood damage</title><link>http://www.unodc.org/pakistan/en/press-release-handing-over.html</link><description>16 March 2011, ISLAMABAD - Today, UNODC handed over motorcycles and  vehicles to law enforcement agencies of Pakistan to build up the their  capacity after the damage caused by the devastating floods in 2010 at a  ceremony at the Police Lines Parade Grounds in Islamabad.</description><guid>http://www.unodc.org/pakistan/en/press-release-handing-over.html</guid></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2011 5:03:00 AM CET</pubDate><title>Denmark extends support to enhance effectiveness of criminal justice systems in Pakistan in cooperation with UNODC</title><link>http://www.unodc.org/pakistan/en/press-release---denmark-extends-support.html</link><description>Islamabad - The Danish Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Uffe Wolffhechel,  Mr. Jeremy Douglas, Head of United Nations Office on Drugs &amp;amp; Crime  Pakistan (UNODC) today visited a local police station in Nowshera Kalan  damaged by the 2010 floods to discuss the importance of effective  criminal justice systems.          
Mr. Jeremy Douglas spoke to those assembled about the  importance of supporting the police and public servants that assist  citizens with security in their community.  He noted that police  services are often taken for granted, as they are typically the first  point of contact between people and their government.  He further  highlighted the important role the police played after the flood and  urged others in the international community to support the police at  this time.</description><guid>http://www.unodc.org/pakistan/en/press-release---denmark-extends-support.html</guid></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 9:50:00 AM CET</pubDate><title>UNODC Executive Director meets with President in support of Pakistan&#039;s efforts against drug trafficking; Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan to increase law enforcement cooperation</title><link>http://www.unodc.org/pakistan/en/press-release--unodc-executive-director-meets-with-president-of-pakistan.html</link><description>ISLAMABAD - 25 November 2010 -(UNODC)- The Executive Director of the   United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Mr. Yury Fedotov, held   talks with Mr. Asif Zardari, President of Pakistan, who highlighted  the  Government&#039;s increased cooperation in the fight against drug   trafficking and other forms of transnational organized crime. Mr.   Fedotov expressed his appreciation of Pakistan&#039;s successes against   organized crime, including significant drug seizures.</description><guid>http://www.unodc.org/pakistan/en/press-release--unodc-executive-director-meets-with-president-of-pakistan.html</guid></item></channel></rss>
