http://www.unodc.org/pakistan/en/feed/press-releases.xmlPress ReleasesFri, 16 Nov 2012 10:30:00 AM CEThttp://www.unodc.org/pakistan/en/press-release_-uk-government-contributes-gbp-3.6-million-to-unodcs-border-management-programme.htmlIslamabad, 16 November 2012 The UK Government and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) signed an agreement today regarding the UK contribution of GBP 3.6 million, in support of UNODC’s Country Programme. The Additional Inspector General of the Police of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mr. Khalid Masood was also present to witness the signing of the three-year agreement between the Deputy High Commissioner of the United Kingdom, Ms. Alison Blake, and UNODC Representative Mr. Jeremy Douglas.http://www.unodc.org/pakistan/en/press-release_-uk-government-contributes-gbp-3.6-million-to-unodcs-border-management-programme.htmlThu, 08 Nov 2012 3:15:00 AM CEThttp://www.unodc.org/pakistan/en/press-release_-unodc-launches-treatment-protocols-for-drug-use-in-pakistan.html9 November 2012 - In order to standardize and enhance the delivery of drug treatment and rehabilitation services in Pakistan, UNODC has launched a publication entitled "Treatment Protocols for Drug Use", which was produced in collaboration with the Ministry of Narcotics Control and with technical support from the University of Adelaide (Australia), a World Health Organization (WHO) collaborating centre. Pakistan is part of the UNODC/WHO global project on drug treatment and rehabilitation, which is aimed at enhancing the capacity of drug treatment professionals based on the treatment protocols. Following extensive review by experts, these protocols have been endorsed by the Dow University of Health Sciences in Karachi, where the launch took place. The objective is to provide high-quality, evidence-based drug treatment services to drug-dependent people.http://www.unodc.org/pakistan/en/press-release_-unodc-launches-treatment-protocols-for-drug-use-in-pakistan.htmlThu, 01 Nov 2012 2:00:00 AM CEThttp://www.unodc.org/pakistan/en/netherlands-government-contributes-usd-2.5-million-to-law-enforcement-and-criminal-justice-in-balochistan.htmlIslamabad, 1 November 2012. The Netherlands Government and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) signed an agreement today regarding the Netherlands' contribution of USD 2.5 million in support of the Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice programme in Balochistan.  The agreement of 3 years was signed in the presence of the Inspector General of the Police of Balochistan by the country representative of UNODC, Mr. Jeremy Douglas, and by the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, H.E. Mr. Gajus Scheltema.http://www.unodc.org/pakistan/en/netherlands-government-contributes-usd-2.5-million-to-law-enforcement-and-criminal-justice-in-balochistan.htmlWed, 09 May 2012 7:43:28 AM CESThttp://www.unodc.org/pakistan/en/unodc-flood-recovery-project-inaugurated-in-nowshera.html  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. "Boom-boom" Afridi as he is affectionately known to his legions of fans goes all-out for runs instead of contenting himself with defending his wicket.http://www.unodc.org/pakistan/en/unodc-flood-recovery-project-inaugurated-in-nowshera.htmlTue, 17 Jan 2012 1:04:38 PM CEThttp://www.unodc.org/pakistan/en/boom-boom-afridi.html  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. "Boom-boom" Afridi as he is affectionately known to his legions of fans goes all-out for runs instead of contenting himself with defending his wicket.http://www.unodc.org/pakistan/en/boom-boom-afridi.htmlFri, 19 Aug 2011 10:30:00 AM CESThttp://www.unodc.org/pakistan/en/press-releaseunodc-hands-over-equipment-to-rebuild-police-capacity-after-flood-damage.html18 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.http://www.unodc.org/pakistan/en/press-releaseunodc-hands-over-equipment-to-rebuild-police-capacity-after-flood-damage.htmlFri, 24 Jun 2011 2:03:52 PM CESThttp://www.unodc.org/pakistan/en/press-release-world-drug-report_-drug-markets-stable-but-consumption-of-synthetic-and-prescription-drugs-rises.htmlIslamabad - The Danish Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Uffe Wolffhechel, Mr. Jeremy Douglas, Head of United Nations Office on Drugs & 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.http://www.unodc.org/pakistan/en/press-release-world-drug-report_-drug-markets-stable-but-consumption-of-synthetic-and-prescription-drugs-rises.htmlWed, 22 Jun 2011 5:03:26 PM CESThttp://www.unodc.org/pakistan/en/unodc-and-the-government-of-pakistan-convene-successful-regional-border-cooperation-meeting.htmlIslamabad - The Danish Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Uffe Wolffhechel, Mr. Jeremy Douglas, Head of United Nations Office on Drugs & 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.http://www.unodc.org/pakistan/en/unodc-and-the-government-of-pakistan-convene-successful-regional-border-cooperation-meeting.htmlWed, 16 Mar 2011 5:45:00 AM CEThttp://www.unodc.org/pakistan/en/press-release-handing-over.html16 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.http://www.unodc.org/pakistan/en/press-release-handing-over.htmlThu, 24 Feb 2011 5:03:00 AM CEThttp://www.unodc.org/pakistan/en/press-release---denmark-extends-support.htmlIslamabad - The Danish Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Uffe Wolffhechel, Mr. Jeremy Douglas, Head of United Nations Office on Drugs & 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.http://www.unodc.org/pakistan/en/press-release---denmark-extends-support.html