Stories from Pakistan

1 in 27 adults in Pakistan estimated to be dependent on drugs - Drug Use in Pakistan 2013 Summary Report

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 7:45:00 AM CET

12 March 2013 - The technical summary of the Drug Use in Pakistan 2013 Report launched during the Commission on Narcotic Drugs reveals how a substantial proportion of Pakistan's population aged 15 to 64 suffer from the devastating consequences of substance abuse. The Report estimates that 5.8 per cent - or 6.4 million adults in Pakistan - used drugs in the last 12 months. Although 4.1 million individuals are thought to be drug dependent,

UNODC-WHO Programme on Drug Dependence Treatment and Care Training of Trainers

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 9:15:59 AM CEST

18-19 June 2012: The UNODC-WHO Programme on Drug Dependence Treatment and Care (GLOK32) is envisaged to encourage national and provincial authorities to think of drug dependence treatment and care in terms of a planned system of integrated and mutually reinforcing activities, rather than a series of fragmented and competing initiatives.

2012 World Drug Report launched as General Assembly debates impact of drugs and crime on development

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 9:39:35 AM CEST

26 June 2012 - UNODC Executive Director Yury Fedotov today in New York launched the 2012 World Drug Report during a General Assembly thematic debate on the impact of drugs and crime on development.

The 2012 World Drug Report shows that global patterns of illicit drug use, production and health consequences largely remained stable in 2012, however opium production had rebounded to previous high levels in Afghanistan,

UNODC starts World Drug Day activities with a T20 Match of the Pakistan National Team starring UNODC Goodwill Ambassador Shahid Afridi

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 7:23:29 AM CEST

26 May 2012, Gaddafi Cricket Stadium, Lahore: UNODC Goodwill Ambassador Shahid Afridi was enthusiastic when dedicating the T20 practice match of Pakistan National Team to UNODCs mandates at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore on 26 May 2012 as part of the building to World Drug Day on 26 June.

Gaddafi Stadium is the largest cricket stadium in Pakistan was almost packed to capacity to witness the T20 match.

Youth from all over the world make their statement at the 55 th Commission On Narcotic Drugs

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:49:25 AM CET

16 March 2012, Vienna, Austria: "Think ahead, act in longer terms, and let us not fail". These were a few of the messages presented by the Youth Initiative during the 55 ^th Commission on Narcotic Drugs, held in Vienna, Austria, from 12 to 16 March.

Gathered since Monday 12, the 20 young persons from 7 different countries which included Pakistan as well, and from the Vienna International School had the opportunity to exchange opinions and experiences,

Senior officials in Pakistan identify potential areas of cooperation on SOM and TIP

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 6:08:00 AM CET

8 March 2012, Karachi, Pakistan : On a rare occasion, 35 senior officials of Federal and provincial governments, including the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), provincial police Home Departments, Ministry of Social Welfare, Ministry of Human Rights, Ministry of Human Resources Development sat side by side to explore strategies to better combat the crimes of smuggling of persons and trafficking in persons at a UNODC hosted workshop,

Boom Boom Afridi GWA

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 6:20:34 AM CET

8 January 2011 - 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 from 2009 to 2011 was captain of the Pakistan national cricket team in various formats of the modern game.

UNODC continues to support police recovery efforts

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 8:22:18 AM CEST

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.

The equipment was purchased with the financial support of the Government of Canada. This equipment complements UNODC's larger flood recovery programme, of which the Government of Canada is the main contributor.

World Drug Day 2011: Promoting healthy choices in Pakistan

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:00:13 AM CEST

Marking World Drug Day on 26 June, UNODC in Pakistan launched a series of events aimed at raising awareness of the major problem that illicit drug use represents to society and particularly to young people. This year's theme was "Global Action for Healthy Communities without Drugs", highlighting the role communities can play in addressing the drug challenge.

"Prevention starts with a community that cares about the vulnerable and it involves families, teachers, youth leaders and mentors, among others. We must start to think globally and act locally to curb drug use and drug trafficking", said UNODC Executive Director Yury Fedotov in Vienna.

World Drug Report: Drug markets stable but consumption of synthetic and prescription drugs rises

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 1:56:35 PM CEST

Islamabad 24 June 2011. United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime launched its flagship publication, the World Drug Report 2011 on 23 June at United Nations Headquarters by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon; Yury Fedotov, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC); Joseph Deiss, President of the General Assembly; Gil Kerlikowske, Director, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy; and Viktor Ivanov, Director of Russia's Federal Service for Drug Control. In Islamabad, the World Drug Report was launched by Mr. Iftikhar Ahmed,