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June 2018

• 25/06/2018 - Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants laws 2018

May 2018

• 30/05/2018 - Bidding Farewell to a Friend - H.E. Ayesha Riyaz
• 14/05/2018 - Government of Pakistan and UNODC organizes a Side-event and Exhibition during CCPCJ 2018
• 10/05/2018 - Japan contributed $3,730,935 for multiple projects to UNODC Country Office Pakistan

April 2018

• 27/04/2018 - UNODC stands committed for the Capacity Building of LEAs in Khyber Paktunkhwa
• 27/04/2018 - Achieving greater coordiantion between law enforcement agencies and local communities is a vital step in the fight against human trafficking and migrant smuggling
• 25/04/2018 - GLO.ACT supports multi-disciplinary training of prosecutors and investigators in Pakistan
• 16/04/2018 - 2nd Workshop on Proactive Approach to Counter Terrorism
• 12/04/2018 - Railway Police committed to curbing human trafficking and migrant smuggling in Pakistan
• 09/04/2018 - Prime Minister of Islamic Republic of Pakistan appreciates UNODC’s support in countering terrorism

March 2018

• 30/03/2018 - WWF-Pakistan and UNODC signed MoU to Check Illegal Wildlife Trade
• 25/03/2018 - Inauguration of Case Management and Monitoring System for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Prosecution Department
• 20/03/2018 - Training of Prosecutors and Investigation Officers for Improved Police Prosecutors Cooperation in Criminal Cases
• 13/03/2018 - UNGASS Implementation in Pakistan
• 12/03/2018 - Regional Solutions to Global Challenges of Illicit Narcotics Trafficking
• 07/03/2018 - UNODC, UNDP and UN Women Organize a Donors Conference on the Rule of Law Roadmap of Balochistan

February 2018

• 28/02/2018 - Handing over of two Mobile Crime Scene Investigation units to Balochistan Police
• 28/02/2018 - Criminal Intelligence Analysis workshop at DGTR Karachi
• 28/02/2018 - Training on Illicit Drug Trafficking & Diversion of Precursors
• 26/02/2018 - H.E. Suhail Mohammad Al Zarooni called upon UNODC Country Representative Pakistan at his residence in Dubai
• 26/02/2018 - Training Sessions on the Case Management and Monitoring System (CMMS) for Prosecutors Working on Counter-Terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
• 23/02/2018 - National Training Seminar on Drug Prevention Strategy
• 08/02/2018 - Government of Pakistan Hosted a Workshop on the Implementation of the Recommendations of the General Assembly Special Session (UNGASS) on the World Drug Problem

January 2018

• 28/01/2018 - Roundtable Meeting of Ambassadors Representing Countries of the Regional Programme for Afghanistan and Neighbouring Countries

December 2017

• 27/12/2017 - Anti Narcotics Force organized a documentary presentation for International Partners on the new block at ANF Police Station Gwadar
• 09/12/2017 - Standing United against Corruption for a Prosperous Pakistan - International Anti-Corruption Day 2017

November 2017

• 27/11/2017 - “Children should not be in jail. I want to see a vacant Youth Offenders Industrial Sc­­hool,” said Shahzad Roy.
• 20/11/2017 - Inauguration of a new multi-agency initiative to enhance air cargo security
• 13/11/2017 - A Follow-up Roundtable Discussion to the Country Review Report of Pakistan in Compliance with the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC)
• 07/11/2017 - United Nations Day 2017 Celebrations: UNODC/UNWOMEN joint team won the cricket tournament.
• 07/11/2017 - Proactive Approach to Counter Terrorism

October 2017

• 28/10/2017 - UNODC organizes regional conference on human trafficking and migrant smuggling in Pakistan
• 23/10/2017 - Sahiwal Police receives UNODC Global eLearning Platform to enhance the core capacities of officers in law enforcement functions
• 22/10/2017 - Developing common standards in use of forensic evidence
• 22/10/2017 - Panel Discussion and Technical Meeting on Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Artefacts in Pakistan
• 19/10/2017 - Skill Assessment Workshop for Prosecutors Working on Counter-Terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
• 11/10/2017 - Gender Balance in the UNODC Country Office Pakistan
• 03/10/2017 - Pakistan Drug Demand Reduction Stakeholder Meeting

September 2017

• 29/09/2017 - Why we need to raise awareness amongst tour operators and overseas employment promoters to combat human trafficking and migrant smuggling
• 25/09/2017 - Pakistan Launches its First Review Report in Compliance with the Implementation Review Mechanism of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC)
• 22/09/2017 - Training of Law Enforcement Officials on Communication and Engagement with Drug Users and Vulnerable Populations. Police Training College, Sihala
• 10/09/2017 - Pakistan participates in Expert Group Meeting on development of judicial ethics training in Vienna
• 08/09/2017 - Training on Investigation, Prosecution and International Cooperation in Counter Narcotics

August 2017

• 28/08/2017 - Police Station Anti Narcotics Force Gwadar Upgraded
• 28/08/2017 - Enhancing Crime Scene Investigation Capacity of Baluchistan Police: Highlights from the Rule of Law Programme supported by INL
• 22/08/2017 - UNODC Pakistan Technically Facilitates the Pakistan-Afghanistan Integrated Border Management Workshop at TADOC Ankara
• 16/08/2017 - The 2017 World Drug Report illustrates that 29.5 million people globally suffer from drug use disorders, with opioids the most harmful
• 12/08/2017 - The Netherlands contributed to Improving Criminal Justice Services in Balochistan with UNODC’s Technical Support Programme for Police and Prosecutors
• 03/08/2017 - The Government of Japan and UNODC Country Office in Pakistan stand committed to build the operational capacity of Anti Narcotics Force

July 2017

• 28/07/2017 - Norway Government Pledged NOK 9,000,000 to Support the Police and Prosecution Departments in Punjab
• 25/07/2017 - Skill Assessment Workshop for Investigating Officers of Counter Terrorism Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police
• 22/07/2017 - Pakistan joins UNODC global initiative against human trafficking and migrant smuggling
• 20/07/2017 - Report on Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s counter terrorism response launched under a EU-funded programme

May 2017

• 29/05/2017 - Revised Immigration Handbook and Operational Strategy Validated
• 19/05/2017 - How training on Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants will make difference in the province of Balochistan
• 14/05/2017 - A roundtable on the Judicial Education, with an explicit objective to draw parameters for the future of Judicial Academies
• 11/05/2017 - UNODC plans to upgrade law enforcement’s training centres to deliver ‘eLearning’ as standardised Training & Certification Programme in Pakistan.
• 10/05/2017 - Training of Trainers conducted at Islamabad with HTMS victim centered approach in investigation and prosecution
• 07/05/2017 - UNODC and Narcotics Control Division stand committed to control the diversion of precursor chemicals
• 05/05/2017 - Better coordination and cooperation amongst the Law Enforcement Agencies is the need of hour

April 2017

• 25/04/2017 - Launch of Pakistan’s Action to Counter Terrorism Project
• 24/04/2017 - Why raising awareness about human trafficking and migrant smuggling matters
• 20/04/2017 - UNODC delivers 100 Bullet Proof Vests to KP Police

March 2017

• 22/03/2017 - UNODC Enhances Capacities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Law Enforcement Agencies

February 2017

• 27/02/2017 - Deputy Executive Director Aldo Lale inaugurates new Working Premise for UNODC Country Office in Pakistan
• 24/02/2017 - UNODC's new USD 70 Million Country Programme II (2016-19) addresses Pakistan's development challenges within its mandated area of illicit trafficking, drug control and crime prevention
• 10/02/2017 - The Financial Monitoring Unit launches a new Data Center to tackle money laundering and terrorism financing

January 2017

• 29/01/2017 - Denmark supports UNODC’s capacity building program for Pakistan’s border management agencies, police and prosecution services

December 2016

• 22/12/2016 - UNODC enhances operational capacities of the Anti Narcotics Force in the Gilgit-Baltistan Province
• 20/12/2016 - Drug Burning Ceremony - Pakistan
• 15/12/2016 - Drugs & Precursors Identification Training for Law Enforcement Agencies in Sindh
• 13/12/2016 - Pakistan United Against Corruption @ International Anti Corruption Day
• 01/12/2016 - UNODC and Government of Pakistan signs a USD 70 Million Country Programme to jointly tackle crime, drugs and illicit trafficking.

November 2016

• 30/11/2016 - UNODC Country Office in Pakistan facilitates the Pakistan-Afghanistan Integrated Border Management Workshop
• 29/11/2016 - Forensic Document Examination Training in Lahore for Immigration Officials
• 25/11/2016 - UNODC organises its first ever Public Private Partnership Conference on Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling

October 2016

• 11/10/2016 - FIA gets e-Learning Centre!
• 11/10/2016 - Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industries Sensitized!

September 2016

• 15/09/2016 - Karachi ACCU First Ever Seizure: Attempt to Smuggle Drugs to Saudi Arabia and UAE Foiled

August 2016

• 25/08/2016 - "There are now over 29 million people within this category as compared to the previous figure of 27 million": World Drug Report 2016
• 12/08/2016 - Data of 34,352 under trial prisoners have been entered in the administrative module, ever since it has been piloted in Central Jail...
• 09/08/2016 - Sensitization of the Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industries on the Diversion of Precursor Chemicals
• 03/08/2016 - UNODC - ICAO Air Cargo Security Training Amman, Jordan.
• 03/08/2016 - Drugs & Precursors Identification Training for ANF & Pakistan Customs Officials
• 01/08/2016 - Cooperation between the UNODC and the Punjab Forensic Science Agency (PFSA) in Punjab

June 2016

• 10/06/2016 - Regional Expert Working Group Meeting
• 02/06/2016 - Regional Training of Trainers on UNODC Toolkit for Law Enforcement Officials

May 2016

• 26/05/2016 - Coordination between the Police, FIA and Civil Society is crucial in Hazara Division - says FIA
• 25/05/2016 - Two week Train-the-Trainer (ToT) and a 3 day Specialist Investigative Techniques training

April 2016

• 11/04/2016 - The UNODC Country Office in Pakistan (COPAK) signs an agreement with the Australian Government for a project aimed at strengthening responses against human trafficking and migrant smuggling in Pakistan

March 2016

• 21/03/2016 - Capacity Building for Effective Law Enforcement - Pakistan's Side Event at 59th Session of the Commission on Narcotics Drugs (CND)
• 13/03/2016 - Operation Against Human Traffickers Intensified in Gujranwala Region: Federal Investigation Agency
• 11/03/2016 - Government of Japan Signs UNODC's Project for "Strengthening Border Security against Illicit Drug Trafficking and Related Transnational Organised Crime"

February 2016

• 18/02/2016 - Forensic Document Examination workshop at Bacha Khan International Airport
• 01/02/2016 - Consider United Nations Volunteer, as an enriching experience and a lifetime opportunity - says UNV Arsalan Malik

January 2016

• 29/01/2016 - Police and Civil Society Have Vital Role in Curbing HTMS: Federal Investigation Agency
• 21/01/2016 - Ceremony for Handing Over of Equipment to the Excise Taxation, and Narcotics Control Department - Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

December 2015

• 15/12/2015 - Say NO to #Corruption @International Anti- Corruption Day
• 11/12/2015 - Development of Prosecutor's Handbook
• 04/12/2015 - Training of Trainers in Modern Techniques

November 2015

• 27/11/2015 - The UNODC and FIA stand committed to curb human trafficking and migrant smuggling in extended partnership with police and civil society
• 27/11/2015 - UNODC Support to Police Training College Sihala
• 20/11/2015 - Launch of Theoretical Training for the World Pilot CCP AIR - "Air Cargo Profiling Unit".
• 17/11/2015 - Crime Scene Investigation Mobile Unit Handed over to Gujrat Police
• 05/11/2015 - UNODC reaffirms commitment to combat human trafficking and migrant smuggling nationally and beyond, through its broad based programme

October 2015

• 30/10/2015 - UNODC enhances operational capacities of the Anti-Narcotics Force in Balochistan province
• 15/10/2015 - UN as a committed partner in promoting technical regional cooperation
• 12/10/2015 - UNODC Country Representative Highlighted UN as Promotor of Peace at Model United Nations FROMUN 15 - 7th Edition
• 10/10/2015 - The UNODC reaffirms its commitment to develop and promote the Anti Narcotics Force Academy as a regional centre of excellence in training

September 2015

• 14/09/2015 - Special Homicide Investigation Units begin work in Punjab

August 2015

• 20/08/2015 - UNODC launched Drug Prevention Campaign in the Province of Sindh

July 2015

• 01/07/2015 - Sensitisation of the Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry on the Diversion of Precursor Chemicals

June 2015

• 19/06/2015 - Regional Information Sharing and Case Management Workshop
• 03/06/2015 - UNODC vows to enhance the counter-narcotics canine capacity of the Anti Narcotics Force Pakistan - the new focus will be on achieving a wider regional impact

May 2015

• 29/05/2015 - Regional Workshop on the Development and Implementation of National Surveys on Youth Drug Use
• 01/05/2015 - National Dialogue to Promote Good Governance and Development

April 2015

• 24/04/2015 - Handing over ceremony of equipment to the Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) Balochistan
• 15/04/2015 - Travel documents training for the immigration officers

March 2015

• 25/03/2015 - Government of Pakistans Donation of Replicas of Seized Items used to Conceal Drugs for Trafficking to UNODC Science and Lab Section
• 12/03/2015 - UNODC reaffirms its commitment to support the Anti Narcotics Force in its fight against the drug trafficking domestically and through intelligence-led international operations
• 03/03/2015 - Say NO to Corruption Campaign kicked off in Islamabad

February 2015

• 19/02/2015 - Launch of Report "The Socia-Economic Impact of Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling in Pakistan

January 2015

• 27/01/2015 - Regional Counter Narcotics Seminar and Workshop

December 2014

• 09/12/2014 - Break the Corruption Chain - International Anti Corruption Day
• 09/12/2014 - Closing the Gap- UNODC Pakistan Country Office Commemorates World AIDS Day
• 04/12/2014 - Hand over Ceremony of 10 Rugged Terrain Vehicles to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police

November 2014

• 22/11/2014 - High levels of drug use and dependency in Balochistan
• 20/11/2014 - The Netherlands contributes to improve law enforcement and criminal justice in Balochistan
• 12/11/2014 - National Conference on e-Learning for Pakistan's Law Enforcement

October 2014

• 23/10/2014 - Women Development Issues in Pakistan - Mainstreaming gender in development responses

September 2014

• 23/09/2014 - Drugs and the Media Regional Counter Narcotics Awareness Workshop for Journalists

August 2014

• 11/08/2014 - UNODC holds the 3rd Regional meeting on human trafficking and migrant smuggling routes in Islamabad

July 2014

• 04/07/2014 - Norway Government pledged USD 700000 to Support to Punjab Police Department for Enhancing Training and Investigation Capacities

June 2014

• 05/06/2014 - UNODC Representative, Mr Cesar Guedes pays courtesy call to H.E. the President of Pakistan
• 02/06/2014 - Opening of Crime Scene Investigation Unit - Gujrat

May 2014

• 26/05/2014 - National Drug Use Survey launched at provincial level: 2.9 million people estimated to have used drugs in Punjab in 2013
• 19/05/2014 - Joint Technical Working Group Meeting held in Khyber Paktunkhwa
• 07/05/2014 - Remembering the Fallen

April 2014

• 28/04/2014 - Improving Border Management in Sindh: Joint Technical Working Group Meeting held in Karachi
• 25/04/2014 - Adoption of Voluntary Code of Conduct for Chemical Industry: A Milestone in the Control of Precursor Trafficking in Pakistan
• 08/04/2014 - UNODC Hands Over IT Equipment to FIA in Support of Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts

March 2014

• 26/03/2014 - Joint Technical Working Group Meeting Held in Quetta Balochistan
• 21/03/2014 - UNODC reaffirms its commitment to support the Anti Narcotics Force Academy as a regional centre of excellence
• 18/03/2014 - UNODC provides support to the Province of Punjab in areas of prison reforms, human trafficking, terrorism prevention, and capacity building of law enforcement agencies
• 15/03/2014 - UN Volunteer Conducts Research on Pakistans Illicit Pharmaceutical Industry
• 14/03/2014 - Triangular Initiative underscores need to address maritime routes for Afghan opium
• 04/03/2014 - Report on Drug Use in Pakistan 2013 reveals high levels of drug use and dependency

February 2014

• 17/02/2014 - UNODC continues mentorship programme on chemical testing equipment
• 17/02/2014 - UNODC Trains Officers from the Department of Excise and Taxation Khyber Pakhtunkwa

January 2014

• 24/01/2014 - There is an emerging trend of Pakistani males being trafficked into the European Union

December 2013

• 09/12/2013 - Corruption is to be identified as inefficiency - International Anti-Corruption Day
• 06/12/2013 - These Youth are the Leaders of Tomorrow……..Cesar Guedes
• 03/12/2013 - Prevention of Corruption is a Must for Development

November 2013

• 26/11/2013 - National Conference on Counter Narcotics Policy Encompassing Drugs and Precursors Trafficking and Related Border Management
• 14/11/2013 - UNODC Conducts Strategic Management Workshop for Senior Ranking Officers
• 07/11/2013 - UNODC Conducts Training of Trainers for Junior and Mid-Level Law Enforcement Officers

October 2013

• 31/10/2013 - UNODC screened Not My Life
• 28/10/2013 - UNODC launches toolkit for improving law enforcement agencies' communication with drug users and other marginalised and vulnerable groups

September 2013

• 30/09/2013 - International Cooperation in Asset Recovery and Confiscation of Illicit Assets originating from Drug Production and Trafficking
• 17/09/2013 - UNODC trains officials in chemical testing equipment
• 11/09/2013 - Reviewing Successes and Challenges: renewing commitments to prison reform in Pakistan

August 2013

• 28/08/2013 - UNODC drafted laws on trafficking in person and smuggling of migrants
• 27/08/2013 - Promoting effective prosecution and enhancing cooperation between law enforcement and persecution
• 19/08/2013 - UNODC in Pakistan committed to improving regional cooperation

July 2013

• 31/07/2013 - "Stand up against human trafficking and migrant smuggling, it is illegal, unethical and unislamic".
• 31/07/2013 - UNODC Implements Drug Demand Reduction Campaign in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
• 30/07/2013 - UNODC event on the International Day against Drug Abuse 26 June 2013
• 19/07/2013 - Strengthening the capacity of criminal justice for the Government of Balochistan
• 12/07/2013 - César Guedes, new Representative of UNODC in Pakistan

March 2013

• 13/03/2013 - 1 in 27 adults in Pakistan estimated to be dependent on drugs - Drug Use in Pakistan 2013 Summary Report

July 2012

• 02/07/2012 - UNODC-WHO Programme on Drug Dependence Treatment and Care Training of Trainers

June 2012

• 27/06/2012 - 2012 World Drug Report launched as General Assembly debates impact of drugs and crime on development
• 01/06/2012 - UNODC starts World Drug Day activities with a T20 Match of the Pakistan National Team starring UNODC Goodwill Ambassador Shahid Afridi

March 2012

• 21/03/2012 - Youth from all over the world make their statement at the 55 th Commission On Narcotic Drugs
• 08/03/2012 - Senior officials in Pakistan identify potential areas of cooperation on SOM and TIP

January 2012

• 19/01/2012 - Boom Boom Afridi GWA

August 2011

• 19/08/2011 - UNODC continues to support police recovery efforts

June 2011

• 29/06/2011 - World Drug Day 2011: Promoting healthy choices in Pakistan
• 24/06/2011 - World Drug Report: Drug markets stable but consumption of synthetic and prescription drugs rises
• 24/06/2011 - UNODC and UN Women sign agreement on cooperation on HIV/AIDSprevention
• 23/06/2011 - UNODC and the Government of Pakistan convene successful regional border cooperation meeting
• 15/06/2011 - UNODC’s Programme Governance Committee Meeting

April 2011

• 18/04/2011 - Pakistan Customs makes large drug seizure with UNODC drug testing kit
• 18/04/2011 - UNODC partners with Pakistan to make the Border Liaison Office Torkham fully operational

March 2011

• 29/03/2011 - UNODC and Pakistan step up cooperation to confront grave challenges
• 16/03/2011 - Assisting the Police to rebuild after the floods
• 15/03/2011 - UNODC assists Pakistan in drug control work along Khyber pass
• 15/03/2011 - “Opium made me feel happy, very happy”

July 2010

• 08/07/2010 - Country Programme
• 02/07/2010 - Illicit Trafficking and Border Management
• 02/07/2010 - Country Profile