UNODC hails Pakistan as frontline state in global war on drugs
“The international community must stand with Pakistan to curb the production and trafficking of narcotics,” UNODC’s Troels Vester says
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (MNTV) — The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has lauded Pakistan’s leading role in the global fight against narcotics, recognizing the country’s strong enforcement record and sustained efforts to curb drug trafficking and organized crime.
Speaking at an event in Islamabad, UNODC Representative Troels Vester praised the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) for its achievements, saying Pakistan remains on the front lines in combating the regional drug threat.
Vester noted that synthetic drug laboratories are increasingly emerging in Afghanistan, replacing traditional opium and heroin production. He said the UN agency has developed a strategic roadmap to address these evolving threats and urged greater international cooperation to disrupt drug smuggling networks.
“Pakistan cannot be left to face this challenge alone,” Vester said.
“The international community must stand with Pakistan to curb the production and trafficking of narcotics.”
According to UNODC data, Pakistan seized 365 metric tons of narcotics and precursor chemicals over the past year, highlighting its robust enforcement capacity.
The UN agency’s acknowledgment, Vester added, reflects Pakistan’s steadfast commitment to regional and global counter-narcotics cooperation and its critical role in maintaining regional stability.
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