In Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, the Minister of Interior, Mohsin Naqvi, declared the closure of the office of the ministry responsible for controlling narcotics, opting instead to amalgamate its functions into the interior ministry. The rationale behind this decision, as reported by ARY News, was attributed to the goal of alleviating unnecessary financial strain on the national treasury. Minister Naqvi, who also holds the position of Chief of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), divulged these intentions through a post on X.

In his statement, Naqvi articulated, “The determination has been made to shutter the office of the Narcotics Control ministry and merge its operational scope into the Interior Ministry. This strategic move aims at streamlining processes, conserving resources, and alleviating the undue fiscal burden on the national treasury.” Earlier during the week, Mohsin Naqvi undertook a visit to the Ministry of Anti-Narcotics, as reported by ARY News.

During this visitation, he proclaimed his decision to forego utilization of his office within the Ministry of Anti-Narcotics, contending that maintaining offices in both ministries constitutes an inefficient allocation of resources. Naqvi further emphasized the imperative of reallocating the manpower of the Minister’s Office to more pertinent areas within the Ministry, in accordance with ARY News.

The Federal Minister of Interior and Anti-Narcotics, Naqvi, received a specialized briefing pertaining to the operations of the Ministry. He articulated that the eradication of narcotics stands as an exigent priority in safeguarding the posterity of forthcoming generations, affirming the government’s commitment to harnessing all available resources in combatting the pernicious influence of drugs.

The minister reiterated the pressing necessity of combatting drug proliferation in securing the welfare of future generations, underscoring the government’s unwavering dedication to deploying all conceivable measures in the fight against drug addiction.