Interior Minister approves conduct of National Drug Survey

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has accorded approval in principle for the conduct of National Drug Survey. Chairing a meeting of the committee for the National Drug Survey, in Islamabad, he directed to finalize matters related to survey within fifteen days. Under this exercise, data of persons using drugs will be collected. Mohsin Naqvi said the ANF and Pakistan Bureau of Statistics should jointly formulate the methodology, nature of data required, sample format and timeline for conducting the survey. He said the international development partners should also contacted for cooperation in the conduct of the survey. Mohsin Naqvi said the drug survey should be authentic and comprehensive, emphasizing it will ensure effective decision making against narcotics. He directed that apart from homes, data should also be collected from educational institutions, slums and other places. Mohsin Naqvi said there will be no compromise in the fight against drugs, saying it is the issue of the nation's future. The last national drug survey was conducted back in 2013. Source: Radio Pakistan