Ministry of Narcotics Control, IIU to make joint efforts for Narcotics Control - Press Release issued by International Islamic University Islamabad.

Islamabad -- June 02, 2021 (PPI-OT)

Following is the text of press release issued by International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI)

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International Islamic University (IIU) and Ministry of Narcotics Control Wednesday vowed to initiate joint effort for curbing the menace of narcotics in addition to mutually cooperating for sensitizing, research and dialogue in this regard. This was discussed on the occasion of a visit of a delegation of Ministry of Narcotics Control Headed by Federal Secretary Capt. (Retd.) Akbar Hussain Durrani at IIU's new campus where it held a meeting with IIU Rector Dr. Masoom Yasinzai along with university Vice Presidents Dr. N.B. Jumani, Dr. Ayaz Afsar, provosts and Students Advisors of the university.

The Ministry's delegation was also joined by Senior Joint Secretary Sabino Sikandar Jalal and Muhammad Riaz Haral Section Officer. Both sides agreed on the occasion that university's constituent units such as Iqbal Institute for Research and Dialogue, Islamic Research Institute and Dawah Academy, through their scholars and researchers can play a vital role in disseminating awareness with the support of Islamic teachings and constructive dialogue.

Speaking on the occasion, Secretary Ministry of Narcotics Akbar Hussain Durrani said that there must be zero tolerance for narcotics in the society and the same is being pursued by the ministry as universities are being contacted and also being assured of cooperation and support for narcotics free campuses. He added that addicts need rehabilitation instead of hate. Society must discourage the drugs but there is also an equal responsibility to bring the addicts in the...