ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued an order halting the direct delivery of courier items, including food, to students in the capital, as part of efforts to prevent the supply of narcotics to educational institutions. The decision came after a petition was filed seeking changes in curricula to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse among youth.
Justice Inaam Ameen Minhas, presiding over the case, expressed concern over how narcotics were being delivered to schools and universities, often concealed in deliveries of food and other items. “We must track and report which schools and colleges are receiving deliveries and ensure that no drugs are being sent through these channels,” he said during the hearing.
The court has ordered authorities to stop direct deliveries to students and take strict action against educational institutions found in violation. It further directed that a report on compliance be submitted at the next hearing.
The judge also inquired about the establishment of the National Anti-Narcotics Council (NANC) as stipulated in the National Narcotics Policy 2010, and called for a progress report on its formation. The case was adjourned until May 28.
In a previous hearing, Islamabad police had admitted to prioritizing VIP security over tackling the growing issue of drug use in educational institutions, which prompted the court to issue a show-cause notice to the Assistant Inspector General (Operations).
