Rawalpindi: Ministry of Narcotics Control Secretary Dr Kaleem Imam on Thursday paid his first formal visit to Anti-Narcotics Force Headquarters Rawalpindi.

The Secretary was briefed on counternarcotics endeavors by ANF, professional achievements, current drug situation and major challenges with regard to trafficking of narcotics, precursor chemicals and psychotropic substances.

He was apprised that ANF is also vigorously undertaking drug demand reduction campaigns through public awareness drives and community participation activities throughout Pakistan; apart from running rehabilitation centers providing free of cost treatment to drug addicts.

He was also informed about the organizational requirements of ANF with respect to enhancement of infrastructure, acquisition of modern equipment and establishment of more drug treatment centers in the country.

The Secretary lauded ANF’s achievements and its role as a specialized force in combating trafficking of illicit drugs at national, regional and global level. He assured his full support to ANF for addressing the inadequacies.