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29th June, 2012
Thailand incinerates drugs worth $225 million
The ministry estimates there are two million drug addicts across the country.
The ministry estimates there are two million drug addicts across the country.
17th May, 2012
Major drug bust in Afghanistan
A joint operation captured several tonnes of narcotics and destroyed four drug labs in Afghanistan.
A joint operation captured several tonnes of narcotics and destroyed four drug labs in Afghanistan.
16th May, 2012
US sanctions two as aides to Mumbai drugs kingpin
The US Treasury Department said Chhota Shakeel and Ibrahim “Tiger” Memon are key lieutenants of Dawood Ibrahim in his notorious “D Company”.
The US Treasury Department said Chhota Shakeel and Ibrahim “Tiger” Memon are key lieutenants of Dawood Ibrahim in his notorious “D Company”.
11th May, 2012
Heroin haul worth $13.75m seized: officials
Pakistan said Friday it had seized one of its largest ever hauls of heroin, impounding 125 kilograms of the narcotic worth an estimated $13.75 million on the international market.
Pakistan said Friday it had seized one of its largest ever hauls of heroin, impounding 125 kilograms of the narcotic worth an estimated $13.75 million on the international market.
21st April, 2012
Shooting up Karachi
Iran Based photographer Behrouz Mehri won two photojournalism prizes in the Human Rights Press Awards for his coverage of drug addiction in Karachi.
Iran Based photographer Behrouz Mehri won two photojournalism prizes in the Human Rights Press Awards for his coverage of drug addiction in Karachi.
27th February, 2012
Pakistan school strives to beat the Taliban trap
Dr Sikander Khan estimated roughly 7,000 children were living homeless on the streets of Peshawar.
Dr Sikander Khan estimated roughly 7,000 children were living homeless on the streets of Peshawar.
24th February, 2012
Mexican researchers patent heroin vaccine
MEXICO CITY: While Mexico grapples with relentless drug-related violence, a group of Mexican scientists is working on a vaccine that could reduce addiction to one…
MEXICO CITY: While Mexico grapples with relentless drug-related violence, a group of Mexican scientists is working on a vaccine that could reduce addiction to one…
21st February, 2012
Junkies find ‘freedom’ at Dutch old-age home
The apartment block, flanked by a canal and a tram line, takes a unique approach to drug abuse.
The apartment block, flanked by a canal and a tram line, takes a unique approach to drug abuse.
18th February, 2012
Women using drugs end up mentally unstable
ISLAMABAD, Feb 17: Drug dependent women become mentally and emotionally unstable and half of the users surveyed confirmed that its use led to family violence while one female addict was responsible for
ISLAMABAD, Feb 17: Drug dependent women become mentally and emotionally unstable and half of the users surveyed confirmed that its use led to family violence while one female addict was responsible for
8th February, 2012
Hundreds of raids against London gang suspects
The suspects were picked up in more than 300 raids across the capital since dawn.
The suspects were picked up in more than 300 raids across the capital since dawn.
2nd February, 2012
“We know it’s wrong, but we don’t want to quit”
Poverty, ignorance and frustration have led to an alarming rise in Aids and Hepatitis among drug-injecting users in Pakistan.
Poverty, ignorance and frustration have led to an alarming rise in Aids and Hepatitis among drug-injecting users in Pakistan.
19th August, 2011
Two Pakistanis jailed for plotting to smuggle heroin into UK
LONDON: Two members of the Bradford community have been locked up for conspiring to import heroin from Pakistan. Bilal Suleman, 21, was jailed for four…
LONDON: Two members of the Bradford community have been locked up for conspiring to import heroin from Pakistan. Bilal Suleman, 21, was jailed for four…
1st August, 2011
Drug smuggling via Gwadar on the rise: UN report
ISLAMABAD, July 31: Gwadar, already being used for illegal immigration, is becoming a major transit point for drugs and their precursors entering and leaving Afghanistan,…
ISLAMABAD, July 31: Gwadar, already being used for illegal immigration, is becoming a major transit point for drugs and their precursors entering and leaving Afghanistan,…
25th May, 2011
Pakistan seizes $44 million worth of heroin
KARACHI: Pakistan said Wednesday it had seized its largest ever heroin haul, impounding 375 kilograms (825 pounds) of the narcotic worth an estimated $44 million…
KARACHI: Pakistan said Wednesday it had seized its largest ever heroin haul, impounding 375 kilograms (825 pounds) of the narcotic worth an estimated $44 million…
24th May, 2011
Dylan admits past heroin addiction in 1966 interview
LONDON: Music legend Bob Dylan has revealed that he was once addicted to heroin, in an interview taped in 1966 and only released for the…
LONDON: Music legend Bob Dylan has revealed that he was once addicted to heroin, in an interview taped in 1966 and only released for the…
22nd February, 2011
Tanzania seizes 179 kg of heroin, arrests Pakistanis
DAR ES SALAAM: Police in Tanzania have seized 179 kg (395 lb) of heroin and arrested two Pakistani suspects, a senior anti-drugs official said on…
DAR ES SALAAM: Police in Tanzania have seized 179 kg (395 lb) of heroin and arrested two Pakistani suspects, a senior anti-drugs official said on…
29th October, 2010
Russian and US agents hail joint Afghan drug raid
MOSCOW: Russian and US agents destroyed four drug labs and nearly one tonne of heroin in a joint raid in Afghanistan this week, anti-narcotics officials…
MOSCOW: Russian and US agents destroyed four drug labs and nearly one tonne of heroin in a joint raid in Afghanistan this week, anti-narcotics officials…
13th October, 2010
Addicts helped by implanted devices
WASHINGTON: Persons addicted to heroin or prescription pain killers can get help kicking their habit by using an implanted device under the skin that delivers…
WASHINGTON: Persons addicted to heroin or prescription pain killers can get help kicking their habit by using an implanted device under the skin that delivers…
