Supreme Court Calls for Spy System to Curb Drug Use in Educational Institutions

Islamabad: The Supreme Court’s constitutional bench has ordered the establishment of a spy system to curb drug abuse in educational institutions across the country.
A five-member bench, headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan, heard a petition regarding the growing issue of drug trafficking in educational institutions. During the hearing, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar inquired about the steps taken so far to address drug use in schools and universities. He pointed to a report from Balochistan, which claimed that heroin usage in the province was negligible.
Justice Masarat Hilali expressed surprise and concern over the report, questioning whether heroin had been eradicated or simply overlooked in the data. She noted that drugs were still being sold in colleges, and emphasized that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was the most affected province by drug abuse, despite the lack of any substantial action from there.
Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhel highlighted that the core issue was primarily in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
Justice Hilali suggested setting up a system similar to the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) intelligence network, urging for surveillance and undercover operations within educational institutions. She pointed out that jails were the major centers for drug supply in the country, with more drugs entering prisons than from border smuggling.
The bench instructed the ANF and all provincial governments to submit written responses, outlining a detailed mechanism to combat drug trafficking in educational institutions. The hearing was adjourned indefinitely.