RAWALPINDI: Secretary, Ministry of Narcotics Control, Mr. Amjad Javed Saleemi (PSP) paid his
first formal visit to Headquarters Anti Narcotics Force, Rawalpindi after assuming the
charge of Secretary MNC. He was welcomed by Director General ANF, Major General
Muhammad Arif Malik HI (M) and Senior Officers of ANF.
The secretary was briefed on counter narcotics endeavors being rendered by ANF,
professional achievements, current drug situation and major challenges being faced with
regard to trafficking of narcotics, precursor chemicals and psychotropic substances. He
was apprised that ANF is vigorously undertaking drug demand reduction campaigns
through public awareness drives and community participation activities throughout
Pakistan as well as running rehabilitation centers providing free of cost treatment to drug
addicts.
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
all-out support to ANF for addressing the inadequacies of the force to tackle the menace
more vigorously.
