Parcel services barred in Schools over drug concerns

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday ordered a ban on direct parcel delivery services to students in educational institutions in the federal capital as part of efforts to combat the growing issue of drug use among students.

The court was informed by a government lawyer that the Ministry of Education has already integrated anti-drug content into the upcoming syllabus. The court, alarmed by reports of drugs being smuggled into schools disguised as food deliveries, ordered an immediate ban on courier and delivery riders from entering any school or college campus. Justice Minhas pointed out that students receive narcotics packed with pizza and other food items, calling it a serious security failure.

Authorities have been directed to strictly enforce this ban. Schools and colleges found violating this order will face legal consequences. The court also instructed that all direct deliveries to students be stopped immediately. Additionally, the judge asked the Cabinet Secretary to submit a report on whether the National Anti-Narcotics Council has been officially formed. The next hearing is scheduled for May 28.

Meanwhile, investigations into the Mustafa Amir murder case in Karachi have exposed a major drug trafficking network. Suspect Ali Khan confessed that cocaine is being smuggled from Balochistan to Karachi via Islamabad, Lahore, and Peshawar. He revealed that one kilogram of cocaine costs around PKR 8.5 million and is sold for up to PKR 18 million, giving traffickers massive profits.

The key supplier, Shah Fahad, reportedly operates the drug racket from Islamabad with his wife. The court is now focusing on tightening controls and monitoring to protect students from falling victim to such illegal networks.