Will end drug menace even if it costs me my life, says Shehryar Afridi

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Shehryar Afridi State Minister for Interior

ISLAMABAD (January 19, 2019): State Minister for Interior Shehryar Afridi today asserted that ‘he will end the drug menace from the country even if it costs him his life’.

Speaking in an event at the capital city, Shehryar Afridi said that the drug mafia is playing with the future of generations, adding that the so-called respectable of the society are behind the drug trade.

“I have told forces that there will be no compromise over the drug trade,” he said, “we have to be bold against the mafia. We will make them a lesson for others to learn”.

Shehryar Afridi said steps are being taken to make Pakistan a drug free country as per the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Shehryar Afridi said the scourge of drugs is devastating our young generation. He urged parents and teachers to play their constructive for eradication of drugs from the society.

Shehryar Afridi said that the evil of child pornography and narcotics are interlinked.

“The abused children are not in control for as many as 72 hours after drug intake,” he said.

The state minister said that he is not concerned of the criticism against the government or his ministry over his strict stance on drugs.

“Let me tell you all quite clear we will go till the end on this issue,” he added.

Later he also tweeted committing his war against drugs and drug dealers: “Advocacy has been started to protect our generation With IG Islamabad & Ch. Faisal for awareness session against drugs. While we use iron hand against drug barons. We are using soft methods of awareness for youth & parents. Youth is our vital asset & beyond differences lets unite for them”.

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