LOWER DIR: A government-run rehabilitation centre for drug addicts in Balambat has become a key source of support for patients and their families, who are urging the provincial government to provide funds and permanent facilities to strengthen its services. The centre currently operates out of a rented building, limiting space and resources despite increasing demand. […]
Drug addiction
Easy access fuels ever-stronger drug addiction in youth
The city of lights Karachi is increasingly witnessing the use of illicit drugs and the non-medical use of prescription medications largely due to easy access. The government has, thus, failed to curb the distribution of drugs and its peddlers. A 38-year-old drug addict, Mirbaz, is an educated person. He told this scribe that he had […]
Lack of sports
Sir: Our village is situated in district Gwadar near coastal highway with its increasing population around 5,000 people. But unfortunately, there is no sports facilities provided by provincial government. Drug addiction amongst the youth is increasing because of no healthy activity is available in our area. So, I humbly request to the government of Balochistan […]