Drug addiction in Pakistan

The rate of injection drug abuse has also increased significantly in Pakistan, sparking fears of an HIV epidemic.

[1][2] In Pakistan, the alarming rise in drug addiction is evident, with more people succumbing to substance abuse than falling victim to terrorist attacks.

The Anti-Narcotics Force is the government agency responsible for tackling drug smuggling and use within Pakistan.

A further 110 tons of heroin and morphine from neighboring Afghanistan are trafficked through Pakistan to international markets.

[9] In Pakistan, the total number of drug addicts as per a UN report is 7.6 million, 78% of whom are male, while the remaining 22% are female.

[10] The number of these addicts is increasing at the rate of 40,000 per year, making Pakistan one of the most drug affected countries in the world.