QUETTA, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 4th Sep, 2026) Chief Minister Balochistan, Mir Sarfraz Bugti, has said that the provincial government is pursuing a strict zero-tolerance policy against narcotics, with the protection of youth from the scourge of drugs being its foremost priority.
In a statement on social media platform X, Bugti revealed that over the past two years, law enforcement agencies in Balochistan have seized and destroyed narcotics worth more than Rs. 133 billion. He described this achievement as a testament to the government’s firm resolve and the effective performance of security institutions in combating drug trafficking.
Bugti detailed that during operations, 1,638 kilograms of crystal meth (ice) and 620 kilograms of hashish were confiscated and destroyed. Additionally, more than 27,000 bottles and cans of foreign liquor and beer were seized and disposed of in the province during the same period.
He emphasized that the anti-narcotics drive is not merely a law enforcement activity but a comprehensive effort to safeguard the future of the younger generation.
The government, he said, is committed to strengthening anti-narcotics measures while also addressing the social impacts of drug abuse.
The Chief Minister directed that operations against narcotics be made more effective and coordinated, ensuring indiscriminate action against drug trafficking, sale, and consumption. He reiterated that a drug-free Balochistan is among the government’s top priorities, and strict legal action will continue against those involved in the illicit trade.
Sarfraz Bugti further stated that the government is determined to build a safe, healthy, and drug-free society where youth can channel their energies into education, skills, sports, and positive activities. “The future of our young generation will be protected at all costs,” he affirmed.
