ICCI President pledges business community’s full support to combat drug menace
ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS )
Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, attended an interactive session titled ‘Drug Trafficking through Export Consignments’ organized by the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF). The session was well-attended by the representatives from the business community, Pakistan Customs officials and other stakeholders.
Director General ANF Major General Abdul Moeed welcomed the attendees and briefed them on the sophisticated methods used by drug traffickers for transportation, which not only harm the youth but also tarnish the country’s image. He expressed his determination to eradicate the menace by bringing those involved to justice.
The ANF chief highlighted the shift from plant-based to chemical-based drugs, which has led to new techniques for transportation, including camouflaging drugs in export items. He emphasized that individuals from various industries, including chemicals and cargos overtly or covertly are being exploited by the mafia for the purpose.
He assured that ANF will fully facilitate the business community in enhancing the exports of the country for the progress and prosperity of the country.
Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari commended the ANF’s initiative and stressed the need to raise awareness about the impact of drug trafficking on youth and families through social media campaigns. He assured that the business community would continue to support efforts to combat the menace, which would ultimately enhance exports, benefiting both the business community and the country’s economy.
He also made mention of the ICCI’s initiatives for the purpose, including seminars, roundtable conferences and awareness walks in collaboration with the Capital Development Authority, Islamabad Police and other stakeholders to sensitize the society so as to get rid of the evil.
He added that for the sake of our future generations, everyone has to fight against this scourge with full force and determination and that our contribution to this count will be great work.
Prominent among those who attended the session include United Business Group Secretary General Zafar Bakhtawari, ICCI Vice President Eng. Azhar ul Islam Zafar, Saifur Rehman, Hamayoun Kabir, Malik Mohsin Khalid, Etsham Chaudhry, Zia Chaudhry and ot