The Law 2020 of Narcotics (amendment) was presented on Tuesday at the National Assembly with the objective of curbing drug use in educational institutions through preventive legislation and stricter application measures, said Express News.
The bill, presented by MNA Sehar Kamran, proposes to make drug use among students a punishable crime and linking university admissions with mandatory drug tests.
In addition, it recommends that awareness of drug awareness be carried out in schools, schools and universities, and institutions need to notify parents of any alleged drug use.
According to the proposed law, medical evidence for suspicious students would only be allowed with the consent of parents, and educational and legal actions could continue in confirmed cases.
The bill also suggests reviewing the curriculum to include drug awareness content and requires specialized training to educate students about the harmful effects of substance abuse.
The legislation describes responsibilities for parents, teachers and students in the fight against drug use and includes provisions for advice and rehabilitation services for affected persons.
It also requires strict action against drug suppliers operating near educational campuses.
According to the bill, the main objective is to safeguard the students of addiction and guarantee a healthier and safer academic environment that supports their future development.
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The movement towards more strict legislation is based on efforts, it began a few years ago to address drug abuse in academic environments.
In 2022, the officials of the Aniquotic Force (ANF) reported the Permanent Narcotics Committee of the National Assembly on operations around educational institutions.
The committee, chaired by MNA Salahuddin Ayubi, was informed that 160 kilograms of narcotics had recovered near schools, colleges and universities.
The seizures included 116 kg of hashish, 18 kg of opium, nine kg of heroine and 7.5 kg of methamphetamine, with 63 suspects arrested during specific operations.
The findings of the ANF reinforced the concerns of legislators and helped shape the consensus on the introduction of compulsory drug tests as a condition for university admissions, together with broader preventive measures.
