Afghan Officials Urge Global Action Against Pakistan’s Drug Trafficking Crisis

Amir Khan Mutiqi, the head of Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, issued a warning at a conference in Kabul regarding the cultivation and trafficking of narcotics in Pakistan, emphasizing the critical need for international cooperation to eradicate this issue.

Concerns About the Negative Effects of Drug Cultivation in Pakistan

Amir Khan Mutiqi raised serious concerns about the situation of drug cultivation and trafficking in Pakistan during a conference titled “Realities and Achievements of the Islamic Emirate’s Anti-Drug Campaign.” He emphasized that the international community’s neglect of this issue undermines efforts to combat drug problems in the region.

Emphasis on Enforcing the Ban on Drug Cultivation

This Afghan official regarded the strict enforcement of leadership decrees prohibiting the cultivation, processing, trafficking, and use of narcotics as a strong commitment from Kabul. He also criticized the dissemination of unprofessional reports and inaccurate assessments from certain organizations that downplay the country’s initiatives in the fight against drugs.

The Need for Alternative Crops and Regional Cooperation

Dr. Mohammad Naeem, the Deputy Minister for Finance and Administration at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, highlighted the importance of providing alternative crops for farmers and strengthening regional collaboration. He called for ongoing international support to maintain the progress made in the fight against drugs.

Discovery Operations and Achievements in Anti-Drug Efforts

Abdul Rahman Munir, the Deputy Minister for Counter-Narcotics at the Ministry of Interior, reported that 25,116 discovery and operational processes were conducted in 2026. He stated that these operations resulted in the destruction of poppy and cannabis farms across 26,500 hectares, along with the detention of 10,065 suspects. Additionally, 31 drug processing laboratories and several chemical production and alcohol distillation workshops were discovered and destroyed.