Peshawar – In Peshawar and several other parts of the Khyber Pukhtunkhaw (KPK), the alarming rise of young girls falling prey to the highly addictive and deadly drug Ice (crystal meth) has emerged not only as a tragedy , but also as a damning indictment of both society and the governance system.
Social and public circles have voiced deep concern, stressing that if the state can successfully carry out a nationwide, well planned campaign against polio, then its failure to adopt an equally robust strategy against narcotics like Ice is a matter of grave concern.Observers note that this lethal substance has penetrated schools, neighborhoods, and households, while the complete silence of the relevant authorities has further exacerbated the crisis.
According to reports, several innocent girls in Peshawar have already become addicted to Ice, yet government institutions and political leadership appear to be restricting themselves to symbolic statements and hollow announcements rather than taking serious action.Civil society Circles have also raised serious questions over the performance of the police, administration, and Anti Narcotics Force, accusing them of allowing drug mafias the freedom to operate openly in broad daylight.
Experts warn that unless the government urgently formulates a strict and comprehensive anti drug policy, this poison will continue to destroy the youth, turning them into living corpses.They emphasize that just as the state launched an effective campaign against polio with commitment and resources, the same determination and strength must now be applied in the fight against Ice and other narcotics.Otherwise, history, they caution, will hold the rulers, institutions, and societal leaders collectively accountable for this looming catastrophe.
