Pubdate: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 Source: Nation, The (US) Copyright: 2000 The Nation Group of Publications Pvt Limited Contact: http://www.nation.com.pk/t TARAR FOR EFFORTS TO ERADICATE DRUG ABUSE ISLAMABAD (APP)-President Muhammad Rafiq Tarar Sunday said that drug abuse and trafficking was a global problem and its eradication calls for coordinated international efforts. In a message on International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the President said the government is conscious of its responsibilities and has taken several steps to contain the menace of drugs in collaboration with the United Nations International Drug Control Programme as well as on its own initiative to fight against drug trafficking. He said drug abuse and trafficking is a global problem and its eradication calls for coordinated international efforts, as no country can successfully grapple with the menace on its own. Rafiq Tarar appealed to all sections of the society including NGOs, doctors, teachers, social workers, ulema and the media to play their part in the fight against drugs. He expressed his pleasure that the Government and people of Pakistan have joined the world community to observe the "International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking" in pursuance of the United Nations resolution to create a world free from drug abuse. - --- MAP posted-by: Jo-D