The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a ban on direct parcel deliveries to students within educational institutions in the federal capital, citing rising concerns over drug use among students, according to a report by ARY News.
The decision came during a hearing related to a petition seeking the integration of anti-drug education into school and college curricula. A legal representative for the federal government informed the court that the Ministry of Education has already taken steps to include drug awareness content in the upcoming academic syllabus.
Presiding over the hearing, Justice Inaam Ameen Minhas expressed grave concern over the accessibility of narcotics on school and college campuses. “The level of drug abuse among students is extremely worrying,” he said.
Delivery Services Restricted from Campuses
The court’s ruling places a complete ban on courier and food delivery personnel entering school or college grounds, following reports that drugs were being smuggled to students disguised as routine deliveries, such as food items.
“How are delivery riders being allowed inside educational institutions?” Justice Minhas asked. “Students place an order for pizza, and drugs are delivered along with it. This must stop immediately.”
He directed that no packages should be handed directly to students, and ordered educational institutions to strictly enforce the ban. Schools and colleges failing to comply with the directive will face legal consequences, he warned.
Call for Institutional Accountability
The court also requested a detailed report from the Cabinet Secretary regarding the formal establishment of the National Anti-Narcotics Council, signaling a push for broader institutional measures to combat drug trafficking and usage in Pakistan.
The hearing has been adjourned until May 28.
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