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IHC Orders Ban on Direct Deliveries to Students Over Drug Concerns
Islamabad High Court bans direct deliveries to students in schools/colleges, citing drug abuse risk. Justice Inam Amin: “Kids order pizza & drugs together.” Non-compliant institutions to face action.
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by News Desk
2025-05-12
IHC Orders Ban on Direct Deliveries to Students Over Drug Concerns

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has banned direct deliveries to students in schools and colleges, highlighting a dangerous trend of students ordering drugs alongside food deliveries.

Justice Inam Amin Minhas issued the order while hearing a petition on including drug prevention and awareness in Islamabad's educational curriculum. The court observed that narcotics are reaching educational institutions through courier services and delivery riders disguised as food deliveries.

“Children are ordering pizza and drugs together,” remarked Justice Inam Amin, expressing grave concern over the infiltration of drugs in educational spaces.

The IHC directed that immediate action be taken against schools and colleges that fail to implement the restriction on direct deliveries. The court also demanded an update on the formation of the National Anti-Narcotics Council, a high-level body headed by the Prime Minister and comprising all four Chief Ministers.

Justice Inam inquired:

“Why hasn’t the Anti-Narcotics Council been established? Do you even know how drugs are entering educational institutions?”

The court further instructed authorities to track and report which institutions are frequently receiving direct deliveries, and to submit a comprehensive implementation report by the next hearing on May 28.

This ruling comes amid growing concerns over the rising trend of drug use among students, and the urgent need for preventive measures and awareness campaigns in schools and colleges.

 
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