IHC seeks report from HEC on Anti Narcotics measures in Universities

The Islamabad High Court on Tuesday directed the Higher Education Commission (HEC) to submit a report on measures taken to combat drug use in universities and educational institutions across the federal capital

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 19th May, 2026) The Islamabad High Court on Tuesday directed the Higher education Commission (HEC) to submit a report on measures taken to combat drug use in universities and educational institutions across the Federal capital.

A single bench of Justice Raja Inaam Ameen Minhas heard a petition filed by Lucky Foundation, represented by counsel Kashif Ali Malik, seeking effective steps to eliminate drug use in educational institutions of Islamabad.

The court also directed the Ministry of Education to get rules related to drug eradication approved from the federal government. The HEC was instructed to include the Anti Narcotics Force and police in its monitoring committee. The court further directed media to run awareness campaigns against drugs during prime time and sought a report from Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) in this regard.

During the proceedings, Kashif Ali Malik informed the court that a drug case in Karachi had also revealed the involvement of riders and delivery boys in drug trafficking.

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Justice Inaam Ameen Minhas remarked that he had been saying from day one that drugs were being transported through riders and delivery boys.

HEC officials informed the court that they had designated a specific area in educational institutions for delivery boys and riders, and whoever arrived was first checked. The counsel further submitted that after universities and colleges, drugs had now become common in schools as well, with children as young as seventh and eighth grade using drugs.

The court ordered that regular monitoring be conducted in educational institutions and reports be submitted.

The district administration of Islamabad was also directed to take anti narcotics measures and conduct monitoring. Islamabad Police was similarly instructed to take steps against drugs and ensure monitoring.

The court adjourned further proceedings until the last week of June.