Provisions in the laws of Pakistan to combat serious drug-related offences.
British drug control laws were in force in Pakistan until February 1979 when the President of Pakistan promulgated the Prohibition (Enforcement of Hadd) Order, 1979. Under this Order more severe penalties are prescribed for those who violate the regulations of import, export, manufacture or processing of any intoxicants, the term which refers mainly to products of cannabis, opiates and coca derivatives. The Prohibition Order, 1979 and the Dangerous Drugs Act 1930 were amended in December 1983 to provide for further increases in punitive sanctions for offenders violating drug control laws and even more severe sanctions for offenders who are recidivists.
D003416:Criminal Law; D004335:Drug and Narcotic Control / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D010154:Pakistan; D012926:Social Control, Formal; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control*