Summary Home Minister Zia Lanjar said that investigations into alleged drug dealer Pinky have revealed that she was also operating in Islamabad and Punjab
KARACHI (Dunya News) - Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar said that investigations into alleged drug dealer “Pinky” have revealed that she was also operating in Islamabad and Punjab, adding that the names of her clients have also surfaced.
During a session of the Sindh Assembly, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmaker Bilal Jadoon raised a calling-attention notice, claiming that drugs were being sold openly in his constituency, PS-109 Hijrat Colony, including along railway tracks.
He said that drug trafficking around Napier Road and Pan Mandi was destroying the younger generation.
Referring to the accused, known as Pinky, he alleged that she had mocked the system by claiming she would soon be released, while the protocol allegedly given to her in court was “a slap in the face” of the justice system.
Responding to the criticism, Sindh home minister said authorities deserved appreciation for arresting Pinky.
He added that police officers who allegedly provided protocol to the accused had been suspended and could also face arrest if necessary.
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Lanjar said the Sindh Police, with the assistance of intelligence agencies, carried out the arrest.
He confirmed that Pinky’s remand had been extended and that a full investigation was underway.
The minister stressed that all members of the assembly shared responsibility in tackling the drug menace and said he would personally reveal findings once the investigation is completed.
He warned against making baseless allegations but hinted that several names linked to the case had emerged.
Lanjar said drugs had reached homes and children, severely impacting the younger generation, adding that the government wanted to make this case a “role model” in the fight against narcotics.
He further stated that Pinky had been operating not only in Sindh but also in Punjab and Islamabad, and reiterated that names of alleged clients had already come to light.
However, he urged lawmakers not to engage in mudslinging.
Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said that the buying and selling of drugs was a serious concern and that the government had launched a strict anti-narcotics campaign.
He said the drug problem was not limited to Sindh but was a global issue, adding that everyone must play their role in eliminating narcotics networks from the province.
He also criticised opposition leader for what he described as political point-scoring, saying action would be taken against anyone involved in drug trafficking regardless of their background.
