According to sources in Afghanistan, the production of poppy in the country has increased even further this year despite efforts by the United States to curb it. Geo News reported that a full report on the issue is expected from the United Nations soon. The United States has reportedly spent over $7 billion in its […]
Nov 4 2013 | Posted in
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Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan collectively fight opium smuggling Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan on Monday agreed to bolster regional cooperation to combat drug smuggling at a time when the cultivation of illicit opium poppy is increasing. Afghanistan provides about 90 per cent of the world’s opium, the raw ingredient used to make heroin, and the UN and Afghan […]
Nov 28 2011 | Posted in
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Pakistan |
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