President Arif Alvi reaffirms resolve to curb & eliminate trade in narcotics - ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: President Dr. Arif Alvi has reaffirmed the resolve to curb and eliminate trade in narcotics and banned substances posing serious danger to health of our people. “Today, we reiterate our resolve and commitment to collectively fight against illicit drugs,” the president said in his message on the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking being observed on Saturday. The president said that every year the International Drug Day is celebrated on June 26 as a reminder to all including the world leaders, international community, global alliances and associations of our shared responsibility to fight the menace of illicit trading and trafficking in drugs through joint collaborative efforts.