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Population of drug addicts in Paktika on the increase

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SHARAN (Pajhwok): The number of drug addicts including women is on the rise in southern Paktika province, an official said.

Sher Ahmad Faizi, head of the Unity Council for Argon district, voiced grave concern at the increasing population of addicts in the town.

In an exclusive interview with Pajhwok Afghan News, he said: “A number of women are also addicted to drugs. It is the responsibility of the government to take decisive steps for controlling the situation.”

Without giving exact figures, he said most residents . . .

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