GARDEZ (Pajhwok): Residents of southeastern Paktia province have expressed deep concern over the growing number of drug addicts, linking the surge to easy access to narcotics.
Most of drug addicts converge on Bala Hesar -- an ancient place in Gardez, the provincial capital. Ismail, one of the addicts, said: “I was a truck driver but due to unemployment and family problems I sought refuge in drugs.”
He grumbled people gave them insulting names. He also accused police of misbehaving with them.
Ajmal, another addict, held a similar view and accused officials of a 20 . . .
