Articles tagged with "Drug trafficking"

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Bangladesh Interior Minister Salahuddin Ahmed and visiting Pakistan Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi held a meeting at InterContinental Dhaka. (Photo: BSS)

Pakistan, Bangladesh sign MoU to combat drug smuggling

Both nations agree to extend full cooperation to prevent the illegal transportation and smuggling of narcotics, while also exchanging views on joint measures to enhance bilateral cooperation on organized crime, internal security, and financial fraud.

June 26, 2026

US kills 14 in strikes on alleged Pacific drug boats

US strikes in the eastern Pacific destroyed four suspected drug-smuggling boats, killing 14 and raising the campaign’s toll to at least 57, provoking legal criticism and regional tensions as Washington expands military presence and rhetoric

October 28, 2025

12th execution in Singapore: Malaysian drug trafficker hanged

Singapore executed Malaysian Pannir Selvam Pranthaman for drug trafficking, marking its 12th execution in 2025. Despite appeals and activism, his clemency was denied, highlighting ongoing controversy over Singapore’s strict drug laws.

October 8, 2025