Media Update-2: United Nations Pakistan, 24 January 2023

UNODC

MEDIA ADVISORY

 Launch ceremony of Precursor Management System (PMS)

Wednesday 25 January 2023, 10:50 hrs at Sheesha Mahal Hall, Serena Hotel, Islamabad

24 January 2023, Islamabad - The Ministry of Narcotics will launch its newly automated Precursor Management System (PMS) – an online portal for registering and applying ‘No Objection Certificate (NOC)’ for importing controlled precursor chemicals, by the industry. This newly automated system has been designed and made fully operational by UNODC, through funding support by the Government of Japan.

Federal Minister for Narcotics Control, Honourable Nawabzada Shazain Bugti has kindly consented to be the Chief Guest of the launch ceremony. The launch ceremony will be attended by high-ranking participants included Federal Secretary Ministry of Narcotics Control, Chairman of Pakistan Chemical manufacturers Association (PCMA), Representative of UNODC Country Office Pakistan (COPAK), counterparts, senior government officials, international community, representatives of private sector associations, development partners, Academia, Ambassadors, Diplomats, and colleagues from UN agencies.

You are cordially invited to do the media coverage and attend the launch ceremony of “Precursors Management System (PMS) on Wednesday 25, January 2023, 10:45 hrs at Sheesha Mahal Hall Serena Hotel, Islamabad.

For further information or media enquiries please contact:  Ms Rizwana Rahool, Communication Officer; Email: rizwana.rahool@un.org, Cell: 03018564255