Pakistan becomes major drug hub as Afghanistan exports crisis
France24 • 2/19/2026
Summary
Pakistan is emerging as a major hub for drug production and consumption, shifting from its long-standing role as a transit route. This change follows the upheaval caused by the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan in 2021.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
19h
Age
1
Sources
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19
Hours Since Seen
Final Score10/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier76% (0.5^19/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Score BreakdownRisk 70
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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