By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Narcotics Control Nawabzada Shazain
Bugti on Monday said that awareness campaigns for drug prevention would be made more effective in educational institutions as to keep children safe and far away from this menace. He expressed these views in a meeting with Dr. Faisal Mushtaq, CEO of Roots School System who called on to him here. In the meeting, it was discussed on how to prevent the use and prevention of drugs in educational institutions. “Prevention of drug abuse in educational institutions is a challenge," the minister said and added therefore awareness campaigns for drug prevention would be made more effective.
Specialized technology and mobile applications are also accessible to students in this area. We must protect our young people from the drug epidemic, he said, adding that parents and teachers play a crucial part in this. He claimed that drug usage was on the rise in both metropolitan areas and schools nowadays. He announced, “A special effort will be run to raise awareness among parents and provide student counselling.” Officials from Roots School and Anti-Narcotics Secretary Ms. Humaira Ahmed also attended the meeting.
