DG Social welfare department resolves that the whistleblower campaign will be transformed into an effective movement.
A meeting chaired by Director General Social Welfare Punjab Mudasser Riaz Malik had decided to launch a whistleblower campaign to promote awareness among youth, particularly students. The meeting reviewed various aspects of the campaign and took the necessary decisions for effective implementation. The meeting was also attended by Deputy Director Social Welfare Lahore Ashraf Janjua, representatives of schools, civil society and NGOs.
Director General Social Welfare Punjab Mudasser Riaz Malik resolved that the whistleblower campaign would be transformed into an effective movement. “The drug users will be identified and then counselled; however, names of citizens will be kept secret”, said Malik. He said that the campaign had been started for 14 to 22-year-old students in the first phase. Referring to the unrest in society, he said that drug addiction among the youth began from parents’ inattention.
“There is a need for parents to give their children regular time so that they do not detract”, noted the DG. During the meeting, the DG Social Welfare also formed a working group to design the campaign and formulate a strategy for preparing the helpline.
On this occasion, anti-drug consultant Zulfiqar Hussain said that focal persons had been appointed for anti-drug in all educational institutions. Apart from focal persons, training of officers and staff had also been conducted. “Focal persons will play a key role in the whistleblower campaign”, he hoped.
