Second session on prevention of extremism and use of Drugs in the Higher Educational Institutions held
Chitral Times Report
PESHAWAR: The second session regarding prevention of extremism and use of Drugs in the Higher Educational Institutions in the province arranged by Governor’s Secretariat in collaboration with Higher Education Regulatory Authority Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and National Counter Terrorism Authority was held at Governor’s House, Peshawar on Friday.
The Director Program HERA gave detailed presentation on the efforts put forth by HERA and future plan for eradication of extremism and drug abuse among the youth.
The forum thoroughly discussed the issues related to use of drugs at the campuses and evaluated various options and a comprehensive work plan for curbing the abuse of drugs and extremism in the universities. The session was unanimous on the idea to promote healthier sports and cultural activities in the Universities to engage students in arts and sports programs and to discourage tendencies towards drugs and other unhealthy activities
It was also proposed that seminars should be held periodically on topics such as inclusive educational climate, adverse effects of use of drugs and causes of violence for students’ awareness and public information as well as educational campaigns and cultural events demonstrating the common resolve of all the segments of society so as to divert the energies of youth towards positives activities.
Besides Additional Secretary to Governor Saif-ul-Islam, the session was attended by the focal persons from both private and public sector universities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and representatives of the Anti-Narcotics Force.
