ISLAMABAD - Police are making concerted efforts to curb drug-pushing activities and ensure arrest of those involved in such ugly acts.  It was stated by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Qazi Jamil ur Rehman while addressing the students of Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST) on Thursday.  The IGP said that use of drug leads towards destruction and collective efforts are needed to make society free from this menace. The ceremony was attended by SSP Umar Khan, ASP Ayesha Gull, among others by Vice Chancellor CUST University Mian Mansoor Ahmed, police officials, senior faculty members and a large number of students. The IGP said that narcotics was a threat to the society and use of drug by students or young people destroys their lives and keeps them away from their destination of bright future. Qazi Jamil ur Rehman urged the students to focus on their studies, keep vigilant eye on their surroundings and inform police in case of observing any suspicious activity. The IGP said that campaign has been started to make Islamabad “drug-free” city and strict action was being ensured against those involved in drug pushing activities or using drugs. He said that anti-narcotics unit has been established by Islamabad police to get rid of drug menace and ensure effective efforts against drug peddling activities.  Islamabad police chief said that police have contacted various religious scholars, teachers, members of civil society, traders and other notables and also sought their cooperation against this menace. During the ongoing year, he said that effective action was ensured against drug pushers and cache of narcotics including heroin, hashish, ice and cocaine was recovered from them. He said that most of the nabbed persons used to supply drugs at educational institutions while use of narcotics has significantly declined through efforts of Islamabad police.
He said an awareness campaign has been launched by Islamabad police in educational institutions and students are briefed about harms of drug use.
The IGP said that young people are our real asset and their hard work can ensure bright future for the country. 
He further said that in order to prevent violence against women and children, Islamabad Police has set up Gender Protection Unit on which women are registering their complaint through desk and helpline 8090. The Gender Protection Unit has been specially staffed by women so that women can express their concerns without any hesitation. Hundreds of women have so far received assistance through the Gender Protection Unit and this initiative is gaining international recognition, he added. 
Vice Chancellor, CUST University appreciated Islamabad police over its efforts against drug peddling and urged all segments of society to fulfil their responsibilities in curbing this menace. 
The purpose of conducting awareness seminars in educational institutions of the capital is to raise awareness about the disadvantages of drug use and inform people about the steps being taken by Islamabad Police to curb menace of drug-peddling.