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World AIDS Day, 2011

World AIDS Day

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Held every year on 1st December, World AIDS Day is a date for people to think about and act upon the global HIV epidemic. HIV continues to have a devastating impact on millions of people around the world. Whilst this infection can be prevented, HIV transmission continues to occur. Although HIV can be treated, many people infected with HIV do not have access to life-saving drugs. The theme for World AIDS Day 2011 is 'Getting to Zero'. After 30 years of the global fight against HIV/AIDS, this year the global community has committed to focusing on achieving 3 targets: 1- "Zero new HIV infections".  2- "Zero discrimination".  3- "Zero AIDS-related deaths". The red ribbon is an international symbol of AIDS awareness that is worn by people all year round and particularly around World AIDS Day to demonstrate care and concern about HIV and AIDS, and to remind others of the need for their support and commitment. The red ribbon started as a "grass r

CCPO in search for a drug free Lahore

CCPO in search for a drug free Lahore

Lahore Drug Free City

LAHORE: Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Lahore Muhammad Aslam Tareen launched the Lahore Drug Free City Project on Saturday, in his capacity as its chairman, by ordering an immediate crackdown on all drug peddlers throughout the city. The CCPO said that those elements that spread drug addiction among the youth of the city were perpetrators of a heinous crime, due to which, not only an individual, but a whole family gets devastated. He ordered the Lahore police to take strict legal steps against drug peddlers, during its special crackdown against them, so that Lahore could be made a drug free city. He warned that quick eradication of drug dens in the city should be ensured, otherwise six police teams, formulated by the CCPO, would raid any area of the city and take strict action against gangs involved in such heinous activities. Aslam Tareen was presiding over the first high-level meeting of the Lahore Drug Free City Project on Saturday, in which Anti-Narcotics Force Deputy Dir

Seminar at F.C College University

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Seminar on Drug Abuse Prevention 1- General Information              Date:                            2. 05.2011              Time:                           11:00 am to 01:40 pm              Venue:                         Hall No. E-25, F. C. College University, Lahore Chief Guest:                Mr. Muhammad Altaf Qamar, Deputy Director General, ANF, Pakistan              Guest Speakers:         Brig. Shahid Afzal, Force Commander, ANF, Punjab Mr. Khalid Dher, Advisor to Chairman Youth Parliament 2- Aims and Objectives:     T o introduce “Lahore Drug Free City Project”           To discuss the Role of ANF in Drug Supply Reduction and Drug Demand Reduction           To carry out Drug Abuse Prevention Activities           To create awareness on harmful effects of drugs           To convey a message to live a drug free life by facing the challenges of  life                     To motivate  the Students to create massive awareness against drug abuse in the society           To

Lahore Drug Free City

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A seminar was held  at  Workers Welfare Higher Secondary School, Nishtar Colony, Lahore on  28. 04.2011 from 1 1:00 am to 01:00 pm. The seminar was held with the following objectives:                       To introduce “Lahore Drug Free City Project”   To discuss the Role of ANF in Drug Supply Reduction and Drug Demand Reduction    To discuss harmful effects of drugs    To educate parents and teachers on how to help youth stay away from drugs             To Motivate Students to create massive awareness against drug abuse in the society The seminar was organized by Aghaz-e-Nau in collaboration with Maj. (R), Nadeem Abbas, Project Manager “Lahore Drug Free City”.  Audience: ·          Yong Students (Approximately 300) ·          Parents  (300) ·          Teachers  (40) ·          Total: More than 60        Audience Response/Objectives achieved All the participants took interest and showed keen interest to learn more.   One child volunteered to speak on drug addiction   One of