LAHORE: (Wednesday, February 23, 2022): Punjab Minister for Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Hafiz Mumtaz Ahmed has said that people's cooperation was essential to make Pakistan drug free. He was addressing the inaugural ceremony of the “Society for Prevention Initiatives against Drug Addiction” at Punjab University Institute of Applied Psychology. On this occasion, PU Vice Chancellor Prof Niaz Ahmad Akhtar, Director Institute of Applied Psychology Prof Dr Rafia Rafique, faculty members and a large number of students were present. In his address, Hafiz Mumtaz Ahmed said that after the 18th amendment, the responsibility of anti-narcotics lies with the provinces which are taking steps to curb its spread. He said that to obtain peace in life, one must abide by the divine commands. He said that such awareness programs should be organized for drug prevention. PU VC Prof Niaz Ahmed said that it was our responsibility to create awareness among our new generation against drug usage. He said that our young generation was our future and it was our responsibility to train them with good education. He said that we should adopt sentiments like patience, justice, respect and selflessness in our lives. He appreciated the efforts of the organizers in organizing the event. Earlier, a special anti-drug video and song were presented.