Summary
- Smoking has been banned in educational institutions across Punjab.
- According to the Punjab Education Department, there is a zero-tolerance policy against drug use in educational institutions.
- Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, in her message on World Cancer Day emphasized the importance of public awareness regarding cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Smoking has been banned in educational institutions across Punjab.
According to the Punjab Education Department, there is a zero-tolerance policy against drug use in educational institutions.
Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, in her message on World Cancer Day emphasized the importance of public awareness regarding cancer diagnosis and treatment.
She expressed concern over the alarming cancer-related death rate in Pakistan and stated that avoiding drugs and smoking can help prevent cancer.
“I want people to have access to free cancer treatment in every district,” she said, adding that air and water pollution can also contribute to cancer.
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