Cyclists pedal against rising drug abuse

Raise voice against substance abuse especially among youth.


Our Correspondent May 02, 2016

ISLAMABAD: Cyclists participating in a rally to raise awareness among public against drug abuse reached Rawalpindi on Monday.

The participants of the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF)-sponsored “Jeevay Pakistan Cycle Rally” pedalled a distance of 810 kilometres.

The 11 cyclists participating in the rally started their journey from Muzaffargarh on April 22  and reached the ANF headquarters.

The purpose of the rally was to create awareness among the masses, particularly youth against various problems associated with drug abuse.

The rally, headed by Latif Sial, adopted a 14-leg route that included Multan, Khanewal, Sahiwal, Okara, Pattoki, Lahore, Gujranwala, and Rawalpindi.

The cyclists distributed pamphlets, handouts, and stickers on the way among public highlighting importance of a healthy lifestyle.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 3rd, 2016.

 

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