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DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Sep 27 (APP):A drawing competition was held among the students here on Wednesday to raise awareness about dangers and remedial measures to be adopted upon encountering explosive material.
The activity was held under the auspices of the Pakistan Red Crescent at Government Higher Secondary School No. 2 Islamia, where students of different classes participated and drew pictures within the allotted time, featuring awareness of hazards and safety measures against the impact of explosives.
DSP Headquarters Syed Asghar Ali Shah and Inayatullah Tiger participated as judges took critical and technical reviews of the drawings and announced the students who got first, second and swim positions while other students were awarded certificates for their encouragement.
They appreciated the hard work and dedication of the children for making beautiful pictures on an important and sensitive subject like explosives in such a short time.
Speaking on the occasion, DSP Headquarters Syed Asghar Ali Shah said students were an asset to the nation and such positive activities would explore their latent potential.
Inayatullah Tiger, in charge of the bomb disposal unit, said that the young generation had to shoulder responsibilities in future and they would be equipped with quality education to evolve into a prosperous society where there was no room for terrorism and other social evils.
He said explosives and their destruction could not be denied, but we all have to play a role in the development of the country in a positive manner.
By today’s activity, the students proved that they had immense potential for the development of the country.
On this occasion, Pakistan Red Crescent District Secretary Malik Zahid Jameel and highlighted the role of the organization in helping people during emergency situations like floods.
He said in Tank district 660 flood-affected families were given non-food items, 500 families were given financial assistance of Rs 20,000 per family and 100 families were given ration packages.
During the flood in Dera Ismail Khan district, 12500 affected families were provided with non-food items and ration packages were provided to 1500 families.
Qari Muhammad Usman Awan, principal of Government Higher Secondary School No. 2 Islamia appreciated the Pakistan Red Crescent for promoting such positive activities.
He said today’s activity had significantly increased the efficiency and constructive thinking of children. He also appreciated the Pakistan Army and Police for rendering supreme sacrifices to ensure durable peace in the country.
At the end of the ceremony, on behalf of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society, Dera Ismail Khan honorary shields were also presented to the chief guest of DSP Headquarters Syed Asghar Ali Shah, Chief Guest charge Bomb Disposal Unit Inayatullah Tiger and Principal of Islamia School in recognition of their services.