SARGODHA: The Sargodha regional police and the University of Sargodha have announced a collaborative effort to launch public awareness programs aimed at addressing issues such as drug prevention, traffic regulations, cybersecurity, online fraud, and public legal awareness. This collaboration was formalized during a meeting at the university between Regional Police Officer (RPO) Sargodha Sohail Akhtar Sukhera, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Tasawar Hayat, and members of the Sargodha Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

According to University of Sargodha, the initiative underscores the role of higher education institutions in promoting social awareness and contributing to community development. RPO Sukhera emphasized the police's responsibility to protect lives and property, noting the importance of educational initiatives in line with the Punjab government's directives. He highlighted the potential of the university's academic and research resources to bolster these efforts and engage students and the community in tackling social challenges.

Prof. Dr. Tasawar Hayat remarked that while institutional collaboration is crucial, responsible citizenship and collective efforts towards character building are equally important. He noted that the university has been actively working with public-sector departments, particularly the police, to promote awareness among students and citizens. The meeting was also attended by Pro Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Masood Sarwar Awan and Chamber President Qaisar Mahmood Kharl. As part of the visit, Mr. Sukhera, Prof. Dr. Tasawar Hayat, and Qaisar Mahmood Kharal participated in planting citrus saplings on the university campus to emphasize the importance of plantation.