DERA GHAZI KHAN: The district administration has decided to take effective and coordinated action against professional beggars.

In this regard, committees have been formed at both the district and tehsil levels to further accelerate the anti-begging campaign.

A meeting of the district committee was held at the deputy commissioner’s office, chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner General Muhammad Asad Chanda.

The meeting was attended by representatives from social welfare, police, the child protection unit, the district attorney’s office, NGOs, and other relevant departments. Deputy Director of Social Welfare and Secretary of the Committee, Zakauddin Buzdar, provided a detailed briefing on the agenda items.

ADCG Asad Chanda directed that strict adherence to instructions must be ensured during actions against habitual and professional beggars.

Published in Dawn, May 18th, 2026