Punjab University (PU), in collaboration with the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), organised an awareness walk against cyber harassment, digital blackmail, online fraud, cyberbullying and misuse of social media, with strong participation from female students.

Dean Faculty of Health Sciences Prof Dr Rehan Sadiq Sheikh, Director Pakistan Study Centre Prof Dr Amjad Abbas Magsi, Director Sports Dr Shabbir Sarwar, Director Students Affairs Prof Dr Shahzeb Khan, Additional Director NCCIA Atif Ameer, Deputy Directors Hassan Naqvi, M Waqas, hostels’ wardens, superintendents and a large number of students were present on this occasion.

Female students raised slogans for safer digital spaces and urged victims of online harassment to report incidents rather than remain silent. They stressed that harassment through digital platforms remains a serious form of abuse.

In a subsequent meeting, PU and NCCIA officials agreed to establish a student society for Safe Cyber Spaces to promote awareness of cyber risks and responsible digital citizenship. They also planned awareness seminars, interactive sessions and other activities across the university, with a focus on protecting women and young people online.