Quick Answer
What is the Zindagi app?
Zindagi is a free mobile app from the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) that offers drug awareness, prevention and treatment information, rehab locations, success stories and a supportive community. Its store listing says the approach was suggested by the Ministry of Narcotics Control and UNODC. [verify the current features] It’s not the PSCA Public Safety App, which handles emergencies like Alert-15.
Zindagi App (Punjab Safe Cities Authority): Drug Awareness, Prevention and Treatment Support
Not an official government website, and not medical advice. We’re an independent guide. In an emergency, such as an overdose or someone in danger, call 1122 or 15 now.
What Is Zindagi?
Worried about drug use, for yourself or someone you love? You’re not alone, and help exists. Zindagi’s Google Play listing describes it as a mobile application featuring a Pakistan free of drug abuse. It aims to support and educate people to reduce drug dependency in schools, communities and workplaces. [The listing is older. Verify it’s still current.]
What Does the App Offer?
According to the listing, Zindagi includes:
- Drug awareness information
- Drug prevention and treatment guidance
- Rehab locations
- Success stories
- A supportive community for people affected by drug use
On Apple’s App Store, it’s listed in the Education category. [verify whether the app is on both Android and iPhone and what it offers now]
Is Zindagi the Same as the PSCA Public Safety App?
No. PSCA publishes several apps. Here’s how they differ. [verify each row]
| App | What It’s For |
|---|---|
| Zindagi | Drug awareness, prevention, and treatment support. |
| PSCA – Public Safety App | Provides the Alert-15 emergency button, e-challan checking, complaint filing and tracking, a blood donor network, and emergency contacts such as Rescue 1122. Users can also access the Virtual Women Police Station. Official PSCA information. |
| Punjab Police – Women Safety App | Helps women request emergency assistance by sending alerts to the police and emergency contacts. Punjab Government information. |
| PSCA – NextGen Safety App | Offers emergency assistance, confidential chat, psychological counselling, legal guidance, and other safety support. Official NextGen website. |
The PSCA Public Safety App also allows users to file and track complaints, including complaints related to the Virtual Women Police Station. In April 2026, PSCA announced that people making Emergency-15 calls through the app could receive the assigned police officer’s details and estimated arrival time, with real-time response tracking also available. Read the report. [Verify current availability and features.]
For related information, see our Punjab e-challan guide and AJK helplines page.
How Do I Get the Zindagi App?
- Open Google Play or the App Store.
- Search “Zindagi” and check that the developer is Punjab Safe Cities Authority.
- Install and open the app.
App support: the store lists appsupport@psca.gop.pk. [verify before publishing]
What Should I Do in an Emergency?
Call 1122 (ambulance and rescue) or 15 (police) right away if someone:
- Is unconscious, can’t be woken or is having trouble breathing
- Has taken a large amount of a drug or mixed substances
- Is having a seizure, chest pain or severe confusion
- Is threatening to harm themselves or others
Don’t leave the person alone. Stay with them and follow the dispatcher’s advice. [verify the emergency numbers for your city]
An app is not an emergency service. The PSCA’s own apps note that video call features aren’t used for emergency numbers such as 15 or 1122.
How Do I Find Treatment?
- Ask a doctor. A family doctor or a government hospital’s psychiatry or de-addiction unit can guide you. [verify local services]
- Use the app’s rehab locations as a starting point, then check the facility yourself.
- Check that a centre is licensed or registered before admitting anyone. [Add the official body that registers drug treatment centres in Punjab after verifying.]
- Ask about the treatment approach, staff qualifications, fees, visiting rules and how patients are treated.
- Be cautious about places that promise a quick “cure”, refuse visits or use force.
Treatment is a medical process. Don’t try to stop heavy use of some substances suddenly without medical advice, because withdrawal can be dangerous. [consider adding a short note from a doctor or an official health source]
How Can I Support Someone Who Uses Drugs?
- Stay calm and listen. Shame and anger tend to push people away.
- Talk privately at a quiet time.
- Encourage them to see a doctor.
- Look after yourself too. Families need support.
- Remove access to harmful items if safety is a concern.
- Seek professional help early.
Does the App Collect My Data?
Privacy practices depend on the features used. PSCA’s apps note that data handling varies. [Check the current privacy policy on the store listing, and tell readers to read it before sharing personal details.]
Tips for Using Zindagi
- Treat it as information and support, not a replacement for a doctor.
- Don’t share OTPs or personal details with strangers in any online community.
- Verify any rehab you find through any app.
- Keep emergency numbers saved.
How Do I Avoid Scams?
- Install only the app published by the Punjab Safe Cities Authority.
- Don’t pay anyone who claims to be “app staff” for treatment or a “guaranteed cure”.
- Be careful with unlicensed clinics and online “rehab agents”.
- Don’t share OTPs, CNIC photos or card details.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the Zindagi app?
A PSCA app offering drug awareness, prevention and treatment information, rehab locations and community support. [verify]
2. Is Zindagi an emergency app?
No. For emergencies, call 1122 or 15. The PSCA Public Safety App has an Alert-15 button.
3. Who is behind it?
The Punjab Safe Cities Authority. The listing says the Ministry of Narcotics Control and UNODC suggested the approach.
4. Is it free?
The listing doesn’t show a price. [verify]
5. Is it the same as the PSCA Public Safety App?
No. They are separate apps.
6. Can the app replace a doctor or rehab centre?
No. It’s for information and support. Speak to a doctor for treatment.
7. Is this the official PSCA website?
No. We’re an independent guide. Use the official apps and PSCA channels.