Hasan Abdal, January 31, 2023 (PPI-OT):The Chairman of the Pakistan Red Crescent, Sardar Shahid Ahmad Laghari, stated that service to humanity has become a notion and that we must reawaken this hope so that everyone is always willing to assist others.
Volunteerism promotion is an urgent need and a shared national responsibility for all of us. He expressed these views while addressing the introductory ceremony of the Red Crescent Youth Club at Hasan Abdal Cadet College. He further said that Red Crescent volunteers are the backbone of the ongoing flood relief operation because they work day and night to serve the flood victims.
Sardar Shahid Ahmad Laghari said that Hasan Abdal Cadet College is an excellent institution of historical importance, producing future leadership. Collaboration with Red Crescent will reach new heights in spreading awareness and serving the people. He said that club members would get red jackets, caps, and umbrellas, just like they get bicycles.
Youth Club Secretary Cadet Hasnain Mumtaz Naqvi held a media briefing about the club’s activities. In his remarks, Vice Principal Kaleem Mustafa reaffirmed his commitment to maintaining the stability and vitality of the seven-year collaboration with the Red Crescent, stating that the Red Crescent has given the cadets’ volunteerism new hope.
The efforts of the youth club are commendable. We are proud of this partnership and mutual trust, he added. Deputy Vice-Principal Shaukat Mehmood thanked the guests for coming and welcoming the newly elected officers of the Youth Club in the welcome speech.
On behalf of Hasan Abdal Cadet College, Vice Principal Kaleem Mustafa presented souvenirs to Pakistan Red Crescent Chairman Sardar Shahid Ahmad Laghari, Secretary General Obaid ullah Khan, and Assistant Director of Youth and Volunteer Department Misbah Mushtaq.
Moreover, Moazzam Ali Saqib, former head of the youth club, was given a certificate of appreciation and an honorary certificate for the cadet college by the Red Crescent. Newly elected Head Youth Club Mirza Saeed, Secretary Youth Club Hasnain Mumtaz Naqvi, and Vice Principal Kaleem Mustafa were presented with Red Crescent souvenir shields.
Later, during the college visit, Chairman Red Crescent Sardar Shahid Ahmed Laghari was briefed about various wings, sports facilities, and extra-curricular and co-curricular activities. Chairman PRCS also visited the grave of the founder of the college.
For more information, contact:
Sindh Provincial Branch,
Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS)
Hilal-e Ahmar House, G 2 Khayaban-e-Iqbal, Zone A Block 7,
Teen Talwar, Main Clifton Road, Karachi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-35306227, 35306228, 35306229
Fax: +92-21-35830376
E-mail: phq@prcsindh.org.pk
Website: http://www.prcsindh.org.pk/