Sajjad Azhar:
Islamabad:
A grand Iftar dinner hosted by Al Mustafa Welfare Trust outside Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) brought together nearly a thousand people from underprivileged segments of society, alongside prominent figures from various walks of life.
The large-scale and dignified event created a spirit of unity and compassion, with powerful scenes of hundreds of fasting individuals breaking their fast together. Guests were served an elaborate Iftar meal including dates, milk, juice, fruits, chips, sweet and savory rice, and fruit chaat. A significant number of attendants were also relatives of patients undergoing treatment at PIMS.
Addressing the gathering, Managing Director of Al Mustafa Welfare Trust Pakistan, Nusrat Saleem, stated that the organization has provided hot meals to over one million underprivileged people across Pakistan during the holy month of Ramadan. She emphasized that these humanitarian efforts were made possible entirely through public donations.
The event was described as a memorable mega gathering, attended by more than 1,500 participants. A special prayer was offered by Syed Nauman Riaz Hussain Shah, adding a spiritual dimension to the occasion.
Among the notable attendees were senior journalist and anchor Mazhar Barlas, Deputy Director of Idara Taleemat-e-Islamia Allama Hafiz Sheikh Muhammad Qasim, President of Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (Dastoor) Haji Nawaz Raza, anchor Suboh Syed, Country Head of Zakat Foundation Fazal Rehman, Trustee Rubina Khawaja, Advisor Nadeem Tahir, former GM of PTV Academy Imran Siddiqui, and several other distinguished personalities from media, academia, civil society, and government institutions.
The event highlighted Al Mustafa Welfare Trust’s ongoing commitment to humanitarian service, particularly during Ramadan, as it continues to expand its outreach to vulnerable communities across Pakistan and beyond.
