Bureau Report
TANDA, GUJRAT: Al Mustafa Welfare Trust has formally launched the construction of a new eye hospital in Tanda, District Gujrat, with a landmark groundbreaking ceremony attended by prominent religious, social and community figures, alongside a large gathering of local residents, including women.
Chairman of Al Mustafa Welfare Trust, Abdul Razzaq Sajid, attended the ceremony as the special guest. The event marked an important milestone in the organisation’s efforts to expand access to quality eye care and provide essential medical services to underserved communities.
Among the distinguished speakers were renowned spiritual personality Pir Syed Intisar-ul-Hassan Shah; Deputy Director of Idara Taleemat-e-Islamia, Rawalpindi, Allama Hafiz Sheikh Muhammad Qasim; Managing Director of Al Mustafa Pakistan, Nusrat Saleem; Geo News London Special Correspondent Raja Faiz Sultan; Head of Media and PR Muhammad Nawaz Kharl; President of Al Mustafa Tanda, Mahmood Akbar Chaudhry; and Malik Muhammad Naveed.
The proceedings were conducted by Azhar Iqbal, General Secretary of Al Mustafa Tanda.
Addressing the gathering, the speakers highlighted the importance of accessible healthcare and praised Al Mustafa Welfare Trust for bringing a much-needed eye care facility to the people of Tanda and surrounding areas. They expressed confidence that the hospital would become a valuable healthcare resource for the local population and pledged their support for the timely completion of the project.
Community leaders, business figures, religious scholars and social activists attending the ceremony warmly welcomed the initiative, describing it as a significant step towards addressing the eye care needs of the region.
Special tribute was paid to Baji Sughra Ashraf and her husband, Malik Muhammad Naveed, for donating one kanal of land for the construction of the hospital. Speakers and participants acknowledged their generous contribution as an inspiring example of philanthropy and commitment to community welfare.
The ceremony concluded with a shared resolve to work together to ensure the hospital’s construction is completed at the earliest, turning this initiative into a lasting service for the people of Tanda and neighbouring communities.
Photography: Nasir Iqbal
