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ISLAMABAD: Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting and Member of the National Assembly Daniyal Chaudhary has assured his full cooperation in the establishment of Al Mustafa Eye Hospital in Islamabad.
He gave the assurance during a meeting with a delegation led by Abdul Razzaq Sajid, Chairman of Al Mustafa Welfare Trust, in Islamabad. The meeting focused on the proposed eye hospital, with the construction and development of the facility as its central agenda.
During the meeting, Abdul Razzaq Sajid briefed Daniyal Chaudhary on the trust’s humanitarian mission and its plans to establish the eye hospital to provide eye-care services to people in need, particularly those unable to afford treatment.
Daniyal Chaudhary appreciated the trust’s welfare initiatives and assured the delegation of his generous support and cooperation in advancing the hospital project.
Senior journalist Haji Nawaz Raza was also present at the meeting.
The proposed Al Mustafa Eye Hospital is part of the trust’s efforts to expand access to eye-care facilities and strengthen its healthcare services for underprivileged communities.
The meeting reflects ongoing engagement between welfare organisations and public representatives to support initiatives aimed at improving healthcare access in the federal capital.
Photography: Nasir Iqbal

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ISLAMABAD: Abdul Razzaq Sajid, Chairman of Al Mustafa Welfare Trust, held a meaningful meeting with renowned Pakistani anchorperson, columnist and author Javed Chaudhry at his residence in Islamabad.
The meeting focused on Al Mustafa’s humanitarian mission and the proposed establishment of Al Mustafa Eye Hospital in Islamabad. Both sides held detailed discussions on the project’s objectives, its significance for public welfare and the efforts required to bring this important initiative to fruition.
Javed Chaudhry described the establishment of Al Mustafa Eye Hospital in Islamabad as an important need of the time, highlighting the significance of accessible eye care for people who cannot afford quality treatment.
He assured Al Mustafa Welfare Trust of his support and expressed his willingness to contribute to efforts aimed at the timely completion of this multi-purpose humanitarian project.
Abdul Razzaq Sajid briefed him on Al Mustafa’s ongoing welfare initiatives and the organisation’s commitment to providing free eye care and restoring sight to deserving patients.
The proposed hospital represents another major step in Al Mustafa Welfare Trust’s mission to expand access to eye healthcare and bring relief to underserved communities.

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ISLAMABAD: Abdul Razzaq Sajid, Chairman of Al Mustafa Welfare Trust, participated in Pakistan Television’s programme “Ibtida, Sabookh Syed Ke Saath”, where he joined a discussion on the Islamic concept of serving humanity.
The discussion explored the importance of compassion, charity, social responsibility and helping people in need in the light of Islamic teachings.
Other participants included Fazal-ur-Rehman, Country Head of Zakat Foundation of America, and Pirzada Mufti Muhammad Abid Hussain Chishti.
The programme provided an opportunity to discuss the role of welfare organisations and religious institutions in addressing social needs, supporting vulnerable communities and promoting the values of generosity, empathy and collective responsibility.
Abdul Razzaq Sajid’s participation highlighted the importance of humanitarian service and the role of welfare initiatives in translating the Islamic message of compassion into practical action for the benefit of society.

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s distinguished former intelligence officer, Major Amir, has described the proposed Al Mustafa Eye Hospital in Islamabad as a potential game changer for underprivileged communities, expressing his firm resolve to stand shoulder to shoulder with Al Mustafa Welfare Trust in advancing the humanitarian project and mobilising support for its fundraising campaign.
In a warm and cordial meeting at his Islamabad residence, Major Amir met Abdul Razzaq Sajid, Chairman of Al Mustafa Welfare Trust, in an atmosphere marked by mutual respect, goodwill and a shared commitment to serving humanity.
Recognised for his strong advocacy of Pakistaniyat, Islamiyat and Insaniyat — the values of Pakistani identity, Islamic principles and humanity — Major Amir appreciated the vision behind the proposed eye hospital, which aims to bring accessible and quality eye care within the reach of disadvantaged people who are often deprived of essential medical treatment due to financial constraints.
Describing the initiative as a potentially transformative intervention for underserved communities in Islamabad, Major Amir expressed his willingness to become an active partner in the Trust’s mission, particularly by supporting its fundraising efforts and helping generate wider public engagement for the project.
His expression of support marks an encouraging development for the initiative, reinforcing the importance of collective action, philanthropy and community participation in bringing essential healthcare facilities to those most in need.
The proposed Al Mustafa Eye Hospital is envisioned as a dedicated facility to expand access to eye care, offer relief to financially vulnerable patients and help prevent avoidable sight loss. For countless families struggling to meet the rising costs of healthcare, such an initiative could offer renewed hope and a pathway to a better quality of life.
Abdul Razzaq Sajid welcomed Major Amir’s encouragement and willingness to support the project, emphasising that the success of this humanitarian undertaking will depend on the collective commitment of philanthropists, socially responsible individuals, business leaders and the wider community.
The meeting concluded on a positive note, with a shared resolve to advance the cause of humanitarian service and explore avenues for mobilising the financial and public support needed to turn the proposed hospital into a reality.
The message emerging from the meeting was clear: access to quality eye care should not remain a privilege reserved for those who can afford it. With committed supporters such as Major Amir lending their encouragement to the cause, Al Mustafa Welfare Trust aims to move closer to establishing a lasting healthcare resource for Islamabad’s underprivileged communities.

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JHANG, Pakistan: Al Mustafa Welfare Trust continued its mission to provide free eye care to underserved communities by organising a two-day free eye camp in Dera Naseer, Tehsil Shah Jiwana, District Jhang, Punjab, on October 26 and 27, 2026.
According to the camp’s progress report, a total of 235 cataract surgeries were performed, including 112 women and 123 men. The medical team also provided outpatient consultations to 2,180 patients, comprising 1,023 women and 1,157 men.
The camp offered free diagnostic screening for hepatitis C (HCV), hepatitis B (HBsAg) and HIV, with 294 patients tested for each of the three infections. The results showed 19 patients testing positive for HCV, while no positive cases were reported for hepatitis B or HIV.
During the screening process, 54 patients with diabetes were deemed unsuitable for surgery at the camp. The medical team also conducted refraction tests for 43 patients to assess their vision needs.
In another significant contribution, 970 patients received spectacles free of charge, helping improve their vision and daily quality of life.
The camp is part of Al Mustafa Welfare Trust’s ongoing efforts to make essential eye care accessible to people who may otherwise struggle to afford medical consultations, diagnostic tests, cataract surgery and corrective eyewear.
By combining surgical services, outpatient consultations, diagnostic screening and the provision of spectacles, the initiative addressed a broad range of eye-care needs among residents of Dera Naseer and surrounding areas.
The progress report was provided by Wahid Bakhsh, Eye Camp Coordinator, Al Mustafa-Pakistan.

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Lahore: Rochdale Mayor Councillor Faisal Rana visited Al Mustafa Eye Hospital in Lahore. During the visit, he served food to poor and needy people at Al Mustafa Dastarkhwan with his own hands and spent time with them. He was accompanied by Rochdale Council Deputy Leader Adalat Ali, Basharat Umar and Asif Mahmood. The guests served food to people and also sat with them to eat.
The delegation also visited different departments of Al Mustafa Eye Hospital and had their eyes checked. On this occasion, Chairman Al Mustafa Abdul Razzaq Sajid briefed the delegation about Al Mustafa’s welfare activities in Pakistan and around the world. During the visit, Rochdale Mayor Councillor Faisal Rana said, “Al Mustafa Welfare Trust is serving humanity, and we stand with Al Mustafa in this mission.”

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ISLAMABAD: Al Mustafa Welfare Trust Chairman Abdul Razzaq Sajid was warmly welcomed by Senator Pir Noor-ul-Haq Qadri, former Federal Minister and former caretaker Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, at a dinner hosted in his honour in Islamabad, Pakistan.
The gathering provided an opportunity to discuss plans for the establishment of the new Al Mustafa Eye Hospital in Bahria Enclave, Islamabad. The project aims to improve access to quality eye care and provide essential services to underserved communities.
Senator Qadri expressed his support for the initiative, acknowledging its potential to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people in need of eye care.
The meeting marks another step forward in Al Mustafa’s mission to restore sight, expand access to eye healthcare and bring hope to vulnerable communities.
Through initiatives such as the new Islamabad eye hospital, Al Mustafa continues its commitment to making quality eye care accessible to those who need it most.

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ISLAMABAD: Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) Chairman Syed Qamar Raza has presented an honorary shield to Al Mustafa Welfare Trust Chairman Abdul Razzaq Sajid in recognition of his outstanding social welfare and humanitarian services.
The shield was presented during a meeting between the two leaders at the OPF chairman’s office in Islamabad, where they discussed various charitable initiatives, including the proposed Al Mustafa Eye Hospital in Islamabad and other welfare projects.
During the meeting, Syed Qamar Raza praised Al Mustafa Welfare Trust’s humanitarian work and its global mission to serve vulnerable communities. He said he had personally witnessed the organisation’s welfare activities and appreciated its continued efforts to provide assistance to people in need.
“Love for humanity is love for the Almighty,” he said, highlighting the importance of compassion, service and helping those facing hardship.
The meeting also provided an opportunity to exchange views on expanding welfare initiatives and strengthening efforts to improve access to healthcare and other essential services for underserved communities.
The proposed Al Mustafa Eye Hospital in Islamabad is among the trust’s key initiatives aimed at extending eye-care facilities to people who cannot afford treatment.
The presentation of the honorary shield recognised Abdul Razzaq Sajid’s contribution to humanitarian work and acknowledged Al Mustafa Welfare Trust’s ongoing efforts to support communities through charitable and medical services.
Photography: Nasir Iqbal

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Manchester: The Consulate General of Pakistan in Manchester held an event to commemorate Kashmir Black Day, express solidarity with the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and pay tribute to their sacrifices and resilience. A documentary highlighting atrocities committed by Indian forces in IIOJK was screened during the event. Messages from the President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, and Deputy Prime Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar were also read out. Speaking on the occasion, former Lord Mayor of Manchester, Councillor Yasmin Dar, paid tribute to the sacrifices of the Kashmiri people and highlighted the courage and resilience of Kashmiri youth in the face of oppression. Raja Najabat Hussain, Chairman of the Jammu Kashmir Self Determination Movement International (JKSDMI), also addressed the gathering. Consul General of Pakistan in Manchester, Imtiaz Feroz Gondal, emphasised that the government and people of Pakistan would continue to stand firmly with their Kashmiri brothers and sisters until a resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute is achieved in accordance with the relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions.