Islamabad: Houston-based poet, anchor, and columnist Dr. Ghazanfar Hashmi, who also serves as CEO of the World Dialogue Forum and the International Academy of Letters, recently visited the Islamabad office of Al-Mustafa Welfare Trust.
During his visit, he was briefed on the Trust’s ongoing activities and initiatives. Present at the briefing were Rubina Khawaja, Trustee of Al-Mustafa London, Sajjad Azhar, Trustee of Al-Mustafa Pakistan, and Syed Farrukh Zafar, Manager at the Trust.
Islamabad: Former Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health, Dr. Zafar Mirza, has stressed the urgent need for a national programme to support cornea transplants in Pakistan. He was speaking during a visit to the Islamabad office of Al-Mustafa Welfare Trust, where he was briefed on the organisation’s expanding work in the field of eye care. During the visit, Al-Mustafa representatives informed Dr. Mirza that the Trust is planning to establish a state-of-the-art eye hospital in Bahria Enclave, Islamabad, where land has already been acquired. The proposed facility will offer cornea transplants as well as introduce stem cell technology to restore vision — a pioneering step in Pakistan’s eye-care sector.
Welcoming the initiative, Dr. Mirza expressed his full support and said there is strong public willingness in Pakistan to donate eyes, but the country lacks an effective system to facilitate such donations.
Dr. Mirza was briefed by Rubina Khawaja, Sajjad Azhar and Syed Farrukh Zafar on Al-Mustafa Welfare Trust’s humanitarian and medical work, particularly in the field of ophthalmology. He praised the Trust’s efforts, adding that it had long been his dream to initiate major work in corneal treatment in Pakistan. However, he said government attention and resources had been diverted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A delegation from civil society also accompanied Dr. Mirza during the visit, including senior analyst Ahmad Ejaz.
London:(By Staff reporter)No heat. No shelter. Just the cold and uncertainty.”
This is the harsh winter reality in Gaza as freezing nights and flooding tents make survival even harder.
Al Mustafa Welfare Trust is on the ground right now, working around the clock to deliver emergency winter aid, including blankets, warm clothing, hot meals, clean water, hygiene kits, and essential supplies to displaced families struggling to survive every day.
Dhodial: ( By Hamid Raza) A distinguished visit from the USA as Ms. Iffat and Mr. Amjad Hussain, CEO of Saim School Institute of Special Education & Rehabilitation, visited AlMustafa Hospital Dhodial Mansehra.
The visit reflected a shared commitment to inclusive healthcare, rehabilitation, and compassionate support for individuals with special needs strengthening bonds across borders to serve humanity with purpose and care.
Together, we move forward with one vision: dignity, care, and hope for all.
Manchester:(by Tajammul Gurmani) The Chairman of the South Manchester Muslim Community Association (SMMCA) organised the first anniversary of late Iqbal Begum at Quba Masjid, Stockport. She was the wife of SMMCA Chairman Nasrallah Khan Mughal.
On this occasion, participants recited the Holy Quran, while Qari Umair Tayyab offered Khatam Sharif and special dua for the departed soul. Prominent attendees included Ch Rab Nawaz, Dr Zahid Fahim, Sufi Muhammad Hussain, Qari Nasir, Mahboob Elahi Butt, Pervaiz Mattoo, Sufi Mehmood, Cllr Munawar Rasool, Gulzar Khan, Nasir Aziz, Ch Shamshad Akhtar, and others. Addressing the gathering, Nasrallah Khan Mughal said that his wife was a civil servant who devoted her life to serving the community. She also worked with the All Pakistan Women Association (APWA) and served in local schools. He said she would always be remembered for her services. Food was served at the end of the event.
Lahore:(By Nawaz Kharal) Al-Mustafa Pakistan marked a milestone in media and communications with the grand inauguration of its modern, multi-purpose podcast studio at its head office in Lahore. The colourful ceremony was attended by a galaxy of luminaries from various fields, including social media, electronic media, and print journalism.
The ribbon-cutting was performed by renowned anchor, columnist, and editor Isar Rana, officially opening the studio for operations.
The event was graced by several distinguished guests, including former DG Public Relations of Punjab, prominent poet Shoaib bin Aziz, former president of Lahore Press Club Azam Chaudhry, vice president Saima Nawaz Chaudhry, well-known columnist and author Aamir Hashim Khakwani, senior poet Akhtar Hashmi, chief editor of the Punjabi daily Bhaliakha Mudassar Butt, noted columnist Ashraf Sharif, former secretary of Lahore Press Club Abdul Majeed Sajid, celebrated Punjabi poet Veer Sipahi, acclaimed columnist and poet Nasir Bashir, former vice president of Lahore Press Club Amjad Usmani, actor Haseeb Pasha, political leader and columnist Khawaja Jamshed Imam, writer and intellectual Zameer Afaqi, as well as other notable figures from media and civil society including Rabia Rehman, Ughr Nadeem Sahar, HM Shaheen Advocate, Syed Arif Nonari, Saba Sheikh, Qurrat-ul-Ain Shoaib, Akmal Owaisi Pirzada, Farwa Iftikhar, Nadeem Raza, Ch Muhammad Usman Kahloon, Shehzad Ali Zulqarnain, Nargis Naheed Advocate, Zeb-un-Nisa, Rana Khalid Qamar, Kanwal Hanif, Shehzad Roshan Gilani, Kiran Hashmi, and Mohammad Shoaib.
The event was hosted by MD Al-Mustafa Pakistan, Nusrat Saleem, Head of Media & Public Relations, Mohammad Nawaz Kharl, and Head of Production, Rizwan Ansari, ensuring a seamless and engaging programme.
The inauguration marks Al-Mustafa’s commitment to leveraging modern digital media to expand its outreach and connect with diverse audiences across Pakistan and beyond.
Wajahat Ali Khan
London
AlMustafa Welfare Trust’s Director of Alberta, in Canada Mr Imtiaz Ahmed visited the London head office of “AlMustafa”.
He arrived here last week on his two-day visit, where he was welcomed at airport by the Chairman of “AlMustafa Welfare Trust” Abdulrazzaq Sajid along with his team.
Later, during his visit to the offices of “Al-Mustafa”, he held a meeting with the staff and exchanged views on various projects
run under the institution. Chairman Abdulrazzaq Sajid also hosted a dinner in his honour. Mr Imtiaz Ahmed left for Pakistan on last Saturday.
Tajammul Gurmani
Rochdale
Chaudhry Muhammad Shabbir, General Secretary of Jamia Masjid Quba, Rochdale, passed away after a cardiac arrest. His funeral prayer was offered at Quba Mosque, and he was later laid to rest in a local graveyard. Among the bereaved are his brother Muhammad Nazir; his children, Makhdum Mustafa Shabbir, Tahira Shabbir, Sameera Shabbir, and Uzma Shabbir; his nephew, Aqib Nazir; and his brother-in-law, Chaudhry Muhammad Farooq.
Prominent attendees at the funeral included Chaudhry Tahir Mahmood, Chairman of Golden Mosque; Mushtaq Ahmed Raja, Chairman of Bilal Mosque; Haji Azeem, Haji Aftab Ahmed, Qari Abdul Rauf, Allama Ghulam Murtaza, and many others. Religious scholars paid tribute to the late Chaudhry Shabbir, stating that he served Quba Mosque with dedication for 13 years. They said that when he took responsibility, the mosque was under debt, which he cleared and also expanded. They added that serving the mosque was the main purpose of his life and would be a means of forgiveness for him.
He regularly offered prayers in the first row and devoted more time to the mosque than to personal matters.
Tajammul Gurmani
Manchester
The renowned Pakistani folk singer Zeeshan Rokhari performed a live show at the Wythenshawe Forum Hall in Manchester. Other singers, including Tahir Rokhri, Mehwish, and local artists, also gave their performances. Community leaders Cllr. Shahbaz Sarwar and Asif Butt, along with a large number of people, also attended the event.
It was a presentation by Zulfiqar Ali. The audience enjoyed the musical event and said that it was an unforgettable night of music, as Zeeshan Rokhri, one of the most popular voices of Pakistan, performed live in Manchester. Known for his soulful vocals and heartfelt performances, Zeeshan Rokhri carries forward the legendary Rokhri family tradition, captivating audiences worldwide with his unique style of Punjabi and Saraiki music. It was the last show of Zeeshan Rokhri, and he later left for Pakistan after completing his UK tour.
PA News
London
Heavy snow showers are on the way across parts of the UK as a weather warning has been issued by the Met Office.A yellow warning for snow and ice has been issued for parts of Scotland from 6am on New Year’s Day until midnight on 2 January. An amber cold health alert has been issued for the north-east and north-west of England, which is due to remain in place until noon on 5 January, with temperatures expected to fall to 3-5C (37-41F). The Met Office said the yellow warning for snow and ice meant “frequent and heavy snow showers may lead to some travel disruption”. By Friday morning, the Met Office is predicting 2-5cm of snow, with 10cm in certain local areas and 10-20cm in some areas above 200 metres. On the highest routes and hills, 30cm or more may build through the period, the forecaster added.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issued the amber alert and said it meant the weather was likely to cause significant impacts across health and social care services, including a rise in deaths among those with health conditions or aged 65 or over. Temperatures elsewhere are expected to be 4-6C from New year’s Day and there is a yellow health alert in place.
The Met Office said the final days of 2025 would not be “particularly fantastic”, with temperatures of 7-8C, but things would take a turn as 2026 arrived.
Northern parts of the UK are expected to bear the brunt of the chillier conditions from 1 January onwards, with brisk winds bringing increasingly wintry showers to the north as the week progresses. The Met Office forecaster Dan Stroud said: “We’re losing this sort of settled but chilly condition and bringing in something a little bit more showery with more wintry hazards in the forecast, particularly for the north of the country.” The UKHSA said the UK may also see impacts on younger people and there would probably be an increase in demand for health services across the regions.
It also warned of “temperatures inside places like hospitals and care homes dropping below the levels recommended for assessing health risks”, and “challenges keeping indoor temperatures at the recommended 18C leading to more risk to vulnerable people”. It said there may be staffing issues due to external factors such as travel delays, and that other sectors such as transport and energy could start to see the impacts. The agency has issued a yellow cold health alert for the East Midlands, West Midlands, south-east, south-west, east of England, Yorkshire and the Humber, and London. A yellow alert means there is potential for significant impacts.
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