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We see Sindh in future, a province with fully developed civil society, a society which is culturally sophisticated, intellectually matured, tolerant in behavior, enlightened and progressive in out look, a society with improved social indicators, full literacy, highly qualified human resource, full employment ,low poverty and having a reasonable social security system to cater for the needs of deprived section of population.
Dr. Ishrat Ul Ebad Khan
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Feb 27, 2010
PM lauds services of institutions caring for ailing children
KARACHI, Feb 26: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that the philanthropists and institutions caring for the children suffering from fatal illness or a handicap are doing a great service to the cause of humanity. He was talking to the representatives of the "Make-A-Wish" Foundation who called on the Prime Minister along with the two cancer afflicted children at Governor House here on Friday.The Prime Minister said the children irrespective of their physical, mental or financial conditions, have to be taken care of and it is the responsibility of the entire society to contribute in this regard.
He said that the government would continue to support organisations both in public and private sectors which are involved in lessening the suffering of the needy children.
The poor and destitute children are also part of our children's community, who are the future of our country, the Prime Minister added.
On this occasion the Prime Minister gave gifts and Rs 300,000 to each of the two children suffering from cancer.
It was informed by President "Make-A Wish" Foundation Ishtiaq Baig, that Master Deedar Ali, aged 11 years, Ali Gulbano, aged 12 years, both patients of cancer wished to see the Prime Minister as they usually see the Prime Minister on TV.
He informed that they wanted to see the Prime Minister before dying as both were in their last stages. Both the children were so happy to see the Prime Minister that they woke up early in the morning.
The children met the Prime Minister and said that the Prime Minister was a very soft spoken and caring person.
Earlier, Ishtiaq Baig, President and Dr. Ikhtiar Baig Secretary General of "Make-A-Wish" Foundation briefed the Prime Minister about the background and working of the Foundation.
Ishtiaq Baig informed that the Foundation has so far fulfilled the wishes of 100 children of which 50% have died.
He informed that Make-A-Wish is an international organisation serving in 37 countries and five continents. It is working in Pakistan for the last three years.
Sindh Governor Dr. Ishrat Ul Ebad Khan and Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah, Provincial Minister Ms. Sharmila Farooqui and Masood Parekh were also present on the occasion.
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