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Barrister Abid appreciates humanitarian services of Rotary Club
ISLAMABAD, Jul 19 (APP): Managing Director Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal Barrister Abid Waheed Sheikh has felicitated and appreciated the humanitarian services rendered by Rotary club and its members.
Speaking at the 30th Installation ceremony of Rotary Club of
Islamabad (Metropolitan) here on Tuesday, he said Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal is one of the largest social safety net of the country which is combating the threat of poverty by helping the needy and vulnerable and invited Rotarians to join hands with them in this endeavor, said a press release.
Barrister Adil Jamal took over as Club President for the year
2016-17 from out-going President Sadaf Raza.
District Governor Elect Faiza Qamar was also present on this
occasion. The event marks start of the new Rotary year for which the theme is "Rotary Serving Humanity".
The ceremony was attended by a large number of people from all walks of life including district leaders, club members, friends and family of Rotarians.
Outgoing president Sadaf Raza appreciated the combined efforts of club members in achieving multiple milestones during the year.
She particularly highlighted how the members had come together to raise substantial funds in just one week for flood affectees in Chitral, Dir and Shangla last year.
Awards were then presented to club members in recognition of their contribution to club projects and fund-raising activities. Dr. Hans Frey Award of Excellence was awarded to Fatima Lodhi for her Dark is Divine campaign.
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