Another child off to India for surgery
Our Correspondent
LAHORE: I could not afford heart surgery for my ten-month daughter, who has a hole in her heart, but a peace initiative between Pakistan and India made it possible, said Syed Abdul Basir - who comes from a remote town, Qila Abdullah, near Chaman, Balochistan - prior to his departure to India early on Tuesday morning for treatment of his daughter, Muslima Bibi.
The free treatment is a result of the concerted effort of Aman Ki Asha - a peace initiative of the Jang Group of Newspapers Pakistan and Times of India Group, India, Rotary India Humanity Foundation (RIHF) and Rotary Pakistan.
I am just a schoolteacher and do not have enough resources to meet the expenses for heart surgery of my daughter, Muslima , he told The News while appreciating Heart to Heart project of Aman Ki Asha .
Basir said he was thankful to the Jang Group of Pakistan and Times of India as well as Rotary people for their support at this critical moment of his life. He went on to say that the project was, indeed, a gesture of friendship between both the neighboring countries. This also highlights how lives can be changed through this friendship.
It is pertinent to mention that, in September this year, five-year-old Aakash, five-year-old Atif and three-year-old Dharti from Sindh province had left for India with their parents for heart surgeries under the same initiative.
Aman Ki Asha , in February, 2011, had signed an agreement with Rotary India Humanity Foundation and Rotary Pakistan to provide free heart treatment, including surgery, to 200 under-privileged Pakistani children under the Heart to Heart initiative. So far, 25 children have undergone heart surgeries.
Under the Heart to Heart initiative, children suffering from congenital heart defects are sent to the world renowned heart institutions in India to undergo comprehensive treatment, including surgery.
Syed Abdul Basir said he came to know about the friendship initiative between Pakistan and India through Jang newspaper and was happy that his daughter would be provided treatment under the project.
Major (r) Mujib Aftab of Rotary Pakistan - who coordinated stay of Syed Abdul Basir here in Lahore and their subsequent departure to India - said they would first stay at Delhi while the heart surgery of Muslima Bibi would be performed at a hospital in Bangalore, India.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
LAHORE: I could not afford heart surgery for my ten-month daughter, who has a hole in her heart, but a peace initiative between Pakistan and India made it possible, said Syed Abdul Basir - who comes from a remote town, Qila Abdullah, near Chaman, Balochistan - prior to his departure to India early on Tuesday morning for treatment of his daughter, Muslima Bibi.
The free treatment is a result of the concerted effort of Aman Ki Asha - a peace initiative of the Jang Group of Newspapers Pakistan and Times of India Group, India, Rotary India Humanity Foundation (RIHF) and Rotary Pakistan.
I am just a schoolteacher and do not have enough resources to meet the expenses for heart surgery of my daughter, Muslima , he told The News while appreciating Heart to Heart project of Aman Ki Asha .
Basir said he was thankful to the Jang Group of Pakistan and Times of India as well as Rotary people for their support at this critical moment of his life. He went on to say that the project was, indeed, a gesture of friendship between both the neighboring countries. This also highlights how lives can be changed through this friendship.
It is pertinent to mention that, in September this year, five-year-old Aakash, five-year-old Atif and three-year-old Dharti from Sindh province had left for India with their parents for heart surgeries under the same initiative.
Aman Ki Asha , in February, 2011, had signed an agreement with Rotary India Humanity Foundation and Rotary Pakistan to provide free heart treatment, including surgery, to 200 under-privileged Pakistani children under the Heart to Heart initiative. So far, 25 children have undergone heart surgeries.
Under the Heart to Heart initiative, children suffering from congenital heart defects are sent to the world renowned heart institutions in India to undergo comprehensive treatment, including surgery.
Syed Abdul Basir said he came to know about the friendship initiative between Pakistan and India through Jang newspaper and was happy that his daughter would be provided treatment under the project.
Major (r) Mujib Aftab of Rotary Pakistan - who coordinated stay of Syed Abdul Basir here in Lahore and their subsequent departure to India - said they would first stay at Delhi while the heart surgery of Muslima Bibi would be performed at a hospital in Bangalore, India.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
The Mumbai Press Club Visit to Pakistan - I
Some of the journalists who visited Karachi and Hyderabad recently as part of The Mumbai Press Club delegation share their impressions
How journal .....more
Some of the journalists who visited Karachi and Hyderabad recently as part of The Mumbai Press Club delegation share their impressionsHow journal .....more
When people meet, they shatter stereotypes
Pakistani students visiting Mumbai voice peace plea
By Yogita Rao
"Pakistanis can feel the pain of the victims of 26/11. We have also gone through .....more
Pakistani students visiting Mumbai voice peace pleaBy Yogita Rao
"Pakistanis can feel the pain of the victims of 26/11. We have also gone through .....more
Dr Chishty's family arrives in India, appeals for his release
DrKhalil Chishty's family from Pakistan arrived in India on Nov 17, on a month-long visa, hoping Dr Chishty can go with them when they leave. They have appealed to the Go
.....more
DrKhalil Chishty's family from Pakistan arrived in India on Nov 17, on a month-long visa, hoping Dr Chishty can go with them when they leave. They have appealed to the Go
.....more
Istew by any other name
Long after Maseeta Meerut Wala has gone, Vasundhara Chauhan finds and shares a couple of recipes that come close to his version of 'ishtu'
I was about seven or eig .....more
Long after Maseeta Meerut Wala has gone, Vasundhara Chauhan finds and shares a couple of recipes that come close to his version of 'ishtu'I was about seven or eig .....more
"It is through dance and culture that we can connect"
Dancer, activist, and artist Sheema Kermani shares her thoughts and experiences with Muniza Agha-Fawad
Classical dance in Pakistan is closely tied with identity po .....more
Dancer, activist, and artist Sheema Kermani shares her thoughts and experiences with Muniza Agha-FawadClassical dance in Pakistan is closely tied with identity po .....more
Heart to Heart helps Indian, Pakistani children
Each of the parents and children whose surgeries were facilitated by Aman ki Asha and Rotary's Heart to Heart convey their sincere gratitude and warm wishes.
Some .....more
Each of the parents and children whose surgeries were facilitated by Aman ki Asha and Rotary's Heart to Heart convey their sincere gratitude and warm wishes.Some .....more
Page 82 of 175
Special Editions
more editions
The News on Sunday Special Report: India Pakistan prisoners
We probably didn't need to do this Special Report. Newspaper stories don't matter when it comes to Indians in Pakistani jails and vice versa. In fact, 'vice versa' sums it up. We do to them what they do to us.
Except when the two countries decide to begin talking, yet again! This time a little before the foreign secretary level talks, some Pakistani prisoners were released by India (and vice versa must have happened) and some more were release....read more
Blog
more
For the past 2 years the Jang Group and Geo have been working on a project of great national interest; one that we hope will help usher in an era of peace and prosperity in the country and indeed, in the region. And one that hopefully all Pakistanis can be proud of.
The Jang Group has entered into an agreement with the Times of India Group, the largest media group of India, to campaign for peace betw
Global Media
Comments