Date: 23-August-2010
UOG Staff Donates Money for Flood Affectees
Today Pakistani nation is passing through one of its greatest
ordeals. More than 20 million people, devastated by the violent
waves of the flood are crying for help. Their relief and
rehabilitation in the dire national, religious and human need of
the day.
It is a much bigger calamity than the Tsunami. Tsunami affectees
were about 2 million citizens only and they were supported by
many countries and governments, whereas here 20 million people
have been uprooted from their homes by torrential rains and
violent upsurge of the rivers. There are almost 100 countries in
the world whose population is less than 20 million. All this
speaks for the magnitude of the calamity, and havoc befallen the
Pakistan nation. We as a nation have to come upto this challenge
and leave no stone unturned for the relief and rehabilitation of
our dear country men.
All amounts to be spend on 14 August celebrations of
independence, must go to the flood affected. We must daily save
some money from Sehr and Iftar for these unfortunate Pakistanis.
All amounts supposed to be spend on Eid festivities should be
donated to flood affectees. These ideas were expressed by Prof
Dr Nizamuddin Vice Chancellor University of Gujrat while
addressing the orientation seminar of volunteers for the relief
and rehabilitation of the flood affected with the synergic
struggle of Pak Army and UOG. The damage caused to human life
and property is unparalleled. This flood has completely
shattered our economic base. Suffering and misery of our country
men is immense large-scale and deep. All of us must join hands
to bring back smiles to the tear laden and woebegone faces. UOG
has collaborated with the Pakistan Army to make flood relief and
rehabilitation process transparent and efficient. I hope in this
operation UOG administration and staff will make its best
possible contribution.
Lentenant Colonel Mujahid Ali from the Pakistan Army said that
he was highly impressed by the concern, affection and
humanitarian feelings of Dr Nizamuddin and his team. He
appreciated the contribution of Dr Nizamuddin for managing a
strategy for flood relief. He said that Pakistan Army is at the
forefront in providing relief and help to the flood affected. He
emphasized the need for self reliance and was critical of
foreign aid which was much lesser even that supplied for Tsunami
disaster. He reiterated his commitment to work dedicatedly with
the UOG for flood victims. Students leader Zain Khalid Raja
professed on behalf of students that they will work round the
clock to make this humanitarian project a complete success.
On this occasion the Vice Chancellor Dr Nizamuddin donated Rs.
100,000/- (One Lakh) as his personal contribution for relief
fund. Dr Zafar Yab Director QEC also contributed Rs.
100,000/-(One Lakh) form his pocket. Dr Shehzad president Jabar
Bin Hayan society contributed Rs. 20,000/-(Twenty Thousand)
whereas Mr Shahid Minhas Additional Director External Linkages
Contributed Rs. 10,000/-(Ten Thousand).