KARACHI: District Governor Rotary International (District 3271), Shakeel Ahmed Kaimkhani, has said that Rotary clubs across Pakistan are striving to alleviate the sufferings of underprivileged communities through impactful service projects.
He was speaking at the 4th installation ceremony of the Rotary Club Karachi Happy Palace, held in Karachi.
Highlighting major initiatives, Kaimkhani said that under the “Gift a Life” project, heart surgeries of 4,350 children have been performed, while 35,000 people have been provided with artificial limbs. He added that 800,000 books have been distributed to libraries across the country and 20 smart villages equipped with basic facilities have been established.
Appreciating the efforts of Rotary Club Karachi Happy Palace, he emphasized the importance of expanding membership to further strengthen the organization’s humanitarian mission.
President of the club, Maleeha Khan, in her address, said that the club had recently organized a dengue awareness seminar and distributed 300 free prevention kits. She further announced plans to launch a computer literacy program soon.
Club Secretary Farnaz Jabeen presented a detailed report of the club’s activities. District Chair Women in Rotary, Durdana Arshad, was credited as the driving force behind the successful organization of the event.
The ceremony was attended by DGE Rtn. Shahzad Sabir, PDG Rtn. Saleem Rao, Deputy Governor Rtn. Ali Haider, Assistant Governor Rtn. Momal Khan, Co-Chair District Facilitator Rtn. Ali Hafeez Azmat, Managing Director of Happy Palace Schools Hassan Khan, and Rtn. Sarwat Naseem Shah, among others.
Later, President Maleeha Khan presented a shield to District Governor Shakeel Ahmed Kaimkhani in recognition of his services.
