Pakistani community in Canada donates US$ 400,000 in dams fund

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani community in Canada donated over 400,000 dollars for Dams fund, so-far 1.5 million dollars have been contributed by Diaspora in Canada.

According to the details issued by PTI’s Central Media Department, overseas Pakistanis responded overwhelmingly to the national cause donating generously to the dam fund, 400,000 dollars have been donated by Pakistani community in Toronto’s Bilal Mosque.

Senator Faisal Javed thanked Pakistani community for generously donating in the dam fund, said a press release issued here on Thursday.

He said that with this passion, Pakistan would soon overcome the prevailing water crisis.

Former Chief Justice Pakistan Saqib Nisar also addressed the fund raising ceremony.

After Ottawa, fund raising ceremonies will be held in Admonton, Calgary and Vancouver as well.

Moreover, former CJP Saqib Nisar, Senator Faisal Javed and PTI senior leader Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan observed the proceedings of Canada’s Senate and met with the senators. Speaker Senate recognized Pakistan’s delegation in the senate sitting. Senator Faisal Javed extended special thanks to Ahmad Syed (IAPWM) and Speaker of the Senate of Canada.