President Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Raja Zulqarnain Haider on Thursday said that stakeholders should join hands to ensure a friendly environment for the orphan children as it is our mutual responsibility to take care of them. During a visit to Pakistan Bait-ul-Maal, he lauded the initiative of providing shelter to the children affected by war on terror, adding that the country is in a state of war and everyone should render their services in this critical situation.
He said, "I was interested in the Sweet Home Pakistan Project and today, after witnessing its working and atmosphere, I can surely say future of these children are in safe hands and they will be a productive part of the society". Haider observed that in the current circumstances, anyone could be a victim of terrorism and appealed the nation to donate generously for them (orphans) and treat them like they treat their own children. He offered full co-operation for the projects of the Bait-ul-Maal, and urged it to develop such homes in AJK. "In the AJK, number of orphans has increased to an alarming level after the earthquake and these children are facing hardship due to lack of resources". He also requested capacity building for AJK uplift projects running with the co-operation of the overseas Pakistanis.
Speaking on the occasion, Managing Director Pakistan Bait-ul-Maal, Zamurrud Khan said that currently, 1,500 children are settled in 15 'sweet homes' throughout the country and best services, including education, lodging and upbringing, are being provided to them. He informed that work on more such homes is underway and till the end of June, their number would be raised to 30.
He announced that the children of Pakistan Sweet Homes would hold a 'peace march' on March 23 from 11.00am to 1.00pm to raise their voice for ensuring peace in the country. He also said that mega sports event would be arranged for persons with disabilities from March 20 to 27 at a sports complex in which special persons from all over the country would participate.
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