The event started with the recitation
from the Holy Quran, followed the inaugural speech by
Shehzad Roy, President Zindagi Trust. Shehzad who highlighted
the salient features of Zindagi’s activities. Lt.
Gen (R) Javed Ashraf Kazi, Federal Minister for Education,
graced the occasion as the Chief Guest while the Special
Guest for the evening was Ms. Hammasa Kohistani, the reigning
‘Ms. England’ who had specially flown in from
London lend support to Zindagi Trust in its cause.
Lt.
Gen Ashraf Kazi lauded the activities and achievements
of Zindagi and remarked, “Zindagi Trust has truly
done a remarkable job in the short period of its inception.
We really need more dedicated organizations of Zindagi’s
caliber if we want to eliminate the menace of illiteracy
from Pakistan”. I consider this an honour to be
able to share with these children their joy at this momentous
occasion of their young lives, he continued.