This reminded many of the dam funds campaign actively carried out by former chief justice Mian Saqib Nisar.
Islamabad (Pakistan Point News – 27th March, 2019) A girl donated her earrings in a fund raising event held in Canada for the construction of dams.
According to a report published in a local newspaper, the girl handed over her earrings to Senator Faisal Javed in the fund raiser held at Canada.
This reminded many of the dam funds campaign actively carried out by former chief justice Mian Saqib Nisar.
“I am Pakistan” head Ahmad Syed gave the money instead and returned the earrings to the girl.
According to a statement by Pakistan’s central media department, the girl said that the money received by selling her jewellery should be contributed to the dam fund.
Senator Faisal Javed said that the girl’s passion is our asset. “Play your role in the country’s development with your capabilities,” he said.
The PTI senator added that the girl’s patriotism makes the country proud.
Overseas Pakistanis in Canada on Sunday donated $260,000 Dollars for Diamer-Bhasha and Mohmand Dams Fund in Pakistan. The donations were given at a ceremony held in connection with Pakistan Day in Edmonton city.
Ahmed Saeed purchased a bat signed by Prime Minister Imran Khan for 17,000 dollars, while Dr Khurshid Khan and Dr Zaeem Siddiqui jointly bought Imran Khan-signed ball for 10,000 dollars.
Speaking on the occasion, Senator Faisal Javed said the government had prepared financial strategy for Diamer-Bhasha and Mohmand dams. He expressed hope that both dams would be constructed between five and nine years. Senator Faisal Javed told the audience that Rs 50.5 million were being received in dams fund daily.
