Secretary General of Al-Khidmat Foundation Pakistan, Waqas Anjum Jafri, has said that Al-Khidmat Foundation continues its activities across the country with a spirit of public service, and all colleagues and friends who support this mission are commendable. He reaffirmed his commitment that this journey of service will be continued with full dedication and consistency.
He was addressing the Al-Khidmat Volunteers Awards ceremony held under the auspices of Al-Khidmat Foundation in Islamabad. In his speech, Waqas Anjum Jafri highlighted the importance of youth and the challenges they face, stating that the average age in Pakistan is approximately 22 years and 60% of the country’s population consists of youth, which is both a great opportunity and a significant challenge. He said that there is a lack of sports grounds and positive activities for the youth, while the lack of training is also a serious issue.
He further said that many young people are falling into despair and deviation due to circumstances, which include dangerous trends such as drugs and one-wheeling (stunt riding). Guiding and encouraging such youth is a critical need of the time so that they can be attracted towards positive activities. He mentioned that under the “Bano Qabil” program, more than 1.4 million boys and girls have registered, which is a sign of major social change. Additionally, he spoke about agreements with Alibaba and a Singapore-based company, stating that Al-Khidmat is striving to provide modern skills to the youth and create opportunities in education and sports.
Addressing the ceremony, Dr. Aftab Ahmed, Rector of FAST University, said that 150 students of the university have performed voluntary services, which is a welcome development. He said that living for others is true success, and this spirit improves society.
Director of Volunteers for Islamabad District, Muhammad Aamir, said that more than 200 students served as Al-Khidmat Volunteers, while students from three different universities participated in the program. He said that Al-Khidmat Foundation is actively working to equip youth with skills according to modern requirements.
Wahaj Siraj also addressed the ceremony and presented various proposals for promoting public service. On this occasion, introductory certificates and shields were distributed among the volunteers.
The ceremony was attended by Secretary General of Jamaat-e-Islami Islamabad, Zubair Safdar, General Secretary of Rawalpindi-Islamabad Union of Journalists, Raja Bashir Usmani, as well as other prominent figures, along with a large number of students and volunteers.
