NEWYORK: Pakistani-American doctors organization Imamia Medics International hosted a fundraising dinner in New York to support the University Medical Complex hospitals currently under construction in Karachi and Lahore.
More than 600 people attended the event, including Pakistani-origin doctors, engineers, scientists, writers, and prominent figures from the city, who not only participated but also contributed generously to these medical projects.
Pakistan’s Consul General in New York, Aamir Ahmed Atuzai, attended the event as a special guest, and a message from Pakistan’s Ambassador, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, was also shared with the participants.
The evening took on a literary tone when the renowned cancer specialist and poet, Dr. Azra Raza, made the gathering memorable with her poetry.
A total of $800,000 was raised through the fundraising dinner for the medical complexes in Karachi and Lahore, which is a significant step toward advancing modern medical facilities in Pakistan and fostering the education and training of young doctors.
Later, renowned Pakistani singer Ali Haider sang a patriotic song.
