Islamabad
Junior Jinnah Trust (JJT) hosted a grand charity event, “Evening of Hope,” at a local hotel yesterday, bringing together prominent social leaders, philanthropists, and dignitaries from diverse sectors.
During the event, generous donors pledged educational sponsorships for over 1,600 underprivileged children, highlighting widespread support for JJT’s mission to promote education in Pakistan.
Addressing the gathering, JJT Executive Director Muhammad Al-Khyam stated that education remains one of the country’s most pressing challenges. He noted that over 26 million children across Pakistan are out of school, and even in Islamabad alone, more than 90,000 children lack access to education, a deeply concerning scenario.
Al-Khyam expressed regret that while many organizations focus on temporary relief initiatives, very few work on sustainable education projects. He emphasized that Junior Jinnah Trust is among the few dedicated organizations striving wholeheartedly to improve education, and the recent sponsorship pledges are a testament to public trust in their mission. He thanked all participants and philanthropists and hoped that more sectors of society would step forward to support education.
Usman Shaukat, President of the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, lauded JJT’s efforts, saying, “We fully support the Trust’s mission to advance education and will continue to collaborate in this vital field.”
Other speakers included Fahad Syed Imtiaz Rizvi, CEO 25 Foundation, Abid Iqbal Khari, Shehzad Saleem Abbasi, Abdul Salam, and several others. Attendees also featured senior figures from various organizations, including Khalid Farooq Qazi, Fahad Berlaz, CEOs from Energy IT and Two Pie Foundation, JJT’s Head of Business Development Shehzad Saleem Abbasi, and members of JJT’s team, among others.
The event highlighted the growing partnership between social and corporate sectors in Pakistan to address the nation’s education crisis and support underprivileged children.
Caption: Islamabad – Speakers Fahad, CEO Energy IT; Shehzad Saleem Abbasi; Syed Imtiaz Ali Rizvi; Abdul Salam and others addressing the audience at Junior Jinnah Trust’s “Evening of Hope.”
