The Peshawar Medical College (PMC) witnessed a powerful gathering as a
consortium of student societies – Social Welfare Society, Undergraduate
Medical Research Society, Literary Society, and Sports Society –
organized a thought-provoking seminar titled “Ghaza: Historical
Perspective and Current Situation.”
The event drew a distinguished audience, including Prof. Dr. Najibul
Haq, Patron, Prime Foundation; Prof. Dr. Hafeez ur Rahman,Dean PMC;
Prof. Dr. Saeed Anwar, Executive Director, PMC; Prof. Dr. Mohammad Aman
Khan; faculty members from PMC, Peshawar Dental College, Rufaidah
College of Nursing, Prime Institute of Allied Health science s and a
large contingent of students.
Shedding Light on the Devastating Conflict
Prof. Dr. Hafeez ur Rahman delivered a compelling keynote address,
offering a historical perspective on the Ghaza conflict and its current
state. Emphasizing the importance of learning from the past, he
stressed, “History ignores those who don’t take lessons from it.”
Prof. Rahman shed light on the international dynamics at play,
highlighting conspiracies aimed at seizing Palestinian land and
liberties. He provided a stark picture of the devastation caused by the
250-day war, including the use of 86 tons of explosives, the deaths of
over 37,000 people (including 16,000 children and 10,000 women),86000
injured and the plight of thousands trapped under rubble.
Prof. Hafeez detailed their contributions, which include the
distribution of 2,080 tons of goods, 450 tons of medicine and relief
items valued at 10 billion rupees. Additionally, the Foundation provides
scholarships to Palestinian students and has plans for further
rehabilitation initiatives.
Safiullah, a 4th-year MBBS student, emphasized the importance of raising
awareness about the Palestinian situation. He urged the audience to
boycott Israeli products and actively participate in fundraising efforts
to support Palestinian Muslims.
A stimulating panel discussion followed, featuring esteemed faculty
members: Prof. Dr. Najibul Haq, Prof. Dr. Hafeez ur Rahman, Prof. Dr.
Mohammad Aman Khan, Prof. Dr. Shamsul Haq Haneef, Dr. Hashmat Ali Safi
and Prof. Dr. Ayesha Abdullah. The panel addressed critical questions
and engaged in a thought-provoking exchange of ideas concerning the
Palestinian issue.
The Ghaza Seminar at PMC served as a powerful platform for raising
awarenesses about plight of Palestinian muslims.
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