“Rising Together”: the First Lady joins Soliton Welfare Foundation in Lahore

The First Lady of Pakistan, Begum Samina Alvi, addressed the Soliton Welfare Foundation event “Rising Together: Building Pakistan with Soliton Group” in Lahore. She called for unity and individual contributions towards a brighter future for Pakistan, and said that empowering women remains a top priority.

She said it was encouraging to see organisations like Soliton Welfare Foundation actively engaged in welfare work, and noted how many Pakistanis are eager to take part in charity and volunteering. She also raised awareness of breast cancer and mental health, and encouraged women to focus on skills, education and their children’s schooling.

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Chairman Dr. Mansoor Khan spoke about the foundation’s welfare projects, including plans for schools, hospitals, orphanages and agricultural research centres in Nankana Sahib, and said every citizen should be passionate about giving something back to Pakistan.

CEO Dr. Fauzia Khan highlighted the need to act on the directives of Quaid-e-Azam to help the country progress, and thanked the First Lady for attending. Distinguished physicians, researchers and LUMS professors working in AI research attended, along with around 200 members of Soliton Group.