DOHA: Pakistan Ambassador Shahzad Ahmed made a courtesy visit to Jassim and Hamed Bin Jassim Charitable Foundation.
The visit was to thank the board of directors and the foundation, led by Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor Al Thani, Chairman of the Board, and Vice-President Sheikh Nawaf bin Jassim bin Jabor Al Thani, for implementation of development projects for the benefit of Pakistanis in Qatar and Pakistan.
The board has previously approved projects, including the establishment of a large hospital and seven primary healthcare centres, in addition to building a secondary school for girls and primary and intermediate schools and vocational training centres in Punjab province at an estimated budget of QR40m to QR50m.
In a ceremony in Pakistan last month, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the foundation and Pakistani Authorities in Punjab to build these educational and health institutions.
Saeed Al Hajri, CEO of the foundation and Jawad Rafiq Malik from the health sector and Abdul Jabbar Shaheen from the education sector, signed the deal in the presence of top officials.
Ambassador Ahmed highlighted the importance of these projects, especially in light of a shortage of health and education services in the poor areas of Punjab.
He said these projects will be of great benefit since they will provide accessible education and health opportunities for poor communities in the province.
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