Report by Ali Raza Ghuori
IUB Flood Relief Efforts and Support
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB) is continuing its relief campaign to support families affected by the recent floods. The drive focuses on both immediate assistance and long-term recovery. Alumni, partner organizations, and volunteers are playing an active role in strengthening the university’s humanitarian work.
Ms. Shazia Afzal, an IUB alumna and CEO of Pakistan Medicine Pharma Distributor Bahawalpur, donated essential medicines for three medical camps in the flood-hit areas. These camps will deliver healthcare services, offering timely treatment and preventive care to vulnerable families.
The Pakistan Overseas Forum also contributed by donating 100 mosquito nets. This support will help protect flood victims from diseases like malaria and dengue, which often spread after heavy floods. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Kamran, Vice Chancellor of IUB, along with the IUB Flood Relief Cell, received the donations in a formal ceremony.
University Leadership and Faculty Join Hands for Relief Mission
The handing-over ceremony showed strong collaboration between IUB’s leadership, faculty, alumni, and partners. Distinguished academic leaders and administrators attended the event, including Prof. Dr. Qaiser Jabeen, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy; Prof. Dr. Asif Naveed Ranjha, Focal Person of the IUB Flood Relief Cell; and Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhtar, Chairman of the Department of Human Nutrition & Dietetics.
They were joined by Prof. Dr. Asadullah Madni, Director of the Quality Enhancement Cell; Registrar Mr. Shaji-ur-Rehman; Dr. Shehzad Ahmed Khalid, Director of Media & Public Relations; Dr. Qamar-ul-Zaman, faculty member; and Dr. Waheed Abbasi, Medical Officer, along with others.
Their presence highlighted IUB’s strong commitment to helping flood victims. The university is not only using its institutional resources but also mobilizing faculty, alumni, and partners. IUB’s leadership stressed that such teamwork will remain central to the relief campaign, ensuring continuous support in health, nutrition, shelter, and safety for flood-hit communities.