Skip to main content

Railways organize medical camp at Tando Adam

By Abdul Qadir Qureshi
(Pakistan News & Features Services)

The Railways Administration Karachi, under the directives of the Divisional Superintendent, Nisar Memon, organised a free medical camp at the Tando Adam Station on January 17. 

The camp started at 10 am and continued till late in the evening during which hundreds of patients were examined by doctors and provided treatment for various ailments. 

The Railways doctors including general physician, gynecologist, eye specialist, dentist and ultrasound specialist were available at the camp and they examined the departmental employees and their families besides the general public.

The area people also availed the opportunity in large number and they expressed their gratitude to the Railways authorities for having done the much-needed community service in their town.

The patients were provided free medicines besides carrying out various blood tests on the spot. 

The Divisional Commercial Officer, Nasir Nazeer, who supervised the camp from the start till the end informed that the DS Railways, Nisar Memon, has been taking special interest in the upkeep of health of Railways employees all over the division. 

He revealed that the Divisional Railways Administration had so far organised as many as 10 such camps at various railway stations including Mirpurkhas and Dadu and this practice will continue throughout the year.

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

University of Karachi Sindhi Department Students Organize Book Festival During Students’ Week

KARACHI: Students of the Sindhi Department at the University of Karachi (UoK) have organized a book stall as part of Students’ Week, promoting reading habits, literature and a culture of learning among students and visitors. The book festival is being held from September 29 to October 2, 2026, with the stall open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The initiative is being managed by students of the Sindhi Department, who are making books accessible to readers throughout the event. The student-led initiative comes at a time when concerns are growing over the decline of reading habits and the diminishing role of books in everyday life. The festival provides an opportunity for students, book lovers and members of the public to reconnect with literature and explore a variety of written works. Books play an important role in preserving cultural heritage, strengthening critical thinking and introducing readers to different experiences, histories and ideas. Literature also encourages empathy, broadens ...

Renowned Urdu Fiction Writer and Psychologist Hasan Manzar Passes Away

Karachi: The Urdu literary community is mourning the death of renowned fiction writer, author and psychologist Hasan Manzar, whose literary contributions explored the complexities of human psychology, social behaviour and the realities of life. Remembered for his distinctive literary style and profound understanding of human nature, Hasan Manzar earned recognition for his ability to portray the psychological dimensions of human experiences and relationships. His writings offered deep insights into the complexities of individual and collective life. His passing has left readers, writers and admirers of Urdu literature grieving the loss of a distinguished literary voice. His work remains an important part of his literary legacy and will continue to engage readers for generations to come. Hasan Manzar's writings were distinguished by their exploration of human emotions, psychological conflicts and the social circumstances that shape people's lives. Through his fiction, he brought...

Constitution, Justice and Public Trust Essential for National Unity: Speakers

Bazm-e-Mukalma Pakistan organized the 39th Professor Karrar Hussain Memorial Lecture with a question-and-answer session at Rabat Hall, Bahadurabad, on “Lack of National Unity: Causes and Remedies.” Speakers and senior analysts Syed Muzafar Ejaz and Mazhar Abbas said national unity could not be achieved through slogans alone, but required justice, equality, constitutional supremacy, democratic continuity and public trust. They highlighted religious, linguistic, provincial and class-based divisions as major challenges to national cohesion. Mazhar Abbas stressed the importance of institutions working within their constitutional limits, freedom of the press and respect for the people’s right to choose their representatives. The session concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session on national identity, constitutional supremacy, the political system, provincial grievances and the role of state institutions.