H.E. Syed Ibne Abbas, Pakistan High
Commissioner to the UK commended the role of Pakistani doctors in the
United Kingdom. He termed them “wonderful and promising fraternity”
presenting the true image of Pakistan abroad. The High Commissioner was
speaking as Chief Guest at the Annual Dinner of the Association of
Pakistani Physicians and Surgeons (APPS), UK on 5th November, 2016.
The High Commissioner appreciated APPS UK for their charitable and
humanitarian work in collaboration with other organizations in Pakistan
and other parts of the world. He said: “Representing the true face of
Pakistan is the best way to serve the country. Your efforts to improve
and modernize health care system of Pakistan are commendable and would
supplement the efforts of government of Pakistan that has just launched
Prime Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme and introduced Sehat Card for
the low income people.”
The High Commissioner shared with the guests that the government of
Pakistan has nominated Dr Sania Nishter as its candidate for Director
General, World Health Organization (WHO), at Geneva. He also called upon
the attendees to lobby for Dr. Sania Nishter.
On this occasion, the High Commissioner appreciated British government’s
support in health and education sectors of Pakistan. He also touched
upon the business and investment opportunities arising in the wake of
Brexit and China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The High
Commissioner updated the attendees on steady economic growth and
improved security environment in the country. He also emphasised on the
need to raise the voice for the voiceless Kashmiris whose human rights
were being violated by the India.
The High Commissioner lauded the role of APPS office bearers, particularly Dr
Ayaz Asghar, Chairman APPS and Dr Sohail Chughtai, host of the event,
for bringing the medical fraternity at one platform. He also underlined
the need to invite some British ministers and authorities to such events
so that they could get to know the positive contribution of the
Pakistani doctors to the British society.
Speaking about the 70th Independence Anniversary of Pakistan, the High
Commissioner invited the Pakistani community to participate in
celebration events being organized by the High Commission. He also
thanked the World Congress of Overseas Pakistanis (WCOP), for taking
upon itself to sponsor the event at the Tralfalgar Square next year.
On this occasion, a Charter of Collaboration between the Association of
Pakistani Physicians and Surgeons (APPS), and World Congress of Overseas
Pakistanis (WCOP), was also exchanged.
