Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rahman has said that the Nawab of Bahawalpur, Nawab Sir Sadiq Muhammad Abbasi was the benefactor of Pakistan and he rendered invaluable services for the country especially in the fields of health and education.
He was speaking as special guest of the unveiling ceremony of the portrait of Nawab Sir Sadiq Muhammad Abbasi, Nawab of Bahawalpur, in recognition of his services at King Edward Medical University. The guest of honour Commissioner Bahawalpur Dr. Ehtesham, Vice Chancellor King Edward Medical University Prof. Mahmood Ayaz, Pro Vice Chancellor KEMU, Prof. Ijaz Hussain, Chief Executive Officer Mayo Hospital Prof. Ahsan Nauman, Prof. Saira Afzal, Prof. Muhammad Moeen and a large number of faculty members were present in the ceremony.
Addressing the ceremony, Balighur Rehman said that Nawab of Bahawalpur also played a very important role in the establishment of Pakistan. He added that Nawab of Bahawalpur established Bahawalpur House and Mosque in Achison College. He further stated that after the Maharaja of Patiala, Nawab of Bahawalpur contributed the most in the construction of King Edward’s Patiala Block.
He said that Nawab of Bahawalpur’s inclusion of Bahawalpur in Pakistan was a great decision. He said that there are many examples of Nawab of Bahawalpur in subcontinent and Punjab in the fields of education, health and public welfare. He said that it has always been a matter of pride for him to come to King Edward Medical University. He further said he made very first visit to King Edward Medical University as Chancellor. He stated that this institution has the oldest and most prominent position in medical education and research.
The Governor Punjab said that his grandfather was also a graduate of this institution. He further said that Dr. Maqbool Ahmed was an example for the alumni of King Edward Medical University. “I am grateful to the Alumni of 1984 who undertook the renovation and restoration of King Edward’s Bahawalpur Block,” he added.
Guest of Honour Commissioner Bahawalpur, Dr. Ehtesham Anwar said that it was a matter of pride for him as a doctor to come to this medical university. He said that Nawab Sahib was not only the Nawab of Bahawalpur, but in the words of Quaid-e-Azam, ‘he was the benefactor of Pakistan’. He further stated that he contributed generously in the establishment and development of educational and medical institutions.
