‘Children with life-threatening medical conditions require more attention and support’

Justice Ashraf Jehan of Federal Shariat Court praises Make-A-Wish Foundation
Pakistan for reaching out to terminally ill children 

Karachi

Children are our asset, and their upbringing and support for them is a responsibility of each and every member of society.

This was stated by Justice Ashraf Jehan, a judge of the Federal Shariat Court and the wife of the chief justice of Pakistan, at a wish-granting ceremony held in the premises of the Karachi Gymkhana on Saturday.

Speaking as chief guest, she said that it was a memorable day for her to attend the programme.

Justice Ashraf Jehan, who made history when she was sworn in as the first female judge of the Federal Shariat Court on December 30, 2013, appreciated that the Make-A-Wish Foundation Pakistan was successfully accomplishing its mission and objective. 

She said that during a time when people were becoming focused on themselves, such initiatives were nothing but remarkable.  “Children need emotional and psychological support for which we must show a positive attitude towards them.”

She added that as a Muslim and a Pakistani, all-out efforts should be made to help children who were not in their best health. 

Ishtiaq Baig, the founding president of the MAW Foundation, said thousands of children with life-threatening medical conditions were given a reason to smile in their last days for which members of the Make-A-Wish Foundation felt proud and were leaving no stone unturned to reach out to more such children.

He said the mission of the MAW Foundation was to fulfil the wishes of children who were suffering from terminal illness.

Sharing some anecdotes of children, he said that in reaction to the Army Public School attack, a 16- year-old child expressed his wish to be a part of the army.

Baig also said that with around 100 student volunteers, the MAW-Pakistan had been able to make a mark on the lives of children.

He told the audience that the MAW Foundatiuon issued certificates to the volunteers for taking part in the social service activities and added that the certificates could be of great importance if volunteers would apply to go abroad since the organisation was internationally recognised.