QUETTA: Commander of Southern Command Lt Gen Nasser Khan Janjua hosted a luncheon for the children and the management of SOS Village Quetta.

A spokesperson for Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Monday that the luncheon was hosted at the Orchard House in Quetta Cantonment, the official residence of the commander of southern command.

Talking to children, Lt Gen Janjua said that people all over the country and the Pakistan Army loved the children of SOS Village. “I am so much happy to see children of SOS Village as guests at my house,” he said.

Speaking to people in the management of the SOS Village, he said these children were future of the country. He advised them to ensure quality education of the children besides caring them properly. He said the army would provide assistance to SOS Village.

On the occasion, he annou­nced a package, including food and medicines, for the SOS Village. Lt Gen Janjua’s wife distributed prizes among the children.

Published in Dawn, September 30th, 2014

Opinion

Editorial

Slow start
Updated 15 Jun, 2024

Slow start

Despite high attendance, the NA managed to pass only a single money bill during this period.
Sindh lawlessness
Updated 15 Jun, 2024

Sindh lawlessness

A recently released report describes the law and order situation in Karachi as “worryingly poor”.
Punjab budget
15 Jun, 2024

Punjab budget

PUNJAB’S budget for 2024-25 provides much fodder to those who believe that the increased provincial share from the...
Budget and politics
Updated 14 Jun, 2024

Budget and politics

PML-N, scared of taking bold steps lest it loses whatever little public support it has, has left its traditional support — traders — virtually untouched.
New talks?
14 Jun, 2024

New talks?

WILL this prove another false start, or may we expect a more sincere effort this time? Reference is made to the...
A non-starter
14 Jun, 2024

A non-starter

WHILE the UN Security Council had earlier this week adopted a US-backed resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza...