KARACHI: Members of Hamdard Shura Council Karachi and youth speakers of Hamdard Naunhall Association paid tributes highly to Shaheed Hakeem Muhammad Saeed for his national achievements and services during a joint session organized by Hamdard Foundation Pakistan (HFP) yesterday at The Arena, Bahria Town Tower, in commemoration of “October 17” Martyrdom Day. Martyr Hakim Saeed. They declared October 17 as a day of national mourning and reaffirmed their commitment to following the teachings of the martyr Hakim Saeed, according to a press release.
Saadia Rasheed, President of HFP Foundation, also attended the programme. The title of the joint session was “Thoughts of the martyr Hakim Saeed, words of wisdom, and engineers of the future.”
Hamdard Shura Council Chairman, General (retd) Moinuddin Haider described martyr Hakim Muhammad Saeed as a gift from God to the nation. He praised the martyr Hakim Saeed for establishing institutions that continue to serve the nation in education and health care. He said: “The martyr Hakim Saeed believed in the importance of education and training. He represents a national role model for the younger generation and embodies Eastern and Islamic values. His slogan “Love Pakistan, Build Pakistan” should guide our national curriculum. His educational institutions are a testimony to his vision, and the City of Wisdom is the fulfillment of his dream – a city of knowledge that, God willing, will play a vital role in the development of Pakistan.
Deputy Speaker Colonel (retd) Mukhtar Ahmad Butt described Shaheed Hakeem Saeed as an exceptional doctor, researcher, national intellectual and national savior, and his loss is deeply felt. He called for celebrating Martyr’s Day as a day of national mourning. He said: “Shaheed Hakeem Saeed dedicated his life to educating and training children, and he often said that if he was given power over Pakistan, he would provide the entire nation with a gem of knowledge. At a time when confidence in the integrity of the ruling class is diminishing and millions of children remain out of school, we remember Martyr Hakim Saeed, a symbol of national unity, honesty and integrity. His selflessness and dedication served as a role model and was a staunch advocate of children’s education and training. Young people should take inspiration from his life and work hard for personal and collective growth, while promoting unity and maintaining their health and fitness. Physical.
Professor Dr. Hakim Abdul Hanan said, “Although Hakim Saeed is no longer with us, the younger generation must remember that he was just a human being created by God. His remarkable achievements and the respect he has earned as a national figure stem from his strength of will, sincerity, determination and courage. He also said: “The martyr Hakim Saeed had two exceptional qualities that distinguished him: striving for perfection and sincerity in work. Striving for perfection means having the necessary knowledge and experience in your profession to stand out among your peers. To excel in any field, you must work with integrity and focus, without fear of failure. Regardless of your profession, approach your work with honesty and a sense of responsibility. Developing these two qualities in your life will, God willing, lead to success.
Amer Tousin said that the younger generation must remember that the martyr Hakim Saeed taught the importance of loving books. He also said that those who study regularly tend to be smarter and wiser. To promote the habit of reading among the children of the country, Shaheed Hakim Saeed launched the monthly magazine Hamdard Nonhyal in 1953, which continues to enrich young minds even today.
Young speakers Nabiha Jamal, Nazish Khan, Ayesha Fawad, Ayesha Azeem, Syed Muhammad Shuja, Leeba and others while paying rich tributes to Shaheed Hakeem Saeed mentioned that Hakeem Saeed, as a reformer, realized that sustainable national progress could only be achieved by equipping young minds. With access to modern science, basic technical skills and building a strong personality to face future challenges. Responsible nations never forget their heroes; Their words, ideas and missions and follow in the footsteps of these great individuals. The sudden martyrdom of martyr Hakim Saeed left the entire nation in shock. Even today, every one of us fondly remembers Commander Nonhiale and his patriotic services.
Karachi Shura members, including Prof. Dr. Shaheen Habib, Huma Baig, Musarat Akram, Rizwan Ahmed, Commander (retd) Sadid Anwar Malik and Justice (R) Zia Parvez, also shared their memories of Shaheed Hakeem Saeed during the discussion.
Hamdard Pakistan Chief Operating Officer Faisal Nadeem, HFP Director Syed Muhammad Arsalan, Hamdard University Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Syed Shabib Al Hasan were among the senior administrators and employees from various Hamdard organizations and institutions who attended the event.
