150 houses handed over to earthquake victims
By Adnan Rafique

ISLAMABAD—Lions Club International has handed over 150 houses, built for earthquake-hit people at Anwar Sharif village near Muzaffarabad, to deserving beneficiaries.
The project comprising of houses, school, mosque and a water supply scheme, has been completed at a cost of $ 892,000, equal to Rs 85 million. Lions Club International has completed this project in collaboration with The Citizens Foundation.
Former International President of Lions Club International Ashok Mehta visited the project site. On the occasion, the International Director of Lions Club International Malik Khuda Bukhsh, members of the club who came from different part of the country, representatives of The Citizens Foundation, government and local dignitaries were also present.
Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest Mehta appreciated the efforts of all the stakeholders in completion of this project.
Malik Khuda Bukhsh said the Lions Club International is a human welfare organization, whose members are spread all over the world. He said after October 8, 2005 devastating earthquake, the Lions Club International was requested to provide financial assistance. The Board of Directors of the Club convened an emergency meeting and approved an amount of $ 892,000 for the project of construction of 150 houses for the victim families.
Bukhsh appreciated the assistance provided by the Government of Pakistan, The Citizens Foundation and local people for completion of this project. He said the Club would establish girls’ school and basic health unit in the area. He informed that the Club has launched an international movement to eradicate blindness in Pakistan. Funds are being collected, which would be provided to the major eyes hospital in both private and public sectors all over Pakistan, he added.