Seminar held at the Islamia University of Bahawalpur in connection with his 50th death anniversary of Nawab of Bahawalpur Sir Sadiq Muhammad Khan Abbasi V

Seminar held at the Islamia University of Bahawalpur in connection with his 50^th death anniversary of Nawab of Bahawalpur Sir Sadiq Muhammad Khan Abbasi V

BAHAWALPUR  ( PR) Rich tributes were paid to Nawab of Bahawalpur Sir Sadiq Muhammad Khan Abbasi V in a seminar held at the Islamia University of Bahawalpur in connection with his 50^th death anniversary. Prof. Dr. Qaiser Mushtaq, Vice Chancellor presided the seminar while Syed Tabish Alwari, Ex Parliamentarian delivered exclusive lecture. Prof. Dr. Tallat Afza Vice Chancellor, Government Sadiq College Women University Bahawalpur, Malik Habib Ullah Bhutta, representative of media and civil society, faculty members and students attended the event in large number. Syed Tabish Alwari said that Sir Sadiq Muhammad Khan Abbasi the last ruler of Bahawalpur transformed socio economic life of his people by introducing reforms in social and economic sector. He promoted religious and sectarian harmony and culture of peace and tolerance prevailed in his state. His most important contribution was the Satluj Valley Project to irrigate vast lands of Bahawalpur State through three head works. As a result agriculture sector flourished leading to the prosperous life of the people of the region.  Nawab proved very helpful and generous to newly established state of Pakistan and gave Rs. 70 million to Government and also paid the salaries of all the government employees for one month. He also contributed in the development of the University of Punjab, King Edward Medical College and Aitchison College Lahore. Prof. Dr. Qaiser Mushtaq, Vice Chancellor on this occasion said that Sir Sadiq Muhammad Khan V devoted all his recourses to strengthen Pakistan and he was true believer of two nations theory. He established educational institutions, hospitals, and libraries which show his commitment for the welfare of his masses. Dr. Muhammad Tahir, Dr. Shahid Hassan Rizvi and Dr. Aftab Hussain Gillani also spoke during the seminar.