KARACHI: The Bhitai Dental & Medical College commemorated the first anniversary of Operation Marka-e-Haq Monday with a ceremony honoring Pakistan’s Armed Forces, bringing together senior healthcare educators, institutional leadership, faculty members and administrators in an event marked by patriotic tributes and expressions of national solidarity.
The event, held at the college campus, included a formal cake-cutting ceremony and speeches recognizing what organizers described as the sacrifices, courage and continued commitment of Pakistan’s military forces in safeguarding national security.
Participants paid tribute to the Pakistan Army, Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Air Force for their role during the events associated with Operation Marka-e-Haq and for their ongoing efforts in protecting the country against internal and external threats.
The ceremony was attended by newly appointed executive directors and senior leadership of the Bhitai Group of Colleges and affiliated healthcare institutions.
Among those present were Dr. Ghulam Mustafa, Senior Strategic Advisor and Healthcare/Education Consultant; Dr. Muhammad Mushtaque Khan, Vice Chairman of Bhitai Education Pvt. Ltd. and Medical Director of Bhitai Hospital; Eng. Ghulam Shabbir Memon, Vice Chairman of Bhitai Education Pvt. Ltd. and Executive Director of Bhitai Dental & Medical College (Medical Section) and Bhitai College of Nursing; Eng. Muneer Ahmed Memon, Executive Director of Bhitai Dental & Medical College (Dental Section); and Engr. Abdul Salam Memon, Deputy CEO of Bhitai Education Pvt. Ltd. and Executive Director of Bhitai Institute of Public Health and Bhitai College of Information Technology.
Prof. Dr. Asaad Javaid, Dean of Dentistry at Bhitai Dental & Medical College, also attended the gathering alongside faculty members and senior administrative officials.
Organizers said the anniversary observance was intended to reinforce values of unity, patriotism and national responsibility among students and healthcare professionals while recognizing the role of Pakistan’s Armed Forces in maintaining national stability and security.
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The ceremony comes amid broader public and institutional efforts across Pakistan to commemorate milestones associated with national defense and military service, often accompanied by educational and civic engagement activities.
Healthcare educators attending the event emphasized that educational institutions have an important role in promoting civic responsibility, national cohesion and social awareness alongside academic development.
The program concluded with collective prayers for national security, stability and prosperity, as participants reaffirmed support for the country’s armed forces and expressed solidarity with military personnel serving across Pakistan.
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