APSUP Urges Nation to Support Quake Victims

News Desk

Islamabad: The Association of Private Sector Universities of Pakistan (APSUP) and the Pakistan Association of Private Medical and Dental Institutions (PAMI) have collectively launched the Mission Essar Earthquake Relief Fund to assist people affected by earthquakes in practical terms in south-eastern Türkiye and north-western Syria.

The relief fund would help ease the suffering of countless individuals and families who have lost their loved ones, their homes, and their livelihoods. Millions remain in dire need of food, shelter, medical care, and, above all, an arm around their shoulders. Superior University has already contributed Rs.5 million to the Mission Essar Fund for Türkiye and Syria.

The confirmed death toll from the deadliest quake in the region in two decades stood at more than 24,000 across southern Turkiye and northwest Syria.

PAMI President Abdul Rehman urged all the partner institutions, as well as the Pakistani nation, to come together in this hour of need and extend a helping hand to support the suffering humanity in the affected areas.

APSUP Executive Director Murtaza Noor said, “No matter how small or large, every contribution can make a difference in the lives of those affected by this catastrophic natural calamity, and your generosity can help provide critical support and resources to those in need.”

He appealed for working together, contributing generously, and “letting our Turkish and Syrian brothers and sisters know that they are not alone, and that there is still kindness and compassion in this world.”

Murtaza Noor also announced the visit of a Pakistani delegation to Turkiye, comprised of higher education leaders, to show solidarity, express sympathy and extend possible support to Turkish nation.