Karachi: Pakistani director and Oscar award winner Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Dr. Mohammad Ali Jawwad, Member Oscar Winning Team, were honoured with gold medals and lifetime achievement awards today at a ceremony organized by the Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS).
Addressing the ceremony at the Arag Auditorium of Dow Medical College, Vice Chancellor DUHS, Prof. Dr. Masood Hameed Khan, paid tribute to Chinoy and Jawwad for their hard work in highlighting the issue of acid attacks on women through the documentary Saving Face.
The issue of acid attacks has become a serious issue in Pakistan, especially in rural areas.
The vice chancellor added that God had blessed us with so much talent and we had a lot of resources which we needed to properly utilise. Mr Hameed also announced on the occasion to name a tutorial lecture room as Dr. Mohammad Ali Jawwad lecture hall.
Dr. Mohammad Jawwad in his address thanked Dow University for honouring him with gold medal and lifetime achievement award. He appreciated the efforts of Prof. Dr. Masood Hameed Khan and Dow University in providing quality medical education.
Later on, Dr. Masood Hameed Khan presented Gold Medal and Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Mohammad Ali Jawwad.
Dear TNT Reader,
At The News Tribe, our mission is to bring you free, independent, and unbiased news and content that keeps you informed and empowered. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalism, as we understand that we are a platform for truth.
Apart from independent global news coverage, we also commit our unique focus on the Muslim world. In an age marked by the troubling rise of Islamophobia and widespread misrepresentation of Muslims in Western media, we strive to provide accurate and fair coverage.
But to continue doing so, we need your support. Even a small donation of 1$ can make a big difference. Your contribution will help us maintain the quality of our news and counteract the negative narratives that are so prevalent.
Please consider donating today to ensure we can keep delivering the news that matters. Together, we can make a positive impact on the world, and work towards a more inclusive, informed global society.
Donate Monthly Subscription Annual Subscription