Renowned Turkish star Engin Altan of super hit drama serial “Ertugrul Ghazi” met three Make-A-Wish children who wished to meet him. A colorful wish granting ceremony was organized by the foundation. The wish children were wearing traditional Turkish outfit from historical drama serial “Ertugrul Ghazi”. Talking to the children via video link, Engin Altan said that “I am touched by the love & affection from Pakistan and especially from Make-A-Wish children”, he said he will visit Pakistan soon to meet Make A Wish children. The children Sidra, Fiza & Sohail suffering from life threatening illnesses talked to their hero live and presented a gift of sword to Engin Altan, as per the theme of his play “Ertugrul”, which was received by Turkish Consul General on behalf of the super star. At the welcome speech, the organizer & Founder of Make-A-Wish Pakistan Ishtiaq Baig said that “People of Pakistan consider Engin Altan as their hero, your kind gesture meeting Make-A-Wish children is commendable, which shows that you are not only a great actor but also a great human being”. Ishtiaq Baig further said that Engin Altan is so popular in Pakistan that even if he contest election here, he will surely win. At the occasion, the theme song of Ertugrul Ghazi was presented by Make-A-Wish volunteer.
The wish granting ceremony was attended by Tolga Ucak Turkish Consul General, Iftikhar Shallwani Commissioner Karachi, Aftab Imam, Humayun Saeed, Zeba Bakhtiar, Ayesha Omar, Nadeem Baig, Make-A-Wish trustees; Justice ® Ashraf Jahan, Dr. Ikhtiar Baig, Najia Ashraf, Dr. Farhan Essa, families of Make-A-Wish children & volunteers.
Mirza Ishtiaq Baig
Leading businessman, philanthropist & Hon. Consul General of Kingdom of Morocco, Mirza Ishtiaq Baig has been appointed Chairman Pak-Morocco Business Council of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI). He has been appointed as Chairman Pak Morocco Business council from last many years. Ishtiaq Baig is also the Chairman of Pak Morocco joint business council and instrumental in enhancing bilateral trade between Morocco & Pakistan. He recently took a delegation of 20 Pakistani leading businessmen to visit Morocco to explore exports opportunities. A biryani festival recently organized in Morocco by him with collaboration of Embassy to promote Pakistani rice, the event was a great success. He is also the former Vice President of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI). In recognition of his services to promote bilateral trade and relations between the two countries, the government of Kingdom of Morocco has conferred upon him Moroccan Civil Award ‘Wissam Alawi’.
