By: ANI Bureau Report :
MITHI — The Thar Foundation organized a ceremony at the Dr. Ashok Bakhtani Engro Campus, Mithi, to mark International Literacy Day 2026, with the aim of raising awareness about the importance of literacy and education, empowering students and communities through learning, and promoting wider access to educational opportunities.
The event was attended by Aamir Iqbal, CEO of Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company (SECMC); Farhan Ansari, General Manager Thar Foundation; Sabeen Shah, General Manager Corporate Affairs, SECMC; Imam Ali Detho, Manager Thar Foundation; Qazi Sameejo, Manager Land and Government Relations; Alhodaie Hajani; Irfan Junejo; Dr. Poon; Mumtaz Pirzada of TCF; along with school principals, teachers and a large number of students.
Speakers highlighted the importance of International Literacy Day and emphasized that education and literacy play a vital role in social and economic development. They stressed the need to expand access to quality education and learning opportunities for people from all segments of society.
Speaking at the ceremony, Farhan Ansari, General Manager Thar Foundation, said education is a fundamental right of every child. He said the Thar Foundation is operating schools in Block-II, Gorano and other areas of Thar, providing quality education free of charge to children.
Sabeen Shah, General Manager Corporate Affairs, SECMC, highlighted the Foundation’s efforts to promote girls’ education and said the initiatives were producing encouraging results. She noted that an increasing number of girls in Thar are pursuing education, with significant growth in girls’ enrollment and participation.
Imam Ali Detho, Manager Thar Foundation, said the progress and development of any society are closely linked to education. He emphasized the importance of technical and vocational education to equip young people with practical skills according to the demands of the modern era.
Qazi Sameejo, Manager Land and Government Relations, appreciated the students’ performances, saying their speeches and skits reflected the growing interest in education and extracurricular activities among children in Thar.
Alhodaie Hajani, DMA Education, said the Thar Foundation is currently providing educational facilities to more than 5,000 children through 32 school units, describing the initiative as a significant contribution towards improving access to education in the region.
Earlier, Sapna Himnani, Principal of the Primary Campus at Dr. Ashok Bakhtani Engro Campus, Mithi, welcomed the guests and participants.
As part of the programme, students delivered speeches and presented skits and other performances highlighting the importance of literacy and education. Their presentations were well received and appreciated by the audience.
The ceremony concluded with the presentation of certificates and shields to staff members who rendered voluntary services during the Technical and Vocational Entry Test, in recognition of their valuable contributions.
