Consul General of Pakistan in Chicago Tariq Karim, met with legendary former captains of the Pakistan national cricket team, Wasim Akram and Misbah-ul-Haq, at a high-impact philanthropic event dedicated to supporting children born with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) in Pakistan.
Held in Chicago, the event brought together prominent figures from the Pakistani-American community, healthcare advocates, and sports enthusiasts to raise awareness and funds for life-saving treatment for underprivileged children suffering from CHD. The presence of cricket legends Wasim Akram and Misbah-ul-Haq helped draw attention to the urgent need for accessible and quality pediatric cardiac care in Pakistan.
During the event, Consul General Tariq Karim praised the commitment of the organizers and expressed his appreciation for the efforts being made by the diaspora and public figures to address critical health challenges faced by vulnerable children. He emphasized the importance of community-driven initiatives and cross-sector collaboration in bridging healthcare gaps in Pakistan. The event served as both a fundraiser and a call to action, uniting sports, diplomacy, and humanitarianism for a noble cause giving every child a fair chance at life.
