This week in Pakistan
A diary of peace--related cross--border events
Monday
March 12
-- Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Founder of the Art of Living Foundation, arrives in Pakistan via Wagah border.
-- Three Indian doctors, Dr. Gyani, Dr. Zaidi and Dr. Singh arrive in Pakistan as part of an Aman ki Asha Health Committee programme. During their time in Pakistan, the Indian team will visit different hospitals, give free accreditation to two hospitals, and also present a seminar on accreditation.
Tuesday
March 13
-- Seminar on Quality Accreditation leading to patient safety, Aman ki Asha Health Committee.
-- 'Satsang': An evening of meditation and music at the Sheraton, Karachi hosted by The Art of Living Foundation.
Wednesday
March 14
-- Sri Sri Ravi Shankar inaugurates the AOL Centre in Karachi.
Thursday
March 15
-- Dr. Sanjit Bose arrives in Karachi, invited by Aman ki Asha and the Rotary Club.
Friday
March 16
-- Dr. Sanjit Bose gives a free clinic to screen patients with heart defects at Tabba Hospital.
-- Rotary Club Annual District Conference.
Saturday
March 17
-- Dr. Sanjit Bose gives a free clinic to screen patients with heart defects at Tabba Hospital.
-- Rotary Club Annual District Conference continues
Sunday
March 18
-- Rotary Club Annual District Conference; presentations by Aman ki Asha functionaries Shahrukh Hasan and Laleh Habib.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
An online video about Sikhs looking after a mosque built by his ancestors inspires
the writer to re-connect with his past across the border
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RIP Asghar Ali Engineer
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