MULTAN, July 30th: Renowned industrialist and philanthropist Khawaja Jalaluddin Roomi announced to bear all academic expenses of a poor but brave orphan teenager Huzaifa who secured 1050 marks in Secondary examination.Huzaifa is only earning hand in his six-member family because his father had died five years ago.He was serving as a syrup vendor(Sherbat boy) in the city to earn a livelihood for his family. Divisional Commissioner Shan-ul-Haq appreciated his spirit and efforts and made an appeal on the humanitarian ground to adopt this brilliant student. Upon this Khawaja Jalaluddin Roomi responded positively and announced to bear all his educational expenditures. Roomi said, not only he would bear the educational expenses of Huzaifa, his younger brothers, and sisters but would also support the whole family for its financial well being and livelihood. He said Huzaifa can opt for any college for further studies.He said that Huzaifa is a beacon of light for all other students who proved that If a person who thinks he needs to change his life and the condition of living he is into then he must realize that education is one of keys to success. Poverty can be a driving force to the poor to seek a better world by educating themselves. Attaining education may come in different ways and forms. Poverty must not be a hindrance to education or better yet success. Jalaluddin Roomi said that Huzaifa had impressed him because he had set a direction for other students of poor families.Roomi has invited a brilliant student as a guest after Eid-ul-Azha for his encouragement. The offer from the noted industrialist who had also served once as provincial caretaker minister for industries, came in response to appeal aired by commissioner Multan division Shan ul Haq, says an official release issued here Thursday. Commissioner said that Huzaifa's commitment to family and education was a beacon of light for the younger generation and an inspiration for others to focus on education irrespective of the adverse circumstances they may be confronting.
