ISLAMABAD, AUG 1 /DNA/ – Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi has said that voluntary blood donation is not merely an act of charity but a national, humanitarian and moral responsibility that can save countless precious lives. He emphasized that ensuring the availability of safe blood is essential for strengthening Pakistan’s healthcare system and fostering a compassionate society.

He expressed these views while addressing the Annual Blood Conference 2026, jointly organized by the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) and Blood Chain Pakistan at the Chamber House.

He observed that thousands of patients, including victims of road accidents, children suffering from thalassemia, cancer patients and others facing medical emergencies, depend on the timely availability of blood. “A single blood donation can mean the difference between life and death,” he remarked, urging citizens, particularly the youth, to actively participate in this noble cause.

Governor Kundi appreciated the organization’s focus on empowering young volunteers, saying that Pakistan’s youth possess the energy and commitment to transform society through organized community service. He assured the organizers of his full support in expanding voluntary blood donation networks, strengthening awareness campaigns and promoting initiatives aimed at saving lives.

Speaking on the occasion, President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sardar Tahir Mehmood,  said that saving one human life is equivalent to saving the whole of humanity, adding that regular voluntary blood donation is a social responsibility that every healthy citizen should embrace. He recalled that during his student days, he and his friends remained readily available whenever blood was needed, emphasizing that blood donation is a safe practice that never weakens a healthy individual.

Sardar Tahir Mehmood paid rich tribute to Blood Chain Pakistan and its volunteers for their selfless efforts in supporting patients and families battling thalassemia, cancer and other blood-related diseases. He stressed that such organizations represent hope for thousands of families facing medical emergencies.

Reaffirming ICCI’s commitment to public welfare, he announced that the Chamber would continue extending its full support to Blood Chain Pakistan by facilitating awareness campaigns, encouraging its members to participate in voluntary blood donation drives and providing its platform for future conferences and community initiatives.

The Governor, along with the ICCI President, SVP, VP and others also  planted a sapling at the ICCI lawn.

The event was also addressed by Dr. Zia Dawar, Country Project Director, Ministry of Health, Syed Javid Gillani , Executive Director Muslim Hands Organization

The conference was attended by Ms. Aiman Jalil, Member Provincial Assembly KPK, senior officials from the health sector, representatives of Blood Chain Pakistan, members of the business community, volunteers, students and a large number of participants who pledged to promote voluntary blood donation as a nationwide movement including ICCI Senior Vice President Tahir Ayub, Vice President Mohammd Irfan Chaudhry,  Executive Members Zulqurnain Abbasi, Imran Minhas, Waseem Chaudhry,  ICCI members Aizaz Mohammad,Israr Mishwani and other.