Aslam Azad
| Born | Aslam 30 August 1965 Jati town, Sujawal District, Sindh |
|---|---|
| Pen name | Azad |
| Occupation | Journalist, Poet, Physician |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Subject | Journalism, Literature |
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Dr. Aslam Azad (Sindhi: ڊاڪٽر اسلم آزاد) was born on 30 August 1965 in Jati, a coastal town of Sujawal District, Sindh. He was a journalist, poet and physician. He remains in paralysis for 25 years due to a severe road accident.
Education
Dr. Azad received his primary education in his native village. His father, Mukhi Ashiq Ali Nathani, wanted to make him a doctor. They sold some valuable items for his admission to MBBS. In 1984, he joined the MBBS program at the Liaqat Medical College (LMC), Jamshoro. He completed his MBBS but couldn’t complete his house job.[1]
Journalism
In addition to his studies, he pursued his literary and social activities, issuing the Zia periodical, Awaz, from college in 1987 and was appointed a correspondent of the Urdu newspaper Daily Jang at Jamshoro in 1989, launching his career in journalism. In 1991, he completed his MBBS from LMC Jamshoro and began his house job. Besides being the editor of a magazine, a correspondent for two newspapers and the founding member of Jamshoro Press Club, he played an active role in political and social movements of his time. After completing his studies, he organized various medical camps for the poor people of the neglected Thatta District.[2]
Literary career
Having a writer’s nature, from childhood, he was involved with social work. His poetry earned him the right to add the pen name Azad to his own. He established a public library in his own hometown.[3]
Accident
During his house job, he established a free medical camp in village Hussain abad in Sujawal District, and on his way back, his vehicle met with an accident that left his spinal cord paralyzed. He realized that he would not be able to fulfill the dreams he had chased when he was young, healthy and energetic. He has been paralyzed and bedridden since, rendering a highly active member of society inactive and making his life miserable. Following the accident, the Aga Khan IV himself wrote a letter to him, expressing his concern for Azad’s health and offering help with his treatment. Azad remained under treatment at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, for six months. The accident in 1991 broke his body but was unable to break his spirit. He is a man of courage and power.[4][5]
Sacrifice of his sister
Dr. Azad’s sister, who was engaged, had refused to get married because of his permanent disability. She wanted to take care of him. For the last 19 years, Dr. Azad has spent most of his time in bed at home and some time with his brother and sister in Karachi. His family has sacrificed much for him and although they are much disturbed by his condition, they love him.[6]
War of survival
He fights for his life each day with an open mind and fresh thinking. Despite the fact that his body does not cooperate with him and that he can move only his head, he still looks to the world with lots of hope. He looks to stabilize the political system of the country and to provide a better future for the poor and deprived people of the country. Meanwhile, Government of Sindh had announced a small amount of funds for the welfare of Dr. Azad.[7]
External links
References
- ↑ http://www.aalmiakhbar.com/blog/?p=684
- ↑ http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2011/09/11/city/karachi/an-unbreakable-spirit-prevails-over-pain/
- ↑ http://www.sindhsalamat.com/threads/16176/
- ↑ http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2011/09/11/city/karachi/an-unbreakable-spirit-prevails-over-pain/
- ↑ http://www.dawn.com/news/696927/newspaper/column
- ↑ http://sindhipeoples.blogspot.ca/2015/08/blog-post_91.html
- ↑ http://www.pas.gov.pk/index.php/business/stn/en/19/642
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