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On the initiative and with the support of Azerbaijani First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, the Pakistani government has organized an Iftar dinner for 1,200 children from 11 orphanages of the country.

The Iftar was arranged by the Pakistan Sweet Homes, functioning under the secretariat of Pakistani Prime Minister. The solemn ceremony was attended by Pakistani First Lady Nusrat Pervez Ashraf with her daughter, an adviser to the Prime Minister, Begum Shahnaz Wazir Ali, and Managing Director of the Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal Zamurad Khan. Also participating were members of the National Assembly, employees of Azerbaijan's diplomatic mission and representatives of Pakistan's leading media outlets, the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry said on Monday.

Participants were briefed on the humanitarian aid projects implemented in Azerbaijan and other countries with the support of Mehriban Aliyeva, President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, UNESCO and ISESCO Goodwill Ambassador and member of parliament.

In addition, construction of a school for girls in the quake-hit Muzaffarabad was noted.

Furthermore, the Heydar Aliyev Foundation organized events under the humanitarian assistance program in Pakistan.

The Pakistani first lady voiced her gratitude to Mehriban Aliyeva for the aid projects implemented in the country, noting that this event would be great spiritual support for the children during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

Speakers thanked the Azerbaijani first lady and stressed the importance of her efforts.