KARACHI: Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, the spiritual leader of the Dawoodi Bohra community, called on President Asif Ali Zardari here at Bilawal House on Friday.

A statement issued from Bilawal House said that during the meeting President Zardari lauded the contribution of the Bohra community in social and economic development of the country.

He also called for more effective role of the community in the country’s economic and business sector.

“The Bohra community has offered great services in education and health sectors,” he said, according to the statement.

The president also lauded the services of Syedna in social services.

Published in Dawn, July 27th, 2024

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