Kurram Welfare Society announces new leadership in Islamabad

Zeenat Bangash has been elected chairman of the Kurram Welfare Society Islamabad while Dr Hassan Ji Ishrat has assumed the position of president for a two-year term, marking the formation of the organisation’s new central leadership.

ISLAMABAD: Zeenat Bangash has been elected chairman of the Kurram Welfare Society Islamabad while Dr Hassan Ji Ishrat has assumed the position of president for a two-year term, marking the formation of the organisation’s new central leadership.

The announcement was made during a swearing-in ceremony held to introduce the newly elected office-bearers and central cabinet. Parliamentarians, tribal elders, youth representatives and prominent personalities attended the event.

Bangash, a former senior joint secretary at the Ministry of Religious Affairs will lead the society as chairman. Dr Hassan Ji Ishrat, who serves as a senior director at the Senate has been elected president. The names of eight additional members of the central cabinet were also announced.

New leadership pledges community welfare

The newly elected leadership pledged to strengthen unity, mutual understanding and consultation among the people of Kurram. It also expressed its commitment to addressing community concerns and promoting social development through collective efforts.

The society plans to continue welfare activities aimed at improving community relations and supporting people in need. Its priorities include arrangements for religious gatherings commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS) burial services and other initiatives serving the community.

Participants at the ceremony congratulated the new office-bearers and expressed confidence that the leadership would work effectively to address local concerns and fulfil the organisation’s social responsibilities.

Outgoing cabinet’s contributions recognised

The ceremony also acknowledged the contributions of the outgoing leadership and cabinet whose work in community welfare was appreciated by participants.

Former office-bearers were recognised for organising Pashto religious gatherings and supporting initiatives intended to improve the social well-being of the people of Kurram.

The transition marks a new phase for the Islamabad-based society with its incoming leadership expected to continue community-focused programmes while encouraging cooperation and collective participation.

Through its planned activities the Kurram Welfare Society aims to strengthen social ties and support the welfare needs of the community.