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[00:00:21] Action on secret information of security forces in Hango
[00:00:24] Indian
[00:00:25] patronage
[00:00:41] All services are costly,
[00:00:56] at the age of one and a half
[00:01:02] Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif pays tribute to the bravery
[00:01:06] and dutifulness of Captain Hamza Akram, martyred during an operation
[00:01:10] against terrorists in Hangu. Security forces lauded
[00:01:13] for killing seven terrorists in the Hangu operation. Captain Hamza Akram
[00:01:18] especially for children, he travels bravely fought
[00:01:20] for children with thalassemia and also works the terrorists and achieved martyrdom.
[00:01:22] The sacrifices of our brave sisters for the defense
[00:01:26] of the nation and peace are not in vain.
[00:03:37] displayed extraordinary
[00:05:07] thalassemia major, and thalassemia
[00:05:12] and the President of Turkey, together in Mecca, had the honor
[00:05:15] of signing a joint defense agreement.
[00:05:19] The agreement is an expression of friendship and the common
[00:05:23] resolve for peace and security among the three brotherly Islamic
[00:05:27] countries. It is hoped that the historic Mecca Joint
[00:05:30] Defense Agreement will prove to be a high example
[00:05:34] of peace and stability for future generations. Prime Minister Muhammad
[00:05:37] Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir's untiring
[00:05:41] efforts, extraordinary dedication
[00:08:42] and unparalleled service to Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed Nishan-e-Haider
[00:08:46] Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed
[00:08:49] bravery and great sacrifice for the
[00:08:53] defense of the homeland. The nation will never forget
[00:08:56] the sacrifices of its martyrs. Their sacrifices are a beacon for us.
[00:09:00] It is
[00:09:08] yours. It is
[00:09:42] adorned with shining lights and decorations. Citizens are busy
[00:09:46] shopping with full national enthusiasm and passion
[00:09:50] for Independence Day. On the occasion of Independence
[00:09:53] Day, there is deep enthusiasm among both children and adults.
[00:10:09] Assalamu Alaikum. You are watching Pakistan Television News and
[00:10:28] it is right every
[00:10:30] time.
[00:10:34] Long live Pakistan.
[00:10:51] Pakistan
[00:11:26] Assalamu Alaikum viewers, I am your host Mona Khan with your show Reel Pakistani.
[00:11:30] Yes, viewers, today's Reel Pakistani features a blood disease doctor who has done
[00:11:33] a lot of work on thalassemia. And not only that, but in those areas
[00:11:37] of Pakistan where, I think, it is difficult for a doctor to go,
[00:11:45] for them. And not only that, but he also tries
[00:11:48] to provide awareness and counseling regarding thalassemia because
[00:11:52] if it is given on time, we believe that our children
[00:11:56] can be saved from thalassemia. So, he has done a lot of
[00:11:59] work and services in this regard. He himself is the CEO of Children's
[00:12:03] Hospital. I am talking about Dr. Saqib Hussain Ansari.
[00:12:06] Let's meet him. Yes, viewers, today's Pakistani Dr. Saqib Hussain
[00:12:10] Ansari is with us. Welcome him. Assalamu Alaikum, Doctor Sahib, how are
[00:12:14] you? Alhamdulillah, very good. Thank you very much. Obviously,
[00:12:17] you must be meeting so many children every day.
[00:12:20] To be very honest, children are very innocent, I wouldn't go to
[00:12:24] doctors. But definitely, children come,
[00:12:28] they get sick, so your mood should be good.
[00:12:31] Yes, certainly, and when you
[00:12:34] come to Pakistan Television, you become nostalgic because
[00:12:38] we used to come here during our college life and those
[00:12:41] old beautiful memories and that glorious
[00:12:44] time of Pakistan Television which is still there, Mashallah,
[00:12:48] and we have been enjoying
[00:12:51] it for the last 50 years. And what you said about pediatrics,
[00:12:55] yes, both my sons are doctors, so when they asked what specialty
[00:12:59] to choose, I said, "Look, try to take pediatrics. Pediatricians
[00:13:02] are a bit more empathetic and loving
[00:13:05] and caring. But you are doing MBBS from a big college,
[00:13:08] you are a new generation, you decide for yourselves whether
[00:13:12] to take cardiology or what." They studied for five years,
[00:13:16] did house job, and then came and said, "No, you were right,
[00:13:20] the environment of pediatrics is very empathetic and very loving
[00:13:24] and very caring. There is a very beautiful relationship between doctor and patient."
[00:13:27] So who told you that? You advised your sons. Who advised you?
[00:13:31] See, on such occasions, it is often said that I had a passion
[00:13:35] for it since childhood. So, practically, some people like children,
[00:13:39] like in our family, whoever enters the house, we send the children for shopping.
[00:13:43] Then we sit and drink tea and our matter is that why are the children not visible? Call
[00:13:46] the children. So, this is some God-gifted, some from Allah, some passion
[00:13:50] and some interest of yours. And especially a country like
[00:13:53] Pakistan. I did my post-graduation.
[00:15:02] We are informing you of an important news.
[00:15:06] Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Madina Munawwarah.
[00:15:10] The Prime Minister visited the Roza-e-Rasool (PBUH).
[00:15:13] Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif had the honor of performing
[00:15:17] the special pilgrimage at the Roza-e-Rasool (PBUH).
[00:15:20] The Prime Minister also offered Nawafil
[00:15:23] in Riyadh. We are informing you of
[00:15:27] important news. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz
[00:15:31] Sharif, during his arrival in Madina Munawwarah,
[00:15:34] visited the Roza-e-Rasool (PBUH). He visited
[00:15:38] and had the honor of performing the special pilgrimage.
[00:15:41] The Prime Minister also offered Nawafil in Riyadh-ul-Jannah.
[00:15:44] In Madina Munawwarah, the Prime Minister had the honor
[00:15:48] of visiting the Roza-e-Rasool (PBUH)
[00:15:51] and performing the special pilgrimage. Prime Minister Muhammad
[00:15:55] Shehbaz Sharif had the honor of performing
[00:15:58] the special pilgrimage at the Roza-e-Rasool (PBUH).
[00:16:02] The Prime Minister also offered
[00:16:05] Nawafil in Al-Jannah.
[00:16:09] Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Federal Ministers
[00:16:13] Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Attaullah Tarar, and Special Assistant
[00:16:16] Tariq Fatemi are accompanying the Prime Minister.
[00:16:20] Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif's arrival in Madina Munawwarah.
[00:16:24] The Prime Minister, along with his delegation, visited
[00:16:27] the Roza-e-Rasool (PBUH). The Prime Minister
[00:16:31] had the honor of performing the special pilgrimage
[00:16:34] and also offered Nawafil in Riyadh-ul-Jannah.
[00:16:38] He also prayed for the progress and prosperity
[00:16:42] of the country and nation. We are informing you
[00:16:45] of important news that Deputy Prime Minister
[00:16:49] Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Federal Ministers Khawaja Muhammad Asif,
[00:16:52] Attaullah Tarar, and Special Assistant Tariq
[00:16:56] Fatemi are accompanying the Prime Minister. Prime Minister
[00:16:59] Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif's arrival in Madina Munawwarah.
[00:17:02] The Prime Minister, along with his delegation, visited the Roza-e-Rasool
[00:17:06] (PBUH). The Prime Minister had
[00:17:09] the honor of performing the special pilgrimage and also
[00:17:12] offered Nawafil in Riyadh-ul-Jannah.
[00:17:16] He also prayed for the progress and prosperity of the country and nation.
[00:17:19] Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Federal Ministers
[00:17:23] Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Attaullah Tarar, and Special
[00:17:26] Assistant Tariq Fatemi are accompanying the Prime Minister.
[00:17:30] We are informing you of important news at this time.
[00:17:33] Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Madina Munawwarah. The Prime Minister.
[00:17:51] The Prime Minister has also prayed for the progress and prosperity
[00:17:54] of the country and nation, while Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad
[00:17:58] Ishaq Dar, Federal Ministers Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Attaullah
[00:18:01] Tarar, and Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi are
[00:18:05] accompanying the Prime Minister. At this time, we are informing
[00:18:09] you that you can see on your television screens that Prime Minister
[00:18:13] Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif had the honor of performing
[00:18:16] the special pilgrimage at the Roza-e-Rasool (PBUH), while
[00:18:20] the Prime Minister also offered Nawafil
[00:18:23] in Riyadh-ul-Jannah. Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad
[00:18:27] Ishaq Dar, Federal Ministers Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Attaullah
[00:18:30] Tarar, and Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi
[00:18:34] are currently accompanying the Prime Minister,
[00:18:37] and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, during his
[00:18:41] visit to Madina Munawwarah, visited the Roza-e-Rasool (PBUH)
[00:18:45] and had the honor of performing the special pilgrimage.
[00:18:48] The Prime Minister also offered Nawafil in Riyadh-ul-Jannah,
[00:18:52] while in Madina Munawwarah, the Prime Minister
[00:18:56] had the honor of visiting the Roza-e-Rasool (PBUH)
[00:18:59] and performing the special pilgrimage. We are informing
[00:19:03] you of important news at this time that Prime Minister
[00:19:07] Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif had the honor of performing
[00:19:11] the special pilgrimage at the Roza-e-Rasool (PBUH), while
[00:19:15] the Prime Minister also offered Nawafil
[00:19:18] in Riyadh-ul-Jannah. He also offered
[00:19:22] prayers. Deputy
[00:19:25] Prime Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Federal Ministers Khawaja
[00:19:28] Muhammad Asif, Attaullah Tarar, and Special
[00:19:31] Assistant Tariq Fatemi are accompanying the Prime Minister.
[00:19:35] The Prime Minister prayed for the progress of the country and nation
[00:19:37] and for prosperity and Prime Minister
[00:19:41] Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif had the honor of performing
[00:19:45] the special pilgrimage at the Roza-e-Rasool (PBUH),
[00:19:49] while the Prime Minister also offered Nawafil
[00:19:52] in Riyadh-ul-Jannah. He also prayed for the progress
[00:19:56] and prosperity of the country and nation, while Deputy Prime Minister
[00:19:59] Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Federal Ministers Khawaja Muhammad
[00:20:03] Asif, Attaullah Tarar, and Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi are
[00:20:06] accompanying the Prime Minister.
[00:20:50] teach that mother who,
[00:20:52] in the third month of pregnancy, has to come to Karachi to get a tissue test
[00:20:56] for thalassemia. The mother of a child with thalassemia
[00:21:00] needs to know if the next child will also have thalassemia. Tissue tests are done from the mother's womb
[00:21:04] under the Amna Foundation. People travel
[00:21:07] 500 kilometers, 800 kilometers from Gwadar
[00:21:11] and Turbat, and from Kandhkot and Kashmore and Sukkur
[00:21:14] and Badin and Nawabshah. Why don't we start
[00:21:18] this work in Badin? Why don't we start it in Nawabshah and train
[00:21:21] people successfully? Now those tests are being done there, genetic tests
[00:21:25] are coming to Karachi. The foundation is performing these tests free of cost.
[00:21:31] and for that, we have to go to Gwadar. We travel 10-10 hours
[00:21:34] and in Turbat, we have set up clinics
[00:21:38] there and see 100 patients in one day. But in thalassemia centers,
[00:21:42] then in those thalassemia centers, providing state-of-the-art new
[00:21:45] machines, screening blood according to
[00:21:48] international standards,
[00:21:51] screening for hepatitis B, C, HIV, and then training technicians,
[00:21:55] calling them to Karachi for six weeks, teaching
[00:21:58] them and sending them back, whether it is Gwadar, whether it is Quetta,
[00:22:02] whether it is Turbat, whether it is Nawabshah, whether
[00:22:06] it is Badin, whether it is Sukkur. So, Alhamdulillah, Umar Sana
[00:22:09] Foundation was for my elder brother's children, Umar,
[00:22:12] who passed away from blood disease in America. And my elder brother himself,
[00:22:16] because he is a blood and cancer specialist doctor, has his own hospitals in Houston, Texas.
[00:22:50] He was our teacher. We worked at NIB for 18 years, then
[00:22:53] at Children's Hospital for 10 years, doing bone marrow transplants with a success
[00:22:57] rate of around
[00:22:58] 85%.
[00:23:05] more expensive. Any 5 million, 50-60 lakh rupees. Our center, which works
[00:23:09] very, very sparingly, with very limited resources
[00:23:13] in the country, whereas other hospitals in the city
[00:23:16] of Karachi and Pakistan are charging up to 80 lakh to one crore rupees.
[00:25:20] whether they are young, you are absolutely right. This is a national
[00:25:23] problem and a national issue. A disease
[00:25:26] that 7% of the country's population carries,
[00:25:30] which means that approximately one crore people
[00:25:34] in the country are carriers. Let me clarify
[00:25:37] that 7% means that one crore
[00:25:40] are not sick, they are carriers, and a carrier means that
[00:25:44] they carry the gene, the disease is not apparent in them,
[00:25:47] but if they marry someone who is also a carrier,
[00:25:51] then they have the ability to produce a child with
[00:25:57] major is a disease in which the child needs blood
[00:26:00] every month, for as long as they live. We don't talk about how long
[00:26:04] these children live on media, but indirectly, so as not
[00:26:08] to discourage parents and patients, we will definitely tell them that
[00:26:12] they live a troubled life that is not very long, and
[00:26:15] throughout their lives, parents go through the agony of arranging
[00:26:19] blood for their child every month. If this national issue
[00:26:22] is being discussed on a large platform like Pakistan Television,
[00:26:26] and the Prime Minister and the top officials of the government
[00:26:30] and health ministers take this idea,
[00:26:34] which I was discussing with you earlier, why not give them the benevolent
[00:26:37] loan that was given to us in medical college to make us doctors,
[00:26:41] which our students used to get? To those parents whose
[00:26:44] child is born with thalassemia, a benevolent loan should be given
[00:26:48] in very minimum installments so that if, God forbid,
[00:26:52] a child with thalassemia is born, they can be registered for
[00:26:55] bone marrow transplant and
[00:26:59] to two years, they can be transplanted and put on the path to a healthy life.
[00:27:02] Why give them a painful life for 14-15 years,
[00:27:06] and even then, you will spend 60 lakh to one crore rupees
[00:27:10] on their 15-year life? And with all the depreciation of the rupee
[00:27:13] and the inflation, we don't know if one and a half crore rupees
[00:27:17] will be spent on them in the next 15 years, instead of today's 50 lakh rupees,
[00:27:21] you can give them a completely healthy life through bone marrow transplant.
[00:27:25] Okay, Doctor Sahib, because we talked a little bit ahead about marriage,
[00:27:28] after marriage, children, this is definitely a cycle.
[00:27:32] So why don't we focus on this, please,
[00:27:36] that before marriage, one should take care of all
[00:27:40] these things for the coming life. Okay, now tell
[00:27:43] me something technically, because in this, if, God forbid,
[00:27:47] something like that comes up in the test,
[00:27:50] then is their marriage not possible or
[00:27:54] is there some treatment? Because generally, you know,
[00:27:57] in the society we live in, where marriages are fixed, you know,
[00:28:01] yes, see,
[00:30:33] if in those two marriages out of 100, it is found that both the boy
[00:30:37] and the girl have it, every effort should be made not
[00:30:40] to marry. And the way to do this, as you know, is in Pakistan,
[00:30:44] if Nadeem and Saleem are to be married to Shabana and Sabina,
[00:30:48] if Nadeem tests positive, then marry him to Sabina,
[00:30:51] who is negative, and if Shameem tests negative, then marry
[00:30:54] him to Shameema. Whatever emotionally
[00:30:58] family ties there are in Pakistan, still 60-70%