Dr Ijaz Bashir: The Man Behind Pakistan’s One-of-a-Kind Cleft Hospital

Dear Friends, I'm delighted to share some wonderful news: our YouTube family has grown to 94,387 subscribers—and it's all because of your incredible support. I’m truly grateful to each and every one of you. Now, I’m setting my sights on the next big milestone: 100,000 subscribers. And I’d love your help getting there. If you enjoy my vlogs and find value in our conversations, please consider subscribing—if you haven’t already—and share the channel with your friends and family. Every new subscriber brings us one step closer. Let’s make it happen—together! *********************************** Dr. Ijaz Bashir is a pioneering physician, social entrepreneur, and community reformer whose work has transformed thousands of lives in Pakistan. A graduate of Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore (M.B.B.S, 1988), he has blended medical expertise with grassroots activism, earning national recognition for his contributions to healthcare, vocational training, and social welfare. In 1991, Dr. Bashir founded the Decent Welfare Society, setting the stage for decades of community-driven change. In 1994, he established Bashir Hospital, Gujra, and the Vocational Training Institute, Gujrat, in 1996—institutions that continue to serve the public with distinction. His most groundbreaking achievement is the creation of Cleft Hospital Gujrat in 2011—the only hospital of its kind in Pakistan. Operated under the banner of the Pakistan Cleft Lip and Palate Association (PCLAPA), which he founded in 2000, this state-of-the-art facility provides free surgeries and comprehensive care to children born with cleft lips and palates. Cleft Hospital is a unique model of compassion and specialized medical service, offering hope to families who would otherwise remain untreated. Dr. Bashir's humanitarian vision doesn't stop there. In 2014, he launched the Ayesha Bashir Trust to expand charitable services in health and education. He is also active in governance and youth development: Member, Board of Governors, University of Gujrat Trustee, Pakistan Youth Hostels Association, Islamabad President, District Board of Management, Punjab Vocational Training Council Director, Decent Furnishers (Pvt) Ltd. Dr. Bashir has previously served in key roles with the Pakistan Red Crescent Society, District Zakat and Usher Committee Gujrat, and various provincial welfare boards. From healing children to empowering communities, Dr. Ijaz Bashir stands out as a force for good—proving that one individual can build institutions that change the course of countless lives. Websites: 🔗 www.decentsociety.org 🔗 www.pclapa.com 🔗 www.clefthospital.com ************************************ Shakil Chaudhary is a journalist, author, and researcher. He is an alumnus of Government College, Lahore. He later studied International Relations at Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, and Media and Communications at the London School of Economics. Over the years, he has worked for several leading English-language newspapers and a few other organizations. He is the author of the critically acclaimed bilingual book Handbook of Functional English (Ferozsons), designed to help South Asians improve their English language skills. Prof. Tariq Rahman, one of South Asia’s most distinguished linguistic scholars, has praised the book, calling it “an excellent guide for the South Asian user of the English language.” Shakil has twice spoken at the Middle East Institute in Washington, D.C., and has conducted numerous workshops on communication, writing, and critical thinking. He is a founding member of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) and served as President of the Progressive Writers' Association, Islamabad, from 2021 to 2022. He has attended Rotary’s annual conventions in Toronto and Hamburg. These are some of his notable interviews: Sardar Masood Khan, Part 1:    • Copying Tharoor? Shakil Chaudhary Slammed ...   Sardar Masood Khan, Part 2:    • "You Are Representing India," Sardar Masoo...   Ambassador Abdul Basit:    • Ambassador Abdul Basit: Pakistan has not d...   Lt. Gen. Asad Durrani:    • Lt. Gen. Asad Durrani, former ISI chief: W...   (Lt. Gen. Asad Durrani) Shahid Siddiqui, a former member of India’s parliament:    • Shahid Siddiqui: The partition ruined Indi...   You’re welcome to follow him on Facebook and Twitter.   / shakil.chaudary     / shakchaudhary