A Condolence Reference was organized by the Shah Abdul Latif University Teachers’ Association (SALUTA) on the sad demise of Late Prof. Ahsan Ali Soomro, Department of Economics, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur. Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto, Vice Chancellor, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur chaired the reference.
Talking to the participants of the reference, Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto remarked that Late Prof. Ahsan Ali Soomro was a role model for the society. He contributed a lot for the academic uplifting of the Department of Economics. He was the man of high integrity and good character. He produced talented students who are contributing in the society in positive way. Dr. Ibupoto paid rich tribute to the departed soul. He also suggested that on the platform of SALUTA, Teachers’ Trust may be established which supports the bereaved families of the teachers after their death. Dr. Ibupoto said it is my utmost priority to disburse the payment to the deceased family on the arrival of the appropriate funds and also to appoint the sons/daughters of the deceased quota as per rules and regulations.
Prof. Dr. Minhoon Khan Laghari, President SALUTA, Prof. Dr. Ikhtiar Ali Ghumro, General Secretary, SALUTA, Prof. Dr. Amir Ali Chandio, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Saleem Rahpoto, Prof. Dr. Amir Hussain Shar, Dr. Naveed Ahmed Shaikh, Mr. Ishrat Ali Mirani, Mr. Muhammad Hassan Shaikh, Dr. Siraj Soomro also shared their views on the life and achievements of Late Prof. Ahsan Ali Soomro. They said, Late Prof. Soomro was a good academician, sportsman, painter, poet and calligrapher. They said he was regular, punctual and dedicated teacher. He supported his family with care and love. He was the strong pillar of the Department of Economics.
They suggested that a memorial trust, roads and buildings may be dedicated in the late teachers who contributed in the academic development of the University.
A large number of teachers, officers and employees attended the reference. Soorah Fatiha was also offered for the departed soul.