Karachi: Sindh Madressatul Islam University’s Medical Unit in coordination with the Student Welfare Office, observed Pink Ribbon Youth Awareness Day at SMIU. In this respect two days activities were organized by all female students and female faculty and staff members in the premises of the university. On the first day of the program, a large number of girl students participated in tug of war, human ribbon, poster/play card competition and skits, held in front of the Talpur House of SMIU. On the second day, a program was held in the auditorium of SMIU, which was chaired by Mrs. Shaista M. Ali, spouse of Dr Muhammad Ali Shaikh, Vice Chancellor of Sindh Madressatul Islam University. Addressing to the program, the speakers said that especially young women should spread basic information regarding breast cancer in the society. “Due to lack of basic information and early diagnosis of the disease, the affected women suffer a lot,” they said. Shaista M. Ali, in her speech appreciated the efforts of SMIU’s Medical Unit and female students who successfully organized the day on very important health issue of the country.