Lions Club Multan and University of Southern Punjab, Forges a Partnership for Skills, Health and a Changing Digital World

University of Southern Punjab Multan Students to Get Free Leo Membership as Lions Club Expands Youth Services in Multan

At a gathering focused on community service, education, and leadership, Prof. Emeritus Dr. Muhammad Mukhtar, Rector of the University of Southern Punjab, called for stronger partnerships between civic organizations and universities to prepare communities for a rapidly changing world.

Dr. Mukhtar was the chief guest at the General Body Meeting of Lions International District 305 N-1, Pakistan, for the 2026–27 term. He praised the organization’s growing engagement in the Multan region, particularly in information technology, vocational education, healthcare, and support for school systems.

Prof. Mukhtar's arrival at Bar-B-Cue Tonight, the meeting venue, was warmly welcomed by Lion Malik Hafeez Ahmed, President; Lion Dr. Ayesha Abdullah, Secretary; Lion Altaf Shahid MJF, Club Administrator and Second Vice District Governor; and other members of the organization.

The meeting also created a significant opportunity for students at the University of Southern Punjab. Lion Altaf Shahid MJF offered free Leo membership to eligible students, opening the door for young people at the university to participate in the Lions movement and its tradition of community service.

Leo membership is designed for young volunteers ages 12 to 30. The program emphasizes not only service to communities but also leadership development and meaningful connections among young people. For university students, the initiative could serve as a practical bridge between academic life and civic engagement.

Dr. Mukhtar welcomed the offer, describing student participation in community service as an important part of developing responsible, socially conscious graduates. He also thanked Lion Malik Hafeez Ahmed and Lion Dr. Ayesha Abdullah for their contributions to environmental sustainability. Both had donated plants and participated in a tree-plantation campaign at the University of Southern Punjab in Multan. This initiative brought the university and the Lions Club together around a cause that extends well beyond the classroom.

Dr. Mukhtar offered the University of Southern Punjab’s expertise to the Lions community, mentoring on generative artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. He emphasized the need for individuals and organizations to understand technologies rapidly reshaping education, employment, business, and everyday life.

The offer reflected a broader idea: that universities can serve not only as places where degrees are awarded, but also as centers from which communities can navigate technological and social change.

As artificial intelligence begins to alter the nature of work and learning, Dr. Mukhtar said that keeping pace with emerging technologies will increasingly require continuous learning and collaboration across institutions.

The Lions meeting thus became more than a routine gathering of a service organization. It pointed toward a partnership in which volunteerism, education, technology, and community development reinforce one another, with young people potentially at the center of that effort.

On behalf of Lions International District 305 N-1, Pakistan, Prof. Dr. Abdul Quddus Suhaib expressed his heartfelt thanks to the Chief Guest, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Mukhtar, for gracing the General Body Meeting and for his valuable appreciation, encouragement, and offer of institutional support.