ISLAMABAD - Rajab Ali, a talented stuntman yesterday showcased his talent at the new campus of International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) where his unbelievable skills and agility were lauded by a huge crowd of students and university employees.
Twenty-year-old Rajab hails from the area of Shah Jamal District Muzzafargarh. He has been performing stunning acrobatics for the last three years. He also has the honour of travelling on foot from Karachi via Lahore to Islamabad.
The event of his performance was organized by the Department of Protocol and Public Relations of the university.
Rajab Ali in his performance did not let eight motorcycles defeat him as he resisted standing between both sides as bikers tried full accelerators. He also picked up an 80kg man in his hands while hanging on the branch of a tree with his legs. He also showcased his talent as bikers and a car rolled over him. He also performed a stunt of passing the car over his hands. His performance also included wall climbing, head balancing on the bike and car and bricks breaking on his chest.
“I am privileged and honoured at IIUI as the university gave me love and recognized my talent,” said an overwhelmed Rajab. He thanked the Department of Protocol and Public Relations and university administration for the support, encouragement and opportunity to perform in front of a mammoth gathering.
On the occasion, Incharge Protocol and Public Relations, Nasir Farid, Provost (male hostels) Dr. Ibrar Anver, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Khalil ur Rehman, Assistant Directors P&PR Al-Hassan and Muhammad Nauman, faculty members, employees and a large number of students were also present.
Speaking on the occasion, Nasir Farid said that the university as per vision of IIUI President shall continue recognizing the talent. He said the university management is keen to provide all learning facilities and opportunities including co-curricular and extracurricular activities.
Dr. Ibrar Anver appreciating the activity said that a healthy campus must have healthy activities and this stunt show is an omen of this attribute. He vowed to continue such constructive initiatives.
At the end, Rajab Ali was awarded university souvenirs and gifts.