Heartwarming video shows IBA students hosting farewell party for hostel cook

A moving video of a hostel cook receiving a farewell party from students at IBA has been doing the rounds on social media.

Zakir Lala, who was IBA’s oldest working employee, and had worked there for over 31 years, was given a farewell by students at the end of his tenure.

Speaking to BBC Urdu about why they chose to say goodbye with a grand gesture, one student revealed that Lala had taken care of them when they were alone in university.
“Zakir Lala is one of the oldest employees of our hostel and this was the least that we could do for him,” he said.
Lala revealed that he was moved and grateful for the love the students had showered on him.
“I did not expect the amount of respect these children had shown me. I am very grateful to God that these students have sent their prayers,” he remarked.

Twitter users have called this a “beautiful tribute” and a thoughtful way to celebrate Zakir Lala’s service.

This made my day💕🥹 https://t.co/PCXoXStBeC

— ہادیہ چوہدری🌙 (@hadiach963) March 4, 2023

Honestly, this made my day! What a beauty! This is the warmest, cutest, most memorable and thoughtful farewells I've ever seen. We should all learn such acts of #kindness & celebrate our staff member's big days like this. #ZakirLala #Balochistan #quaideazamuniversity https://t.co/OheFim5FrD

— Aleezae Khan (@AleezaeKhan) March 2, 2023