Annas gets a super-hero's birthday party this year.

Annas' beautiful mom Mala, the birthday cake and the birthday boy.


Lights, colors, music, perfect blend for a perfect party. Specially, when the theme of the party is of super-heroes, from invitation cards to the party, the ideas get limitless. And who else can incorporate them all, other than the stunning Mala Ahsan (Shimaila Jabeen), who has already been crowned as undisputed queen of theme parties in Multan.

People have still not forgotten, Annas' last year 'pirates party'. You can go to the posts of year 2012 at this blog and click on the happenings in May. There you can see the details, how painstakingly, his mother had arranged everything. She is so good at it, that she has to challenge her own efforts every year, rather than competing with anybody else.

On 6th of May, the little super-hero Annas was flying in the air. As his 5th birthday was being celebrated at Multan Garrison Mess. The main hall was completely booked from 4 pm to 8 pm, only for his party. Magically lit, with lights of every kind. Disco lights flashing all around, laser lights dancing with the music, soft lights adding romance to the ambiance and flash lights constantly changed colors, painting the entire scene. Green at a time, Red the other, etc, etc.

A giant wooden dance floor was laid in the middle of the hall. Excellent music system, complete with the DJ. A professional for face painting and tattoos. Professional photographer. The atmosphere was dripping with artistic professionalism.

Pictures of Annas dressed as a superman, were laid all over in the hall, on standees, wall hangings and banners. There was a separate set of pictures, in a separate setting, reminder of Anas' previous birthday parties.

Aasiya, Aafreen and Azka, the sisters of the birthday boy were also, dressed as super girl, bat girl and cat woman. So were the majority of the kids who turned up at the party. It seemed as if a league of super heroes and heroines had landed in the hall.

And they had exciting games for their entertainment. Arms wrestling, really charmed the kids and the entire hall echoed with the names of their favorite participants, while the fight was on.

There were small carts/cars for the toddlers to keep rolling on, while others remained occupied in different games. One child was seen driving around in the same car, from beginning till the end.

And at the end, a dummy of  batman, which was noticed, hanging around in the hall. Taken by many as a part of the detailed decorations of the theme. Was brought forward and little superman, Mr. Anas was handed over a dagger to bring insides of the batman out. As, the little man struck hard, it was revealed, this savagery was nothing but a display to break the pinata. Children went frantic, as sweets and candies, spread all over the floor.

At last, a king size, double/triple decker, cake was brought out, which was an emblem of symbols of all the super heroes together. Again, the kids joined in the slaughter.

Finally, the food was served, the number of dishes, varied from continental to the desi to suit all the tastes. We congratulate Mala, for arranging, yet another fantastic party. Hats of to you girl!

Mr. Ahsan Rasheed, his mother in law, Mala Ahsan and Assiya.

Aasiya, Aafreen and Azka (RSVPs) sisters of the birthday boy.

Amna, Fatima Shah and Hajra Shah.

Arm wrestling is on.

The winner of arm wrestling Hajra Shah, with Mala Ahsan and Aasiya.

Maha, Tasbiha with her mom and Mrs. Rasheed 

Maha Fazal with her son.

Mala and Tasbiha, with their girls, in changing colors

Mala's mom with Ambreen.

The Ahsan Rasheed family.

Check out the lights and changing colors.

Standees with Annas' picture as a superman

Pictures, to remember last year party at display.

Can you see Annas as a superman in the pictures?

The superman.

The beautifully lit hall with stage in the middle.

This kid remained in the cart, from start till end.

Face painting and tattooing,  in progress.

New members on board, SOS village and H.G. school

The chairperson, SOS village, Mrs. Fozia Mughees Sheikh and General secretary Mahnaz Fareed.


SOS children's village, Multan is not a solitary project. It is an enormous, multidimensional, iconic affair. Based on SOS village, SOS Herman Gmeiner school, SOS youth home. With SOS college lined up, as the next target.

The primary concern of this massive institute is to provide care to orphans and abandoned children. But at the same time, efforts are made to enrich their lives, with strong moral, educational and social values. All this, along with physical and mental growth of the inmates of  SOS village, require ample amount of funding. Being a charitable organization, money is mainly generated from the community. To stimulate the purpose and for reasons like these, proper 'executive boards' are formed. People who are interested in the cause are invited to be a part of it. Representatives from different walks of life are taken on the board for a period of two years.
As, previous term came to an end, the boards are formed again. Some of the members were already there and some new people were also honored to join in.

The first meeting of the session of 2013-2014 took place on 27th April, at SOS village, Multan. From 5pm to 7pm. The program was started by the recitation of holy Quran, by one of the kids of the village.

The very capable, Mahnaz Fareed Sheikh, who is not just the 'general secretary', but the life and soul of the organization, presented the agenda of the meeting. Followed by;

*The report on sponsorship department.
*Financial report.*Annual fund raising report.
*Friends of SOS report.
*Career counseling report.


The group discussed that, SOS village Multan is quoted around the world, specially among, SOS villages, as an 'iconic' example of excellence. They have brought, so much to the the destitute children of the city of saints, in such a short time that they are believed to be 'living legends', now.

Saadia Yaqub, presented the report about friends of SOS. And admired the dedication by 'friends of SOS' to the cause. Specially, by the financial and moral support provided by the committee party.


Ayesha Najeeb, head of 'career counseling committee', was admired for her dedication to the youth.

Rameen Anis, Hania Shahid, Dr. Qamar Khushi, Sumaira Arshad, Rubina Arshad, Saira Nasir, Saadia Yaqoob, Ayesha Najeeb and Fariha Munir Shah were the female executive board members, who were present at the occassion. Whereas,  Mr. Khwaja Anees, Mr. Shahbaaz Chatta, Mr. Najeeb Ahmed and few others, were very kind among male members, who managed to take time out of their busy schedule to attend this meeting.

The next meeting of the board meeting is scheduled in September.

Dr. Qamar Khushi Ejaz, the latest addition to executive board of SOS village.

Saadia Yaqub, president 'friends of SOS', Multan.

Hania Shahid.

Saadia, Sumera and Ayesha Najeeb.

Children of SOS village, distributing souvenirs to members of the meeting.

Beginning of the meeting, with Talawat Quran-e-Paak, by a child of SOS village.

Mahnaz Fareed, describing the agenda of the meeting.

Rubina Arshad, raising a point.

Hania, Rameen Anees, in the meeting.

Mr. Khwaja Anees and Mr. Shahbaaz Chatta.

Mr. Najeeb Ahmed with financial advisor.

Ayesha Najeeb, describing the details about her career counseling ventures.

Saadia, Rubina, Mahnaz Fareed, Fariha Munir, Qamar and Saira.

For the noble cause, of SOS village.

Few of the hostesses of the event.


SOS village committee, is the only one in Multan (or probably anywhere in the country), which is conducted, not just for the social gratification of womankind, but  also for a noble cause of helping the children of SOS village. It is a fund raiser, where each member donates, half of their collected committee to SOS village. The spirit and generosity of natives of the city of saints, can clearly be seen by the fact that this committee, boasts maximum of members, a large number of hundred and twenty women, who are proud to be called, friends of SOS.

The genius behind bringing them together, is of none other than, very talented
 Hania Shahid. Alongwith being a physical and financial support for SOS village and school, this beautiful girl is indeed a great driving force, in motivating all these women for lending helping hands in this charitable organization.

And no praise can ever justify, the amount of efforts by one noble soul, known to others, by the name of  Mahnaz Fareed. The Multani-ites, still remember the time, when she had arrived in their city, as a newly married bride from Lahore. But her gifts to deprived of the society, in form of  SOS village, SOS Herman Gmeiner school, SOS village youth home and now, SOS college (HSSC), contributed her a stature, far more colossal than anybody. As a recognition of her dedication, she has been taken on board of  directors, of all Pakistan SOS villages organization. Which is not, less of a celebration and an honor for all the natives of Multan.

Another, elegant, pretty lady Rameen Anis is a great supporter of this cause. She looks after SOS village, like her own house and completely dedicates her free time for the betterment of SOS Herman Gmeiner school. She spends hours and hours, helping teachers to improve their methods of teaching. And is always there to provide, every kind of support, in times of need.

Saadia Yaqub a gorgeous, multi-talented lady. Also serves as a pillar of SOS village and school. She is the president of 'friends of SOS', Multan. She remained with SOS, from the very beginning of the very first project in Multan. Though, she is heading Beaconhouse, A-levels branch as 'head mistress' these days. But her dedication to the cause of SOS remains, as enthusiastic as ever. 

The peace, which shines upon the faces of these women, truly reflects the kind of solace and contentment, they derive out of serving this cause. Even if they get out to socialize among friends , it is not useless, but to serve the cause, the support.

Not to forget, hundred some 'friends of SOS', who regularly contribute amount and efforts to help this cause, thrive.One such effort can be seen here, in form of the committee party for the months of March and April, by Sadia Doggar, Iram Mannan, Mrs Rukhsana Naeem, Hina and others.
 The party took place on Monday 22nd April. Venue, was Ramada Multan. And the was to wear a 'lawn suit'. All the members displayed their aesthetics by displaying a variety of lawn suits.

Sadia Doggar, also delivered an Islamic lecture and Saadia Yaqub, addressed the gathering and updated them about the latest happenings, related to SOS Multan.

At last, the guests were entertained with hi-tea. And this beautiful event came to an end.

The noble soul, behind the noble cause of SOS village Multan,
Mahnaz Fareed.

Saadia Yaqub, the very talented girl, with a beautiful smile

The spirit behind SOS committee,
Hania Shahid.

Rahat Bano, the living legend of Multan.

Hania, Rameen Anis and Saleha Bokhari.

Kiran Doggar.

Rabia Bossan and Zeba Javed.

Iram Manan, Mrs Rukhsana with Saadia Yaqub.

Aasmaa and Rabia.

Hina.

Rabia with a friend.

Members of the committee.

Ayesha Gurmani, Khadija Zubair, Seemi and Fauzia.

Mahnaz Fareed holding a discussion with Rubina.

The hall filled with members