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Farewel to Aviators' wives

Elegance personified, Dr. Qamar Khushi Ejaz.


The military of any country, is an entire world in itself. With its own set of traditions, lifestyle and a unique culture. Pakistan army, the pride of our soil, is not any different. Where it provides, the gentlemen (and now women as well),  the opportunities to serve and protect their motherland. It also provides them and their families, a high class social life.

As we all know, there is a time period, a tenure for every post held by an army person. Almost every two, to two and a half years, an officer has to say goodbye to the place he/ she has stayed for so long and then, has to move on to some new destination.This lifestyle has given birth to the traditions of arranging 'welcomes' and 'farewells' for their fellow workers and their families.

On 22nd August 2013, one such farewell was arranged by, the aviators' wives club, for the outgoing members, Mrs. Khadija Tariq, Mrs. Rubina Iftikhar and Mrs. Tahira Butt. The venue was Aviation Mess. Chief guest of the event, was Dr. Qamar Khushi Ejaz, wife of the commander aviation, Multan. The program was conducted by Saima Nadeem, who entertained the guests with jokes and kept them engaged in little fun activities, like passing the parcel, musical chairs, etc. Different members were invited to come on the stage and deliver few words, in respect of outgoing members. All the ladies, had a wonderful time and the venue remained filled with laughter and pleasant time.

Talking about their stay at Multan, the outgoing members had nothing but wonderful memories to relate to. There is a famous myth in Pakistan army about the city of saints, that 'people cry when they come here and cry when they leave this place'. It can be explained as; when army officers and their families, hear of their transfer to this city, they lament over, at the prospect of arrival at such a simple, plain city. But when they spend some years here, they fall in love with this land. And it becomes, even more painful to leave this city. Multan is a true love, only if you have a loving heart.

Back to the ceremony again: Finally, a prize distribution ceremony was organized.  The chief guest, Dr.Qamar Khushi , gave away the prizes, to the winners of the games and also shields of remembrance to the members, for whom, this farewell was conducted. At the end, a very formal hi-tea was hosted for all the members. And the event came to an end.

 



Warda and Qamar.


Mrs. Khadija Tariq with friends.



Sadia Asif
Tahira Butt.

Qamar giving away Rubina Iftakhar.

Khadija Tariq's turn to receive her gift

Profound happiness.

Another member, receiving gift.

More gifts.



Saima Nadeem, Khadija Tariq

Dr. Qamar Khushi Ejaz




Few more guests.

The ladies, enjoying the show.

Tea time.

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