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16th December, the Peshawar massacre not just shook the country but the entire world. Tragedy that struck, Army Public school, left everybody devastated and emotionally shattered. FMS committee party, was scheduled for 18th December, but when the hostesses Saima Faisal  and Filza learnt about the incident, they postponed the event to show solidarity with the grieving parents and families of the victims. But as it is said, life must go on... The event was taken to end of the month. On 27th December it was re-arranged. It started with special prayer for the victims and their families. The topic of the discussions throughout the party, predominately remained the security concerns. The pain and sufferance of the victims could be seen in every soul. The lunch was arranged at Ramada Multan. Significance of the venue is that, it is owned by  Saima Faisal  and her family. The lovely lady is married to Mr. Faisal Hameed and helps her husband in the smooth functioning of...

The hostess, Mahnaz Fareed at her Punjabi best. The intensity of winter in 'the city of saints' often surprises those, who learn about its heat first. Not many people are aware of the geographical fact that ' Suleman mountain range ' which separates Punjab from Balochistan, is less than 150 kilometres away from this region. This area is also blessed with a proper hill station called Fort Monroe (which even gets snow sometimes). So, the winter in this area is almost as cold as in Quetta. The only difference is, it does not snow in Multan. During winters, a bright sunny day is equally cherished in Multan, as in Europe. Such was the afternoon of 10th December 2014, when the sun decided to stay out of clouds  to witness the fabulous 'Punjabi party' arranged by Mahnaz Fareed Sheikh . Mahnaz needs no introduction, she is among the most prominent and happening ladies of Multan. She is the creator of SOS village, SOS school and College. Also carries on her ...

The stage, beautifully decorated by Farrah Khwaja. On 22nd November, the scheduled party of the month was arranged. As the sacred month of Muharram was about to be completed, its honour called for, no music or frivolity of any kind. Keeping in view the sober nature of the situation, Mrs. Shagufta Khaksar, Program secretary of the ladies club decided to invite a scholar for a lecture to enlighten members of the club about the lives and sacrifices of the holy 'Punjtan paak'. Mrs. Najma Khand, Shehnaz Saleem, Afroz Sardar, Zuria Bokhari, Jaria Zahra, Tahira Mirza, Shagufta Khaksar,  Farah Karim Khawaja  and  Fariha Munir Shah  were among the hostesses of the event. Even a simple, plain lecture by a scholar turned into a beautifully arranged function due to a young and very capable member  Farah Karim Khawaja .  This girl went, out of the way to get the decorations done for the occasion. She even got the stage painted, arranged temporary carpeting an...