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Friends of SOS committee


Mahnaz Amir Sheikh
December 2013, witnessed few of the most beautiful parties of the year in Multan. Out of which, one was friends of SOS committee. The venue, the menu, everything was different than the earlier parties.

Mahnaz Amir Sheikh, Mrs. Yasmin Riaz and  Dr. Huma, represented the hosts of the evening. Which included, Dr. Amna, Bushra Tauqir, Fadia Kashif,  alongwith them. As the rest of the members were either not in town or engaged in the wedding season, so their presence was definitely missed. But as it is said, 'the show must go on', so the party went on.

The thought of a party at the open 'terrace', of cafetime, on a foggy, misty December evening, left many friends of SOS in shivers. On Monday, 16th December, 2013, they showed up, wrapped in their 'Shahtoosh shawls' and woolen wear. But to their amazement, the temperature was kept extremely pleasant with the help of outdoor patio heaters.

The entire setting was enhanced by the natural fog in the surroundings. The beautiful Yellow lights of the terrace, the flickering fire in the heaters and music in the air, added enchanting touch of romance in the ambiance.

The drive behind this party, was to collect woolen clothes for the children of SOS. Members, were requested in a prior notice, to bring in warm clothes, socks, scarves, shawls, etc. Used articles were welcomed as well, alongwith the new ones. Lots of ladies generously donated for the cause.

Mahnaz Fareed Sheikh addressed the gathering and thanked the hostesses and the guests for making this event a success. Saadia Yaqub provided an insight about the coming events at SOS. Specially, a charity musical gala by the end of February. All the friends of SOS are expected to participate in promoting this event.

Mrs. Yasmin Riaz was awarded the surprise prize for 'the lady of the evening'. As she is well known for her elegance and style. And by chance, turned out to be the senior most friend of SOS at the occassion.

Mahnaz Amir played the role of perfect hostess. And personally attended all the guests. At last, the tea/ coffee was served. With  scrumptious, sumptuous list of endless variety of dishes on the menu.

And all the friends of SOS enjoyed, another lovely evening, with a great cause.

Mrs. Yasmin Riaz, Hania Shahid, Mahnaz Fareed Sheikh.

Rameen Anis and Rabia Rehman.

Saima Faisal with her mom.

Anjum Sohail, Beena Khwaja

A friend with Mrs. Zeba Javed.

Hania Shahid.
Mahnaz Fareed Sheikh


Mahnaz Amir with Samina Qureshi.
Masooma Sibtain.
Shazia Fareed.
Saima Faisal with her maternal aunt.
Mala (Shumaila) Ahsan.



Dr. Huma
Filza Akbar


Zahra Bassat.

Romana and Zainab Khakwani.


Tehmina Khakwani and Romana Ahmad.

Saadia Yaqub addressing the gathering.
Zeba Javed, enjoying the menu.

Hania and Mahnaz.


Sara/
Sabiha.

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