FMS committee lunch by Fatima Gillani.

Fatima Gillani.

"In June, as many as a dozen species may burst their buds on a single day. No man can heed all of these anniversaries; no man can ignore all of them."
- Aldo Leopold

June is among the real hot and humid months in Multan. A time of the year, when the city life gets slow due to soaring temperatures. The summer sun provides all the reason for a lazy beginning of the days and justifies the lethargy that spreads over till the sunset.

Most of Multani-ites pack their bags and move to cooler places, as soon as the summer vacations start. This is exactly, what the hostess of the month in FMS committee, Fatima Gillani does. As, she had to leave for Murree, where she spends her summers, with rest of the Gillani family. Also, the arrival of the sacred month of fasting, Ramadan was around the corner, Fatima decided to hold her party in the beginning of the month.

On Friday, 6th June 2014, Fatima invited all the committee members for an exquisite afternoon and luscious lunch at Shahjahan grill. Despite the summer heat, the turnover was amazing. The ladies brightened the scene in their summer outfits and discussed their plans of summer trips and shopping, with their friends, while relishing over the succulent traditional cuisine.

All those, who know Fatima Gillani, know that she is one sweet and courteous person. Her kind hospitality remained a salient feature of the event. She personally reached out to each and every guest to ensure, if they had tried each dish out of scrumptious menu she had ordered. The gathering truly admired her sweetness and her taste.

Thanks a lot Fatima, for your loving and caring attitude, like always. All the members truly enjoyed the time spent at your party. And also, they look forward to more of your hospitality in the times to come. Hope you are having a wonderful time at Murree. Best of luck.

Filza Akbar and Ramna Fayyaz

Tehmina Munir and Rameen Anees.

Zahra Bassat with her son.

Aasma, Masooma Sibtain and Annie Gillani.

Dr. Huma Athar, Rani and Rabia Bosan.

Freeha Ismail, Afsheen Bhaba and Mona Gillani.

Masooma Sibtain

Dr. Huma Athar.

Aasma Suleman, Fatima Gillani and Rani.

Freeha Ismail.

Filza Akbar and Ramna Fayyaz with Zahra Bassat in the background.

Zahra Bassat

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