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Friends of SOS at Saadia Doggar's house

It is heartening to see, the variety of people 'friends of SOS committees' boast of. From the bold and beautiful, westernized, modern, fashionables, to true religiously strict, every kind is together to support this noble cause. Without any prejudice or prejudgement, they are united and ready to give their best and serve for this gentle assignment, according their own style and taste. One such generous display came from Sadia Doggar, who opened the doors of her house to all the friends of SOS for an unusual kind of gathering. She and her group members, Umbreen Qureshi and Anjum Malik, arranged 'a religious treat of sunnah'. Complete with a lecture, different performances, game shows, involving Islamic awareness and religious information. It is truly amazing, how this group of hostesses worked hard to make this serious event, entertaining and full of fun. Truly exceptional. On 16th December, Saadia Doggar's palatial house we...

Annual debates 2017 at Herman Gmeiner

Mahnaz Fareed with the chief guest, Dr. Dur-e-Sabih and principal of SOS HG school SOS village Multan is a magical place, where the lives of ordinary children are transformed like that of Cinderella. Interestingly, the magic wand in this true story is held by a young, stunning and extremely talented, fairy god-mother, Mahnaz Fareed Sheikh.  She casts her spell and whirls around project after project for the betterment of the lives of SOS children and the underpriviliged in the city of saints. SOS Herman Gmeiner school is one of the SOS projects. It has now been established as a well reputed institution, with strong features like Rosetta Stone library to boast. It has also set a tradition of annual debates, which was extended to competitions with other schools during last few years. From last three years, Beaconhouse has been extending a friendly hand to compete with them. Surprisingly, during all these years, SOS HG School contended with great pride and acquired t...

An evening dedicated to poetry and music at ladies club Multan

Masooma Sibtain, giving away the token to Ayesha Durrani 2017 had been extremely happening for the ladies club Multan. Non-stop partying, games and fun-filled activities went on taking place on monthly basis. which kept members, charged, full of energy and in great mood.  In November, it was the turn of Fariha Munir's group to arrange the party, which included the names of Madam Shagufta Khaksaar, Masooma Sibtain, Begum Sardar Afroz, Begum Shahnaz Khakwani and Farrah Khawaja. This group of ladies decided to dedicate the evening to music and poetry. Members, fond of reading and writing poetry, were invited to recite their favorite poems on stage and they arrived fully prepared for it. The function took place on 23rd November and was divided into two parts. First for poetry, the other, music.  Mrs. Shagufta Khaksaar, being the program secretary of the club, conducted the function. Well versed, as she is, Shagufta has this capability of speaking extempore beautifully...