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Get-togethers at ladies club Multan in March and April

Address and prize distribution by chief guest Mrs. Farrukh Mukhtiar, with Mrs. Safia Riaz Qureshi 

Once, king Solomon ordered his wisest advisor Benaiah to bring him a magical ring, with a special quality. ''If a happy man looks at it, he becomes sad, and if a sad man looks at it, he becomes happy”. Benaiah went on looking for it but to no avail, till he came across a jeweller. Who, when asked if he had heard of such a ring, produced from his pocket a plain gold ring, to which he added an engravement, “gam zeh ya’avor”, which meant ''this too shall pass''.

Good times or otherwise, times do change. Nothing remains the same or forever.  Happiness and sorrow, walk hand in hand. Someone celebrates and someone mourns. This is life. Today, we bring to you, two stories taking place at the same 'Ladies club Multan'. One is to cherish the spring and the other, to pray for a deceased loved one of a precious member. 

                         SPRING WELCOMED BY PROFESSORS' GROUP

 Ladies Club Multan, has an interesting variety of members and all of them have some distinguished qualities. Take the example of hostesses of this recent 'welcome the spring' party. Not all, but most of them have served as professors in different colleges. Birds of feather, flock together, so these ladies decided to group together call themselves, Professor's group.

Following are the names of these ladies. Mrs. Jamida Malik (the group leader), Mrs. Safia Riaz, Surriya Asif, Shahwaar Masood, Fakhra Ateeq, Riffat Ahad, Haniya, Parveen Akhlaq, Ijaaz Altaaf, Qalab Abbas, Ruqia Mehboob.

Being the learned ladies that they are, they dared to be different and arranged a 'flowers arrangement competition' and a lecture by Mr. Awais Shahzad, on the topic, 'financial independence and empowerment of women, with the use of social media'. It sure attracted a good number of members.

 On 7th April, the program started with the recitation of holy Quran. Comparing was conducted by Mr. Surriya Asif. In the first half of the show, different games were conducted among the guests and lots of gifts were awarded. In the second half the lecture took place. Mr. Awais Shahzad, not only described the ways and methods of earning through internet, but also shared his personal experiences. He encouraged women to earn through internet and grow financially independent.

Mrs. Farrukh Mukhtar was the chief guest. Whereas, Ms. Rakhshanda Nayyer and  Iqra from Nawai-waqt were the judges of the competition. Mrs. Shagufta Khaksaar was invited to announce the names of the winners. Mrs. Safia Riaz Qureshi alongwith the president Mrs. Farrukh Muktar, gave away the prizes.

At the end Mrs. Farrukh Mukhtar addressed the gathering and admired 'professor's group' for arranging such a wonderful event. The head of the group, Mrs. Jameeda Malik thanked the guests and the participants for making this event a great success. The program ended with a scrumptious formal dinner.

This colourful event was widely covered by local print media and greatly admired for its beauty by everybody. We congratulate the organisers for conducting such a superb show. And hope to see more in the future. All the best for everything.


A friend with the group leader Mrs. Jameeda Malik


Mr. Awais Shahzad delivering the lecture on women empowerment and receiving token of thanks from chief guest and hostesses
Farah Khawaja, FarihaMunirShah, Khizra and Ayesha Siddiq
The gorgeous daughter and mom,Ayesha Durrani with Yasmin Durrani



Mrs. Parveen Ikhlaq with children


Mahmooda Rahat, all smiles

Madam Riffat and Mrs. Mueed


Flower arrangement competition


Tahira Najam, Ruqia Naeem

Mrs. Jameeda Malik with other hostesses

Iqra, Tahira and Yasmin


Azra with her friends
Mrs. Qalab-e Abbas Naqvi with her daughter Fatima


                                               
Selfie time. Iqra and Imrana with FarihaMunirShah

                          DUA/ PRAYER FOR THE HUSBAND OF MS. UZMA BURANA

 Members and administration of ladies club Multan, never leave their precious members in their sorrows. If a member loses a loved one, not only a letter of condolence is sent to the family but prayers are arranged and the bereaved invited to attend the event.

Recently, one of the most committed, active and popular members of this club, Mrs. Uzma Burana, lost, her husband Mr. Niaz Burana,  to Cancer. Her grief was felt by everybody. Friends from the ladies club reached their home to offer condolences. A prayer was organised at the club premises on 17th March. The president, Mrs. Farrukh Mukhtar personally looked after, all the arrangements. A renowned speaker was invited to deliver an Islamic point of view, about how to cope with the loss of a loved one. 

Mrs. Shagufta Khaksar, the program secretary of the ladies club, hosted the event. Being a learned lady that she is, she quoted some beautiful poetic verses, alongwith some wise words about life and its end. Program started with recitation of holy Quran by one of the members and then the Islamic scholar was invited to deliver the lecture. Who went on to explain the uncertainties of life, with examples from hadiths of our holy prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him) and Quranic references. After that, the prayer was said for the forgiveness of the deceased.

One after another, friends of Mrs. Uzma Burana went on the stage to express sorrow, over her loss. The president Mrs. Farrukh Muktar also conveyed the same feelings. Mrs. Fariha Munir also expressed her sadness at this tragedy. At the end, Miss Khizra Niaz Burana, the daughter of Mrs. Uzma Burana spoke as representative of the family and thanked the entire gathering for being there with them in such a difficult time. 


At the end, a high tea was hosted by the club. The event was simple but attracted a good turnover. Which also showed, how well loved Mrs. Uzma Burana is. We offer lots of prayers for her and her family. May God, give them the strength to bear this loss.
The compere, program secretary of the club, Mrs. Shaguufta Khaksar
Khizra, daughter of Uzma Burana speaking on her behalf
The honourable speaker



Mrs. Farrukh Mukhtar and others, reciting 


Rakhshanda Nayyer, Tahira Najam and Saddaf


Mrs. Qalab Abbas Naqvi
Ms. Rakhshanda Nayyer

Mrs. Yasmeen Durrani
Some senior members
Mrs. Yasmeen Bokhari with daughter


Mrs. Farrukh Mukhtar with some guests

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