Friends of SOS at London Courtyard

Beena Younas with children of SOS village

The month of May, seemed to be dedicated to the ladies of Khwaja family. At every club, in every committee group, it was their turn to party. Yet, their hospitality knew no bounds and they did not fail to amaze with adding a touch of unique awesomeness to whatever they did.

As the summer vacations had already started in May. Friends of SOS decided to bring two months of parties (of May and June) together. And all of the twenty hostesses, hailed from the Khwaja family.

On 16th of May, friends of SOS, alongwith some of the children from SOS village were extended an extra special treatment by these lovely ladies and were invited for a splendid hi-tea, at the most happening, the respledent, newest of restaurants, London Courtyard. Which is established and successfuly run by none other but their very own, Beena Younas's sons, Mr. Jawad Khawaja and Anees Muhammad Khwaja.

Response to this invitation was extra ordinairy. The place was overwhelmed with members. A personal touch of beautification by Beena Younas Khwaja could be seen in every nook and corner. A heart shaped flower wreath was set at the entrance as a prop for photography and to express fondness of the hostesses for the noble cause of SOS village. Candles, cages, flower arrangements, magnified the charms of already pulchritudinous ambiance.

The chairperson of SOS village Multan, Mrs. Mahnaz Fareed had compiled a video presentation but the hustle and bustle, flood of members left no room for anything else. Everybody was busy enjoying the bright atmosphere and happy chattering with friends. Hania Shahid announced that there will be no party during July as most of the members leave the city for vacations during this month. Also, the recepients of the committee of July are members, who live out of town and usually they donate entire sum to SOS. This generous act drew a lot of admiration by all those who were present.

Khwaja ladies were kind enough, not only to invite a group of SOS children among the guests but also arranged special gifts for them according to 'make a wish come true' scheme by SOS. The smiles on the faces of those children could simply brighten anybody's day. It is unbelievable, how a small contribution of yours can make a difference in the life of others. SOS village provides you this opportunity. Come forward, lend them a hand, enliven the spirit philanthropy in you.

As the party was by the owners of 'London courtyard', the hi-tea offered a flamboyant menu. Everything was served in abundance. The perfectly airconditioned atmosphere made people forget, it was conflagrant month of May. All the ladies of Khwaja family, including Farrah Ilyas, Ayesha Abdullah, Rabia Bosan, Zahra Hussain, Sabah Anees Khwaja, Attia Fatima Muzaffar, Mehriya Omer and others remained extremely hospitable, reached out and attended each and evey guest. Indeed, it was a wonderful party and the hosts did their best to make it perfect. We congratulate you all for another splendid event. And we love 'London Courtyard', wish this new venture of yours a great success.

The very loving, Beena Younas with her daughters in law Sabah Anees and Mehar Jawad

The gorgeous young friends of SOS,
Sara Alamgir, Mona Jehanzeb, Seemal Kanju and Misbah Ali

Farrah Ilyas, Rabia Bosan and Zahra Hussain

Friends with Afshan, Hania Shahid and Ittrat Gillani

Smarties, Sabah Anees with Mahnaz Fareed

Mrs. Irum Mannan with Masooma Sibtain

Afshan and Mala Ahsan

Saima Faisal and Dr. Munaza

Zahra Bassat and Mahnaz Fareed

Mehriya Omer with friends

Haniya, Saima Faisal, Zahra Bassat, Tasbiha

Khadija, Irum, Saadiya Yaqub, Saira Nasir, Rubina Arshad with a friend

Ayesha Najeeb, Haniya Shahid, Mahnaz Fareed with a friend

Sara, Mona Jehanzeb and Seemal Kanju

Saira, Zainab and a friend with Khadija Babbar

Beena Younas with Asifa Khwaja and Ittrat Gillani

Mehriya Omer and Marium Farrukh

Tasbiha, Shazia Fareed and Saima Faisal

Beena Younas with Sadia Dogar

Rubina Ashraf, Misbah Ali and Mehriya Omer with children of SOS

Arfa Waqar

Asifa Khwaja

The ravishing Rubina Akhtar

Beauties together, Beena with Tehmina Munir

Farrah Khwaja with children of SOS

The superb ambiance and arrangements at the London Courtyard

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