Friends of SOS, flower party by Samreen Zeeshan and group

The hostesses, Samreen Zeeshan, Ammara Nazeer, Afsheen with Farah Khwaja and others

SOS village Multan is an exemplary institution. Which not only nurtures and educates children it is responsible for, but special efforts are made to settle and establish them in life. They are provided exposure to best of life, so that they are better motivated and set higher aims. This is not an ordinary charity, which takes care of them to finally land up in different houses as domestic help. SOS strives hard to pull them up to a better living. Their talents are explored and polished. So that, when they leave SOS, they are considered strong, respectable, financially independent citizens and are competent enough to reach the highest pedestals of society.

Mahnaz Fareed, the owner of all SOS projects in Multan and team of her dedicated friends like Rameen Anis, Hania Shahid, Ayesha Najeeb, Fariha, Rubina Arshad and Saira Nasir, remain determined to find best opportunities for them. Not less than what they wish for their own children. SOS girl, Bakhtawar is one great example of it. Her talent of singing was discovered at an early age. Thus, polished by practices and chances of performances at school and other places. The latest party given by friends of SOS Multan on January 26th was dedicated to her live performance and an amazing theme 'flower power'.

Samreen Zeeshan, Afsheen, Zahra, Hadia, Saba, Roman, Rukhshy, Ammara, Afshan and Ghazala were those munificent ladies, who exercised best of their skills of being extraordrinary hostesses. Awesome venue, Cafe saints' at the poolside of Ramada hotel Multan. A romantic flowery ambiance, replete with arrangements of Pink fresh roses, efflorescence vines twisted around pillars and the mirrors. Fairy lights reflected in the crystal clear pool water. In short, the ambiance was magically romantic. The decorations were done by Ramada's own Zahra Khalid this time. All the hostesses matched the place in beauty.

Bakhtawar entertained the audience in her soulful, mesmerising voice. The audience chanted along. Some of the friends of SOS were invited to sing as well. Ayesha Najeeb surprised everyone by her talent and tender voice. Zahra Basset equally amazed everyone. Whereas, Shazia Arshad's Saraiki song, enthralled the venue and earned a lot of admiration. See, these little opportunities are the forte of friends of SOS. Bring out your best and show it to the world. Here, everybody gets a chance to shine. These friends are there to support you.

The hostesses were truly sweet and extended their hospitality to everyone. Ammara Nazir, made sure nobody misses the soup, served before the high tea. Chirpy and pretty Samreen Zeeshan made sure, everybody had pictures taken. She went on to distribute Pink rose garlands among all the guests. Pleasant weather, respledent atmosphere and lovely company made this event memorable. Yet, that was not enough. After a scrumptious, sumptuous service of hi-tea menu. Those who stayed, enjoyed more of music, alongwith more singing and some bhangra and rock and roll session. Great work girls! You did prove, you are superb hostesses. Hope to see, more of it.

Bakhtawar, the pride of SOS, performing at the event

The gorgeous girls

Afsheen and Samreen

Samreen with the star of the evening, Bakhtawar

Shazia Arshad, displaying her singing skills
with a Saraiki song

Pretties
Shazia, Mala Ahsan and Ammara Nazir

The beauties, Mala Ahsan, Ammara Nazir, Tasbiha, Shazia, Rukhsana,
a friend with Asma Nadeem

Zahra Basset and Rabia Rehman

The learned ladies
Ayesha Najeeb and Rubina Arshad

The life and soul of friends of sos committee
Hania Shahid

Rukhsana Naeem, Samreen and Ghazala

The young and stunning

Hadsa, Zahra Khalid, Bushra Gillani and a friend

Friends forever

Fariha Munir Shah and Shazia Arshad

Sana and Amna

Zoya, Farrah Khwaja and Rubina Arshad

The beautiful 'flower power' set up at Cafe saints

Shazia Arshad, Rabia Rehman, Zahra Khalid and Khadija
in selfies with FarihaMunirShah

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