Mahnaz Fareed hosts 1st SOS committee party 2019/20

Mahnaz Fareed, Kainaat and children of SOS village

Few years ago, looking at the social and philanthropic spirit of the natives of the city of saints, friends of SOS Multan started the idea of combining, charity and party together and 'friends of SOS committee' was born. Headed by Hania Shahid Khokar, it boasted of 80 members, which was the biggest number of members ever to be a part of any committee in this city. Year after year, the number went on increasing and today it includes more than 140 members. Who contribute a small amount of money, half of it is returned to them and half is donated to 'SOS village Multan'.
The latest circle of Friends of SOS committee started with a big bang in September 2019. According to the tradition, the event was hosted by the torch bearer of SOS in Multan, none other than the very talented Mahnaz Fareed, alongwith Mrs. Fozia Mughees Sheikh, Mahnaz Amir, Ayesha Najeeb, Goshi Faisal, Zeba Javaid and the extremely famous, mother-daughter fashion designer duo Masooma Sibtain and Zubia Zainab.

It turned out to be a colorful evening, full of fashion, style, beauty and everything nice. The venue was palatial house of Mahnaz Fareed and Mrs. Fozia Mughees Sheikh. A stunning place, which is itself a treat, full of huge paintings of renowned maestros from around the world, antique statues and artifacts, classic furniture and everything that speaks of the refined tastes of the residents.

Mahnaz Fareed played the role of perfect hostess. Extending her hospitality, from welcoming the guests to settling them down, she remained on her toes. It usually serves as a surprise to those, who meet her for the first time. The sweet and humble soul that she is, it is hard to believe that this dandy, elegant, delicate lady, not only heads, runs, but is responsible for bringing and building all the SOS projects in Multan. She has raised excellent teams, extra ordinary workers, produced a flawless system for the smooth and transparent functioning of everything that goes around associated with SOS Multan.

Ayesha Najeeb also actively participated as a charming hostess and kept the guests company. Intellectually rich, this learned lady remained a part of establishing and now volunteers her services for the functioning of 'Rosetta Stone lab' at SOS Herman Gmeiner school. Cheerful and congenial, she seemed as committed to the event as she remains at different projects of SOS.

Saadiya Yaqoob and Saima Faisal were responsible for the announcements. Mahnaz Fareed addressed the gathering and gave an introductory presentation about SOS village and all the projects associated with it. She went on to thank all everyone for being there to support the cause.

No party of 'friends of SOS committee ' is ever complete without the participation of Children of SOS. All this partying scene and socializing, actually take place for raising donations for them. So, their presence is a must. On this party too, they were there to say thanks to all the contributors and to welcome the new members, with a beautiful performance on a song about charity and compassion. At the end an excellent hi-tea was served.

Congratulations everyone for the re-start, reboot of this committee group. We missed it during vacations and wish you all the best for the future.

Stunning Samreen, Mahnaz Fareed and Beena Younas

Haniya, Seema, Beena, Rabia and Zeba

Two gorgeous reasons which make Beaconhouse A-level so glamorous
Saadiya Yaqoob and Samreen Zeeshan

Rabia Rehman

Saima Faisal, Ayesha Najeeb, Saadiya Yaqoob, Samreen and Afsheen

Ayesha Najeeb, pretty hostess

Shazia Arshad and Dr. Zara Waqar

3 beautiful friends of SOS

Saima Faisal, Saadiya Yaqoob and Rabia Rahman

Bushra Gillani and Kadija Baabar with friends

Graceful seniors, Shahida Buccha with Farah Ilyas

Her highness Asifa Mahmood Khwaja

Asma Nadeem and Kiran with a friend

Mahnaz Fareed and Saima Tanveer

New members with Novaira Fahad

Asmi Ather

Afsheen, Samreen trying to get Ayesha Najeeb in selfies

Aarfa Waqar

Novaira Fahad with her mom inlaw

Madam Rukhsana, Ambreen and Afshan Waseem

Lovely ladies

Smile for a good cause
A friend with Samreen and Dr. Zahra Waqar

head to toe in style, Shaheena Arif vs Shaheena Arif

Marriam Farrukh and Mrs, Shahid with friends

Tehmina Durrani and Rizwana

Ayesha, Tasbiha, Haniya, Seema, Beena, Rabia, Zeba and Mrs. Khwaja

The dessert corner

Dr. Zara Waqar, Samreen Zeeshan, Shazia Jabeen selfies with Fariha Munir Shah

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