Goodbye Safi Lala. A cousin remembers FC Commandant Safwat Ghayyur

Posted on August 10, 2010 by beenasarwar

A brave man. You will be missed.

From: Foqia Khan
To: undisclosed-recipients
Sent: Friday, August 06, 2010
Subject: FC Commandant Safwat Ghayyur- a cousin’s memoir (by Kiran Nazir Ahmed)

The whole country is mourning the brutal death of FC Commandant Safwat Ghayyur in Peshawar two days ago in a suicide bomb attack. His excellent leadership skills in times of crisis in Peshawar used to calm raw nerves around the country. He was an excellent officer, always leading from the front and putting his life in danger. His TV appearances always showed his professional distinction and cultured personality. He was my dear friend Kiran Nazir Ahmed’s first cousin and below is a touching memoir by her. Continue reading →

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Flood appeal update from Pakistan Medical Association

Posted on August 10, 2010 by beenasarwar

APPEAL from Pakistan Medical Association, Karachi, very credible organisation run by dedicated, committed doctors many of whom I know personally: Please Help Urgently

We need a large amount of money to buy food for the flood affected brothers and sisters. It is estimated that to feed 500 families for five days (average family has five members each) we need 27,00,000/= 27 Lac Rupees, Hence we need large donations. Please donate so that we can buy

Ø Dates Ø Dry Milk Ø Channa Ø Biscuits Ø Water cans

Donate by cheques or cash to Pakistan Medical Association or contact the following
Dr. Shershah Syed, Dr. Habib Soomro, Dr. M Idress Adhi, Dr. S. Amir Raza, Dr. Salamat Kamal, Dr. Samrina Hashmi, Dr. Nighat Shah, Dr. Ismail Memon, Dr. Wajahat Malik, Dr. Kiran Ejaz

PMA bank account info:
Pakistan Medical Association
Bank  National Bank of Pakistan ,M.A.Jinnah Branch
Branch Code        0027
Account no.         000014-7
Swift code            NBPAPKKA

Contact:
PMA, House, Sir Aga Khan III Road, Garden, Karachi
Phone no: 021-32251159, 021-32231534, 0300-2275831
Email: pmamoderator@ yahoo.com

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