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SADAT ALI KHAN PASSES AWAY,
SHAHID HASHMI GRIEVED
BY JAVED ZAHEER, FREE EXPRESSION
AWARD WINNER
TORONTO:
The pain of loss of near and dear ones not only proves very painful but weakens
and shatters the affected persons and families. Although time is a healer and
most people forget and move ahead but for some the loss becomes an important
part of memory and pain and restlessness keep increasing making them feel
helpless, broken and lonely.
The month of February, 2014, made many of us
very sad when their near and dear ones departed. My uncle, Asmat Kamaluddin (Mother’s brother),
and Shahid Hashmi’s brother, Abdul Azim Sajid, passed away in Karachi,
Pakistan, on February 14 & 15, 2014, respectively after protracted illness.
On February 24, 2014, a renowned and distinguished figure of South Asian Community
(Hyderabad Deccan, India), Sadat Ali Khan, passed away in Ottawa, Canada.
Shahid
Hashmi’s family said: “Abdul Azim Sajid was an executive banker from Pakistan
and held many positions globally. He frequented Canada often and most of Shahid
Hashmi’s family and friends in Canada remember him as very loving, caring and
soft-hearted person.
“Abdul Azim Sajid will be remembered by family
including his two sons, Raheel and Sharjeel, and three daughters, Umber, Nomi and
Noreen, and his wife, Tazeen, daughter of Syeda Mazzar Urooj. He had a full and
prosperous life fulfilling all his family responsibilities’ and dreams leaving
behind a void in our hearts.”
The following is written by the late Abdul
Azim Sajid’s daughter, Noreen Sajid:
“One
of my biggest motivators has moved on from this life. He made me strong, taught
me resilience and believed in me till the very end. I will never miss him less
but I will make sure to follow in his footsteps by celebrating his life rather
than grieving his loss.
“Love
you daddy, God doesn’t make too many like you and I am so grateful to the
Almighty for making me your daughter and to you for making me your "Nano Sahab.
“I
don't know when I will be able to accept that you aren’t physically present in
this world ... for me you will live on in every big moment of my life. May you
rest in peace.”
This
powerful message shows the excellent values and character of the family head
and members. Seldom such commitment are made and expressed. It needs a lot of
strength, courage and confidence.
There are very few people in life with whom
one shares the private, personal, professional and overall experiences. For me
Sadat Ali Khan was one of those close friends. The other one was Javed Yusuf.
Both have left this world but have also left behind very good memories of the
good days passed with them.
We
used to chat for hours and many times in a day on phone. They were very good
human beings, knowledgeable persons, intellectuals and prominent distinguished
personalities and provided me good company and guidance.
Although
it was very difficult adjusting with them because of their strictly disciplined
lifestyles and hot tempers but with me they were very good, loving and caring. People
were surprised that we never had any argument or dispute whatsoever and always
remained very close. They liked and loved me very much.
\Sadat
Ali Khan had moved to Ottawa and for years we remained out of touch with each
other. Then in 2013, our contact was re-established. He missed me a lot and was
eager to meet me. Then one day he came to Toronto with his son and for hours we
met and chatted at my residence.
His
face glowed with happiness. He had dinner with me and two other friends present
on the occasion---Syed Mohammad Iqbal, President of Pak Seniors Forum (PSF),
and Afzal Khan Nayyar, also an important community figure.
Group
photographs were taken, which now have become part of the good memories. That
was the last meeting with Sadat Ali Khan. He used to call me and inquire about
my health and promised to bake a cheese cake for me and bring it to Toronto. He
was a good cook.
Sadat
Ali Khan was the publisher and editor of bilingual newspaper `Terjuman”,
published from Toronto, Canada. After his physical disability and severe
illness he could not publish it but the newspaper was of very good standard,
very popular and widely read and respected in the community.
Because of the great qualities of both the
persons and their love and care, I will always miss them. The sweet memories
increase my loneliness. It is extremely hard to find true and really close
friends these days. Mostly we find hypocrites and people with vested interests.
One can feel the hollowness and judge the hypocrisy.
Since
Shahid Hashmi and his family are renowned and respected in the community,
condolences keep pouring in from all corners.
The
team of Pak Seniors Forum including Syed Mohammad Iqbal, president,
expressed
deep sorrow on the tremendous losses and offered their condolences to the
families of the departed souls. Sadat Ali Khan, Abdul Azim Sajid and Asmat
Kamaluddin will always be remembered because of their tremendous contributions,
goodness, greatness and good character.
JZ’S PROFILE: Javed Zaheer, Free Expression Award
Winner, Desi Idol Recognition Award Winner, ex-Goodwill Ambassador for
Pakistan-Canada Relations (PCR) of Good Governance Forum (GGF), Pakistan,
Member/Honorary Director of NEPMCC, Veteran Active Member (VAM) of Toronto
Press Club, Ex-Member of The National Club and The Ontario Club, Honorary
Editor of English Weekly `Pakistan Abroad’, Canada, ex-Chief Editor (Honorary)
of English Weekly `The Ambassador’, Canada, ex-Chief Editor (Honorary) of
English Weekly `DAWN', Canada, ex-Senior Sub-Editor of English Daily DAWN, Pakistan,
Chairman, CANOPI, Director of Children Dignity Foundation (CDF---Canada &
Pakistan), Honorary Director Information of Pak Seniors Forum (PSF), Canada,
and Director, Canpak, Chamber of Commerce, Canada, is contributing purely on
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