JZ'S article:HASHMI FAMILY’S SURPRISE BITHDAY CELEBRATION

HASHMI FAMILY’S SURPRISE

    BITHDAY CELEBRATION

 BY JAVED ZAHEER, FREE EXPRESSION AWARD WINNER

  HASHMI FAMILY’S SURPRISE

    BITHDAY CELEBRATION

 BY JAVED ZAHEER, FREE EXPRESSION AWARD WINNER

       TORONTO: Hashmi family gave a big surprise to Shahid Hashmi, head of the family, by organizing a grand celebration of his birthday at Grand Continental Banquet Hall in Mississauga on January 5, 2019.

The actual birthday of Shahid Hashmi, Chairman Canpak Chamber of Commerce, is on December 31.  Since his spouse Seema Hashmi was in Karachi, Pakistan, and returned on December 31, 2018, therefore the family and close family friends could not celebrate his birthday. 

       About 150 guests, mostly  distinguished personalities, attended.

According to the names provided by Hashmi family, the distinguished guests included “Hon. Jim Karygiannis, Mr. Stuart Sweeny, Miss Yvonne Sweeney,  Mr. Joe D’Addario,  Mrs. Mary D’Addario, Mr. Frank Cesarone, Mrs. Mary Cesarone, Mr. Gary Taneja

Mrs. Ritu Taneja, Mr. Anuj Gogia, Mrs. Priya Gogia, Ambassador(R) Karamat Ghori, Mrs. Saba Ghori,

Mr. Javed Ghori, Mrs. Tahmina Ghori,

Mrs. Sobia Javed, Mr. Irshad Haroon, Mrs. Sana Haroon

Mr. & Mrs. Naser Shah,  Dr. Naqvi (registrar)(R), Dr Taqi Abedi,

  Mrs. Qamar Faiz.”

       They described Shahid Hashmi as an “honest and sincere  person”.

Shahid’s eldest son, Sohabe Hashmi delivered a very emotional and heart  touching seven pages speech which brought tears of happiness in Shahid, Seema and Hashmi family members eyes. The whole audience highly praised the speech.

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       Shakaib Hashmi was the Master of Ceremony and conducted the ceremony very well besides providing help in organizational matter. The emtire family got involved in  making the event successful and memorable     

Sidra Hashmi presented an impressive slide show. Savera Hashmi prepared a very special birthday cake.

 Pink Laddoo (Desi sweet) boxes were presented as a gift to the guests to  celebrate the birth of Sohabe’s daughter Sofia Noor Hashmi, who was born on December 1, 2018. It was a well organized celebration and event.

JZ’S PROFILE:  Founder of SHIR International Network (Serve Humanity In Reality---SHIR), declared by Judges as one of 75 Finalist Best Canadian Immigrants, an Honour for the Pakistani Community. Joined Journalism Profession in 1974 (Daily `SUN’, Karachi) and still serving as a professional journalist (2014). Javed Zaheer, Free Expression Award Winner (Awarded by National Ethnic Press & Media Council of Canada—NEPMCC. Award presented by Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, Canada), Desi Idol Recognition Award Winner (Presented by North American Desi Idol), 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 (From 1986-1999), Chairman, CANOPI, Director of Children Dignity Foundation (CDF---Canada & Pakistan) and Honorary Director, Canpak, Chamber of Commerce, and Honorary Director Information, Pak Seniors Forum (PSF), is contributing purely on Voluntary and Honorary Basis in order to serve all people and communities. Contact: jazamedia@hotmail.com To read more JZ’s exclusive articles , please visit: nepmcc website (Editorial S          ections. Scan years from 2004).     

jz;s artcle: MAZAHIA MUSHAIRAS BEST ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL

MAZAHIA MUSHAIRAS BEST ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL

BY JAVED ZAHEER, FREE EXPRESSION AWARD WINNER

       TORONTO: A Mazahia  Mushaira (Based of laughter) was organized in Burnhamthorpe Community Centre, Mississauga. Many renowned poets including Rehman Khawar, Tariq Hussain, Khalid Aziz, Beena Aziz, Munif Ashar  Ausafur Rab took part in the mushaira. They made the whole audience laugh right from beginning to the end.

     The special guests invited included Syed Shakeel Ahmed, President, and Afzal Khan Nayyar, Coordinator, of Thorncliffe Seniors Club. Tehmina Naveed of PPCO greeted them warmly and said that she will visit the TPC along with PPCO members so that both the clubs could work and organize informative and cultural programs jointly.

       About 200 lovers of mushaira attended. The entry fee was $25 with delicious dinner. This mushaira was organized to celebrate the new year 2019. It was held on December 28, 2018.

       The program was organized by PPCO and Bazm-e-Ahbab Canada of Khawaja Nazimuddin Maqbool, a renowned, recognized and distinguished personality of Toronto. He was also MC of the program.  

       Such hilarious mushairas are very good entertainment of people of all ages, particularly young generation. It creates in them awareness of Urdu language  and its richnesswhich Nazimuddin Maqbool is promoting very much through his school, books and other ways. His contribution in this respect is tremendous and we must all extend full support to to all such persons and activities.

      Shahid Hashmi, Chairman, Canpak Chamber of Commerce, organized a program at his residence where Nazimuddin Maqbool was also present. Nazimuddin talked about his book. It was greatly appreciated purchased by the guests. guests. Khawaja Nazimuddin  Maqbool signed the books as well. 

JZ’S PROFILE:  Founder of SHIR International Network (Serve Humanity In Reality---SHIR), declared by Judges as one of 75 Finalist Best Canadian Immigrants, an Honour for the Pakistani Community. Joined Journalism Profession in 1974 (Daily `SUN’, Karachi) and still serving as a professional journalist (2014). Javed Zaheer, Free Expression Award Winner (Awarded by National Ethnic Press & Media Council of Canada—NEPMCC. Award presented by Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, Canada), Desi Idol Recognition Award Winner (Presented by North American Desi Idol), 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 (From 1986-1999), Chairman, CANOPI, Director of Children Dignity Foundation (CDF---Canada & Pakistan) and Honorary Director, Canpak, Chamber of Commerce, and Honorary Director Information, Pak Seniors Forum (PSF), is contributing purely on Voluntary and Honorary Basis in order to serve all people and communities. Contact: jazamedia@hotmail.com To read more JZ’s exclusive articles , please visit: nepmcc website (Editorial Sections. Scan years from 2004).

JZ'S ARTICLE: NUSRAT KHALIL JAMALI, SENIOR JOURNALIST LIKES AND PRAISES CANADA & CANADIANS

NUSRAT KHALIL JAMALI, SENIOR   

       JOURNALIST LIKES AND

PRAISES  CANADA & CANADIANS

BY JAVED ZAHEER, FREE EXPRESSION AWARD WINNER

                TORONTO: Nusrat Khalil Jamali, a patriotic Pakistani and a very seasoned, experienced, renowned and respected journalist with very good standing and tremendous contributions was in Toronto, Canada recently.

       Nusrat Khalil Jamali was actually invited along with thousands of high profile delegates from all over the world to attend the Rockwell’s Automation Fair 2018.

       Jamali was invited and had attended several times the automation fair held annually in   United States.

       Nusrat Khalil Jamali is Business Editor in Daily Gulf Today published from Sharjah.

       I was on a visit to Chicago, US, to meet my near and dear ones there where he came with my friend Amjad Lodhi.

       That over one hour meeting brought us very close. I found him as a very humble and down to earth person. I felt like we have been close friends for years. That laid the foundation of a good friendship.

       After attending the Automation Fair 2018 and meeting his brother in US, he returned to Toronto where his son Asim Jamal, who is an engineer and graduated from the world renowned NED University, is settled along with his family and close relatives.

       Asim also had served as an engineer in the UAE for a long time.

   Nusrat Khalil Jamali plans to settle in Canada along with his family as his son and many near and dear ones are settled here.

       When he returned to Toronto, he contacted me to inquire about my health and welfare. We decided to meet the next day at my place. He came along with Asim. Our common friend, Muhammad Salahuddin, who is a renowned Ghazal singer and is known as Ashiq-E-Mehdi Hassan, also joined us.   

   Salahuddin was on a moth’s visit to Dubai where he had a very good time with Jamali and they too became very good friends. They used to meet frequently, eat and visit many places. Salahuddin visited Dubai and Karachi, Pakistan, along with his wife.

       When Jamali came to my house some of my other friends joined us including Syed Muhammad Iqbal, President of Pak Seniors Forum (PSF), Azhar Bokhari, Secretary, and Afzal Khan Nayyar, Coordinator of Thornclliffe Seniors Club (TPC).

       Salahuddin, who was a senior officer in Pakistan International Airline, (PIA) and Asim Jamal took complete charge of the kitchen and dining table as I was sick. They did a wonderful including serving and taking care of all guests, cleaning the dining table and the kitchen.

       Everyone was full of praise  for the young boy and son of Nusrat Khalil Jamali. He impressed all very much. In the new generation, such young boys of very good nature, attitude and character are found rare.

       The family of Shahid Hashmi, who is Chairman of Canpak Chamber of Commerce, and Seema Hashmi, his spouse, is another very good example. All his kids and family members take best care of their guests and win your heart and praise. They leave a very good impression.

       Salahuddin had brought in bulk  food including chicken and lamb biryani, finger fish and many other items. Almost everybody had brought something with them. The food was delicious.  This changed the complexion of the gathering.  There was no discussion, debate or argument as it was a friends gathering. This made the gathering really memorable. The sitting, eating and chatting  continued for over three hours.

       Nusrat Khalil Jamali will visit Canada again in March, 2019. He is very excited to meet people of this group of friends.

       Such gatherings and activities are part of my sacred cause, mission and vision. My motto is Serve Humanity In Reality. Please spread this message in the interest of humany.

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 (From 1986-1999), Chairman, CANOPI, Director of Children Dignity Foundation (CDF---Canada & Pakistan) and Honorary Director, Canpak, Chamber of Commerce, and Honorary Director Information, Pak Seniors Forum (PSF), is contributing purely on Voluntary and Honorary Basis in order to serve all people and communities. Contact: jazamedia@hotmail.com To read more JZ’s exclusive articles , please visit: nepmcc website (Editorial Sections. Scan years from 2004).