Within two years of being formed, the fledgling Pakistan Army was stunned by the loss of two brilliant officers who were flying together to Karachi. Major General Iftikhar Khan (ex 3rd Cavalry), was en route to London to attend the course at the Royal College of Defence Studies and Brigadier Sher Khan (ex 6/13th FFR),…
It was cathartic to be Mr. Abdul Rehman Qureshi’s pallbearer, former principal PAF School/College Sargodha and Aitchison College Lahore. I lifted the coffin after his first funeral at PAF Base Nur Khan, on November 23, and carried it towards a nearby positioned helicopter for the final leg of his journey to Sargodha. During this walk…
I had known Sultan Amir, later on Col Imam since mid-1966. I had been commissioned about 6 months earlier than him. However, my unit Guides Infantry FF (formerly Queen Victoria’s own) came to Lahore as a result of pull back of forces due to the Tashkent Accord in 1966 about the time he was commissioned…
My married life of 63 years was replete with love, warmth, trust and grace. How can I forget, even for a moment, the years spent in my wife’s company; twinkling before my eyes like the soothing rays of the full moon. For all those she met, she was a flower of courtesy, free from narrow…
It was almost 40 years ago that we lost major part of our country. Every year we write a few articles on that day and then forget it for the next year. We are not ready to learn the causes of this tragedy. East Pakistan was 54% of the total population of Pakistan, but was…
Great people never die they always cherish in the memories of all people. Prince Nayef was great man having diversified qualities of humanity and administration. Prince Naif will be remembered not only for his contributions in the development, growth and prosperity of the Saudi Arabia, but his passion, commitment and philosophy in shaping the Kingdom’s…
