Surgeon Muhammad Faiz Khan

Surgeon Muhammad Faiz Khan is a very popular figure in the field of plastic surgery. He has a key leadership position within the area of Plastic Surgery as Surgeon and as a Professor for undergraduate and post graduate students. He is the recipient of Pride of Performance and National Civil Award Sitara-e- Imtiaz from the President of Pakistan.

Haji Hanif Tayyab

Mr. Hanif Tayyab was educated in Madrasatul Islam Kharader and did his matriculation from Qureshi High School. He got admitted to D.J. Science College but later opted for arts and got Masters degree in Islamic Studies from Karachi University. He also received LL.B. degree from Urdu Law College, but he did not go for the legal profession. He preferred the field of social service and politics. He established Anjuman-e-Tulba-e-Islam and served as its Founder President. He also worked with Maulana Abdul Sattar Edhi for sometimes. He then joined Jamiat-e-Ulemai Pakistan and served as General Secretary of the Karachi branch. In 1975, he was elected as a member of the National Assembly. In 1977, he was again elected to the National Assembly. In 1983, he was elected on the seat reserved for Karachi Municipal Corporation.

He was elected member of the National Assembly in the non-party elections held in 1985. In 1985, he became Federal Minister. His portfolios were changed from time to time but he continued as a minister. He remained Federal Minister for more than 3 years and got varied experience of Ministry for Labour, Manpower & Overseas Pakistanis, National Resources, Environment etc. He took part in a number of international conferences and traveled to Indonesia, Kenya, India, Iran, Saudi Arabia, UK, USA, Iraq & Holland etc. For 5 times he was elected President of All Pakistan Memon Federation. He rendered his social services under the banner of Al-Mustafa Welfare Trust to the people of Pakistan.

Rafiq Rangoonwala

Mr. Rafiq Rangoonwala, Chief Executive Officer Cupola Group of companies in Pakistan was born in Karachi, did BA (Hons.) from University of Karachi, went to United States of America in 1979, and did Executive Development Course from Whittemore School of Business, University of New Hampshire along with several management courses from U.K, U.S, Canada, Australia and Singapore. In 1980, he started his career in Fast Food restaurants from KFC in Houston. Since then he has managed several other brands alongside KFC like Pizza Hut, Harry Ramsden’s, TGI Fridays, Pizza Express etc.

In 1987 he was transferred to Caribbean region as Franchise Service Manager, then to Cairo in 1988 as Field Service Manager for Saudi Arabia and Egypt. He was appointed Market Director of Middle East in 1989. He stayed with PepsiCo in Restaurant Division for over 18 years. In 1997 –1999 he joined Americana as head of its UAE Fast Food Division.

He joined Artal Restaurants International as CEO in October 1999 and is currently heading Cupola Group of Companies who has franchise rights in Pakistan for KFC, Indulge, Freshens, Casa, LalQila, L’Occitene & Saint Cinnamon.

In Houston he was General Secretary of Pakistan American Association of Greater Houston, Board Member of Islamic Education Institute of Texas, and Councillor of Islamic Society of Greater Houston.

He was Treasurer of YPO “Young President Organisation” – Pakistan Chapter for 2002-2003 and also served on YPO Board, and chaired Communication committee. He is member Central Committee and Chairman Publication Committee of 21st Century Business & Economic Club and OUAC “Overseas University Alumni Club”, and patron of 21st Century Business & Economics Club’s Women Forum. Additionally, he is also Advisory Board member of Institute of Business Technology. Previously he was Honorary Secretary and Chairperson of Publication & Membership Committee’s of Marketing Association of Pakistan, in February 2004 he was elected President. Vice President Elect Rotary Centennial in April 2005. He is a member of Board of Governors Reflections School and President Food Association of Pakistan. Founder member of Pakistan Sri Lanka Business Forum. Founder member Pakistan India CEO forum.

Hobbies: Sports, music and reading.

Awards

Mr. Rafiq Rangoonwala is the first Pakistani to receive the following awards from International companies:

“Top 10 Restaurant Manager’s Award” in 1984;

“Region IV Golden Star Award for Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Kentucky” in 1985;

“Head of the Class Award” from Colonel Sanders University in 1988;

“Most Profitable Initiative by KFC International” in 1996;

“Best Performance Award” in 1998;

“Top recognition for Human Resources Development for Asia Pacific Region in Hawai” in 2001;

“Putting it on the line” by Yum restaurants in 2003.

Yum Chairman’s Award in 2005.

“Award of Excellence” by Marketing Association of Pakistan, 2008

Naseem Hameed

Naseem Hameed  (born 1988) is a Pakistani athlete, who became the fastest woman in South Asia when she won a gold medal in the 100-metre event of the 11th South Asian Federation Games in Dhaka, Bangladesh on Monday, February 09, 2010.

Naseem started her career as an athlete from her school. She participated in various sports activities at school and college levels. During her time in college, she was noticed by Army coaches and was allowed to practice in Army grounds near Korangi. She won various local events after this and was then picked by Pakistan Railways as an athlete. Naseem consistent performance earned her a place to represent Pakistan in 2010 SAF Games in Dhaka where she won the Coveted Gold in 100 Meters clocking 11.81 gaining the title of Fastest Women in South Asia and emerge as the queen of the track.

On February 12, 2010, President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari appointed Naseem as Ambassador of Sports in recognition of her success at the SAF Games.

Later on Pakistan's leading Mobile operator Mobilink has added Naseem Hameed to its panel of brand ambassadors. Bilal Munir Sheikh, Vice President of Mobilink Pakistan said on the ceremony of unveiling the song based on Naseem’s struggle and accomplishments and commemorating those who helped her achieve her goals that:

“Mobilink Jazz believes strongly in the bonds we create and the objective of this tribute is to encourage all those who dream to reach out their loved ones for support so they can achieve what they want to, and much more. Naseem is a hero we all needed and we hope that through the Jazz platform she will inspire many more. We are indeed very proud and privileged to have her as our Brand Ambassador.”

Abdul Ghani

Abdul Ghani from Karachi, Pakistan made history by creating the world's smallest multimedia player software, which is just 510KB 21 x 16 Pixels [smaller than Desktop Icons] in size and can play all kind of audio and video files on any computer. Ghani is looking forward to see his name added into the “Guinness book of World record”.

His creation “Nano” supports audio file types mp1, mp2, mp3, ogg, wma, asf and video file types avi, asf, wmv, mpeg, mpg, m1v, qt, mov, ram, dat, rm.

Ghani, who completed his diploma in information technology from Islamabad, is now working for a software house as a graphic designer. Prior to his current position he has been working for K.E.S.C (Karachi Electric Supply Corporation) as computer operator. He is also teaching (part time) computer graphics, web designing and Photoshop CorelDraw.

Ghani believes that his creation “Nano” is a World Record and deserves the entry into the Guinness book of World Records. He has sent all the details with his application for consideration. He is sure that no one in the world has created so far dimensionally smaller than "NANO" with all these functions.

Bapsi Sidhwa

Bapsi Sidhwa is the author of four internationally acclaimed novels. She lives in Houston, Texas, but was born in Karachi, Pakistan, and raised in Lahore. She graduated from Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore, and began writing in her twenties after the birth of two children.

Her book 'Ice Candy Man' has also been made into the film '1947 Earth' by director Bollywood Director Deepa Mehta.'1947 Earth 'was released around the world, and starred Amir Khan and Nandita Das.

Bapsi, represented the Punjab at the Asian Women's Conference at Alma Ata, was on the Advisory Committee to Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto on Women's Development till 1996. She has worked among women to create an awareness of their rights, and protested using street-power, the platform, and the media against repressive measures aimed at women and the minority communities in Pakistan. She has been voluntary secretary in the Destitute Women's and Children's Home in Lahore for several years.

Bapsi is an inspiration to women in Pakistan, and all over the world.

Maya Khan

Maya Khan is one of the famous anchor of Pakistan TV channels. She is popular among her viewers for her beautiful looks and her delight way of performance in a live show. Maya Khan is doing a morning show SUBHA SAVEREY MAYA KAY SATH on SAMAA Tv. The show is educational and acquaint, by which people get information in a lighter way. Maya Khan successfully made the show both entertaining and informative. She discuss political, social, and other issues of the country and also invite celebrities to her program.

Updated on March 31, 2012

She is currently hosting Morning show "BAKHABAR SAVERA, Maya Khan Kay Sath" at ARY News.

Fauzia Shaheen

Fauzia Shaheen is the Founder President of Women Media Center Pakistan and internationally known woman journalist of Pakistan. She is the founder editor of a well-reputed monthly news magazine Dastak and Quarterly Liberal Pakistan. She also contributes articles to BBC online Urdu service. 

Ms. Shaheen worked with Daily Jang (The largest newspaper of Pakistan). Ms. Shaheen has won the best Feature writer award on the prisoners’ condition of Pakistan with special reference to Central Jail Karachi in 1990. She also won the PPF-UNESCO Gender award in 2005. This award was given on her another feature on District Jail Malir where she exposed the heinous human crime of the establishment. She was the in charge of political editions of Daily Jang where she had written many articles on the scenario of Pakistani politics. Her articles have been published in many countries including “ Jang London, Commonwealth journalism Review and Indian newspapers Milap”. 

She has given paper presentations in various seminars and conferences. Fauzia Shaheen has been organizing and conducting various seminars and workshops She has contributed many features, investigative & exclusive stories, articles and news items on Women Trafficking in South Asia, Drought in Pakistan, Private Courts of Tribal Chiefs and Feudal Lords etc. She co-authored a book titled, “Weapons of War or Purveyors of Peace? Print Media in India and Pakistan”, which was published by International Center for Peace Initiatives, Mumbai, India. 

Ms. Shaheen has served twice as the Executive member of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) and member of the International Relation Committee, Sindh Committee and Periodical Committee of Council of Pakistan Newspapers Editors (CPNE). She is the founding member of South Asian Editors Forum and has memberships of International Women Media Foundation, Commonwealth Journalists Association, Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists, Karachi Union of Journalists and Karachi Press Club. 

Najam Sheraz

Najam Sheraz is a Pakistani songs singer, musician, composer and comedy actor. He is most prolific singer; indeed he is a household name in Pakistan. Many of his songs have become anthems the world over. His latest album, eight in his career, "Najam" has been released recently both in India and Pakistan. His global peace song "Only Love" was selected by International Olympics Committee for Beijings Olympics 2008 Torch Relay in Islamabad.

Sardar M.Yasin Malik

The Government of Pakistan has appointment Sardar M.Yasin Malik as the new Chairman of PSO's Board of Management, effective February 04, 2008.

Sardar Malik has been on PSO's Board of Management. He is well recognized nationally for his long standing services in business, education and social work. He has been decorated with “Sitara-i-Imtiaz” by the Government of Pakistan and has worked as Special Assistant to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, with the status of Federal Minister. He is also elected Sardar of Malik community.

He is currently the Chairman of Hilton Pharma Group of Companies. He has been actively contributing to health and education sector development through his association with several educational and health institutions including universities, education foundation and Hilal-e-Ahmer.

Sardar Yasin Malik is actively involved in promotion and strengthening of business links between Pakistan and a number of countries.

Fakhar e Alam

Fakhar-e-Alam is a Pakistani songs singer, actor, VJ and popular for introducing the pop/bhangra genre of music in Pakistan. Though he is still considered a pioneer of pop/bhangra music culture in Pakistan, now he is much more popular for hosting TV shows. As a social worker, Alam has a huge fan base and is respected for his untiring relief efforts in the wake of the October 8, 2005 earthquake in Pakistan.

Sajjad Ali

Sajjad Ali is a Pakistani songs singer, film actor, director and producer. He emerged to fame in the early 1980s, though; he was already known in some quarters before that, as a semi-classical singer due to his work in the classical industry and his family”s popularity. At present, he is one of the very few Pakistani pop singers, who has full training in classical singing.

Niamthullah Khan

Niamthullah Khan, (born October 1, 1930 Ajmer, British India) was the Nazim of largest city of Pakistan, Karachi from August 2001-June 2005. He graduated from Punjab University with a Masters in Journalism and a Law Degree Government organizations with respect to rehabilitation and sustainablefrom Karachi University. He is lawyer by profession. He was selected in Top-20 Mayors of World.

Syed Sharifuddin Pirzada

Syed Sharifuddin Pirzada, NI, (b. 12 June 1923), Barrister-at-Law (Lincoln''s Inn) and a graduate in Law from Bombay University (British India) in 1945, Senior advocate Supreme Court, is widely regarded as Pakistan''s leading jurist and constitutional expert with an iconic status. He is also considered an authority on the Pakistan independence movement. He is a direct descendant of Shaikh Burhanuddin Raz-i-Ilahi (the famous Saint of the Shattar order in Burhanpur, who had, amongst others, Emperor aurangzeb as his disciple)

Sharifuddin Pirzada has served a variety of senior government posts during the military regimes in his long and disgraced career. Until recently (March 2008) served as Honorary Senior adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign affairs, Law, Justice and Human Rights with the status of Senior Federal Minister.

His immense legal skills have widely been used against democracy, civil liberties and legal rights. His draconian knowledge has always been a hurdle in Pakistan chequered constitutional and civil right history. Examples of cases where he represented civil society in obtaining favorable decisions from the courts include Mawlvi Tamizuddin''s case, Margalla Towers'' case, asma Jilani''s case and al-Jihad Trust''s [AKA Judges] case. Various leaders of Pakistan (Zia-ul-Haq, Ghulam Ishaq Khan, Benazir Bhutto, Nawaz Sharif, Pervez Musharraf) have also turned to him when confronted with serious legal challenges to get the courts to rule in their favor. Examples of these being Begum Nusrat Bhutto''s Case, Khawja Tariq Rahim''s Case, Pir Sabir Shah''s Case, Justice Sajjad ali Shah''s appointment case, and Syed Zafar ali Shah''s Case.

Amir Saleem

Aamir Saleem is a Pakistani songs singer. He has numerous hits in the early 1990s such as "Woh Taron Bhhari" & "C.B. Chali Ana". He also had a big hit later in 1993 with "Ajnabi". Apart from music Aamir is also into TV productions. He has directed many videos and road shows with famous anchor Ali Salman on MTV Pakistan with the name of Bad Company. He is also hosting a live show on PTV National and on FM 107.

Alamgir

Alamgir is a famous Pakistani songs / pop singer of the 1970s, who is in fact one of the pioneers of the Urdu pop music in Pakistan. His style of singing is inspired by Legendary playback singer Ahmed Rushdi, who is also considered to be the "Father of Pop" in South Asia.

Farogh Naseem

Barrister Dr. Mohammad Farogh Naseem is a leading constitutional lawyer from Pakistan being the youngest but the most qualified lawyer to hold the office of Advocate General of Sindh.

Farogh holds LL.B. (Hons) from the University of Wales and LL.M. from the London School of Economics and PhD in comparative constitutional law from the University of London. He qualified as a barrister from Lincoln’s Inn.

A member of the board of studies, faculty of law, University of Karachi, Farogh has been teaching law at the Sindh Judicial Academy, Sindh Muslim Law College and Hamdard Law College.The Karachi-born advocate has about 18 years experience in legal practice. Among the high-profile cases conducted by him is the 1996-97 Sindh Assembly dissolution case. A frequent contributor to law journals, he has also authored two books. He addressed many international seminars and has a number of reported judgments to his credit.

His father, Mohammad Naseem, is also a practicing lawyer, and the late Justice M.B. Ahmad, an ICS officer who also served as the first secretary of the constituent assembly of Pakistan before being elevated as a judge of the Sindh High Court, was his paternal uncle. His wife name is Samira Kalim and is Mahnoor Farogh and Shahrukh Farogh father.

Muhammad Ali Shehki

Along with Alamgir, he set the trend of pop music in Pakistan. When he started his career, he was a young energetic student of NED University at Karachi, Pakistan. He is still loved by people for his contribution to music and his charming personality. His songs delivered a message of love, patriotism and sincerity.

His voice quality was thought to be much better than many other hit singers but he was not able to find good compositions at his peak time. His first song “Pyar kia mai ne dil diya” produced by Ghazanfer Ali was a big hit of its time. He then sang the famous patriotic song “Main bhi Pakistan ho” which is referred to as the most famous national song ever. Then Shehki produced another hit song “Allah Allah ker bhaiya” along with Allan Fakir. This song beat all previous hit records in Pakistan and surpassed all other Pakistani songs abroad as well. He also sang “Meray bachpan kay din” alongside Afshan Ahmed. Shehki has performed in almost all types of genre’s like classical, semi classical, pop and jazz as well. He has won many National and International awards for his songs. He also remained as a playback singer for some time. He was offered to sing as playback singer in bollywood but did not do so because of security reasons. Bal Thackeray, the Hindu extremist threatened Shehki and warned that if any Pakistani singer/actor comes to India, he will have him shot. Despite this, shehki’s song “Han pehli baar” was included in one of the Indian movies. He is now retired from the Pakistan Music Industry but still performs at charity and national functions from time to time. He is revered as one of the greatest singers in the history of Pakistan and is highly respected in the Pakistani Music Industry. He also tried his luck as an actor in Lollywood but was not much successful. He is compared today to such greats as Mehdi Hassan, Ahmed Rushdi, Mohammad Rafi, Kishore Kumar and Ustad Amanat Ali Khan.

Tina Sani

Tina Sani is a Pakistani songs singer renowned for her classical and semi-classical Urdu Ghazals. She was involved in all the creative aspects of advertising business, including listening to and evaluating the music that is an integral part of advertising. One day a friend who had heard her sing casually at home asked her to record a jingle. This led to her career as a singer.

Shehzad Roy

Shehzad Roy is a Pakistani songs singer and humanitarian from Karachi, Pakistan. With hit songs under his belt, including the 2008 Qismat Apney Haath Mein (Fate Lies in One”s Own Hands), he is also the president and founder of Zindagi Trust, a non-profit charitable organization, that seeks to educate the underprivileged children of Pakistan.In June 2004, Roy was honored as one of the youngest ever recipient of the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, which is one of the highest Civil Honors awarded in Pakistan for excellence in serving humanity. For his organization”s earthquake rehabilitation in Kashmir, he was awarded the Sitara-e-Eisaar. He was also selected to be a torch bearer for the 2008 Olympic Torch relay as the pride of Pakistan. Recently, Roy took the city of Chicago by storm when he was awarded the 2009 Patricia Blunt Koldyke Fellowship award for excellence in social entrepreneurship.

Rahim Shah

Rahim Shah is a Pakistani songs singer. He started from Peshawar,  and is currently based in Karachi, Pakistan. He sings in Urdu, Punjabi and his native Pashto language. In an interview he revealed that Rahim Shah is not his real name and, in fact, it is his elder brother”s name. He recently disclosed his original name on ARY Qtv, which is Muhammad Rahim. He is the most notable Pakistani pop idol of Pashtun (Pathan) background.

Ahmed Jahanzaib

Ahmed Jehanzeb Usmani is a Pakistani songs singer mainly famous as a pop singer and composer is one of the few singers who have been trained in classical music and that is why he mostly sings soul stirring slow songs. Ahmed Jehanazeb as a Pakistani songs singer, Pakistani performer & Pakistani musician, is one who displays mastery not only over vocal & instrumental music but also in the art of showman ship. Ahmed was trained under the guidance of Ustad Rais Khan, he was made his shagird (pupil) in a beautiful ceremony called RASM-E-GANDHA BANDHI held at Sheraton Hotel in 1988.

Abida Parveen

Abida Parveen is a Pakistani songs singer and one of the foremost exponents of Sufi music (Sufiana kalaam). She sings mainly ghazals, Urdu love songs, and her forte, Kafis, a solo genre accompanied by percussion and harmonium, using a repertoire of songs by Sufi poets. Parveen sings in Urdu, Sindhi, Seraiki, Punjabi and Persian, and together with Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is considered one of the finest Sufi vocalists of the modern era.

Dr Moiz Hussain

Moiz Hussain is the pioneer of Yoga, Reiki, Hypnosis, Neuro-linguistic programming and many such powerful technologies. Founder of the first Yoga Institute in Pakistan, he presently conducts events, workshops and seminars in Pakistan, India, UAE, Singapore, UK and USA. He holds two doctoral degrees in Clinical Hypnosis. He is a faculty member of the National Guild of Hypnotists, USA and The National Federation of Neuro Linguistic Psychology (NLP), USA, Certified Reiki Grand Master and Teacher and Licensed Director of Silva Mind Control, USA.

He has appeared in various television shows including GEO, ARY, TV1, ATV, HUM, ZEETV, BBC, CNN, FOX, ABC and NBC. He is the creator of internationally famed “the Fourth Dimension” Mind Power Training Program. He is considered an authority on Mind Sciences in Pakistan and abroad.

Moiz Hussain is the founder of the "Institute of Mind Sciences" which now has over 7 affiliated branches throughout the world. In his Teaching and training of over 37 years, he has over 120,000 students to his credit from senior managers to doctors, businessperson, trainers, consultants, students, lawyers, other professionals and housewives from over 1500 workshops, seminars, lectures and training programs.

He is the recipient of "Best Instructor" award 1997, "Best Speaker and Presenter" award 1998, 1999 and 2000 at National Guild of Hypnotists, Convention Nashua NH, USA. He is the only Asian to be interviewed and placed on the cover of the prestigious "Journal of Hypnotism" USA.

Moiz believes in challenges and takes them as a part of his life, thereby not only achieving but also sharing. His unique style of teaching and imparting knowledge has changed lives of thousands of people who come in contact with him. He gives vision, dreams; Motivates inspires and guides others on the path of success and self-discovery. His dream is to create a world to which people want to belong. Moiz is an authority on Mind Sciences both in Pakistan and abroad.

Mufti Rafi Usmani

Mufti Rafi Usmani is a beautiful example of deep knowledge coupled with wisdom, gentleness, excellence of character and dealing.

Muhammad Rafi Usmani is the Grand Mufti of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. He is also the current President of Darul 'Uloom Karachi. He is the son of the late Mufti Muhammad Shafi - the founder of Darul 'Uloom Karachi. Mufti Rafi Usmani is recognized for his knowledge in Fiqh, Hadith, and Tafsir. He has authored a large number of books in Urdu, as well as some notable treatises in Arabic. He is the brother of another notable Islamic scholar - Muhammad Taqi Usmani. Rafi Usmani is also a member of the Jamiat ul-Ulama USA.

Mufti Rafi Usmani is moved by the Laal Masjid incident and feels that President Musharraf has probably lost his honor. Killing civilians and carrying out a military operation with a blatant disregard for human life is simply ruthless and cruel. He believes that Islam does not allow killing of innocent civilians and non-combatants under any circumstances.

Mufti Rafi Usmani feels that the issue is serious now and it is becoming increasingly difficult for the Ulema to preach the real concept of jihad, or holy war, to young Muslims. He feels that the situation in Iraq, Afghanistan and Palestine is radicalizing young people and an angry young man is in no-one's control.

He has been airing his views on Jihad at various forums. He says that ‘Jihad’ is not incumbent on all Muslims and a call for jihad can be given only under special circumstances. In Islam, Jihad has been laid down in great detail precisely to avoid any confusion. He says that jihad can only be called in the following circumstances:

If a Muslim community comes under attack, then jihad becomes an obligation for all Muslims, male and female, in that community

If that particular community feels it cannot fight off attackers on its own, then jihad becomes incumbent on Muslims living in nearby communities

If a Muslim ruler of a country calls for jihad, then it is incumbent upon the Muslims living under that ruler to join the jihad.

Mufti Usmani says that even in such circumstances, jihad is obligatory only on as many Muslims as are required to defend the community under attack.

The second principle relates to the conduct of the jihadis. Under no circumstances are Muslims allowed to attack women, children, the old and the meek, the sick, those that are praying and civilians, says Mufti Rafi Usmani.

Muslim militants argue that if innocent Muslims are killed in enemy action then Muslims are allowed to kill innocent people in retaliation.

But this is not at all right and Mufti Rafi strongly disagrees with this line of thinking, arguing that Islam does not allow Muslims to respond to "a mistake" by another mistake.

Mufi Rafi Usmani believes that Islam is absolutely clear on this issue. Two wrongs do not make a right.

He says that if we feel that the US or the UK is killing innocent civilians in Iraq or Afghanistan, it does not give us the right to kill innocent citizens in London or New York.

Mufti Rafi Usmani says that if an Iraqi living in London is outraged over Britain's role in what is happening in Iraq, then he should go to Iraq and fight the coalition forces there. Nothing gives him the right to hit back at innocent civilians living in the UK. This doctrine evolves from the fundamental Islamic principle of honoring commitments.

Mufti Rafi Usmani feels that when a Muslim visits a Western country or if he is living there, then he is under a kind of a contractual obligation to abide by the law of that land.

He says that Islam is so strict about honoring commitments that a commitment cannot be revoked unilaterally even in times of battle.

Nevertheless, The Grand Mufti of Pakistan also questions the right of the world leaders to criticize Taliban. "The people who nuked Hiroshima and Nagasaki, who killed hundreds of thousands of people in Iraq, and are killing people in Afghanistan through the recently imposed sanctions, how strange that they should be raising their voice?"

Mufti Rafi Usmani further feels that it is a mistake to think that the Taliban are a bunch of ignorant people. "I know them personally. They themselves are not ignorant in Shariah. They also have scholars among them and their decisions are based on the guidance from their respected scholars."

Mufti Rafi Usmani has in-depth knowledge of Islam and feels an urge that we all must work together to make Pakistan a true Islamic State.

Mufti Rafi Usmani - a true ‘Scholar’, indeed.
(Pakistanileader.com)

Shafqat Sultana, President First Women Bank

The President, CEO and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of First Women Bank Ltd., Mrs. Shafqat Sultana, is a prudent banker and achiever par excellence. Mrs. Sultana has about 35 years of banking service to her credit, out of which, she has dedicated 20 long years to First Women Bank Ltd.

She was appointed as the President of First Women Bank Ltd. in the year 2009. Soon after taking charge, Ms. Sultana made every effort to restore the public sector status of the bank. In the same year, she succeeded in her mission when the Government decided to keep FWBL as a public sector bank.

Having done her Masters in Political Science from the University of Peshawar, Shafqat Sultana started her banking career as an officer at United Bank Ltd. in 1975. She was designated the first Lady Manager at PC branch Rawalpindi in 1988.

She joined First Women Bank Ltd in 1990 as a Branch Manager in AVP cadre, and was awarded the best Branch Manager award for two consecutive years. Besides this, she used her expertise in training & development of women entrepreneurs and served as the National Project Director- Women in Urban Credit, a joint project of UNDP and FWBL. She was eventually promoted to the rank of EVP in 2002 and then President of the Bank.

She has been a key speaker on numerous national and international forums and has addressed in the Senate and Parliament on women socio economic concerns.

Mrs. Shafqat has been the recipient of Best Sector Executive Award, Excellence Award from Laurels of honor 2009, Woman of the year Award -2009, Lifetime Achievement Award -2010 etc. She also holds to her credit many publications as well.