Bureau report:
Manchester:
Property tycoon Ch Abdul Karim hosted annual Iftar dinner in Longsight, Manchester, where a large number of community leaders, businessmen, philanthropists, politicians, journalists and members of the local community gathered for the occasion. Among the prominent guests were Afzal Khan, Dr Liaquat Malik, Humayun Sahibzada, Muhammad Safdar, Malik Imran Khalil, Haroon Khattana, Father Falak Sher, Farrukh Siddique, Rasib Khan, Tahir Ch, Javed Chattha, Abid Latif Chohan, Cllr Shahbaz Sarwar, Ch Mussarat, Asif Butt and journalist Waseem Choudhry.
During the event, Qari Javed offered Fatiha Khawani and special prayer for the late father of Ch Abdul Karim. The gathering was followed by a three-course meal for the guests. Chairman Al Mustafa Welfare Trust, Abdul Razzaq Sajid, appreciated the community services of Ch Abdul Karim and said that he has been hosting the Iftar dinner for many years, bringing people from different backgrounds together. In his address, MP Afzal Khan described it as one of the best Iftar gatherings in Manchester and welcomed Amjad Malik, Vice Chairman Overseas Pakistanis Commission Punjab, who specially attended the event. Other speakers, including Dr Liaquat Malik, Barrister Amjad Malik, journalist Waseem Choudhry and Mian Muhammad Jamil, also addressed the gathering and appreciated Ch Abdul Karim for organising the successful and well-attended community event.
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