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Ijaz Ahmed Malhi:  
A local organisation, “Hayya Alal Falah Foundation” organised a seminar titled “Peace, Unity and Success” at My Nawab Restaurant on Stockport Road Manchester. The event was presided over by Sahibzada Sain Naeem Ahmed, Chairman of the foundation. Dr Dina Khan, daughter of renowned Pakistani nuclear scientist Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan and Chairperson of the Dr A Q Khan Foundation, attended as the chief guest. Other speakers included MP Afzal Khan, Cllr. Naeemul Hassan and Dr Mohammad Idrees Awan. During the event, Sain Naeem Ahmed presented special awards to Choudhry Maqsood Hussain, Dr Idrees Awan, Noor, Yasir, Azhar Ali, Saghir Ahmed, Raja Mohsin and Dr Dina Khan in recognition of their services to humanity. Addressing the audience, Dr Dina Khan emphasised the importance of education, community welfare and encouraging young minds. She paid tribute to her mother, describing her as the strength behind her father, Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan. She said her mother supported her father throughout his life, including difficult periods, and played a key role in his achievements. Dr Dina stressed the importance of valuing and educating women, including mothers, sisters and daughters, noting that they shape future generations. She said both her parents strongly influenced her values, and that service to humanity was a way of life for them. She highlighted the need to turn words into action by focusing on education, healthcare, social welfare and community development. Referring to the establishment of the Dr A Q Khan Foundation after her father’s death in 2021, she said the family felt a deep responsibility to continue his legacy of helping others, often without public recognition. MP Afzal Khan praised the national services of Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan and said the Pakistani nation would never forget his contributions. He also acknowledged the religious and social services of Sahibzada Sain Naeem Ahmed.

By Tajammul Gurmani
Manchester
Shab-e-Miraj-ul-Nabi was celebrated with religious enthusiasm in Manchester. Local mosques and Islamic centres organised special prayers for the Muslim community on the occasion. A large number of Muslim women, men, and children attended the congregations in connection with Miraj-ul-Nabi, while religious clerics delivered special speeches highlighting the spiritual journey of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and the blessings of this night. The Muslim community also offered Salat-o-Tasbih and participated in Dhikr mehfils. Mosque committees arranged special dinners (Langar) following the congregations. The South Manchester Muslim Community Association (SMCCA) also organized a special event on the night of Miraj-ul-Nabi, where Mulana Muhammad Umair Tayyab delivered a special speech and explained the details of Miraj-ul-Nabi. He prayed that may Allah accept their efforts. Nasir Aziz, Finance Secretary, said that about 300 people attended the religious event, while special food was also served among them. He added that they also continued food services during the holy month of Ramadan. “We served iftar dinner to more than 250 people during Ramadan, with an estimated cost of £40,000. We appeal to the Muslim community for financial support for this noble cause,” he concluded.

By Saj Butt
London
Alderman Mushtaq Lasharie CBE, chairman TWS, BPMA and LWRA hosted a dinner in the honour of a few of his close friend at Miran Masala Restaurant, Royal Oak, London. The evening brought together a distinguished gathering of guests, including Ali Nawaz Malik, Press Minister at the Pakistan High Commission London; Iftikhar Qaisar, renowned journalist, poet and author of Ibn Battuta; Cllr Shahid Nadeem of Pakistanis for Labour; Mian Saleem, President PPP Greater London and Co-Chair of the Pakistan Community Centre Reading; Mona Baig, journalist and Secretary General TWS-UK; Azhar Javed, Bureau Chief UK, Samaa TV; Nasim Siddiqui, television anchor; Wajahat Ali Khan, Executive editor of “The London Post”; legal expert Rana Mubashar, Sumera Qazilibash, Amanat Ali Anjum, Sajjad Butt, and senior journalist Mushtaq Mashraqi.
A special highlight of the evening was the presentation of Iftikhar Qaisar’s acclaimed book “Ibn Battuta” to Ali Nawaz Malik, symbolising cultural exchange and appreciation of literary excellence.

Bureau Report
Manchester
A two-member delegation of Al Mustafa Welfare Trust met with the Consul General of Pakistan in Manchester, Imtiaz Feroz Gondal, at his office. The delegation included Tajammul Gurmani and Ijaz Ahmed Malhi. They invited the Consul General to the annual charity dinner in Manchester and also discussed the facilities being provided at the consulate office. Mr Gondal said that a new hall is being constructed for visitors who come for passport and NICOP services. “The new hall will consist of new counters for staff and around 40 additional seats. It will be connected to the main hall where visitors will submit their applications. New furniture has also been ordered, and the online system has been improved. No stone will be left unturned for the betterment of the community,” he added. The delegation also visited different sections of the Consulate and appreciated the efforts being made by the Consul General. Senior Consulate Officer Aamir Raza welcomed the delegation on the occasion.

City Reporter
Rochdale
Al Mahmood Foundation will establish a state-of art Cardiac Centre in Sahiwal, Pakistan. Land acquisition for the project has been completed, and construction will begin once the architectural drawings are approved, which are currently under review. This was stated by Tahir Mahmood, Chairman of the Foundation, during a discussion with a delegation from Al Mustafa Welfare Trust led by Chairman Abdul Razzaq Sajid. Tajammul Gurmani, Ijaz Malhi and Raja Faiz Sultan were also part of the delegation. Both leaders also discussed mutual interests. Tahir Mahmood, who is also Chairman of Golden Masjid Rochdale, said that Al Mahmood Foundation’s healthcare initiatives began at Civil Hospital Sahiwal, where they installed a CT scan machine, distributed free medicine, wheelchairs and food packages during Ramadan, serving the local poor and needy. The Foundation later moved to its own building and launched a welfare hospital last year.
A free eye camp was also recently organised in collaboration with Al Mustafa Welfare Trust, while the next camp scheduled in April 2026. Abdul Razzaq Sajid briefed about Al Mustafa Welfare Trust’s eye care activities in Pakistan. Both organisations committed to continuing their collaboration to serve the underprivileged in the healthcare sector.