PROFILE JOHAR FOUNDATION WELFARE ASSOCIATION

Transcription

1 PROFILE JOHAR FOUNDATION WELFARE ASSOCIATION Promoting Talent and Research to unveil hidden potential of youth Dream to establish Johar University Encouraging Brain Gain rather to Brain Drain Distributing Johar Awards to talented people

2 Table of Contents Description Page Introduction 3 Vision 3 Mission 3 Strategy 3 Aims & Objects 3 Research Initiatives (Bio-diesel, Bio-gas & other initiatives) 3 Background 4 Johar Day Celebration 5 Awareness about Maulana Mohammad Ali Johar 5 Mohammad Ali Johar & Hamara Karachi festival 6 Names of Gulistan-e-Johar Roads 6 Talent Hunting Campaign 6 Johar University 7 Johar Awards 7 Promotion of Sports and ground in Gulistan-e-Johar 7 Events by Johar Foundation 8 Glimpses from Johar Day [ ] 8 Medical Camps 11 Flood Relief Camps 11 Sham-e-Basera and Mushaira 12 Youm-e-Pakistan and Mushaira th May when Pakistan became Atomic (JOHARI) Power Youm-e-Babul Islam th Independence Day of Pakistan 14 Iqbal Day th May when Pakistan became Atomic (JOHARI) Power Distribution of Johar Awards 15 TALENT OF PAKISTAN EXPO

3 Our Strategy To launch Talent Hunting Campaign to identify talented youth and their projects. To use Media and our Monthly Magazine JOHAR to spread the message. To approach philanthropists, donor agencies, corporate sector etc to patronize talented youth. To hold exhibitions, shows, and conferences for talent recognition and distribution of Johar Awards Johar Foundation aims: INTRODUCTION JOHAR FOUNDATION WELFARE ASSOCIATION is an NGO registered under the Voluntary Social Welfare Agencies (Registration & Control) Ordinance, 1961 (XLVI of 1961). It is dedicated to Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar, a legendry Muslim leader of the world. Other basic details are as under: Registration No. DO/SW/CDGK/3334 Date of Registration Bank Account No Name of Bank Bank AL Habib Limited Branch Gulistan-e-Johar Branch National Tax No Website: Address A-1, Javed Arcade, Block 17, Gulistan-e-Johar, Karachi-75290, Pakistan. Phone: President Dr Arshad Masood(FCMA,FCIS,FPA, MCS,MA,LLB,Ph D. Cell arshad.masood@johar.com.pk Our Vision To create an environment for talented and creative minds to accomplish their ideas/projects by establishing a Research Institution known as JOHAR UNIVERSITY Helping and supporting Talent and Research to unveil hidden potential of the youth of Pakistan. Holding Conferences & Exhibitions to distribute Johar Awards. Publishing research articles and books (including Monthly JOHAR ). Establishing JOHAR UNIVERSITY as an institution to encourage Research work in Pakistan. Launching Competitive Research Projects on problems of our country. Johar Research Fellowships to young scholars. Qarz-e-Hasna (Interest free loan) to deserving middle class students RESEARCH INITIATIVES Bio-gas The dung pollutes the land and groundwater. Dung is significant source of bio-gas. Therefore, instead pumping the dung to the sea causing damage to environment, a project has been proposed to produce bio-gas which will ultimately generate electricity which is short supply in Karachi and other parts of our country Bio diesel Dr Arshad Masood Our Mission To explore and reward talent and research to unveil hidden potential of youth of Pakistan. Bio-diesel is a fuel substitute. It is good for engine and has also positive environmental impacts. The biggest advantage of Bio-diesel for Pakistan is that it is produced from local, renewable resources and it will bring about a significant reduction in the crude oil import bill of our country. Other Initiatives Alternative sources of producing electricity i.e. Solar Wind - Geo-Thermal etc. A very unique idea to reduce expenditure on petrol/diesel supported by calculations & workings. 3

4 BACKGROUND Pakistan has been bestowed with talented and highly skilled human capital comprising mostly of youth. They are full of talent and involved in research in the field of field and can be pivotal resource to the betterment of our economy and development projects of country. But owing to non-recognition of their talent and utilizing their services, they are thinking to move and settle abroad and this has started brain drain at large scale to seek immigration by individuals with technical skills or knowledge. This is one of the major problem largely facing Pakistan in recent years. Hardly any country has suffered more from the brain drain than Pakistan has suffered. Now intelligent individuals prefer to study further abroad and this is not good thing as Pakistan itself needs those people who are intellectually strong. One of the reason of above situation is lack of respect of these talented people and providing opportunities of high technological nature. We have less institutions to cater their needs and there is no place where their talent can be exposed. To fill this gap, Johar Foundation has been established to promote, help, and support Talent & Research to unveil hidden potential of youth in Pakistan and committed to provide them opportunities to encourage them. For this purpose, it is decided to establish an Research Institution named on a great leader of Pakistan history Maulana Muhammad Johar i.e. JOHAR UNIVERSITY. This institution will open its centres in all parts of the country to enrol talented youth to reap their talents and provide opportunity to accomplish their research projects. Johar Foundation was established to enlighten the contribution and services of Maulana Muhammad Johar Maulana. He was the most dynamic and versatile leader of the subcontinent and the Muslim World. He at the same time held following characteristics of the highest order: 1. Educationist 2. Poet 3. Journalist 4. Politician 5. Islamic Scholar 6. Philanthropist 7. Freedom Fighter Besides above qualities, he was an excellent speaker, orator both in English and Urdu. H.G. Wells said about him He had the Heart of Napoleon, the Pen of Macaulay and the Tongue of Berk

5 The most important facet of his life was as a valiant and dauntless fighter for freedom of India and Muslim World. The freedom fighter of India was at that time when he spoke to British Empire and said the following golden words: I will not go to a slave a country, Give independence to my country, if you cannot give freedom, then you will have to give me a place for my grave here These historic words were the turning point and ultimately resulted in the shape of Pakistan. He was the first and only leader of sub-continent Indo-Pak who had shown his courage to challenge the might of the British on the mass scale and began a large Movement that shocked and cracked the foundation of British government in India. He died just after above golden words and buried near the graves of prophets in Jerusalem. We cannot forget his trial at Khaliqdina Hall where alongwith other four persons including his elder brother Maulana Shaukat Ali on account of Khilfat Movement. Here we must recall verse said by his mother BEE AMMAH BOLI AMMAH MOHAMMAD ALI KI JAAN BAITA KHILAT PAY DEY DOU And then he alongwih others sentenced for two years at Central Jail Karachi. That is why we say he is only leader after Quid-e-Azam who can be remembered with the history of Karachi. ESTABLISHMENT OF JOHAR FOUNDATION Keeping in mind his contribution to Pakistan Movement and Muslim world, JOHAR FOUNDATION WELFARE ASSOCIATION was established to enlighten and make awareness to the youth about this great personality. 5

6 JOHAR DAY CELEBRATIONS: The contribution of Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar demands us that we should pay tribute to this great leader who scarified his life to the cause independent estate and challenged the British government in their own empire. Therefore, Johar Foundation celebrates JOHAR DAY every year on 4 th January and we request to the government to celebrate it on official level to memorize and recognize his services. AWARENESS ABOUT MAULANA MOHAMMAD ALI JOHAR Indeed it is also a need today that our youth should know the contribution and services he made to this sub continent. He is the leader who spent two years in Central Jail, Karachi. He and his family specially his mother made a great contribution for Khilafat Movement. Therefore, awareness should be made though any of the following: Academic syllabus should include a chapter about him. His picture should also be published among other leaders while printing on academic books or any other occasions A Johar Museum and Memorial Hall should be established. Johar University must be established to pay tribute to his unforgettable contribution MOHAMMAD ALI JOHAR & HAMARA KARACHI When we say HAMARA KARACHI, then we cannot ignore Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar. He is the only leader of the sub-continent except Quaid-e-Azam who stayed in Karachi. We cannot forget his historical trial at Khaliqdina Hall and his stay at Central Jail Karachi. Therefore, it is our desire that Hamara Karachi festival should be started on 4 th January with Johar Day celebrations. 6

7 NAMES OF GULISTAN-E-JOHAR ROADS We have been struggling to name various roads of Gulistan-e-Johar. In this regard, we have already written letters to District Government (Including City Nazim, Nazim Gulshan/Administrator/DCO), Faisal Cantonment Board, and concerned Member Provincial Assembly which needs to be expedited. Therefore, we again request that names suggested by Johar Foundation should be approved as per procedure and the same should be placed at proper places in order to identify the road. TALENT HUNTING CAMPAIGN Talent hunting is one of the major objectives of Johar Foundation. It aims to help, support and promote Talent & Research o unveil hidden potential of youth of Pakistan. Johar Foundation has established a Talent Support Fund to encourage youth for their creative works. In this regards, Talent of Pakistan Expo was organized on 28 th April in Expo Centre, Karachi. 7

8 JOHAR UNIVERISTY: Johar Foundation is struggling for the establishment of Johar University. In this regard, we expect from the government to help us to accomplish the objective. Government should allocate space for Johar University in Gulistan-e-Johar which is named for this great leader. Johar Foundation also expect from the corporate sector and elite of the city to participate in this noble cause. JOHAR AWARDS: Johar Foundation is also presenting Johar Awards to the talented people of Pakistan. A ceremony for distribution of Johar Awards was held on 28 th April, 2012 and prominent people who made contribution were given Johar Awards. Dr. Abdul Wahab in Education, Fatima Suriya Bajya in Drama Writer, Iqbal Qasim in Sports, Ramzan Chippa in Social Work, Dr. Abdul Kalam, VC NED and Ishrat Farooqui for Innovative works, Dr. Minhaj in Health, Kamran Khan for News Anchor. Further Johar Awards to the families of Moin Akhtar (Actor) and Arfa Karim (Information Technology) were also given for their contribution. JOHAR GYMKHANA: Johar Foundation is also promoting sports specially in Gulistan-e-Johar and struggling to have a sports ground or stadium. This will encourage youth to participate in the sports activities. A cricket coaching academy is working to help youth in the area. 8

9 EVENTS BY JOHAR FOUNDATION Glimpses from Johar Day 1999 Johar Day was held on 4 th January in the auditorium of COMECS, Gulistan-e-Johar. Speakers present on the head tables were Zia ul Haq Qasmi, Rizwan Ahmed, Mehfooz Khan, Farhat Nadeem Humayun. They paid a tribute to Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar for his unforgettable contributions towards an independent state resulted in the shape of Pakistan. Students of COMECS and others scholars and dignities attended the program. President Johar Foundation Dr. Arshad Masood welcomed the Guest Speakers and presented the aims and objects of Johar Foundation. Glimpses from Johar Day 2000 This event was held on 4 th January 2000 in the Seminar Hall of Institute of Cost & Management Accountants of Pakistan. Mr. S.H. Hashmi was the Chief Guest and renowned writers on Quide-e-Azam Rizwan Ahmed, presided the program. Other speakers Educationist Prof. Hasnain Kazmi, Mehfooz Khan and Mr. Farhat Nadeem Humayun who played the role Maulana Johar in TV play Jinnah Say Quid. Glimpses from Johar Day 2002 This year on 4 th January 2002 in the Seminar Hall of Institute of Cost & Management Accountants of Pakistan, Guest speakers include Rizwan Ahmed, Prof. Hasnain Kazmi, Prof. Hashmatullah Lodhi. Mr. Noor Muhammad, Executive Director of the ICMAP specially attended the event. On this occasion, Dr. Arshad Masood thanked the Speakers and participants from various walks of life for their valuable time for Johar Day being celebrated by Johar Foundation. 9

10 Glimpses from Johar Day 2006 On 4 th January 2006 in the Seminar Hall of Institute of Cost & Management Accountants of Pakistan, Johar Day celebrated with Chief Guest MPA Abbas Jafri whereas it was presided by renowned Educationist Dr. Abdul Wahab. Other speakers include Prof. Afaq Siddiqui, Ibadullah Sherwani, Saeed Ahmed Saeed. Dr. Arshad Masood Glimpses from Johar Day 2010 In this on 4 th January 2010, Johar Day was celebrated in the Seminar Hall of Institute of Cost & Management Accountants of Pakistan; Chief Guest was Sharmila Faruqui, Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh. The programme was presided by Prof. Afaq Siddiqui. In this program, grandson of Maulana Shaukat Ali, Dr. Rashid Ali and his family specially participated and made this day more remarkable. President Johar Foundation, Dr. Arshad Masood thanked the Chief Guest, Guest Speaker and family of Dr. Rashid Ali for sparing time to make it successful event 10

11 Glimpses from Johar Day 2011 This year, the venue has been changed to Karachi Press Club with Chief Guest Sharmila Faruqui, Advisor to CM. Prof. Afaq Siddqui reminded the various qualities of Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar. Family of Dr. Rashid Ali attended the program. Granddaughter of Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar Aziz Fatima (daughter of Gulnar Begum daughter of Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar) In the end, Dr. Arshad Masood, President of Johar Foundation presented shields to the Chief Guest and speakers. On this occasion, a beautiful Newsletter was published. Glimpses from Johar Day 2012 This year, the venue has again been changed to Mohammad Ali Jinnah University [MAJU] with Chief Guest Faisal Sabzwari, Minister for Youth Affairs. Prof. Afaq Siddqui and Mrs. Shaheda Jamil made thoughtful speeches on the occasion. In the end, Dr. Arshad Masood, President of Johar Foundation presented shields to the Chief Guest and other speakers. On this occasion, Newsletter comprising historical pictures of Maulana Mohammad Ali Johar was published. MAJU team cooperated and worked hard to make this successful. Dr. Abdul Wahab, Vice Chancellor of this University appreciated the efforts of Johar Foundation and allowed to do such programmes in future. 11

12 OTHER EVENTS Medical Camps Besides Johar Days, Johar Foundation has also organized and participated in Medical Camps for the welfare of general public. In these camp free medical advice and medicines are provided. Flood Relief Camp - Distribution of Rashan, Gift and Eidi to Flood Victims JOHAR FOUNDATION has organized a Flood Relief Camp for the victims of flood at various parts of country. The location of the camp is Main Johar Chowrangi, Gulistan-e-Johar. To facilitate aged persons and ladies we have made arrangement for collection of donations from their place. The donation so received distributed direct to victims at camps situated at Pehalwan Goth, Safooran Goth, Shanti Nagar, Bilal Coloy Korangi, Superhighway. These efforts were collaborated with PYR and AURA who very much supported our efforts. The donation left nearly about 148 bundles containing cloths, ration, utensils etc were handed over to Army Relief Camp at Karachi Cantt. Further cash was distributed to the children at Gizri Relief Camp in shape of Gift/Eidee on Eid First Day. 12

13 Mushaira Besides above events, JOHAR FOUNDATION has organized organised Mushairas Sham-e-Basera Mushaira in memory Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar / Quiz Show This the event organized with Basera Towers Residents Welfare Association. Time & Date : 26th February, 2011 Venue : Basera Towers, Block 17, Gulistan-e-Johar, Karachi. Presided by : Prof. Afaq Siddiqui, a renowned Poet, Educationist & Researcher Poets : Rashid Noor (Nizamat) Amir Islam Hashmi Hijab Abbasi Haider Husnain Jaleesi Abdul Jabbar Asr Naina Adil Sajjad Hashmi Imtiaz Saghir Younus Hovaida Syed Misbah ul Haq Liaquat Ali Asim Seher Ali Zia Masood AND Azm Behzad 13

14 YOUM-E-PAKISTAN MUZAKRA AUR MUSHAIRA Johar Foundation celebrated Pakistan Day by holding a Seminar titled Role of Maulana Ali Johar in Pakistan Movement. Prominent dignities Prof. Afaq Siddiqui, Rizwan Ahmed, Salahuddin, spoke on the occasion. President Johar Foundation Dr. Arshad Masood presented welcome speech and elaborated aims and objects of Johar Foundation. After this Seminar, a Mushaaira was arranged and good number of famous poets participated. 14

15 YOUM-E-BABUL ISLAM On 10 th Ramzan ul Mubarak (11 th August, 2011), Johar Foundation celebrated Youm-e-Babul Islam. It is the day when Muhammad Bin Qasim came to Sindh (near Debul Karachi) to bring Islam in the region and afterwards it spread in whole sub-continents. At the this occasion, Famous Columnist and Director Public Relations Government of Sindh Mr. Naukhaiz Anwar Siddiqui, being Chief Guest, reminded the participants about the historic facts. In the beginning Dr. Arshad Masood President Johar Foundation presented reception address and paid tribute to this great personality of Islam and said we are proud to live in the city where Islam started to propagate in the is region. Popular Poets Zafar Bhopali and Waseem Saghar and Educationst Mushir Tipu also spoke to the audience. 65 TH INDEPENDENCE DAY OF PAKISTAN On 14 th August, th Independence Day of Pakistan was celebrated in the country. Johar Foundation also participated in this activity and made stall in the main Road near Johar Chowrangi. In this occasion, flags were distributed to the kids and popular national songs and national anthem and Allama Iqbal s Dua Lab pay Aati hai dua ban kay tamanna meri were tuned to create sentiments of the youth. 15

16 14 TH Youm-e-Takbeer 28 th When Pakistan became Atomic [JOAHRI] POWER A seminar celebrating 14 th Youm-e-Takbeer was organized by Johar Foundation. Former Governor Lt.Gen. (R) Moinuddin Haider was the Chief Guest while Mr. Mujtaba Rafiq who proposed the name of Youm-e-Takbeer specially attended the seminar. On this occasion, Dr. Arshad Masood, President of Johar Foundation while welcoming the guests, arranged to present PTV live report on 3.16 which was telecast on the same time when Pakistan made this explosion in Chagi in

17 TALENT OF PAKISTAN EXPO 2012 DISTRIBUTION OF JOHAR AWARDS 17

18 The above event was organized by Johar Foundation on 28 th April, 2012 in Hall 4 of Expo Centre, Karachi. 120 students of 8 schools including Beacon House and Yaqeen, their parents, and guest from media and members of Johar Foundation were present in the program. Further Students of NED also displayed Car made by them. Commissioner Karachi Roshan Ali Sheikh was the Chief Guest while famous artist Sahir Lodhi entertained the students and supervised the contests amongst the students. Dr. Naseem, Vice Chancellor of Hamdard University also graced the event. Students presented fancy dress show and tablue in the get up of historical personalities of Pakistan Movement. In the evening session, Johar Awards were distributed. Col Atif specially came to received award of Arfa Karim. However, other awards including Dr. Abdul Wahab, Fatima Surriya Bajya, Iqbal Qasim, Engr Mushahid Hussain, Chairman Automotive Department of NED (in lieu of Abdul Kalam VC NED), Moin Akhtar (to his son), Ramzan Chippa, Kamran Khan, Ishrat Faruqui, and Dr. Minhaj on their meritorious services and contribution were given Johar Awards. 18