Lt-Gen Shujaat Zamir Dar appointed Chairman POF

Director-General Weapons and Equipment Lieutenant General Shujaat Zamir Dar has been appointed Chairman Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) Wah on Saturday. Lt-Gen Dar, who held various prestigious appointments in Pakistan Army and considered to be one of the finest soldiers in the army, will succeed Lt Gen Sabahat Hussain. Gen. Sabahat will retire from Pakistan Army after a long career on May 5 and would hand over the charge of POF Chairman to Gen Dar. Gen. Dar belongs to the 13th Entry and was in Jinnah Wing and later in Haider Wing during his senior years. Gen. Dar got his commission in 1972 and joined the Punjab Regiment.  After having performed some appointments in the unit and under gone some courses from different schools of instructions including Command and Staff College Quetta, and a course from Germany, he was posted as Brigade Major in a deployed Brigade in Kashmir. He also has extensive instructional experience. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in 1992 and was given the Command of his Regiment. On successful completion of the Command, he was posted as General Staff Officer Operations -1 in a Division. In 1994, he was selected for a United Nation Mission in Bosnia. A year later in 1995, he was promoted to the rank of Brigadier and was given Command of an Infantry Brigade.

Sunday, 19 April 2009 18:12

Scholarship recipients names announced in public

In a rare and unprecedented move by the Hasanabdal Old Boy's Association (HOBA), a letter has been posted on its official website (www.abdalian.net.pk) publically disclosing the names of the "white-collared" recipients of the scholarships being awarded by HOBA. Names of recipients who qualify for scholarships on account of being needy students have always been kept confidential by the College authorities. It used to be such a well guarded secret that in good old days, people did not know if someone was receiving such a scholarship amongst their entrymates and friends.

The letter posted on HOBA's website bears 06-05-2010 as the date and carries Capt. (Retd) Nayyar Islam's signature. Normally such announcements are made by the Secretary General of the Association. It is incomprehensible as to why a person other than the Secretary General is soliciting for funds from fellow Abdalians, specially so, once the new Secretary General has been in place for the last two and a half months. When the Secretary General was contacted to discuss this, he showed his ignorance about the publication of this letter.

Friday, 14 May 2010 09:23

Abdalians and Sargodhians cross the border on foot

Since the news about Mr. Catchpoles centenary celebrations was published on this web site, scores of Abdalians, Sargodhians and Abbottonians made enquiries and showed their interest to participate in this event. As the day drew closer, 73 people finally submitted their passports to the Indian High Commission for visas. Although everyone was given visas, a group of 65 people crossed the border on 24th May 2007. 21 people belonged to the Abdalians group from this.

The Sargodhians Association had arranged for a dinner at PAF Officers Mess in Lahore on the eve of the departure. This was a briefing session, followed by dinner. Arrangements were also made for accomodation so that people do not feel any inconvenience in getting together at the departure point. On arrival at Wagha border, the delegates were received by the Wing Commander of the Rangers Unit, while all major television channels and newspapers were present to cover the occasion. Headquarter Rangers had arranged for refreshments, while the immigration department processed necessary formalities before the cross over. The delegates were taken around on a guided tour of the border area as well.

Wednesday, 06 June 2007 11:58

Dr. Iqbal and Nusrat Raza's mother passes away

It is with profound grief that we have learnt of the sad demise of Dr. Syed Iqbal Raza and Dr. Lt. Col. Syed Nusrat Raza's mother, who passed away in November 2011 in Islamabad. Her burial took place in the Islamabad Graveyard and her chehlum's dua-e-magfirat was held at her home in Islamabad on 3rd December, 2011.

We pray that Allah gives her His choicest place in Heaven and give the family the courage to bear this great loss.

Dr. Iqbal Raza belongs to the 14th Entry (Haider Wing) while his brother, Dr. Nusrat Raza  belongs to the 21st Entry (Haider Wing).

Wednesday, 28 December 2011 10:18