Atiq-ur-Rehman Allahwala Honoured at Dinner Hosted by Khalil-ur-Rehman Allahwala in Karachi
Chief guest, Brigadier Yaqoob Awan (Sector Commander, ISPR Sindh),along with ABAD Chairman Hanif Gohar presented to Atiq-ur- Rehman Allah wala shields and flowers bouquets. Also present in this commemorative photograph are Yunus Bashir,Khalil-ur-Rehman Allah wala, Shamim Firpo, and Fahad Ilyas Nainital wala.
Khalil-ur-Rehman Allahwala, CEO of Aman Tower and Aman Vista, hosted a dinner in honour of Atiq-ur-Rehman Allahwala in collaboration with a member of the Managing Committee of the Jamiat Punjabi Saudagaran-e-Delhi (JPSD).
Khalil-ur-Rehman Allahwala, Sultan A. Shaikh, Saleem Farooqui, Fahad Ilyas Nainitalwala and Adeel Nasir Ilyas welcomed the guests. Brigadier Yaqoob Awan, Sector Commander ISPR Sindh, attended as the chief guest.
The gathering included Hanif Gohar, Chairman of the Association of Builders and Developers (ABAD); Aslam Pakhali, Senior Vice President of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI); Nasir Shaikh, Vice President of KATI; Younus Bashir, former KCCI president; Masood Naqvi and Zahid Saeed, former KATI presidents; Khalid Tawab, former president of the Federation; and other prominent personalities.
Ceremony Highlights Philanthropic Contributions
The event began with a recitation from the Holy Quran by Abdullah Mansoor, followed by the national anthem. Organisers also presented a video highlighting Atiq-ur-Rehman Allahwala’s philanthropic work.
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Addressing the gathering, Atiq-ur-Rehman Allahwala reflected on his life and experiences. He said setting aside personal ego while working could bring Allah’s blessings and support. He also stressed that his achievements were not the result of individual efforts alone, but of teamwork and collective dedication.
He expressed confidence that the inclusion of Zahid Saeed, Masood Naqvi and Shamim Firpo in the team would provide further support for its work.
Atiq-ur-Rehman Allahwala dedicated his Global Image Award – Middle East to his community.
Shields Presented to Distinguished Guests
JPSD President Siraj and Secretary General Masood Naqvi presented shields to Shamim Firpo, Saleem Farooqui, Sultan A. Shaikh, Adeel Ilyas (Presswala) and Fahad Ilyas (Nainitalwala).
Representatives of Azm-e-Aalishan also presented shields to Atiq-ur-Rehman Allahwala and Managing Committee member Rizwan Abdul Sami.
Other recipients included Nasir Shaikh, Vice President of KATI; Dur-e-Shahwar; and Babar Hussain Abbas. Zahid Saeed, Shamim Firpo and Ali Suryana presented these awards.
Chief guest Brigadier Yaqoob Awan and ABAD Chairman Hanif Gohar presented Atiq-ur-Rehman Allahwala with shields and bouquets.
The gathering also watched a video message from Zubair Motiwala, Chairman of the BMG Group and former president of KCCI.
Rs2 Million in Donations Announced
During the event, JPSD President Siraj and members Zahid Saeed and Masood Naqvi each announced a donation of Rs1 million. Other members also pledged contributions, according to the event account.
Khalil-ur-Rehman Allahwala thanked the guests for attending. The programme concluded with dinner for the participants.
