Youth Assemblage to Ignite Khudi 2k17

Youth Conference was organized by Positive Pakistan on 4th November 2017 titled Youth Assemblage to Ignite Khudi at Punjab Institute of Language, Art & Culture (PILAC), Qadafi Stadium Lahore.

The basic purpose of the event was to present a tribute to our national poet, Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal and promote his concept of Khudi. As per the motto of the organization, this event was organized to motivate and guide our youth to follow Iqbal’s philosophy of Khudi.

Mr. Zaid Hussain and Ms. Waiza Rafique along with Ms. Sammar Sanik hosted the program. In the beginning, Qari Ahmed Javed Hashmi recited few verses from Surah Hashar followed by its translation. The event theme of khudi was inspired by the following verse, 

“And be not like those who forgot Allah, so He made them forget themselves. Those are the defiantly disobedient.” [59:19]. 

Moving on the in the event, Mr. Fawad Ali presented Kalam-e-Iqbal as Naat-e-rasool ﷺ. The program formally began with the national anthem sung by the management and audience with zealous and enthusiasm. Eyes closed, hands on the chest, and people singing in one voice; it showed how much today’s youth honor and regard their national anthem. 

As the national anthem ended, the guests were invited on the stage by the announcers. The panel consisted of following distinguished guests; Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan (Chief Guest), Mr. Iqrar-ul-Hassan, Dr. Hussain Ahmed Piracha, Mr. Mujeeb-ur-Rehman Shami, Dr. Sughra Sadaf, Mr. Irshad Arif, Mr. Abid Iqbal Khari, and Mrs. Sabahat Rafique. 

For those who had attended the event by Positive Pakistan for the first time, a brief yet compact introduction of Positive Pakistan was given by Ms. Waiza Rafique. The name Positive Pakistan as its name indicated strives to spread a positive image of Pakistan. The association is working day and night to enhance patriotism, passion, sense of responsibility and persistent learning among the Pakistani people.
After the introduction, Mr Umair Raza & Usman Raza Jolaha shared their views on Iqbal’s philosophy of Khudi. They emphasized on the purpose of mankind’s creation and Iqbal’s message for the youth to be productive. The message for the audience was that we must dream of sky and above, but to dream is not enough, we must work hard in order to make our dreams come true. 

Mrs. Sabahat Rafique appreciated the role of Positive Pakistan in motivating today’s young generation and to develop an insight among them to work for their country. She said, the Iqbal’s concept of Khudi is the basic core of nation’s character and moral building. Dr. Sughra Sadaf also acknowledged the interest and spirit of youth towards the empowerment of Pakistan. She said Iqbal used his poetry to inculcate high standards and moral values in Muslims, and that today’s generation should take guidance from Iqbal’s Philosophy of Khudi to regain its long-lost pride.
During the event to boost audience’ spirit and morale, the students of UET presented the Kalam-e-Iqbal. The audience thoroughly enjoyed the performance and gave huge round of applause to the performers. Later, Mr. Irshad Ahmed said that such events should be organized more often to make our youth aware of our heroes and the great history we all inherit but are unware of. 

Mr. Abid Iqbal said that with the passage of time many countries have become stronger than Pakistan, which were once behind us. He said the basic reason why we are behind many other nations is that we have forgotten our history and our leaders.
Dr. Hussain Piracha acknowledged Positive Pakistan’s efforts and its contribution towards reviving the nationalism among our youth. 
Youth’s sensation Mr. Iqrar Ul Hassan also cherished the contributions of Positive Pakistan. He said that to make Pakistan strong and renowned in the world, first we must make ourselves strong. Then together we can make a huge difference in the society. 

Mr. Mujeeb Ur Rehman emphasized on the challenges Pakistan is currently facing and how we can eliminate these problems by strengthening our youth.
Finally, the moment had arrived for which everyone had been waiting, Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan’s address to the audience. When Mr. Zahid Hussain announced his name, the PILAC boomed with the slogans of Pakistan Zindabad. People were anxious to catch a glimpse of their national hero, the person who had burnt midnight oil to make Pakistan first Islamic Nuclear Power. The audience showed their love and gratitude for their hero with huge round of applause. 
Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan addressed the youth and said that we need to work hard and prepare ourselves to defend our country and protect it from the enemies. He advised the young generation to strengthen their faith.

In the end, a play was presented by the students of GCU, Lahore. The theme of the play revolved around the concept of Khudi- one should identify and polish his inner aptitude and not depend on others for the fulfillment of his needs. Adding passion and zest in his work, a person can reach the height of success, where others shall follow him.
Lastly, the honorable guests were presented with the token of appreciation. The program ended with the certificate distribution to the management team and other participants. The entire event was covered by the Positive Pakistan’s social media team. The members of this team kept on sharing the glimpse of the program all that time on social media through pictures, live videos, tweets and Facebook posts. The entire team of Positive Pakistan worked tirelessly to make the event informative and source of motivation for the audience. 

It was indeed a great step by the Positive Pakistan team to organize this event. Students from various institutions and numerous youth organizations participated with full zeal and zest from over the Pakistan. It motivated the youth to come forward and contribute in projecting a positive image of Pakistan across the globe. Positive Pakistan will continue playing its role working in making Pakistani youth more motivated and strengthened.
Long Live Pakistan! 🇵🇰
Long Live Positive Pakistan 

Tahira Shaheen
(The writer is Lahore based blogger, paraphraser and trainee Clinical Psychologist.)

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Lahore Created The Walwala

Positive Pakistan Lahore Chapter in collaboration with Aiwan-e- Iqbal hosted the celebrations of the Independence. More than 1500 youngsters gathered together under one roof to pay a tribute to their motherland in the heart of the historic city. Pakistanis from all over the country came to attend the largest event of the year.  The event was followed by the recitation of the verses of Holy Quran, Naat and National Anthem. The participants were welcomed whole heartedly. Short introduction of Positive Pakistan and Walwala-e-Azadi was given to the participants.
The audience were over whelmed by the presence of some great people of time who were the honor chief guests of the event.  The stage was dominated by great speeches of Mr Abid Iqbal Khari  Founder Positive Pakistan, Senior Journalist Dr. Hussain Ahmed Piracha, Mr. Orya Maqbool Jan, Mr. Anjum Waheed, Mr. Arif Nizami and  Mrs. Sabahat Rafique.

Presence of Ms. Marina Iqbal, player of the Pakistan women cricket team, was a source of motivation for everyone. The guests transferred their views in order to persevere the national ideology and how to play our roles in the development and progression of our state. They highlighted the importance of patriotism which filled hearts with passion and devotion to serve for the country.

In order to energize the audience and to deliver the context of patriotism, several musical performances were arranged. When Mr. Ghulam Hussain Lali took over the stage and spread the magic of his vocals, he took the audience off to a journey of the Sufi Saints. Members of Positive Pakistan, Saima Ijaz and Tehreem Khalil performed Dil Dil Pakistan and boosted the crowd. Patriotic students of LUMS University, (SOZ THE BAND) performed a medley which was loved by everyone. Moreover, a competition of Bait Bazi was held between two groups of students which re-called the ideology of our poets. 

The entire hall was united spiritually and had a bond of patriotism.  The crowd was happy and satisfied to attend the event and re-energize their spirits with the love of nation. Keeping aside provincialism, racialism, language disputes and by being Pakistanis.  A show of great brotherhood and unity was set.  Every nook and corner was giving off Positivity.

Long Live Pakistan!

Walwala-e-Azadi by Positive Pakistan at Aiwan-e-Iqbal, Lahore

Maria Khalil

(The writer is a blogger, free lancer and Mission Holder Positive Pakistan from Lahore.)

Celebrating Labor day: (Heroes of Everyday)

Contributed by: Saadia Khalid

Labor Day is an annual day off to celebrate the achievements of laborer worldwide. The community of laborers are the most respectable and dignified community of the world and they strongly believed that economic and social sector cannot progress without them.

Unfortunately, the struggles, problems and issues of Laborers in Pakistan receive little attention. This issue is not glamorous enough for the mass media to be highlighted and nor does it drive up ratings. All the political parties are having their own agenda and busy in degrading each other rather than coming up with policies to ease the burden of laborers community. In all fairness, a country in the middle of a battle against violent religious extremism and facing issues like low quality of education and health sector has other priorities. The fact that this Labor Day will be observed like every other public holiday is a sad reflection of our society where everyone is busy in making their lives luxurious and joyous.  

Still with little hope for humanity in our country, some organizations are working for spreading happiness and smiles among deprived ones without any gain.  With this enthusiasm and aim for true happiness, Positive Pakistan Welfare Wing of Lahore Chapter has celebrated the labor day with laborers working at Orange Train Line and pay tribute to their endless struggle and hard work to face the challenges of this harsh world.

When the burning sun is on peak of its revenge in month of May, Lahore team has reached the orange train line construction site in afternoon time to distribute packs of chilled juices, water and biscuits among laborers.  Our team believed that a small positive deed has power to change the world and no matter how small effort is, it can change someone day or life drastically. Similarly, while distributing juices and food, laborers feel pleased that people do care and they come to spend their precious time with them. This small contribution from our side for laborers has definitely give them motivation to work for positivity and source of inspiration for others and their smiles and polite gestures are evidence of this.

Being Muslims, we need to understand that Labor has got lot of importance in Islam. In a Hadith, Holy Prophet (SAW) said “The Labor is the friend of God” it shows that how much importance Islam is giving to the Labor. Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him) worked with his own hands. He loved to work with his own hands for himself and for others as well. Islam is against the exploitation of workers. It is in favor of giving wages according to Labor done. Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him) said “Give wages to Laborer before his sweat is dried”. Islam also emphasis for lawful earning. And the lawful earning in the eyes of Islam is that which is earned by the hard work, the person who earns his livelihood with Labor of his own is righteous person and rightness person is honorable before Allah almighty. So, it is high time to realize that we should not consider laborers as low class or should not hate them as Labor struggle and rights are critical elements in a society that aspires to move forward, and on this Labor Day, it is pivotal that we remember their sacrifices.

Pearls of Pakistan

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writer: Javairia Abbas
Positive Pakistan - Lahore Chapter

Pearls of Pakistan Pakistan is one of those countries of world that is consistently confronting problems and difficulties for its survival since it has been created but despite of all these hurdles it still is progressing day and night because the patriots of Pakistan keeps on nourishing its soil with their endless efforts and they always leave the world stunned with their exceptional intellect and struggle to bring out the best of Pakistan. let us call such personalities as “pearls of Pakistan” because they truly intensify its beauty by their positive and revolutionary notions which when they implemented practically, it changes the whole scenario. Dr. Abdul Sattar Edhi is one of those pearls.

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The renowned humanitarian and the most active and serving philanthropist Dr. Edhi is the former of Edhi foundation in Pakistan with its branches spread all over the world. Under his leadership he has established hospitals , ambulance services , clinics ,maternity homes ,mental asylums ,homes for physically handicapped ,blood banks ,orphanages ,adoption centers ,mortuaries ,shelters for run away, children and battered women ,schools ,nursing courses and soup kitchens .The wide network of his social work and services provides the most needy and helpless people with hope ,care and vision for restarting their lives and living it with will power and positive thinking of bringing a change.

Dr. Edhi has thus become an inspiration for those who hold an idea of creating something Bigger. He has earned a reputation as being the most selfless and honorable human being. He has received various recognitions like national and international awards including an honorary degree of Doctorate from “the institute of business administration”. Any revolution has never started at magnum scale it always grows from a humble but firm belief that motivates one to take a start similarly Dr.Edhi incepted his humanitarian work in 1951 from an eight foot dispensary in Mithadar , Karachi.

It is definite that dr. Edhis journey would not have been ordinary to reach in his life time but What was that force which acted that after 57 years Edhi foundation has more than 7000 thousand workers including medical doctors ,nurses ,health care workers ,ambulance drivers and social activists with more than 250 Edhi centers .There are seventeen edhi homes for old women and men ,infants, homeless girls and boys and a home for animals and a home for animals, It was nothing but a strong belief in his will power, positive thinking and affective leadership.

Dr. Edhi has approached eighty five years of his age in December 2015.His life s work restores out flickering faith in humanity and his example inspire us towards making personal revolution so that collective spirit may be strengthened . He is loved ,admired and has numerous followers who share his vision and objectives voluntarily .It would not be an exaggeration to say that if people like him keep empowering Pakistan and beautifying it with their patriotic efforts like a pearl adds beauty and worth to the one who possess it ,a day will come when Pakistan would be a reflection of Iqbals dream. 

Champions Training Camp CTC for Selective Members

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Event Report:

Aysha Habib

A Champions Training Camp has been organized by Positive Pakistan Lahore Chapter at Dabistan-e-Iqbal where youth associated with the word “Champions” by Mr. Abid Iqbal Khari, President Positive Pakistan. 

At the fore beginning, a question has been aroused about what is Positive Pakistan and its core objective which beautifully answered collectively as “A welfare organization which helps to change the attitudes of youth in positive way and to put them into the right picture of their selves by enhancing their skills and talents; hidden or unhidden. And build positive representation of Pakistan on the World map”. 

Camp commenced with the worthy views of Mr. Usman Raza Jolaha, Vice President Positive Pakistan on the Mission of 2017 that was stepped into three parts “Develop positive attitudes in individuals for a better Pakistan”, “Know yourself and you will win all the battles” and “Making Pakistan the proud nation in World map”.

Dream + Hard work + Believe = Realization

“Formula for success” stated by Ms. Ayesha Habib, Eyrie Coordinator Lahore Chapter Positive Pakistan

Positive thinking is a psychological and passionate attitude that focuses on the optimistic side of life and assumes positive results. When Mr. Abid Iqbal Khari talked about “Power of visualization”, he said that to use it in right way you need to implement the attitude of positive thinking in everything you do.

“You should have a firm target in life to achieve”, stated by Mr. Abid Iqbal Khari while discussing the topic of “Secret of Life”. He further elaborated the terms character building and hope; projecting motivational clips of the movie “Manjhi - the Mountain Man”.

In the meeting, Young Readers Club Positive Pakistan aim stated as to build a network of young intellectuals which will be motivated to write books and share knowledge. 

“Academic Research habit is a vital element to enhance the appropriate knowledge and then we can work better through the relevant and accurate information”, stated by Ms. Irsa Hussain, Deputy Coordinator Lahore Chapter Positive Pakistan while identifying the significance of Young Readers Club.

On the topic of welfare wing, it was stated that Positive Pakistan Welfare wing has been working since 2006 to stop child labor and to help poor families to buy food items and cloths which are essential elements to survive. 

Our respectable guest Mr. Sardar Azam Rashid Chairman Environment Punjab, Coordinator to Chief Minister Punjab advised that “Everyone should be consider as equal and appreciated equally in any organization and there should be no gender or religious discrimination so that the motto can be successfully achieved by the organization which I’m glad to observe in Positive Pakistan”

The successful Champions Training Camp was completed with an interactive and informative question/answer session, which was concluded by Mr. Rana Waqas, Deputy Coordinator Lahore Chapter Positive Pakistan saying “Only education and positive attitude are enough to make society a peaceful place”.

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