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Seat 1C – A Survivor’s Tale of Hope, Resilience & Renewal
In Karachi the Southern Regional Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) hosted a compelling session through its book forum, recently, featuring the author of the month, Mr. Zafar Masud, CEO of Bank of Punjab, and his book, Seat 1C – A Survivor’s Tale of Hope, Resilience & Renewal, alongside his father and guest of honour, the legendary film and television actor Mr. Munawar Saeed. This initiative marks a new chapter in promoting reflective learning and storytelling within the CA community.
The session commenced with opening remarks by the Chairperson of SRC Ms. Moneeza Usman Butt, FCA, who underscored the role of literature in fostering empathy and leadership and emphasized on the importance of the reading habits and reigniting its passion through this new initiative, followed by a welcome address from ICAP Vice‑President Mr. Muhammad Samiullah Siddique, FCA.
Moderating the discussion was a senior ICAP member and literature enthusiast, Mr. Rashid Masood Alam, who provided an insightful overview of the book’s themes and introduced the evening’s distinguished guests, Mr. Zafar Masud and Mr. Munawar Saeed. He talked about the gripping story of surviving a near‑fatal aviation disaster. Seat 1C recounts how “a mind‑bending series of fortunate incidents allowed Mr. Zafar Masud to emerge as one of just two survivors” on that fateful day. The discussion proved emotional, thought‑provoking, and deeply inspiring, with attendees praising the book’s blend of candid storytelling and practical life lessons. The forum was graced by several prominent figures from Pakistan’s business and cultural sectors.
In closing, Mr. Masud expressed his hope that the lessons of resilience and renewal he has learned would empower others to confront their own challenges with courage and compassion.
An evening of poetry and celebration was presented by Mishal Khan recently. As a tribute to two cherished figures of Urdu literature: the birthday celebration of senior poet Anwar Shaoor, and a special honouring of Ambreen Haseeb Amber for receiving the prestigious Pride of Performance Award
The event was presided over by Anwar Shaoor himself, whose presence was an inspiration for the audience present on the occasion. A select group of poets and poetesses shared their work, adding colour and emotion to the night. The poetic session flowed unhindered under the skilled moderation of Khalilullah Farooqui, a well-known voice from radio and media. The star of the evening, poet Anwar Shaoor’s poetry was the highlight of the literary event.
Mehreen Ilahi curator of Majmua The Art Gallery organized a calligraphic exhibition titled Nafs, showcasing the works of emerging artists. Participating artists included Erum Hameed, Iffah Sheikh, Zahir Shah, Huma Tajdar, Umaima Masood, Fatima Arzoo Hassan, Syed Ali Sheikh and Mian Asif.
The calligraphy featured in the exhibition was done in both traditional Nastaleeq and modern, contemporary styles. The artists depicted Allah’s name and verses from the Quran in their works, in their own styles. Fatima Arzoo Hassan’s abstract calligraphy was a standout piece—her textured canvas, featuring Allah impeccably written in white against interplay of blue and white hues, was visually captivating.
Karachi Gymkhana hosted the 38th A.O. Hospital & A.O. Clinic-South Ramazan Cricket Festival 2025, continuing the legacy of a premier T20 tournament. This anticipated event brought together top teams, thrilling matches and cricket enthusiasts on the occasion.
A.O. Hospital sponsored this edition, carrying forward the vision of Dr. Syed Muhammad Ali Shah, who first introduced the T20 format in 1996. Under the Asghar Ali Shah Sports Foundation, the Dr. M.A. Shah Cricket Trophy continues to inspire, with many players delivering record-breaking performances.
Sports Convener Muhammad Hussain expressed gratitude to all participants, sponsors, media, and fans who contributed to the tournament’s success. Karachi Gymkhana, hosting the event, remained committed to promoting sports and fostering a strong cricketing culture through this prestigious event.
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