Annual 2011 DHA NEWS An Annual Publicantion of Defence Officers Housing Authority, Karachi DHA CITY KARACHI HEARALDING A PROSPEROUS FUTURE The only limits are, as always, those of visions. - James Broughton MESSAGES From The Editor’s Desk Life is full of rhythms; it is throbbing with zest, zeal and activity. If you look around and ponder for a while you will see that great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance. It is with this exuberant resolve that we present before you the issue of DHA Journal 2011. The magazine epitomizes the progressive spirit of DHA and is reflective of the quality of life in the community in its truest form. A surge of reinvigorated spirit of professionalism has lately permeated the affairs of DHA which is visible in all its undertakings and transactions. This has infused a new lease of dynamism and vitality in the Housing Authority. DHA, with hands on the present and eyes for the future, is well on the path of progress and advancement. The launching of DHA City Karachi (DCK) project on Super Highway is one such example which substantiates the credibility and stability A surge of of DHA Karachi as a strong entity in the field of housing and reinvigorated spirit development in the country. of professionalism has lately permeated DHA News 2011 is a special issue specifically dedicated to DHA the affairs of DHA City Karachi project which heralds a new future for Karachi. The which is visible in all magazine, in its essence, contains fascinating project details, its strategic objectives and contours of planning parameters that would its undertakings and transform what is presently a vast virgin land into a unique residential transactions. estate with the potential to provide state-of-the-art living, working This has infused a and recreational experience to its residents. new lease of dynamism and The Journal also includes a host of feature reports on DHA’s vitality in the revitalized efforts to revive the stalled waterfront projects, Housing Housing Authority. Authority’s forward looking initiative to revive the Cogen project at the earliest, a graphical representation of ongoing infrastructural development works in DHA Phase-VIII and an exclusive report on DHA going digital with advent of computerization in its working. The Residents’ Forum echoes the residents’ aspirations and problems; paradoxically it also highlights the commitment of the Authority in facilitating and providing the best services and amenities to its residents. A fascinating feature on “Old Classics for Modern Life” included in Periscope section provides a refreshing reading by rediscovering the great works of English literature. An essay on “Cultivate the habit of Cheerfulness” is a tonic for mind and body. We eagerly look forward to your suggestions, comments and criticism to make the next issue of the Magazine more comprehensive, informative and encompassing in all its forms and manifestations. Happy Reading. Lt Col (R) Syed Rafat Hussain Naqvi Editor | DHA News 2011 Bad things happens, but they dont have to make you sour. Contents DHA News, Annual 2011 Messages Development Works COMD 5 Corps & PEB, DHA 01 Development at a Swift Pace 42 Administrator DHA 02 Beginning of a New Phase 44 Secretary DHA 03 Readers’ Write 05 About DHA Residents’ Forum DHA in Perspective 06 Farewell to the Ex-Administrator DHA 09 Tackling Residents’ Problems 46 Welcoming the new Administrator 09 One Remarkable Reception 47 DHA Get Connected to the Digital DHA 10 DHA Services 48 DHA Bachat Bazaar 11 Smiles on Auspicious Eid Day 49 Drainage System in DHA - Rebuttal 11 Annual Sports Day 2011 49 Farewell Dinner 12 To The Rescue 50 Education is the key to Success 13 Solving Problems 51 Enhancing Public Relations 14 Nishat Commercial, DHA 51 Warm Send Off 15 Heroes Die Young: 16 Education Land of New Beginnings 17 Beautifying of Maj Khalid 18 “If you think Education is Shaheed Park Expensive, try Ignorance” 52 Academic Brilliance 53 Farewell Party in Honour of 53 Projects Dr. Tayyaba Mamoon A Commendable Achievement 53 Strategic Objectives 20 The 11th Convocation Ceremony 54 Eco-Friendly Green City 21 Channeling the Voice of the Next First Sustainable City in Pakistan 22 generation 55 Vision & Objectives 23 Annual Sports Prize Distribution Ceremony 55 Steal a Look into the Future 24 All Karachi Inter School Bilingual 56 Creek View & Terraces 26 Declamation Contest 2011 Creek Vistas Appartments 26 All Karachi Quiz Competition 2010 56 Creek Vistas Residency & Service 27 Annual Science Exhibition 2011 57 DHA Power and Desalination Plant 28 Annual Prize Distribution Ceremony 57 Current Events Celebrating a Day of Achievement 58 “We are the Future of Pakistan, Today’s Visionaries assure 30 Let’s Rise to the Occasion” 58 DHA on a Positive Stance 32 A Festive Mela at DA Window to New Opportunities 33 Public School (O&A Levels) 59 Beginning of a New Era in Sports 34 Laurels won by DA MHS Phase- IV 59 Students’ Council Oath Taking Ceremony 36 Steering towards Higher Success 60 Humble Tribute to the Poet 37 DA Neelum High School 60 DHA City Karachi 38 DA Teachers’ Training Institute 61 DCK – All Sketched Out! 38 DA JMS Beach View 61 Benefitting from Nature’s little Gifts 39 DA MHS Phase-VII 62 Reviving Islamic Heritage 40 DA JMS - Darakhshan 62 DA Tooba High School 63 DA Montessori 63 Clubs Library The World of Wisdom 80 “Variety is the Spice of Life” 64 Saving Tradition from Gem of a Club 65 Waywardness 82 Splash in Style 66 The Universe Explained 83 A Club Apart 67 in a Verse Entertainment Begins Here 68 Pearl of the Ocean 69 Healthy Sports Activities 70 Periscope Why Muslim Community is 84 Environment Degraded Worldwide? The GENIUS in All of Us 85 DHA Horticulture Directorate 71 Wither Art Thou O’ Father? 86 60th Pakistan Flower Show 73 Old Classics for Modern Life 87 Fighting Dengue 74 Cultivate Cheerfulness in your Life 89 Health & Sports General Because We Care… 75 Real Estate & Property 90 For a Noble Cause 76 Situation in Pakistan Why Fast Food is linked New Telephone Exchange 91 with Obesity 76 for DHA Main Office Environmental Degradation Dining Table Etiquettes 92 Aggravates Asthma 77 DHA Business Zone 93 Healthy Body has a Best Services at Better Prices 93 Healthy Mind 77 The 10th Sind Amateur Golf Championship 2010 78 Protect that Valuable Smile 78 The All Pakistan Open Golf Tournament 2011 79 EDITORIAL BOARD Patron in chief : Brig Aamer Raza Qureshi Advisor : Lt Col (R) Ajmal Rasheed, T(IM) Editor : Lt Col (R) Syed Rafat Hussain Naqvi 2B, East Street, Phase1, DHA Karachi-75500, Pakistan Tel: (021) 35886401-5, UAN: 111-589-589, Fax: (021) 35886406E DEFENCE OFFICERS HOUSING AUTHORITY, KARACHI A Progressive Vision for the Future MESSAGES President Executive Board DHA & Commander 5 Corps I feel privileged and happy to address the residents and staff of Defence Housing Authority through the forum of DHA’s Annual Magazine, and through it also extend my best wishes to all. DHA Karachi has come a long way and has emerged as the largest and most prestigious residential enterprise in the country. DHA, throughout its cherished history, has constantly endeavoured to establish benchmark standards in the field of housing, planning and community living. This has been made possible due to the consistency, dedication and devotion of the staff at DHA and the co- operation of its residents. It is reassuring that master planning of DHA City Karachi project, being built on Super Highway, is going on at a fast pace in I would like to stress accordance with modern engineering and architectural concepts. the need for DHA The project will serve as a role model for developers to follow by to take residents virtue of its salient features of unique planning and sustainability. on board while This venture undoubtedly has the potential to provide an emblem of undertaking any modern, secure and comfortable living environment to its residents. mega development cum infrastructural I expect DHA to revitalize its efforts for speedy and efficient improvement completion of its ongoing development projects. I would particularly project in DHA for like to see the infrastructure development works in DHA Phase-VIII to the residents. It is be completed with a renewed pace at the earliest. DHA should also imperative that DHA revive the stalled waterfront projects with a visionary, prudent and forward looking approach. and residents should work in tandem to I would like to stress the need for DHA to take residents on board achieve the goals of while undertaking any mega development cum infrastructural efficient, vibrant and improvement project in DHA for the residents. It is imperative that dynamic civic life. DHA and residents should work in tandem to achieve the goals of efficient, vibrant and dynamic civic life. I am confident that DHA would continue to launch its futuristic landmark development projects aimed at carrying out quality infrastructural development and providing versatile living environment to its residents. I wish DHA and its management Godspeed in all its efforts and future plans. My sincere compliments to the editorial board for bringing out the issue of 2011 Annual Magazine. Lt Gen Muhammad Zahirul Islam Commander 5 Corps and President Executive Board, DHA 1 | DHA News 2011 A winner is big enough to admit his mistakes, smart enough to profit from them, and strong enough to correct them. MESSAGES Administrator DHA It gives me great pleasure to felicitate and extend my good wishes to residents and staff of DHA on the publication of DHA Journal (DHA News 2011). The year gone by had been very eventful for DHA Karachi which saw completion of a number of important projects and significant progress being made towards the rest.