KARACHI CLUB MAGAZINE Issue 03 | July - September 2019 IN MA KARACHI CLUB Upcoming Event
Summer Food Festival Kitchen 7:00 pm onwards Sunday, 13th October 2019 Message from the Karachi Club - Main KC Tape Ball Cricket Tournament 2019 Cricket Chief Editor (Age Group: 14 to 17 years) Dear Karachi Club family, 10:00 am onwards Saturday, 19th October 2019 Asalamualaikum. Welcome to the July- Karachi Club - Main September 2019 edition of the Karachi Club Magazine, your updated source Swimming Fun Gala - II Swimming Pool of all the events of the previous month 3:00 pm onwards and the latest happenings in the KC arena. Sunday, 27th October 2019 The Publications Committee event "Kids Night Out" was Karachi Club - Annexe a rip-roaring success with more than 200 kids in attendance and a night full of games, activities and fun at the KC Annexe. Other events at the club centered on sports and fitness, all focused on healthy entertainment and productive activities for members, added to the full repertoire of events in the previous month. Club Offices
As the city of Karachi enjoys cricket mania and rain Karachi Club - Main predictions, we at the Publications Committee are already Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road on our way to planning more events for you in this last Karachi - 75530, Pakistan quarter of 2019. UAN: +92 21 111 177 177 Phone: +92 21 3568 9571-2 As always, our greatest effort is towards making the magazine a benefit for members. We want it to be entertaining and informative, and above all useful. Inside Karachi Club - Annexe youll find a mixture of news, features and regular columns Maulvi Tamizuddin Khan Road covering KC events. I hope you enjoy this issue and do let Karachi - 74000, Pakistan us know if there are any topics you would like to see Phone: +92 21 3561 0411 covered in the future, within the newsletter and specifically the events that take place in Karachi Club. Email: Thank you & regards, [email protected], [email protected]
Muhammad Imran Razzak Website: Convenor Publication Committee www.karachiclub.org
Publication Sub-Committee 2019 Hiba Anis Mohamed Zeeshan Peermohamed Associate Editor - Urdu Members Javeria Ashraf Lakhani Bushra Muhammed Bawany Convenor Abdul Hafeez Memon Mustafa Khalique Farida A. Lavingia Anil Jiwat Muhammad Imran Razzak Associate Editor Anoshay Jawed Muhammad Nihad
Shazia Shoaib Sattar Advisers Sana Kashif Memon Ayesha Munaf Mehenti Mariam Godil Zavary July - September 2019 Karachi Club Publication Club Events
KC Ranking Squash Boys Under - 19 Amateur Open Winner: Mahveer Ukrani Daniyal Shaikh Tournament 2019 - Squash Runners Up: Aashish Bilal Bawany
Squash Sub Committee under the convenership of Half Court Open (+30) Veterans Mr. Ahmed Munaf Lodhika organized its most Winner: Ayaz Admani Yousuf Jahangir renowned tournament of the year KC Ranking Squash Runners Up: Kashif Khalid Ayaz Admani Tournament which was began from 15th July 2019 in which 7 different categories participated. Ladies Open Winner: Rida Imran Prize distribution ceremony was held on 24th July Runners Up: Zoya Imran 2019. Chief Guest, Mr. Muhammad Hanif Lakhani, President Karachi Club along with Mr. Muhammad Yousuf Suleman, Secretary Karachi Club, Mr. Ahmed Munaf Lodhika, Convenor Squash and Mr. Zohaib Nasir, Secretary Squash graced the event with their presence.
Following are the results for each category:
Mens Open Boys Under - 16 Winner: Aayman Zahid Umer Sohail Runners Up: Tabish Zahid Hussain Mazher
Sur Sangeet Night Entertainment
Convenor Entertainment, Irfan Ayub and his sub- committee organized yet another entertaining evening for the members of the club on Saturday, 27th July 2019 at the Main Lawn. The two music icons Fizza Javed and Karam Abbas Khan rendered songs for the entertainment of our members and their families. Members appreciated the efforts made by Convenor Entertainment and his team for organizing such a beautiful musical event.
The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away. Club Events Karachi Club Publication July - September 2019
KC Swimming Competition 2019 (Regulars & Beginners) Swimming Pool
The Karachi Club Swimming Sub Committee under the guidance of Convener Swimming Pool, Mr. Muhammad Ashraf Timuswala organized an Intra-Club Swimming Competition on 27th of July, 2019. This competition is a regular feature in Karachi Club, which allows children from both genders in various age groups to compete in different swimming strokes and distances.
The number of participants who registered for the competition was over 200 in Regular and Beginner categories. Four departments took duties on the day to run the event. The Time keeping and recording was outsourced, the second team took charge of visual position recording, the third team did the marshaling and the last one took the announcement and tabulation of points responsibility. The Event started with recitation of verses from the Holy Quran and National Anthem. Boys and Girls in nine age group divisions swam to prove their metal in Free Style, Breast Stroke, Back Stroke, Butterfly and Individual Medley. The competition was intense and many a budding talent came forward as a result. Those who excelled were awarded Group Champions Trophies. Their names are as follows:
GROUPS AGE BOYS GIRLS
1 5 YEARS - - 2 6 YEARS AMMAR MARFANI - 3 7 YEARS ASHAZ FAYYAZ ZAHRA QASIM 4 8 YEARS M. HAMDAN MALIK - 5 9 YEARS M. RAYYAN DHEDHI AMAL NOMAN 6 10-11 YEARS DANIYAL ALVI SARAH UMAIR 7 12-13 YEARS RAEED SOHAIL/KAZIM SHABBIR MAZIA IMRAN 8 14-15 YEARS SAMEER ASIF ZOHRA FARHAN 9 16-17 YEARS SHAZIL FARHAN RAMSHA IMRAN Medals were awarded to top three achievers in every event. The Chief Guest was Mr. Majid Khandwala, The Managing Committee along with the Chief Guest graced the occasion and gave away the awards. Mr. Muhammad Ashraf Timuswala was very instrumental in guiding and cooperating with the Sub-Committee in organizing the event and making it a success too.
Life is not that has meaning its something we give meaning to. You dont end up with a meaning full life, you create it. July - September 2019 Karachi Club Publication Club Events
KC 10s Tennis Summer Camp 2019 Tennis
It was the second year in a row when Karachi Club conducted the Tennis Summer Camp Tennis 10s being the most used format for young kids development tennis in the world. Coaches Anil Das and Zubair Raja conducted the camp and over 70 kids participated from different age group starting from 3 years to 15 years of age. The parents highly appreciated the program and were quite glad to see the progress and the basics skills developing in their kids. The closing ceremony was conducted at Tennis Court No. 1, where Mr. Aqeel Khan currently Pakistan No. 1 and Davis Cup Team Member of Pakistan was the Chief Guest together with other prominent individuals and members of the club namely Mr. Muhammad Hanif Lakhani, President Karachi Club, Mr. Muhammad Yousuf Suleman, Honorary Secretary Karachi Club, Mr. Rafiq Habib Godil, Mr. Shahnawaz Hasan Khan, Member Managing Committee, Mr. Muhammad Ashraf Timuswala Member Managing Committee, Mr. Altaf Hussain and Mr. Ali Mansoor Zaidi, Secretary Tennis.
Kids Night Out 2019 Publication
The third edition of Kids Night Out by Publication Committee under the convenership of Mr. Muhammad Imran Razzak was a great hit. The grand program was held on 3rd and 4th August 2019 at Karachi Club Annexe Lawn, in which more than 180 kids, aged between 9 to 15 years participated.
The events idea was fun and learn, and had many interesting sessions such as Motivational Speech, Movies, Games, Sports, Dinner, Midnight Snacks and Breakfast which was thoroughly enjoyed by the kids.
It was a commendable efforts by the entire Publication Committee and volunteers who stayed up the entire night and managed all the children as well as consistency of the event to ensure fun, happiness and learning for all kids. Kudos to Mr. Muhammad Imran Razzak, Convenor Publication and its committee for their untiring effort throughout the event.
Life is too short to live the same day twice. Club Events Karachi Club Publication July - September 2019
KC Juniors Ranking Badminton Tournament 2019 - Badminton
Badminton Committee under the convener Mr. Ahmed Munaf Lodhika organized Juniors Ranking Badminton Tournament from 22nd July 2019. More than 50 young kids participated in the tournament and the Badminton Court was overflowing with raw talent.
Prize distribution ceremony was held on 8th August 2019. Chief Guest, Mr. Muhammad Hanif Lakhani, President Karachi Club along with Guest of Honor, Mr. Muhammad Yousuf Suleman, Honorary Secretary Karachi Club, Mr. Ahmed Munaf Lodhika, Convenor Badminton and Mr. Luqman Jawed, Secretary Badminton and Badminton Committee Members were present on the occasion.
Details of Winners & Runners up are as follows:
Boys U-10 Singles Boys U-10 Doubles Winner Ayaan Ayaan & Rohan Runners Up Rohan Eshaan & Aliyan Boys U-12 Singles Boys U-12 Doubles Ayaan Shivam & Yash Shivam Ayaan & Rohan Boys U-16 Singles Boys U-16 Doubles Niranjan Niranjan & Rayyan Ibrahim Ibrahim & Rayyan Boys U-19 Singles Boys U-19 Doubles Niranjan Niten & Mustafa Mustafa Hashmani Ibrahim & Rayyan Girls U-10 Singles Girls U-10 Doubles Escheel Escheel & Zehra Zehra Irtiqa & Kailyan Girls U-12 Singles Girls U-12 Doubles Natalia Natalia & Arwa Lamia Lamia & Ania Girls U-16 Singles Girls U-16 Doubles Musfira Musfira & Harsha Harsha Kaynat & Aisha Girls U-19 Singles Girls U-19 Doubles Musfira Musfira & Harsha Areeba Areeba & Natalia
Give your best everyday! July - September 2019 Karachi Club Publication Club Events
KC Single Handicap Muhammad Yousuf Suleman, Honorary Secretary Snooker Tournament 2019 Karachi, Mr. Jawed H. Karim, Former Honorary Secretary Karachi Club, Mr. Muhammad Imran Billiards & Snooker Razzak, Convenor Billiards & Snooker graced the prize distribution ceremony. Billiards & Snooker committee organized KC Single Handicap Snooker Tournament 2019 which was held at Main Club Billiards Room from 22nd July to 8th August 2019. More than 100 players participated in the event. Anjum ST and Abdul Basit Shivany were the Semi Finalist of the tournament. Final was played between Irfan Hassan Ali and Abdul Basit Bawany which was won by Irfan Hassan Ali with a score of 3-2 in best of 5 frames. Chief Guest, Mr. Muhammad Hanif Lakhani, President Karachi Club along with Mr.
Pakistan Independence Hanif Lakhani, Honorary Secretary Karachi Club, Mr. Day Celebrations 2019 Muhammad Yousuf Suleman and Members of Managing Committee followed by Fireworks and Entertainment Musical Show. On 14th August 2019, Entertainment Committee under the convener Irfan Ayub organized Azaadi Celebration at Karachi Club Main Lawn. The event started in the evening where Karachi Club members and Members Managing Committee gathered to celebrate the Independence Day. The event as always witnessed a great number of members along with their families. It was extravaganza which had face painting, cartoon characters, magic show, Popcorns & Candyfloss stalls and much more for children. Subsequently, the event immense with cake cutting ceremony by President Karachi Club Mr. Muhammad
I will persist until I succeed. Club Events Karachi Club Publication July - September 2019
Second Grand Bumper Quiz Rama Show 2019 Quiz Rama
The Second Grand Bumper Quiz Rama of Karachi Club was held on Saturday the 24th August 2019 at the Main Club in celebration of Eid-ul- Azha & Independence Day. Due to prevailing economic condition the sponsorship was nominal, but a huge crowd of members and their families attended in large numbers and the lawn was jam packed.
To enliven the show the committee decided to offer maximum prizes to the winner, ably assisted by the sub-committee members, the management, staff & few sponsors in making the show a Grand success. The weather was also very kind and rains stayed away. Credit goes to Mr. Muhammad Ayaz Siddiq, Convenor Quiz Rama and his teammates and the staff who put in great efforts towards the success of the show which was thoroughly enjoyed by all the members with a hefty snowball prize of Rs. 200,000/- which was shared by many winners who were extremely happy over this handsome winning.
KC Azaadi Team Tennis and Mr. Ali Mansoor Zaidi, Secretary Tennis were present at the closing ceremony to distribute the Tournament 2019 - Tennis medals to the winners, runners up and participants. August being the Independence month of Pakistan, the Tennis committee organized Azaadi Team Tennis Tournament to celebrate Independence. Team Jinnah, Team Liaquat, Team Sir Syed and Team Iqbal were the 4 teams that participated in round robin encounter. Team Liaquat and Team Sir Syed made it to the finals after some very competitive and nail biting matches. Team Liaquat was able to beat Team Sir Syed and claim the title for the Azaadi Team Tennis Tournament. Medals were distributed between all the teams. Mr. Muhammad Yousuf Suleman, Honorary Secretary
The only time you should look back, is to see how far youve come. July - September 2019 Karachi Club Publication Club Events
Blood Donation Camp by Indus Hospital - Health & Fitness
Give Blood Save Life Karachi Club Health & Fitness Committee under the convenership of Amin Merchant organized Blood Donation Camp in association with Indus Hospital on Sunday, 22nd September 2019. Karachi Club members support this noble cause and earn blessing by donating blood. The camp was conducted by Mobile Donation Unit of Indus Hospital, which was much appreciated by members.
KC Veterans Tape Ball Cricket Bashir Chamdia. Chief Guest Mr. Asif Majeed Tournament 2019 - Cricket Panawala along with Mr. Jawed H. Karim, Guest of Honor, Mr. M. Imran Razzak, Mr. M.Farhan Lakhany, Karachi Club Cricket Committee has organized Mr. M. Ayaz Siddiqi, Mr. Usman Pardesi, Mr. Ahmed tournament for senior members KC Veterans Tape Munaf Lodhika, Convenor Cricket and Mr. Mustafa Ball Cricket Tournament on 21st September 2019 Khalique, Cricket Secretary graced the prize at Karachi Club (Main) Lawn. More than 70 senior distribution ceremony and gave mementos to the players participated who were grouped equally winning and runner up teams. into 6 teams.
After round matches KC Green and KC Grey teams had qualify for the grand finale. KC Green Team led by Kamran Kassim whereas KC Grey Team was led by Shoaib Bashir Chamdia after a thrilling and nail biting final match KC Grey Team won the title of the tournament by 8 wickets with 3 balls to spare. Man of the match was achieved by Shoaib
Love the life you live. Live the life you love. Club Events Karachi Club Publication July - September 2019
KC Tennis Challenger Series 2019 closing ceremony where awards were distributed Tennis between the winners and runners up.
Karachi Club Tennis Challenger Series took place in September 2019. The new format where two teams came head to head comprised of 20 players each side. Team Ali and Team Shamael were the two teams that were involved in the encounter. After a hard fought battle Team Ali was able to defeat Team Shamael and declare the winners of the tournament. Mr. Muhammad Yousuf Suleman, Honorary Secretary and Tennis Convenor, Mr. Asif Ismail, Former Managing Committee Member, Mr. Ali Mansoor Zaidi, Tennis Secretary along with Tennis Committee Members were present at the
KC New Bridge Tournament 2019 Convenor New Bridge, Mr. Haresh Kumar Perwani, Former Secretary, Mr. Jawed H. Karim along with New Bridge Tournament Director, Mr. Muhammad Hanif Memon (Canon) graced the prize distribution ceremony. The second edition of New Bridge Tournament held on 28th and 29th September 2019. In this edition there were 4 categories namely Dishoo Dishoo, Party (13 Cards), 27 Cards and 21 Cards Bund Joker in which senior members of New Bridge Room participated.
The results of the tournament of all categories are as follows:
Dishoo Dishoo: Winner - Mr. Akber Merchant Runners up - Mr. Amit Parwani
Party (13 Cards): Winner - Mr. Moosa Jan Bhabha Runners up - Mr. Jawed H. Karim
27 Cards: Winner - Mr. Zeeshan Merchant Runners up - Mr. Imran Jaka
21 Cards Bund Joker: Winner - Mr. Syed Jalal-u-Din Runners up - Mr. Amin Parekh
Its okay to be a glow stick. Sometimes we have to break before we can shine. July - September 2019 Karachi Club Publication Club Events
This month, the Karachi Club Swimming Pool Committee has selected a girls swimming team to participate in 27th Palmolive Sindh Women's Swimming Championship 2019, to be held on 5th and 6th of October at Karachi Gymkhana.
Also trials are scheduled to be held in coming weeks for forthcoming 58th Sindh Open & Boys Age-Group Swimming Championship 2019, to be held in Karachi Parsi Institute on 9th and 10th of November, 2019.
We are proud to announce that three of our swimmers namely, Muhammad Affan, Safwan Farhan Poonawala & Raeed Sohail have been selected to represent Sindh in forthcoming Junior National Swimming Championship in Lahore, to take place on 11th, 12th & 13th of October, 2019.
WEDDING BELLS Condolence Bilal son of Munaf Usman Mehenti (P-2626) weds Ayesha daughter of Muhammad Amin on Saturday, 22nd June 2019. Karachi Club Nimra daughter of Tanveer Alam Mannoo (L-3020) weds Adil members son of Faisal Arshad Shiekh on Thrusday, 18th July 2019. express their deep grief on Dr. Muhammad Ahmed son of Altaf Habib Jangda (L-2870) weds Ayesha daughter of Muhammed Khalid Bilwani on Friday, 9th August 2019. the passing away of our Abdul Umar Latif Mahmood Ammar son of Asif Abdul Wahid Godil (P-1873) weds Hiba fellow daughter of Syed Kamal Ahmed on Friday, 16th August 2019. Mohammed Noor Amija Ahmed members and Mohammed (L-0887) (L-2134) Asad son of Asif Majid Panawala (P-5151) weds Hajra colleagues. Sheriff (L-2098) expired expired daughter of Ashraf Ahmed Beriwala on Thursday, 22nd August 2009. expire on on on May the Tuesday, Wednesday, Wednesday, Muhammad Rehan son of Abdul Rauf Dagha (T-9149) weds Eesar 10th September 2nd October 25th September daughter of Kamran A. Sattar on Monday 26th August 2019. departed soul 2019. 2019. 2019. rest in peace. Dr. Zofisha daughter of Ajmal Hussain (P-1778) weds Zain ul Abedeen (Ameen) son of Abdul Jabbar Surya on Friday, 13th September 2019.
Quote Quote "In every disagreement in marriage, remember this one "Those who love never go away, even when then can't important truth; My spouse is my partner NOT my enemy. be physically present. They walk beside us still loved, We will either win together or we will lose together" and still missed"
The soul always knows what to do to heal itself. The challenge is to silence the mind. MEMBERS ARE ADVISED TO SUBMIT THEIR FAMILY REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE (FRC) TO UPDATE THEIR CLUB MEMBERSHIP RECORD LATEST BY 30TH NOVEMBER 2019. THE MANAGING COMMITTEE OF KARACHI CLUB HAS SETUP A REGISTRATION DESK KARACHI CLUB (MAIN) TO FACILITATE HONORABLE MEMBERS WHO WISH TO MAKE NADRA FAMILY REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE (FRC). HENCE, THOSE WHO DO NOT HAVE THE FRC MAY VISIT THE FACILITATION CENTER AT KARACHI CLUB (MAIN).
Summer Food Festival Presented by Kitchen Committee
On Sunday, 13th October 2019 at 7:00 pm onwards at Karachi Club Main - Lawn Live Music All food available on Cash Payment Guests are strictly not allowed
Muhammad Yousuf Suleman Farhan Wahab Lakhany Honorary Secretary Convenor Kitchen Trials on Friday, 11th October 2019 at 7:30 pm at KC (Main) Tennis Court # 4. Please Note: Registration Forms available at KC Main Reception. Last date of submissio of registration form is: Cricket Committee Presents Thursday, 10th October 2019. All players should KC TAPE BALL CRICKET wear white Lower and proper Joggers. TOURNAMENT 2019 T-Shirt will be provided by Karachi (Age Group: 14 to 17 years) Club on Tournament Born on 1st January 2002 day. till 31st December 2005 Muhammad Yousuf Suleman Honorary Secretary On Saturday, 19th October 2019 10:00 am onwards Ahmed Munaf Lodhika At Karachi Club Main - Lawn Convenor Cricket
Swimming Pool Sub-Committee Presents
Games & Activities: Coin Finding | Under Water Race SWIMMING Tyre Tube Race | Ball Collection FUN GALA - II Other Games & Fun Activities. Pool Activities Boat Ride, Musical Evening for Boys & Girls Garden Carnival Activities and Fire Works. on Sunday Please Note: * Details & Registration Forms available at 27th October 2019 KC (Main) Swimming Pool Reception 3:00 pm onwards * Last date of submission of Registration Form: Karachi Club - Annexe Monday, 21st October 2019
Muhammad Yousuf Suleman Muhammad Ashraf Timuswala Honorary Secretary Convenor Swimming Pool