of the YMCA, for many years. Traveled DINSHAW, world-over in connection with the YMCA Alloomai Minocher. programmes. “…A philanthropic known for enormous [* Punjab **Karachi] charities,…created funds to fill every need of the indigent…”. Regarded as a strong DAUDPOTA, Dr.Mohammad Umer Bin. pillar of the KZBB, the Karachi Ladies Assn. A prominent scholar and educationist of , and other prestigious Parsee organizations. was deeply committed to the expansion of Extended considerable momentum to many education amongst the masses. Undertook adult Voluntary Organizations and educational literacy drives for over three decades throughout institutions to develop their services. Sindh and clamored for the enactment of the law for the enforcement of compulsory education. DINSHAW Also strived for the opening of colleges in the Behram interior Districts of Sindh and himself established Well-known for high constructive an Arabic College in Hyderabad…… role in the progress of his Parsee CV : M.A. Ph.D (Cambridge) Authored more community. The late Avari. than 25 books and headed several Colleges in Pioneered the establishment of their Sindh housing colonies for scores of [*.. ** Hyderabad] indigent families Remained actively associated with many welfare and public causes of the DAWOOD, Seth, Ahmed metropolis leading Voluntary Organizations A well-known philanthropist, Seth Ahmed including the Red Crescent for almost lifetime. Dawood, has made immense contributions in Was actively associated with the numerous education and welfare services. Besides his multi- national and international level fourms held in million Dawood Foundation, established the Karachi besides lavishly entertaining the Dawood College of Engineering & Technology; Delegates at his Beach Luxury Hotel. Founder the Dawood Public School besides other President of the Assn. for the Welfare of Adult educational and health welfare centers in different Deaf & Dumb and liberally contributed for the cities. Also contributed millions for the construction of its building the ADD Center atop development of public causes besides immense the KMC’s Frere Market. financial support to the Voluntary Organizations CV/ General: A leading hotelier of the country including the Al-Shifa Eye Hospital, . and owner of the 5-Star Beach Luxury and the Sponsored the formation of the United Memon Avari Hotels in Karachi, Lahore and Jamaat (merging three separate Jamaats), which Islamabad. now has a network of over 75 units all over the *Karachi **Karachi country. Dedicatedly patronized cultural and literary DINSHAW, activities and instituted the Dawood Literary Khursheed Banu Hoshang. Award. With a pretty long life (104 years), well-known National Honor/ Tittle : Hilal e-Khidmat undertook intensive research in the disease along CV: Leading industrialist with the legendary Dr. Ruth Pfau at the MALC *Bantva-1905 **Karachi-2002 and with the support of the Federal Ministry of Health together laid the ambitious foundation of the ' Eradication Plan for ' within a well-targeted period.

1 CV: MBBS FRCS Legislative Council in 1891, as the representative * Bombay **Poona of Sind Zamindars. Late Khan Bahadur Hassanali, seeing the poor condition of Muslims of Sind did DOONGURSEE, Seth Manoohhai. not rest till he had founded for them a High Joined his father's business in 1021, and was School in Karachi. He went from place to place appointed Broker of Messrs. David Sassoon & to collect funds for Sind Madressah Tul Islam Co., Ltd., as partner of his father in 1924. He and succeeded in establishing one of the best was a member of the Board of Karachi Port Trust High schools for Muslims in Sind. 1930-32, Vice-President of Buyers and Shippers' The late Khan Bahadur was the pioneer of Muslim Chamber, having served on its Committee for education in Sind and did a lot to spread education over 15 years. Senior Vice-President of the among the Muslims of this Province. He started Karachi Indian Merchants' Association for 1936 the Muslim Education Association in Sind which and 1941 and President of the Gujarati Education has been doing good work for the cause of Society for over 16 years. Manoobhai was a education among the Muslims. member of the Society for the Prevention of It was entirely due to the efforts of Khan Bahadur Cruelty to Animals, Karachi Health Association, Hassanali that Sindhi Muslims were educated, a Trustee of the Gujarati Education Society Trust who today are rubbing shoulders with the and Health Association, Managing Partner of the members of their sister Communities of Sind. firm of Doongursee and Sons, Director, Sind He was one of the most colourful personalities Observer and Mercantile Steam Press Ltd. He of Sind. Due to his valuable Social Services was also Director of the Sind Daily Mail Ltd., rendered by him, he earned title of EFFENDI The Bombay Fire and General Insurance Co., from Turkish Government Ltd., & The Hindusthan Safe Deposit Co.,. Ltd., and was a member of the Local Committee of FEROZEPOREWALA, Seth Mulla Isaji the Bank of Ltd., Hon : Secretary, Ayurvedic Ismailji. Relief Association, Assistant He was the proprietor of the famous and well Secretary, Ramkrishna Mission and a member known firm of Messrs. Ismailji Alibhoy & Son, of the Managing Committee of the Karachi Ferozeporewalla, dealing in general wares on Panjrapore Association Builder Road, Karachi. The firm representing some of the world reputed Manufacturers such EFFENDI K.B. Hassanali. as R. E. Dietz Co., New York, World's biggest He had a romantic career. He started his life as Makers of Hurricane lanterns, Messrs. Masters a Munshi on Rs.16/- only. He learnt English from Locks Co., U. S. A., Messrs. Husqvarna Vapen a Christian Clerk and got a job at Kotri on Boat fabriks, Sweden, Manufacturers of Household the Steamer. Here he perfected his knowledge of wares and many other well-known English because he came in contact with many manufacturers.He was Hon : Secretary of Faiz- English people. He wanted to practise as a Pleader e-Hakimi, the committee of Dawoodi Bohra and was preparing himself for Sind pleader's Jamait of Karachi, also a trustee of Faize-Husaini examination when the ,Judicial Commissioner a world wide Bohra pilgrim organisation. He was in Sind of the time allowed him to practise before the Vice-Chairman of Mohomediyah School he qualified for the Bar. He rose to be the Public Board, and Chairman of Quettawalla Charitable Prosecutor of Sind and was offered the judgeship Hospital of Small Causes Court of Karachi, which offer he thankfully declined. He was elected as a member of Bombay

1 GABLA, N. F. GETRITUDE, A noble-minded zealous and unassuming Sister Lemmens volunteer of Karachi. Was quite popular for his All way from Western Europe to Karachi with single-handed membership enrolment drives of immense love and motherly care for the mentally each and every organization of which he was retarded and autistic young children - many of a dedicated member. Lived a very simple life them family-discarded. Founded the Darus- and ever ready to serve the deserving people. Sukoon for their ultimate care and shelter, where Membership PRCS; KTS; IDRPWA; PFWA; she served till death. Trained and enrolled scores PPRS;; KTBA. and several other well known of volunteers for the care and handling these Voluntary Organizations. special children. CV: B.E.; Electric Engineer. *Belgium **Karachi Senior official of the KESC *Karachi **Karachi GHANCHI, Ahmed E Played a leading role in the founding of the All GANATRA, Pakistan Muslim Ghanchi Anjuman and its Hussain Ebrahim Jamal. associated bodies Initiated its multifarious A leading social worker and a Justice of Peace welfare activities including formation of the War- of Bombay. Soon after his migration time First Aid and Civil Defence standby units to Pakistan, quite actively engaged himself in (1965 & 1971. Strongly advocated essential social the rehabilitation services of the Pakistan Memon reforms and prevention of wasteful expenditure Relief C’ttee. Made gigantic contributions for in wedding functions. Pioneered the establishment the establishment of the Hussainabad Memon of the community's housing colony and a multi- Colony Karachi. purpose complex in Baldia Colony and North Membership: APMF (leading founding fathers); Nazimabad respectively. besides a ladies Pakistan Memon Educational & Welfare Society handicraft center and a primary school. (President for 2 years). CV : B.A.LLB. Retired Deputy Secretary Govt. * …**Karachi of Sndh *Gujrat India **Karachi GAZDAR, Mohammad Hashim GHANI, Ahmed A.R A spirited worker of the Pakistan Movement, A philanthropist in his own rights and active strived for the socio-economic concerned in the national causes Ahmed Ghani development of the downtrodden. Actively is reputed for presented a handsome amount to associated with welfare services to the lacs of the Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan for having the in- coming refugees. Founder-President of the National Anthem composed. several organizations, including those for the Migrated to Karachi during 1943 and soon got welfare of his Marwari community in K’chi. actively involved in the educational and welfare CV & General: A leading political Muslimactivities. Was keen to provide technical education Leagur of Sindh. Served as the Deputy Speaker for the better future of the boys with average of Pakistan's Constituent intelligence and donated a handsome amount to Assembly. his Kutyana Memon Assn. for establishing a * ..**Karachi technical training institute. Also donated liberal funds for the essential public causes and likewise assisted the deserving families.

1 Membership: Kutyana Memon Assn.; Kutyana President, Cantonment Board, Hyderabad Sind. Memon Volunteer Corps; Memon Club (Founder) Chairman, Bazar Committee of the Cantonment besides other leading Voluntary Organizations. Board, Hyderabad Sind. Director on the Hyderabad (Sind) Mercantile Co-operative Bank, GHULAM Mohyuddin Ltd., Member, Red Cross Society. Life Member, A multi-handicapped leprosy patient- armless, Lady Dufferin Hospitals, Sindh. Member on the lame and blind, yet provided amazing and Nursing Association and on the Executive meritorious leadership to fellow-sufferers for Committee. President, Educational Society, many years. Hyderabad Sind. He was the District Scout Almost 100% successful in his relentless Commissioner, Nawabshah. Member, the campaigns for their genuine causes. Founder- Provincial Scout Council, Karachi. Member on President of the West Pakistan Lepers Assn. ( the Nursing Association, Nawabshah. Director 1955). on the Nawabshah Electric Supply Co., Proprietor GIDUMAL, Diwan Dayaram. of the firm of Messrs. Muncherjee & Co., Born on 30th of June 1957 at Hyderabad. He was Hyderabad. a Philospher, poet and scholar. He earned a big name and fame in Social services His books such GOPALRAO, Bhonsle as ‘Something about Sindh’, Jabuk (Man Lai)’, He was a Land Lord and Contractor and First & ‘Sat Sahelyoon’ etc are very important books Class Honorary Magistrate, Karachi, belonged in Sindhi literature.Set new trend of social services to the famous Bhonsle family who had come to in Sindh and Hind. Founded so many Social settle in Sindh in 1843.He was educated in Karachi organizatios. At the eleventh hour of his age, he as a student. He was an important member of married a young gril, daughter of his friend. He Maratha Community of Karachi and was the breathed his last on 7th December 1929. President of Maratha Union for a number of years. He was the President of the Madhoo GIDWANI, R.B: Metharam Ajitsingh. Muccadum Smashan and the Shivajee Memorial He was Land Lord and Zamindar and one of the Fund. He was the Honorary Secretary of various eminent personalities of Karachi District. He was Maratha Associations and Societies such as a member of Karachi District Local Board for a Libraries, Temples, Gymkhana. number of years and was its Vice-President He, for his services to his community, was made also.He was an Honorary Special Magistrate for a Justice of Peace and First Class Honorary a considerable period. He is a much respected Magistrate. He was the Managing Partner of the Zamindar of his District and his rich experience most famous firm of the Dock Engineering and was appreciated by Government by appointing Welding Works of Keamari. He was a him on various committees and honouring him Government and Naval Contractor. with the title of Rai Bahadur.. In the last period of his life retired from Zamindari life and did a GURDINOMAL, Mukhi Mangharam. lot of social work in his native place Hyderabad. He was from Hyderabad and was educated at Cambridge and practised as a Barrister for some GOLWALLA, Fakirjee Perozshah. time. His business took him abroad where he He was a Landlord, Zamindar, Merchant and lived for many years. He started the Hyderabad Justice of Peace from Hyderabad. He was a Electric Supply Corporation Ltd., and run it as member on the Excise Advisory Committee of its Managing Director for more than 23 years. the Hyderabad Sindh Cantonment Board. Non He was elected as the President of Hindu Official Visitor to the Sindh Convict Gang. Vice- Panchayat Federation. He was a member of D.

1 G. National College. It was entirely through his epidemics- Plague.(1896-97) and later the equally efforts that Om Mandli was banned. He took deadly Influenza fever (1917-18). Personally keen interest in Industries, Female education and helped the sufferers, besides closely supervising Panchayats.He was the only Bhaibund who gave the free relief distribution of food, clothing as his daughters the highest education. well as the medical care even far beyond Karachi. Much concerned at the sufferings of the local HAJI, Dr population of the Lyari Quarters from the A prominent authority in the civic development recurring ailments and environmental hazards, works, Dr.Haji sponsored the establishment of arranged the cleaning-up of the highly polluted first-ever Municipal medical units in most neglect and dirty banks of River Lyari for the first time- slum of the metropolis – the Lyari Quarters. ever. Also arranged the re-settlement of the poor and National Honor /Tittle : CIE homeless people. Equally active in Larkana as CV & General: B.A.LL.B. A brilliant Advocate well, after retirement his services include and a highly respected political authority at the education drives, provision of wells and the national level. Active Member of the then Indian establishment of medical centres. A dedicated National Assembly. As a leading KMC Councilor Red Crescent worker got established the first- embarking upon ambitious development of ever Red Crescent Hospital, Larkana where the Karachi as a progressive and modern city initiated first-ever training of Mid-wives and Dais were several essential facilities after several study- conducted.. visits abroad on his own initiative and expenses. CV: MBBS. *Manjh Tehsil, Kotri 1862 *Karachi 1892 **Karachi **New Delhi-1928

HALEEM, HAROON, Sir Abdullah Naseemuddin. A great legendary philanthropist and illustrious A very helpful young volunteer deeply attached social worker, closely associated with Quaid-e- to Sea-Scouting. Laid down his life in timely Azam.and the Pakistan Movement. saving several young co-Scouts from getting Founded several educational and welfare drowned during their weekly swimming /boating institutions including the Abdullah Haroon exercises in the Creek, where the erstwhile Orphanage, K;chi besides the huge Abdullah Sea Scouts Land-ship - the LS.Nussrwanjee was Haroon Charitable Wakfs. His piety and located (until recently). Always on the standby magnanimous charity knew no bounds. for voluntary services and actively assisted the General : A top-ranking leader of the All India PRCS-K’chi Br. during the two Indo-Pak. Wars. Muslim League and spokesman of the Muslims *…**Karachi of Sindh *1872 ** Karachi 1942 HARCHAND RAI, Seth Vishvandas Hailed as one of the "great illustrious sons of HAROON, Sindh and Father of modern Karachi", Lady Nusrat Abdullah he served the country with considerable dedication Hand in hand with her above-named life- and far-sight. Held in high esteem by one and all consort, Lady Nusrat rendered valuable welfare as a very noble and highly principled personality. services. A very senior Co-Chief Founder of the Readily volunteered for all the important and APWA along with Begum Raana Liaquat Ali essential social causes. Played quite a significant Khan, devoted considerable time and energy plus role in the eradication of the notorious killer- liberal funds for its marvelous progress.

1 * Iran ** Karachi 1996 HUNDRAJ, Dewan Dukhyal HIDAYATULLAH, A leading advocate of the Hindu-Muslim unity, Begum Daulat established the Goth Sewadal (later renamed One of the forefront founders of the APWA along Gandhi Khidmat Ghar, which had popular support with her illustrious elders, and strenuously strived of all the communities of Karachi. and their for the emancipation of women. Liberally unreserved participation in its multifarious social contributed funds to different welfare causes. and cultural activities. This center along with its Represented country and the APWA in different medical and welfare units served as a model international forums from time to time. vocational training institute as well. * Karachi **Karachi -2004 Vigorously clamored for wide-spread education and the opening of schools in interior areas HIDAYATULLAH, throughout Sindh. His dedications in social service Begum Sughra and communal harmony earned him high Veteran social worker actively associated with appreciation from all over the region and beyond many leading NGO's and Pakistan Girl Guides besides many recognition awards Assn. Also one of the leading founders of the *Larkana 1910 ** abroad. APWA and the only Lady-President of the Pakistan Red Cross Society (Sindh Branch), ever HUSSAIN, Dr. S.A. had -(in her capacity as the First Lady of Sindh Founder-President of the Pakistan Conference of -wife of the then Governor-Sir Ghulam Hussain Social Work (1956). Advocated the need for Hidayatullah which exalted position she continued widespread social welfare activities on scientific to hold for a long time even after his death. lines as well as professional training in the field. * **Karachi Greatly popularized the Cooperative Movement in this newly found country. Providing high-level HIRANAND, Sadhu. professional and technical guidance for the Son of Dewan Shoukiram, born on 23.03.1863 formation of wide-spread Housing Cooperative in Hyderabad.He did Matric in 1879 and B.A in Societies in particular to ease the acute housing 1883.He earned position of a role-model in our problems of Karachi and other cities. history.He remained very active leader of the first CV : M.A.Ph.D. Marketing Advisor ® Govt. of ever Socio-political organization ofSindh-“Sindh Pakistan Sabha”.He introduced the Congress in Sindh.He *Lukhnow ** Karachi. was a pioneer of“Barhmo samaj” in Sindh.Founded school in Hyderabad and IRFANULLAH, published “Sarswati”& “Sudhar Patreeka”under Begum Sarwari his editorship.He intended to educate his daughters Took keen interest in social and welfare activities from reputed institution and went to Bekanir for since school days in Ghorakpur. At quite a young this purpose where he breathed his last on age headed the local SPCA, besides actively 14.07.1893.He was one of those leaders who serving on the War-time A.R.P.. ( now the Civil gave vision about the political thinking.Sadhu Defence) set-up and the St.John Ambulance Hiranand influenced the social & political future Assn. Soon after migration, entered headlong of his country in welfare, cultural and political activities of Karachi. CV & General : A leading and quite out-spoken female KMC Councilor and the only lady-MPA

1 of the then West Pakistan Legislative Assembly reservoir,link- roads market place; in his home- (representing Karachi) quite successfully steered town Mirpur Bathero. Continuously strived for therein the many issues relating to the essential the promotion of the socio-economic uplift of but much-neglected civic problems of the the local Khawja communities in various areas metropolis. of Badin. Provided generous donations for relief *Ghorakpur, India-1922 **Karachi work, education and the publication of religious literature. JAFFER, Ahmed E *Mirpur Bhatero 1867..**1959 A highly charismatic and popular worker of the Pakistan Movement. Well-known for JAMAL, high patriotic service and nation - building Abdul Latif Ebrahim activities and Pan-Islamism. Much devoted in "…committed himself to the promotion of the welfare services of the incoming refugees education science and technology .." and founded the All Pakistan Mohajir The immense contributions of Latif Ebrahim Board, and the Murshed Hospital.Baldia Town. include the internationally-famed multi-million K’chi. H. E. J. Institute of Chemistry of the K’chi *Poona 1909 **Karachi 1990 ‘versity, He also funded several other equally essential projects and huge purpose-built JAFFERI, Rahman Ali buildings to the universities and other educational A well known life-time Boy Scout of Larkana and medical institutions. Along with liberal with over 50 years dedicated of service to the donations to the essential civic and welfare Movement. Hailed for his high-risk volunteerism causes and relief activities he extensively in rescuing and life-saving services during a patronized and liberally supported the numerous huge fire in Larkana (1939) and thereafter for Voluntary Organizations as well. arranging immense assistance in the relief and Membership: World Memon Federation(co- rehabilitation of the fire-victims. Very ably guided Founder); Pakistan Memon Federation the youth in healthy activities and was regarded (President); Pakistan Gujrati as a model of volunteerism. Assn(President) besides numerous welfare, National Awards: Certificate of Merit by the cultural and literary bodies. Chief Scout- the Viceroy of India. National Honor / Tittles : Viceroy’s Certificate of Gallantry for the Rescue Pakistan: Sitarae- Quaid-e-Azam; and Life-Saving Services. Iran: Nishan-e-Humayun; *Larkana 1912 **1988 Germany: Knight-Commander. CV: A top-ranking industrialist and world-famed JAFFER, personality, took pioneering lead in fostering Seth Haji Mohammad Pakistan’s strong economic ties, academic A popular volunteer of Mirpur Bathero who quite cooperation and trade relationship with different courageously voiced against the many local countries. A past Vice-president of the Pakistan bureaucratic excesses - high-handedness, Federation of Chamber of Commerce & Industry; corruption, plunder and unbridled exploitation headed the now defunct RCD Chamber of of the masses especially the poor peasants . Commerce. Struggled for the reduction of revenue and other *Gujrat **Karachi 2005 taxes in the areas badly-affected by floods or other natural hazards. Got constructed the much-needed water-

1 JANNO, Abdur Razzak. Elected Member of Cantonment Board, Honorary A leading businessman and social figure Vice-Chairman of S.P.C.A. Karachi, Life Member Extended liberal assistance to genuine causes of Anjamani-Taraqqi -Urdu, Karachi, Trustee of and the deserving people. several mosques and Wakf properties in Karachi Membership : All Pakistan Memon Federation(a and Trustee of Karachi District, Wakf Properties. past Vice-President) and several prestigious He earned title of Khan Bahadur from the educational welfare and cultural bodies. Government .

JATOI, JEEVA, Nazim. Comrade Hyder Bux Unique, dynamic, driving force with progressive A prominent Freedom Fighter of Sukkur. Strived outlook. Much concerned with the problems of for the uplift of the struggling labour class the patients in need of blood and more especially particularly the Haries as well as the distressed the Thalassemia affected children. established widows and orphaned children. Established the ultra-modern Fatimid Foundation’s Blood educational institutes for women besides a factory Bank for round-the-clock service. under a welfare body Sudhar Sabah for their Membership : the Fatimid Foundation(Founder- gainful employment. President); actively associated with many *1901 **Larkana 1970 prestigious Voluntary Organizations.

JAWAHARDIN, Fazal Ellahi. JETHMAL, He was Army and Royal Air Force Contractor Dayaram and Karachi, and Land Lord of Karachi District., He was born in 1845 at Hyderabad and got his In the Quetta Earth-Quake in 1935 he rendered early and primary education from a muslim wonderful service to the refugees who had come akhund and breathe his last in 1887 when he was to Karachi. He served as an Honorary Magistrate of 42 years old. He was one of first batch of 4 First Class from 1930 to 1937, Justice of Peace., student those did matriculation from Bombay and First Class Magistrate, Karachi District from university. 1939, Head Warden A. R. P. Road since 1940, Coronation Medal awarded (1937) for Loyal JETMAL, services rendered during Civil Disobedience Dewan Dayaram. Movement, helped the Government and Karachi A leading philanthropist of his time, well-known Police in Riots in 1935. He was the Founder and for his splendid lead in establishing the first- President of Feroze Vernacular School[1927], ever college in the Sindh region - the prestigious was the founder of the grave yard of Anjumani- D. J.College of Science, K’chi during the late Mussalmanani-Punjals, Karachi, President years of the 18th Century. Extended liberal Anjumani-Musalmanani-Punjab, Karachi. He assistance to the needy persons. was the President Muslim Jamait Jamia Masjid Kassaban and Idd Gah, Bunder Road,. President JINNAH, Madere-Millat Mohtarma Fatima. Muslim community, the Chairman Muslim The most devoted sister of the Quaid-e-Azam,and Housing Co-operative Society, Karachi, Member his strongest ally in the achievement of Pakistan. of Port Haj Committee, Karachi, Life Member Served as the bacon-light to the un-ending of Muslim Gymkhana, Karachi, Life Member of caravans of post-Partition refugees and attended Young Men's Muslim Association, Karachi, to their re-settlement and rehabilitation services. Member of Muhammadan Committee Sindh besides organizing instant distributions of huge Madressah Tul Islam, Karachi from 1927 to 1941, quantities of relief material. Sponsored the

1 establishment of vocational training centers for wife, Shrimati ,Jhaverbai. He was a great young ladies and actively patronized the newly compassion for the dumb and infirm animals and established educational and welfare institutions managed the Karachi Panjrapore Association, an all over the country. institution for the betterment and service of the ** 08.07.1967 Karachi suffering animals, of which remained the President

JINNAH, JUMMA, Dr. Omer Wali Mohammad. Rai Ramzan Ali. A Neurological-Surgeon of international fame A devoted social worker actively associated with was closely associated with the Voluntary the Scouting Movement of the Ismaili community, Organizations especially those related to his the erstwhile Sea-Manship Council of Pakistan, medical profession and of the Memon and other leading Voluntary Organizations. community.. Also liberally extended liberal Keenly interested in the spread of education in financial support without least publicity to the the rural areas and accordingly frequently toured deserving and promising students pursuing the interior areas of the Badin District along with medical and other professional education. large teams of volunteers for enrolling out-of- CV: MBBS.; FRCS. Founder head of the JPMC’s school children in the local primary schools. Neurological Dept. *Kathewar 1917 **Karachi 1985 JOSEPH, Castellio. JUNANI, Born on 30th September 1891, at Goa and came Abdul Ghani Dadabhoy. to Karachi in December 1899. Educated at St. Took active part in the then Home Rule League Patrick’s High School and D.J.Sindh College. and the Khilafat Movement and later played a Took the LL.B degree in 1924. He was elected leading role in the awakening of the Muslims of Municipal Councillor in 1927 for the Kathiawar during the Pakistan Movement. Played and Jewish Wards. Remained Acting Vice- a leading role in the socio-economic uplift of the President of the Karachi Municipality also. He Memon community in the pre-partitioned India, was associated with many Social and Educational and one of the top-pioneers of the All India organizations. Memon Educational and Welfare Society. Continued his meritorious contributions in JOSHI, Seth Doongursee. Pakistan and remained actively associated in the First of all he worked as a Brokers to M;`s. David rehabilitation and welfare of his community Sassoon & Co., Ltd., Bombay in its opening in people Took lead in the establishement of the 1904. At the same time he enlarged his own Memon Hospital, K’chi. business and soon rose to prominence as a Membership : The Pakistan Memon Educational merchant in the city. In 1919 he was elected & Welfare Society (a leadingFounder); the President of the All India Pushkarna Brahmin Memon Medical Society (a leading Founder). Conference.He has sent out several deserving students of his own community as well as other JUNEJO, Mai Kaller. Brahmin communities for higher studies both Where the males feared to tread and could not here in India as well as to England. He was a dare, the highly respected Mai often in the male fervent advocate of Female Education, in which dress and on horse-back, was a common sight in cause he donated a handsome sum of Rs. 20,000!- the District Courts and Offices of Nawabshah to the Gujarati Education Society for its Girls and neighboring Districts to timely help and solve High School, which was named after his amiable the problems of the poor and depressed people

1 especially the females against injustices and the Okhai Memon Jamaat and other leading oppression. At times, she decided cases herself Voluntary Organizations. and even punished the offenders quite * Bombay 1919 **Karachi 1980 unquestionably - her decisions duly respected and unquestioned by the local officials and the KANDAWALA, Merwanji Edulji. public as well. Extended liberal social assistance Born in Karachi on 13th August 1875, Landlord, to the needy families. Merchant, a shrewd businessman of long *Village,Sher Mohd.Junejo 1865 **Nawabshah experience and landlord with extensive landed 1930 interest in Sindh. He initially worked as a Trustee of Karachi Parsi Anjuman Trust Funds and H. JUNEJO, M. Khajurina Technical Trust Fund then elected Rai Jan Mohammad Al-Mohajireen. as Chairman, KPAT Funds Agriculture Scheme, A popular social worker devoted considerable as the member of managing committee of BVS attention to the problems of the masses and more Parsi High School for a decade, he donated a especially wide-spread education in rural areas. Library on 27th January 1918 in memory of his Strived for the construction of schools, roads, parents Bai Dhunbai and Edulji Bejonji musafer-khanas and other essential public Kandawalla Library where his keen devotions requirements. Extended liberal financial support for the education and growth of the students. to deserving families. *Larkana 1888 **Ajmer 1921 KATRAK, Sir, Cawasjee. Top ranking dedicated citizen of Karachi, well- KABRAJI, known for his generosity and services for welfare Goola Dinshaw. work. A highly spirited volunteer of the St. John A highly committed worker of the Parsee Ambulance Assn., Sindh, and its standby community from quite a young age, During the Ambulance Brigade. Presented the organization World War II, organized teams of lady volunteers with a purpose-built two-storied -Katrak Building, for preparing thousands of well-stitched garments (behind the Empress Market) for its activities for presentation to the Armed Forces - thus a (1938). Other contributions include the famous splendid contribution of the Parsee community. Katrak Hall,(near the Empress market) which Also motivated young ladies for getting trained was readily available without charges to the in dress-making, cooking and other useful programmes of the Voluntary Organizations for vocations. quite a long time. Membership : KZBM; the (then)Indian RedMembership : The St.John Ambulance Assn., Cross Society; the K’chi Ladies Assn. and other K’chi Br. (one of the Founders) The Indian Red leading Voluntary Organizatios. Cross Society ,K’chi Br. The KTS. IDRPWA, ** Karachi 1986 PFWA; PPRS; the Karachi Parsee Gymkhana Club and other prestigious national and local KANDAWALLA, Voluntary Organizations. Kassam Usman. National Award /Tittle : Knighted by the British A well-known philanthropist, Kassam Usman King. extended liberal assistance to the essential social International VO Awards Knight of St. John causes as well as to the educational institutions, from the UK-based parent-body. active VOs and the deserving families and the CV & General: Leading Business and Shipping students. magnate. Membership : the Memon Relief Committee, * Karachi **Karachi

1 KATRAK, Sohrab K. H. called upon the younger generation to acquire He was a patner in the firm of Messrs. Katrak & knowledge and understand Islam properly. One Co., Karachi, and the Author of "Through of the key-founders of the first-ever Mosque in Amanullah's Afghanistan". A Writer, an Orator London, (where he regulalrly delivered the Friday- and a world traveller. First class Honorary Sermons) besides establishing the first Magistrate, and Justice of Peace, Municipal international Muslim body in UK - the 'Jamiyatul- Corporator representing the Karachi chamber of Muslimeen' . Commerce—the first Indian to be so represented While heading the Sindh University often paid a Port Trustee nominated by the Government. A the fees of the deserving students from his own Member of the Karachi .cantonment Board since funds he also provided free boarding and lodging its inception. The Divisional superintendent, to scores of them in his ever open – to - all St. John's Ambulance Brigade. Managing Trustee residence . of the Katrak Charity Trust, The Hormusji Katrak CV : Bar-at-Law . A leading advocate and Hall. The President of the following institutions: educationist. As the Vice-chancellor of the Sindh (1) The Jehangir Peerozshaw Dubash Health University is credited for his everlasting Culture Institute (2) The Sind Historical Society contributions for its rapid expansion and progress. (3) The Provincial Commissioner, Hindustan *Hyderabad 1886 **Jamshero 1968 Scout Association (4) Max Denso Hall Clerical Library and Commercial Education Society. KAZI, Khuda Bux. Director, Bharat Bank Ltd. (Karachi Branch). One of his great admirers writes that Kazi Khuda Vice-President, Sind Natural History Society. Bux "..as Mayor and Deputy Mayor Karachi…had Secretary, Karachi Parsi Co-operative Housing the interest of the down-trodden people of Lyari Society Ltd. The Young Men's Zoroastrian foremost in his mind… gave top priority to Association. Treasurer of the uetta Parsi Relief education… accorded considerable attention for Fund. Member on the Council of Management the development and progress of Karachi.,… was of Ex-Service Associationthe only IndianCountess a social reformer and rendered outstanding of Dufferin Fund, St. John Ambulance services in the cause of education.." Association, Sind Provincial Co-operative Bank An ever active citizen, Kazi Saheb was an ever- Ltd., Civil Hospital Nursing Association, Karachi sought person in the social, cultural and political Health Association, The S. P. C. A., The Mama circles of the city. He was on the governing bodies Parsi Girls High School, The Bomanshaw of innumerable social welfare organizations, Minocher Homji Parsi Patients Relief Association, Sindh Madressah being his alma mater received Zoroastrian Club, The Sind Joint War Committee, his utmost attention. a delegate on the Parsi Matrimonial Court. As an advocate was extremely considerate to his hard-pressed clients. He was highly revered by the youth whom he constantly encouraged KAZI, Allama I. I for proceeding to higher studies and to develop The most distinguished and un-matched Muslim patriotism. scholar and philosopher of Sindh, who amongst National Award /Tittle: ‘Kaiser e-Hindh by the other things was deeply engrossed in the wide Viceroy of India. expansion of education for heralding the mass CV: B.A.LLB. A leading Advocate of the then awakening of fellow-co-religionists. Besides Chief Court of Sindh and the Bombay High Court relentless campaigns for social reforms, urged *Moro 1894 **Karachi 1944 every other public figure as well as the educated persons to eradicate illiteracy and ignorance. Also

1 KAZMI, Maj. ® Manzoor Hussain. KHAN, A legendary Boy Scout for about seven decades Dr. Akhtar Hameed. from his age of 7 years till death. One of the first Outstanding world authority in community of the very few Muslim boys to be enrolled in development. Famed for his voluntary this World Movement, soon after its establishment efforts in establishing the highly prestigious in India. Most dedicatedly served the PBSA as Orangi Pilot Project, for bettering the lot of the Training Commissioner and International thousands of under-privileged people - majority Commissioner besides other high ranking of them being migrants from the erstwhile East voluntary posts. One of the key-founders of the Wing of the country. His painstaking 'Jungle Mangal - Boy Scouts Camping Grounds' drive amongst many other things, have resulted in the up-country and has trained hundreds of in mass awakening towards education, self-help Scouters and Rovers year after year for their and socio-economic development, small credit Wood Badge and different orientation courses. schemes, environmental improvement and other Actively participated in the international camps multifarious progressive activities besides and conferences of the Movement enlightening training programmes. It is to his *Lucknow **Karachi sole credit that the Orangi Town tops literacy in the country with over 90% literate inhabitants. KHALIQDINA, Ghulam Hussain. His earlier contribution is the world-famous Well-remembered for his famous contribution - Comila Rural Development Academy in the erst the Ghulam Hussain Khaliqdina Hall, K’chi while East Wing during the last quarter of the 18th century. Was CV : M.A.Ph.D A top-ranking Federal Govt. actively associated with the political and local official® civic affairs of Karachi. An active co-worker of * 1914 Meerut** Karachi 10 Oct: 1999 Hassan Ally Effendi in his extensive drive for the education and progress of the Muslims of KHAN, Dr.Inamullah Sindh and in the establishment of the Relentlessly strived to foster strong patriotism Sindh Madressah-tul-Islam. and pan-Islamic Brotherhood amongst the youth. Highly popular amongst the students and the KHAN, youth besides the welfare and cultural Voluntary Agha Abdul Hameed Organizations. Founder of the Motamar-e-Islami As the highly progressive Vice-President of the and received high respect from most of the Islamic district Local Board, Sukkur, served as a driving countries .Recipient of several prestigious honors force for the overall development of the city. and awards. One of the founders of the local District Red CV : M.A. Ph.D. Insurance business Cross Society (1938) and pioneered the establishment of the first-ever Red Cross medical KHAN, Khan Bahadur, Khair Muhammad. center in the Sindh Province - a maternity home Generously funded the establishment of schools, in Sukkur. Likewise was keenly interested in students' hostels, hospitals and other essential the spread of the Scouting Movement and for welfare services in his home-town Shah Bander developing extra-curricular activities in schools. and other different areas of the then K’chi Dt. (now the Thatta Dt). Remained active Member *Sukkur ** Sukkur1960 of Karachi District Local Board for over 16 years and successfully campaigned for the improvement of civic services and other essential needs of the people. Served as the local leader of the National

1 War Front during the 2nd World War. KHAN, Niaz Mohammad National Honor /Tittle: Khan Bahadur Lahore-based popular and far-sighted Chief ** 1954 Commissioner of Karachi, N.M. Khan is well- known for his immense contributions in the KHAN, Mian Muhammad Amin. development of the metropolis. Much dedicated Spiritedly participated in various humanitarian for the promotion of Scouting and later a long activities. Well-known for his forceful advocacy time honorary Chief Commissioner of the PBSA of patriotism, human rights and religious (till death). Sponsored the establishment of the tolerance. Also strived for Pan-Islamic Gulistan-e-Scouts - the popular camping grounds Brotherhood. for the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides. Actively *1913 ** patronized welfare and cultural Voluntary Organizations. KHAN, Khan Bahadur, CV: CSP (originally ICS) Officer. Served as Mir Ghulam Muhammad Federal Secretary at the time of the enforced A self-made man with life-time noble belief and retirement by the 1st Martial Law regime. practice in Plain Living and High Thinking. An …**Lahore ardent advocate for the enhancement of education, liberally contributed for the establishment of two KHAN, Begum Raana Liaquat Ali schools, a boarding house and created a handsome Outstanding world luminary with unparallel endowment fund as well. Established the first- leadership and drive for the emancipation of ever maternity home in his hometown, Tando women besides extensive humanitarian services Bago which also served as the training centre for in the newly established Pakistan. Spiritedly led the local dais. Frequently organized mobile her internationally-famed All Pakistan Women medical teams to combat the deadly Malaria Association with thousands of well-committed fever. and seasonal epidemics. Liberally supported ‘voluntary-service-cultured’ members for deserving families and promising students. relentlessly championing for their inborn rights National Award / Tittle: ‘Khan Bahadur’beside establishing country-wide essential female * **1933 education, health, education socio-economic projects. KHAN, National Honor/ Title : Nishan-e-Imtiaz Khan Bahadur,Muhammad Panyalal. International VO Awards: The rare Rene Sand Based near Batey Shahi was well-known for his Award of the International Council of Social inborn dedication in the cause of education and Welfare, - Rome - 1960 and numerous other unlimited motivation and guidance to the seekers meritorious international honors and awards. of knowledge and truth. A fast friend of the CV: M.A. Life consort of the Shaheed-e-Millat student community, quite liberally supported the Nawabzada Liaquat Ali Khan; appointed as the hard-pressed students including boarding country’s first-ever Lady- Governor of Sindh. expenses, books and clothing. Earlier served as Pakistan’s Ambassador in Italy National Award / Tittle : Khan Bahadurand Morocco. *1884 **1946 Birth. .Expired -K’chi.

1 KHAN, Miss Safia. KHAN, Uroojul-Hassan. Dedicated educationist deeply committed for A highly dedicated top ranking life-time Scout the progressive development of female education with a high record of humanitarian services. and eradication of social evils Actively associated National Award: 'Pride of Performance,( Perhaps with the Girl Guides Movement., the KTS and the only Scouter to be bestowed with this honor! other leading NGOs in the education and welfare ). sector. CV : B.A.,B.Ed. Educationist in Govt. service. CV: B.A.;B.Ed. Educationist ®.

KHAN, KHAT, Haji Hasham. Sardar Wahid Bux. One of the key-Founders of the well known An active social figure of Nao Dero, Larkana, Usman Hospital, K’chi, remained actively was closely associated with welfare services and associated with a number of VO's in different established a much-needed maternity home in capacities and made liberal contributions for the vicinity. Also liberally supported civic and genuine causes. A popular industrialist, and social causes and took keen interest in foreseeing the fast growing needs of the country educational matters. Liberally supported in the years to come pioneered the establishment deserving students for higher studies. of the Usman Institute of Technology. CV & General :Member of the Bombay Legislative Assembly from the Sindh Region - KHATRI, elected at quite a young age and Gul Mohammad later served on the Bombay Council of State as Actively engaged in voluntary services, Gul well. Mohammad was a leading member of *Nao Dero 1898 ** 1933 the Khatri Welfare Assn. and associated with several welfare and cultural bodies of Karachi Post-Script: The New Town Girls School, K’chi and was much concerned for the welfare of Where she served as Principal for many years children. Patronized and freely guided the is re-named after her - the Safia Girls High talented and School. promising Child Artists. CV & General : An internationally acclaimed KHAN, Sarfaraz. artist, with life-devotion to the portrayal and Readily available for civic and welfare causes depiction of the ancient Indus valley civilization and in the service of the distressed refugees, T.B and rural folk sceneries. and leprosy patients and the disabled people. As *Karachi 1921 ** Karachi 1979 an active worker of the PRCS spearheaded its first-ever voluntary blood donation service during KHILNANI, the 1960's. Regularly sponsored anniversaries of Korumal Chandumal the departed leaders. An active and undaunted spokesman on many a Membership : PRCS; SRCC; SSCC; besidesplatforms led numerous deputations for solving numerous other welfare and cultural bodies. the numerous problems of the masses and the CV & General: A leading business-man andneglected civic issues. political leader. Senior Vice-President of the Also actively championed for the establishment Pakistan Muslim League (Junejo Gruop) at the of schools in the interior areas, unhesitatingly time of his sudden death. extended strong support to essential social causes *Nagpur **Karachi and liberal assistance to the needy orphans and

1 widows. Remand Home, Chairman, Chaturbhuj Parpia Trust. He had been a member of the Karachi KHOSO, Municipal Corporation, a Trustee of the Port of Miskeen Jehan Khan Karachi and a member of the North Western Born in a working-class family of Mirpurkhas, Railway Advisory Committee, in the past. Miskeen Jehan served as police constable with absolute honesty and devotion. Deeply moved KUSHTIWALLA, Saeed. by the sufferings and deprivations of the poor A leading social elite of Karachi, never failing people, suddenly left the police service mid-term to extend liberal assistance to the deserving to voluntarily serve the community and thus families and students. Likewise supported to widely respected for his honesty and the spirit of various social causes and patronized educational, sacrifice. literary, cultural, health and welfare activities. Strongly advocated for justice and fair deal to Expired suddenly in the prime of life. peasants and the landless labourers; besides the provision of basic amenities in the neglected LAKHANI, A. Kader. areas and the urgency for the education of the A well known Advocate, commenced social out-of-school children. service from his student-days in his native town Bharnager. Took active part in numerous social KHURSHEED Mohammad, Dr. and civic causes. One of the dedicated social worker of Sukkur Membership: APMF; Memon Relief and a long-time serving HGS of the District Red Committee and other VOs Crescent body. Along with his likewise spirited *Bharnagar India 1910, **Karachi co-worker / Chairman (Maj. ® Agha Atta Mohammad Khan Pathan) saw to the progressive LALWANI, Gopal H. development of the Society's small maternity He was born on the 13th March 1907 and was hospital into a full-fledged 100-bed Red Crescent from familiy of the Amils of Hyderabad. He was General Hospital. educated in the St. Patrick's High School and the CV: MBBS.; Served as Dt.Health Officer, Sukkur. D. J. Sind College He was a great sportsman, excelling at Hockey and Tennis, and was the best KOTHARI, Seth Shivji. doubles player of his time in the College. He was He was a leading Land Lord, and a business man the youngest Chairman of the H. L. Chablani of Karachi. He was also interested in the then Panchayat Dispensary, a leading member of the newly established Steel industrial concern of Amil Panchayat & Female Education Society, which he was the Managing Director. He was ex-General. Secretary of Amil Institute, Jt. the President, Karachi Aero Club Ltd., President, Secretary of the Sindh Collegiate Old Boys' Rotary Club of Karachi. Managing Director, Association, a Director of the Hyderabadi Amil Sindh Observer, Director, Sindh Daily Mail Ltd., Co- operative Urban Bank, Ltd., Trustee of the Member of the Board of Karachi Indian Gur Mandar, and a member of innumerable other Merchants Association, Member of the Board of Institutions. He was a Share Broker, Insurance Buyers and Shippers' Chamber, Hon : Secretary, Agent and Hotel Proprietor. He was a Sufi by Gujrat Education Society, Hon : Treasurer, religion, being a disciple of the Jhok Dargah. He Ayurvedic Tuberculosis Relief Association and was an active Congress member also. 0jha Sanatorium, Hon : Treasurer, Sind Boys Scout Association, Joint Hon : Secretary and Treasurer, Karachi Children Welfare Society and

1 LAYTON, essential public needs.’ Gorden Graham. Of him it is said: MAKHDOOM, "…A man with a vision and with a purpose Mian Basheeruddin. to provide the poor and needy in Pakistan A highly learned and notable personality of with free eye care…" Sehwan. Extensively practiced Unani Tib This tribute refers to his famous contribution- attracting thousands patients from far-off areas the Layton-Rahmatullah Benevolent Trust Eye who were treated without any charge or material Hospital, Korangi - jointly founded along-with gain whatsoever. his friend Zaka Rahmatullah an equally dedicated Strongly advocated active participation in clean social worker. and undiluted political activities and for providing CV: B.E. Headed a leading construction firm.beneficial services to the fellow-men. *1863 -** 1938 MALIK, Begum Hussain. A leading founder-member of the APWA was MAKHDOOM, actively associated in the rehabilitation and Mian Ghulam Hyder. settlement of the incoming refugees. A forefront social personality of Hala. Extensively Membership:KTBPWA(Founder-President); promoted the cause of education and established K’chi Ladies Assn and other leading VOs institutions including the Services Islamic College, * …**Karachi in his home-town.

MAHMMOD, S. K. MAKHDOOM, The young spirited co-founder of the Student Mian Zahiruddin. Welfare Organization, (estd: 1954) and its unique Devoted himself in the service of the people, Book Bank (term coined by the Times of India, with unbounded generosity. Readily provided Bombay in its editorial eulogizing the project) liberal monthly stipends to indigent families, along-with the legendary Yunus Rizvi benefiting widows and orphans without the least publicity. thousands of deserving students year after year. Constantly advocated the legitimate socio- (see also Rizvi, Yunus in this Section).Died at economic improvement of the under-privileged quite a young age. masses. * Hala **Hala 1927 'MAI KHAIRY' Bibi Khairunnisa. MAMA, K.B (Profile on the Introductory Page of this Part) Ardeshir H. A great Legendary and highly respected name in Another popular figure of Sindh, usually people unbridled philanthropy and social work is that earn money for themselves, hut Khan Bahadur of Mai Khairy a widow of a Zamindar. She earned for the welfare of the Public. A great expired about 150 years age at quite a ripe age Philanthropist and donated heavy amount in and devoted most of her life time in serving the charity for the welfare of poor and low profile distressed and needy people. Often went to their people including Mania Parsi Girls School, Mama door-steps without waiting for their request for Home for Poor Parsi families, Mama Hall Temples help. Liberally helped large number of widows, in Karachi, Sukkur, Mahableshwar, Mama Bath orphans and in the wedding of poor girls. Mangho pir, Y. W. C. A. Building and Lady She is known for the construction of Mosques, Dufferin Hospital, Karachi Madresahs. Musafirkhanas, Wells and other

1 MARFANI, A. Rahim. MEHTA, A leading stalwart of the Pakistan Movement, Jamshed Nusserwanjee. Rajkot, served the Memon community in different The most illustrious and charismatic responsible capacities including the then All- Mayor of Karachi and social work luminary of India Memon Conference as Joint Secretary world-fame. An undisputed legendary for his (1932-1937). Later, settling down in Karachi, a unlimited generosity, city-development, ctivating year prior to Partition, pioneered in the social education and multi-facet welfare services. establishment of the Pakistan Memon Educational Unanimously elected President of the first-ever and Welfare Society and the Memon Hospital. 'All India Conference of Social Work', (Bombay- December 1947) despite the Partition, - a highly MEHKRI, Dr. G. M. befitting tribute indeed ! Outstanding social scientist and sociologist with A leading Theosophist and cosmopolitan to the highly realistic and progressive outlook far ahead core, and a torch-bearer of tolerance and unity of time. Ever-readily available for free training amongst all communities besides freedom of the and guidance in welfare services as well as in country. the multi-facet behavioral sciences, journalism, Membership ; the Indian (and later) / Pakistan debating thus greatly benefiting the student- Red Cross Society-Sindh Prov. Br. (the first-ever community in particular. non-British Chairman); the KTS (President);IDPWA and numerous prestigious The only Muslim and South Indian amongst the NGOs in different fields. first seven students of the famous Tata Institute *Karachi 1986 ** Karachi 1.8.1952. of Social Work, (Bombay -1937) - the country’s first-ever training center in Social Service MEMON, Abdul Fateh. Administration. Served as Faculty-member of A prominent personality of Nawabshah "devoted the 1st-ever UNTAA-Govt. of Pakistan Social his life for organizing the Memon community", Welfare Training Course besides a popular and made serious efforts for essential social guest-Professor at different universities. Actively reforms and the eradication of social evils, participated at the two 4-yearly moots of the narcotics. Assisted the unemployed educated New York-based International Conference of youth in securing suitable jobs. Social Work ( the present International Council CV: B.A.;L.L.B .Senior Advocate of the Sindh on Social Welfare) at Madras(1952) and Toronto High Court. A leading parliamentarian and served (1956). as the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly. One of the first young Muslim to become a Boy Scout during his school-days and later served as MEMON, an energetic Field Organizer of the then Hindustan Mohammad Sadiq. Scouts Movement. Belonged to a medium class family, received CV : BA(Hons); Ph.D., DSSA Officer ®in the only school education, but was highly enlightened Federal Govt. Served on a short-term ECAFE and far-sighted man strongly favored female assignment abroad Examiner and Paper- education. Sent his four daughters to school setter of the ‘varsity Post-graduate exams. much against the opposition of the prejudiced Born: Bangalore ..Expired Karachi 16.8.1966. community even to the extent of social boycott, but he did not yield. Later when the girls were being sent to Jullendar for continuing their higher studies, by chance met another champion of female education - Khan Bahadur Mohammad

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