Dawn of DHA City Karachi a Land of New Beginnings
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DHADHA N NEWSAnnual 2009 An Annual Publication of Pakistan Defence Officers Housing Authority, Karachi Dawn of DHA City Karachi A Land of New Beginnings Which of your Lords blessings would you deny? Surrah Al-Rehman 55.14 MESSAGES DHA News 2009 Message From the Editor»s Desk Change is a bold step forward which constitutes a defining moment of life. A change is always welcome as it unfolds a new chapter in life and is a splendid transformation for the betterment. It is analogous to purchasing the future by the present initiative. The present edition of ≈DHA NEWS∆ with a changed outlook is an embodiment of a reinvigorated strategy to re-orientate the contents, outlook and presentation of the publication. The latest issue of the magazine is a new leap forward to keep the readers informed, updated and abreast with the latest changes and events taking place in the Defence Housing Authority. It is a firm resolve to inform, enrich, entertain and, most importantly, inspire our readers. This has been accomplished by galvanizing the spirit of modernity and dynamism underlying the various projects of DHA. DHA today stands at cross roads, it is passing through a critical moment of its perennial history of development. The new Administrator at the helm of DHA affairs is The latest issue determined to steer the Housing Authority out of the woods with a new, bold and of the magazine massively vibrant vision. The dynamic initiative envisages turning the corner through sheer commitment, dedication and will to deliver. is a new leap A new transformation in DHA affairs is thus in the offing to meet the daunting forward to keep challenges ranging from deteriorating infrastructure of old phases to stalled mega the readers projects. The situation has further compounded due to the financial crunch DHA faces today in the wake of ongoing recession in the country. However, it is heading forward informed, with an innovative and convincing approach as the proverb says, ≈They can conquer updated and who believe they can∆. abreast with the Development activities in DHA have once again got a renewed fillip and are being latest changes executed at top most priority, such as, road rehabilitation project, construction of Gizri flyover, modernization and expansion of commercial areas, construction of car and events parking plazas and many other works that point to the upsurge of developmental taking place in activities in DHA. Stimulus are being provided to Waterfront and Creek City Projects, maintenance responsibilities are being shifted to CBC, civic facilities for residents are the Defence being reorganized/revamped and arrangements for developing the newly acquired land astride Super Highway into a new modern DHA are being expedited. Housing Authority. It is a All these significant events have been beautifully captured in this magazine in the form of interesting and informative features, articles, stories and write ups reflecting a firm resolve to comprehensive round up of DHA activities. inform, enrich, We eagerly look forward to your contributions and suggestions to keep the show on entertain and, the road. most Happy Reading! importantly, inspire our readers. Editor Lt Col (R) Syed Rafat Hussain Naqvi Age is a question of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter. - Satchel Page ContentsContents ContentsContentsContents Dawn of DHA City Karachi CoverA Land of Story New Beginning Current Events Governing Body Meeting 22 The land on Super Highway which apparently gives a look of Q acres of wasteland is being developed by DHA according to Q Executive Board Meeting 23 contemporary trends of town planning to make it the most Q Corps Commander Visits DHA Main Office 24 sought-after stretch of utopian residential estate, and the land DHA Administrator & KW&SB, MD Meet 25 of new beginnings for beautiful tomorrows to come. 12 Q Q CBC Facilitation Centre 26 Q Zamzama Residential and Commercial Areas 27 Q Katchi Abadis in the Limelight 28 Q Fishermen Impasse in Gizri Creek Resolved 30 Q DSRA Trust School 31 Q Master Plan of DHA Sewerage & Drainage System 32 Messages Q From the Editor's Desk Q COMD 5 Corps & PEB, DHA 01 Q Administrator DHA 02 Secretary DHA 03 Q Development Works Q Beautification of Seaview Beach 34 Q Modern Bachat Bazaar 36 Q Journey of DHA»s Development 37 Readers Write 04 Q Refurbishment of Damaged Roads 40 Q A Sparkling Addition to Creek Club 41 CBC About DHA Q CBC Gets a New President 42 Q DHA Karachi in Perspective 06 Q CBC Affairs 43 Q Farewell to Outgoing Administrator 08 Q Managing Solid Waste in Zamzama 43 Q Administrator»s Address to Directors 09 Q CBC Forms Overseeing Committees 44 Q DHA Services 10 Projects Resident’s Forum Senior Citizens» Dinner 46 Dawn of DHA City Karachi 12 Q Q Walk a Cause for IDPs 47 DHA City 13 Q Q Funds Raising Dinner for IDPs 48 The Creek Vista: A Vista into the Near Future 14 Q Q DHA Security Measures 49 Construction of Gizri Flyover 16 Q Q Water Supply Issue Highlighted 50 Reviving the Waterfront Projects 17 Q Q DRS Hosts Civic Reception 51 Creek Marina 17 Q Q Residents' Views Voiced 52 Creek View & Terraces 18 Q Printed By: Q Q Officials of DRS, DHA and CBC Meet 53 Q Creek City Shopping Mall 19 Q ADR Team Visits Authority's Office 54 [email protected] Q DHA Cogen Power & Desalination Plant 20 DHA Cogen Plant Returns 21 Designed & Fab Communications fabgr Q Contents ContentsContentsContents Education Q DHA Education Directorate Seminar 56 Health & Sports Position Holders 57 Q Advantage Estate Wins Second UDCEAA DA Degree College for Women Phase VIII 58 Q Q Cricket Tournament 90 DA Degree College for Women Phase VII (ext) 59 Q Facing the Test of Time with Courage 91 DA Degree College 60-61 Q Q DHA Clinics 91 DA College of Business 62 Q Q Sound Sleep, Better Work, Better Health 92 DA SKBZ College 63 Q Q Football Tournament Finale 93 DA Public School (O&A Level) 64 Q Q What You Need to Know About High DA Model High School Phase IV 65 Q Q Blood Pressure 94 Q DA Model High School Phase VII 66 Q DA Neelum High School 67 Q DA Iqra Model School 68 Q DA Junior Model School - Beach View 68 Q DA Tooba High School 69 Q DA Model High School- Sea View 70 Q DA Junior Model School - Darakhshan 71 Q DA Junior Model School - Sea Breeze 71 Library Q DA Montessori I 72 Q DCL Celebrates its 17th Birthday 96 Q DA Montessori II 72 Q French Photo Show Brings Cultural Vibrancy 98 Q Libraries need to be Patronized 99 Clubs Q DA Creek Club 74 Q DA Country & Golf Club 75 Periscope Q DA Marina Club 76 Q DA Club 77 Q For the Safety of Your Property 100 Q DA Sunset Club 78 Q Unlocking the Brilliant Child 102 Q DA Beach View Club 79 Q Housewives and Working Q DA Zamzama Club 80 Women Group 102 Q Unleashing the Artist Inside! 103 Environment & Horticulture General Q DHA's Quest for Green Environment Q DHA Vigilance 104 & Horticulture 82 Q DHA Goes On-Line 105 Q 58th Pakistan Flower Show, 2009 84 Q DHA Undergoes Cosmetic Surgery 85 Q Sindh Minister Visits DHA to Discuss Environmental Matters 86 Q Pollution Triangle 87 Q Beach Cleaning 88 Messages MessagesMessages MessagesMessages EDITORIAL BOARD Patron in Chief : Brig Khalid Masood Ahmed Tirmizi Advisor : Lt Col (R) Najam-ul-Islam Rishi Editor : Lt Col (R) Syed Rafat Hussain Naqvi 2B, East Street, Phase 1, DHA Karachi - 75500, Pakistan Tel: (021) 5886401-5, UAN: 111-589-589, Fax: (021) 5886406 e-mail: [email protected], website: www.dhakarachi.org DEFENCE OFFICERS HOUSING AUTHORITY, KARACHI A Progressive Vision for the Future MESSAGES DHA News 2009 01 Message From Commander 5 Corps & President Executive Board, DHA I would like to take this opportunity to convey my best wishes to all the residents of DHA. The annual magazine is an ideal means for me to interact with the stakeholders of the society and to explain the path of development that we have designed. I have directed the DHA management to adopt an effective strategy to improve the security and sanitation in DHA and to bring about a visible improvement in these two grey areas. We are also addressing the issue of road reconstruction. The residents have been very patient with the pace of work and I am confident that all roads will be ready in keeping with our timeline and this irritant will be dealt with effectively. Determined efforts in multilateral directions have been made to revitalize DHA. I am satisfied with the progress so far. I want to commend the efforts I urge the DHA of DHA for giving fresh impetus to stalled projects, Creek Vistas being one such project which is in the process of being handed over to its owners. management and staff to work with Expansion of DHA is under renewed focus being an aspect that is always of great importance to us in DHA. I have emphasized upon the need to total commitment speed up the pace of work of DHA City Karachi and to leave no stone to bring about a unturned in ensuring that the final balloting for allotment of land takes place well before 2009 ends. tangible and I urge the DHA management and staff to work with total commitment to qualitative bring about a tangible and qualitative change in DHA's living environment, change in and ensure a resident responsive management.