Annual 2011
DHA CITY
KARACHI
HEARALDING A PROSPEROUS FUTURE
The only limits are, as always, those of visions. - James Broughton
MESSAGES
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.
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
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.
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.
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. The speedy handing over and
occupancy of Creek Vistas Apartments, completion of allied works of
Gizri Flyover, introduction of computer culture in DHA and a host of
other development projects are few of the worth mentioning works
completed by DHA in the preceding year.
Secretary DHA
It gives me immense pleasure to convey my warmest greetings
and felicitations to the residents and staff of the Housing Authority
on the publication of DHA Annual Magazine for the year 2011.
The newly built storm water drainage system has validated its efficacy during the monsoon
rains of 2009 and 2010. However the leftover portions of DHA Phase-IV and some portions of
Phase-VII could only be built if the residents agree to share the cost of Drainage System, since
DHA has no funds to undertake the said project. The elusive issue can be resolved if residents and
DHA work in complete unison and agree to pay differential charges for the overall betterment of
the area and their own well-being.
The active involvement and participation of residents in DHAs affairs is absolutely essential in
administering the organization as an elite housing scheme. We therefore look forward towards
frequent interactions between DHA and residents associations for speedy and pragmatic solution
of residents problems.
Optimism, resilience and hope constitute the galvanizing spirit with which the Housing
Authority is steering its way forward. I wish the staff and residents a bright future for comfortable
living.
Brig (R) Iftikhar Arshad Khan, M Yousuf Ali Mrs. Ayesha Wasty
SI (M) Assistant Librarian Principal
Ex-Director Education DHA DA Model High School Ph-VII DA Montessori
5 | DHA News 2011 If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other. - Mother Teresa
About DHA
DHA in Perspective
Highlighting some of the Noteworthy Facets
of the Housing Authority
Lt. Col (R) Syed Rafat Hussain Naqvi
In August 1980, the Defence Co-operative Following is the brief outlook on the recently
Housing Society was dissolved and Pakistan initiated as well as completed works by the
Defence Officers Housing Authority was created Housing Authority.
through a Presidential Order 7/1980. This was
done to organize, plan and manage the housing
enterprise on professional lines at a mega scale to DHA is a beautiful residential area
cater for the needs of Armed Forces Officers. having all facilities and luxuries of a
The functioning of DHA is vested in the two peaceful and healthy life provided in
bodies, namely Governing Body headed by a peaceful and serene location. It is a
Secretary, Ministry of Defence and Executive road map to modern living, a life style
Board headed by the Corps Commander posted and a residential state where dreams
at Karachi. The Executive Board exercises all come true.
6 | DHA News 2011
An eye for eye only ends up making the whole world blind. - Mahatma Gandhi
ABOUT DHA
Present Conclusion
DHA is a beautiful residential area having all
facilities and luxuries of a peaceful and healthy life
provided in a peaceful and serene location. It is a
city within a city having beautiful architecturally
designed and well structured buildings, malls, lush
green parks, well constructed roads, play grounds
and a variety of clubs that cater for all indoor and
outdoor sports and entertainment for the residents.
8 | DHA News 2011 I am opposed to millionaires, but it would be dangerous to offer me the position. - Mark TwainTrevelyan
ABOUT DHA
9 | DHA News 2011 Poetry is a deal of joy and pain and wonder, with a dash of the dictionary. - Khalil Gibran
ABOUT DHA
10 | DHA News 2011 Those who fear life are already three parts dead. - Bertrand Russell
ABOUT DHA
The biggest and the best market in town is the constructed plots purportedly because of a
Sunday Bachat Bazaar that is set up each Sunday financial impasse it faced; having spent Rs. 3 to
in DHA Phase-VIII. Bags, shoes, clothes, books, 4 billion on refurbishment/renovation of the
accessories, toys, crockery, you name it and it is depleting civic infrastructure of the developed
there. Scores of Sunday shoppers, make their way phases of DHA.
to Sunday Bazaar to haggle over every day fruits
and veggies to branded footwear. The statement asserted that DHA, being a
development agency, did not receive any kind of
The sweltering heat of Karachi is enough to taxes from the residents neither get grant-in-aid
from government or any other agency; on the
break the strongest of wills, so stock up on cold contrary it spent money out of its own exchequer
water to keep you hydrated through the day and to maintain good civic infrastructure and exclusive
dont forget to wear comfortable shoes. living environment in the locality.
For the book lovers, Sunday Bazaar is a treasure The criticism of laying drains in centre of the
trove. You will find yourself chancing upon the roads is uncalled for as due to various civic services
unlikeliest of titles and a touch of romance also running on both sides of the road there was no
pepper these books in the form of inscriptions by other practical engineering solution except to build
its true owner. It is quite a treat to come upon an drains in the centre of the roads. The slopes of the
edition of a book no longer in print or an edition of roads will however allow the rain water to flow
a magazine that you have always wanted. down the drains with gravitational force.
The new look of the Sunday Bazaar is much more DHA is seeking the cooperation of residents
welcoming and comforting. Accompanied with a in its hour of need. Most of DHA residents
clean and comfortable food court, a secure parking belong to affluent segment of society and are in
lot and packed with a variety of shops all in one a comfortable position to pay the new charges
place, DHA Bachat Bazar will have you coming back in four easy installments. DHA expects that the
for more each week and surely get you addicted. residents will demonstrate good will and accept
the new move with a positive spirit.
11 | DHA News 2011 Love and doubt have never been on speaking terms. - Khalil Gibran
ABOUT DHA
Farewell Dinner
A farewell dinner was hosted by DHA in honour of Lt Gen Shahid Iqbal
Ex Commander 5 Corps and President Executive Board DHA at Defence
Authority Country and Golf Club
Administrator DHA Brig Aamer Raza Qureshi on residential project which was in an embryonic form
behalf of DHA and the members of the Executive for many years was vital both for so many Armed
Board expressed his sincere gratitude to the Forces Officers waiting for allotment of plots as well
outgoing Corps Commander for his polices which as for DHAs expansion and for the sustainability
helped DHA to achieve its cherished objectives. of the Organization since the entire land bank of
He said that Lt Gen Shahid Iqbal during his present DHA had been exhausted.
momentous tenure gave a futuristic vision to the
Organization which culminated into launching of He said that DHA managed to come out of the
landmark projects by DHA. imbroglio with flying colours by overcoming
12 | DHA News 2011 Im so poor I cant even pay attention. - Ron Kittle
ABOUT DHA
13 | DHA News 2011 It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. - Aristotle
ABOUT DHA
14 | DHA News 2011 Id like to live as a poor man with lots of money. - Pablo Picasso
ABOUT DHA
In the brief association with him I had the Wife of Administrator DHA (Right)
privilege of knowing him as a person, spontaneous presenting gifts to Mrs Brig Tirmizi
in human interaction and of relaxed nature,
forthcoming, incisive and intense in his professional land mark achievements of the Defence Housing
land mark achievements of the Defence Housing
knowledge and commitment. Above all he is a Authority of his tenure.
human being par excellence with whom one could
easily interact and discuss things with a degree of Perhaps the most remarkable event to the credit
ease and benefit from his acumen and wisdom. of Brig Tirmizi for which he will be remembered
for long time to come is the successful launch of
During the erstwhile tenure of Brig Tirmizi, DHA City project on Super Highway. He and his
DHA remained actively engaged in executing and committed team made possible what was only a
launching some of the futuristic projects that were fantasy.
indeed, contributory factors in enhancing the
efficacy and viability of the Housing Authority. Brig Khalid Tirmizi won tremendous respect
and confidence of the residents through his
Despite the precarious financial health of sterling personal qualities of dynamism and
the Housing Authority, Brig Tirmizi by dint of his kindheartedness par excellence. He was always
charismatic personality and leadership qualities approachable to hear and resolve residents
energized the team of DHA with a sense of vision problems. He leaves behind a legacy of
and commitment, to maintain the momentum of professionalism for which he will be remembered
development activities in DHA. As a consequence a for a long time.
number of mega projects were launched during his
tenure; the successful handing over of Creek Vista We wish him and his family the best of health,
apartments to owners, completion of Gizri Flyover, happiness and prosperity in all times to come. Sir,
establishment of DHA Services, opening of the as we bid you farewell, may I submit that DHA will
modern Bachat Bazaar in DHA Phase-VIII and a host remain your home now and later and always. The
of other development endeavours are some of the show goes on but you will be missed.
15 | DHA News 2011 A child educated only at school is an uneducated child. - George Santayana
ABOUT DHA
16 | DHA News 2011 If you dont like how things are, change it! Youre not a tree. - Jim Rohn
ABOUT DHA
17 | DHA News 2011 The trouble with retirement is that you never get a day off. - Abe Lemons
ABOUT DHA
Closer to Nature
Beautifying of Maj Khalid Shaheed Park
The world is chasing commercialism ever since Newly installed monuments at Maj.
the beginning of the millennium. The farther away Khalid Shaheed Park
the man goes from nature, the less likely is he to
achieve peace of mind and rest at heart. For the
purpose of bringing mankind back to its natural
roots, it is important to incorporate Mother Nature
in the fast track commercial life of today.
18 | DHA News 2011 Educations purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one. - Malcolm S. Forbes
Projects
Strategic Objectives
DHA City Karachi Prof. Spiro Pollalis
Cheif Concept Advisor (DCK)
DCK seeks to provide high quality living within and security but also because it enables social
the neighbourhoods, with strong economy and coexistence and community life. In addition each
business development that enhances the bond DCK residential cluster will have its own center that
between the residents and the city. At the same will provide architecturally designed commercial
time it will welcome Karachiites to use public areas, markets for peaceful shopping, community
facilities and amenities that are missing in Karachi. level schools, clinics, mosques, sports facilities,
In addition to all this, the city aims to function parks, relaxation areas, all in a development with
within a sustainable renewable energy sources, little disturbance from outside traffic.
minimizing energy consumption and stabilizing a
self-sufficient economy, security and healthy living.
Economically Driven Development
DCK aims to create improved conditions not DCK city seeks to encourage economically
only for the residents but also for all Karachiites driven development by providing a variety of
who will be using DCKs public amenities. facilities such as business infrastructure and work
opportunities for its own residents. This will create
High Quality Living opportunity for the residents to reduce daily trips
to Karachi and work in proximity to their dwellings.
DCK s unique landscape is able to provide The sophisticated security structure of the city
a variety of parks, dispersed and interweaved along with the overall life quality ensures that
recreational facilities, with a variety of business activities can be hosted with maximum
neighbourhoods of different environmental safety and support. Such a relation with the
characteristics, views and accesses. One of the international business reality could finance the
most important factors that determine the high city, supporting it to achieve its higher goals for
quality of life within the urban framework of DCK sustainability and exemplary quality of lifestyle.
is the value of diversity. DCK aims to draw the
guidelines for this value, by being simultaneously a
city intimate for its residents and a city-platform for
different functions and events for various visitors
and users. Ingredients, such as mixed use districts,
neighbourhoods, green spaces, educational
centers together with sport centers, theme
parks, golf course, efficient transportation system
and pedestrian safety, traditional market and
sustainable housing etc. all consist the quality that
will weave DCKs urban tissue. The neighbourhood
concept is promoted as one of the most important
parameters in DCK residential development. Not A futuristic view of the upcoming
only because it will be a cluster of intimacy, privacy satellite town, DHA City Karachi
20 | DHA News 2011 The most beautiful make-up of a woman is passion. But cosmetics are easier to buy. - Yves Saint Laurent
PROJECTS
21 | DHA News 2011 Follow your passion, and success will follow you. - Terri Guillemets
PROJECTS
22 | DHA News 2011 Retirement kills more people than hard work ever did. - Malcolm Forbes
PROJECTS
Business & Economic The proposed location and the linear shape of
the CBD, shall make it the focal point of the entire
Opportunities DCK, while allowing the development of it in
stages, following the gradual evolution of the entire
Based on the challenges and opportunities city.
related to this project, a number of business and
economic infrastructure development proposals The town planners would leave no stone
are identified for ensuring job creation and unturned in overcoming the challenging
sustaining the economy of this new urban scheme. preposition arising out of the location of the project
It is being planned that DCK should have initially sites at a far off distance from the metropolis by
something tangible on ground as a working model striving innovative and forward looking measures
unit to make the project a success, for which a to overcome the impasse.
range of economic initiatives are being planned:
A number of options for minimizing the
Construction and delivery of complete distance of DCK to the metropolis are being
communities in first phase, including built-up explored including provision of fastest possible
houses with their schools, community centers, access from DCK to Karachi through various
shopping centers, healthcare facilities, etc. innovative initiatives.
University(ies) and Cadet college The security of the area would be accorded top
Teaching Specialized Hospital(s) most priority in the plan by incorporating physical
Theme Parks as well as digital security measures including
Outlet malls electronic surveillance of the area. The two gated
Expo and Convention Center entrances to DCK from Super Highway are being
Off-road Race Track planned and a boundary wall planned all around
CBD (Central Business District) DCK would make the upcoming city secure.
23 | DHA News 2011 Education is a progressive discovery of our own ignorance. - Will Durant
PROJECTS
24 | DHA News 2011 He who opens a school door, closes a prison. - Victor Hugo
PROJECTS
Development Project
Zamzama Club cum Shopping
The project is a five storey shopping mall
comprised over 5.3 acres of land with 3 level Mall & Parking Plaza
underground parking lot.
25 | DHA News 2011 Always borrow money from a pessimist, he doesnt expect to be paid back. - Author Unknown
PROJECTS
26 | DHA News 2011 Rejoice with your family in the beautiful land of life! - Albert Einstein
PROJECTS
27 | DHA News 2011 There are people who have money and people who are rich. - Coco Chanel
PROJECTS
There is no universal diagnosis on why projects the percentage of category 1 Mr. Samiuddin Mirza
fail. Every project has its own unique complexities (Success) has been abysmally Ex Senior Project Manager
DHA Cogen Ltd.
and its own set of players and circumstances. low.
Project managers have to discern the uniqueness
of the project that they have on hand, and keep Lets look at the reasons for project failure very
crosschecking the projects progress against the broadly:
established timeline. No one likes failure, but failure
can also be a road to success.
Conflicting Objectives
These are considered to be one of the primary
The Desalination Plant has reasons for project failure. Conflicting objectives
remained non-operational since its could be among team members, between the
inauguration. This is a depressing team and the executive management, between
the management and the OEMs/EPC. The reasons
state of affair for the residents could be anything but if these signs are visible then
who had pinned great hopes in one has to take necessary steps so that an amicable
the project. The article written by resolution is reached. The idea is to extinguish the
Ex-Engineer of the Plant gives an fire before it spreads.
interesting insight into the reasons
for failure of the project. Meanwhile, Lack of Co-operation
DHA has taken an erstwhile initiative
It is crucial to identify causes of no involvement
to put the plant back into operation early on, and work towards integration, so that
at the earliest. the full support of the end users is gained. It is
important to remember that projects can neither
be completed nor operated and maintained by
individuals; it is always a team effort! Likewise, it is
The idea here is to be pro-active in avoiding
important for the team to realize the fact that by
problems in future projects before this event
striving to accomplish the project/organizations
gets triggered, rather than being reactive. Various
goal, their personal goals will eventually be fulfilled,
studies have defined, quite elegantly, three
rather than vice versa.
categorizes of project outcomes:
Lack of Involvement from the User The team should reassess the situation and focus
on understanding the exact nature of the users
If the plant management team end user, requirements.
who are ultimately responsible for operating and
maintaining the plant and its supporting systems,
are not involved during the various development Budget Overrun
and testing phases, there could be a lot of surprises Money is always a limited resource and a cost
for both the management and the end user. overrun during any stage should trigger an alarm
so that it can be controlled before it gets too late. A
In the context of the project as a whole, end tight financial control is necessary for any project.
users have needs and so do the management. The
involvement of and discussions with end users
should become a source of continuous feedback Lack of Resource Management
for the project manager. The results of these
discussions should be incorporated into the project Every project needs the right people with the
life cycle at different stages. right skills for the right job. Project deliverables
are directly impacted by inadequate resource
management. A project manager has to play a
Frequent Change in User crucial role in allocating the correct number of
resources and the right skills required to complete
Requirements the job.
A related consequence of the lack of end user
Unlike other disciplines, project management as
involvement is that frequent changes in user
a formal discipline is just fifty years young. Perhaps
requirements are bound to happen. However,
a few more decades of research shall be required
even if the end users are involved and there are
for the knowledge base to attain critical mass,
frequent changes in their requirements, then this
before the present failure rate can go down to a
should be a trigger to stop all other activities.
more tolerable level.
29 | DHA News 2011 Dont look where you fall, but where you slipped. - African Proverb
Current Events
Todays Visionaries assure
Tomorrows Victory
Highlights from the annual meeting of DHA Governing Body
The annual meeting of DHA Governing Body
(GB) was held at Headquarters 5 Corps to discuss
the overall progress of the Housing Authority as an Secretary Defence asked DHA to
entity. The meeting was chaired by the chairman of tackle the challenging problems
Governing Body, Secretary Defence Lt. Gen (R) Syed of traffic, cleanliness, security and
Athar Ali, while Commander 5 Corps Lt. Gen Zahirul other issues with professional
Islam was present on the occasion.
acumen to ensure safe and healthy
Secretary Defence asked DHA to tackle the living environment for everyone.
challenging problems of traffic, cleanliness, security He also asked DHA to pay special
and other issues with professional acumen to focus towards ensuring fast-track
ensure safe and healthy living environment for
everyone. He urged DHA to establish strategic development of DHA City Karachi
competence and transparency in executing all their project.
undertakings. He also asked DHA to pay special
focus towards ensuring fast-track development of
DHA City Karachi project. CBC/Military Lands & Cantonments (ML&C)
departments. The setup would function under
Chairman Governing Body said that a President Executive Board DHA to sort out all
Committee had been formed to create better contentious issues between these departments.
harmony and unison in working of DHA and
30 | DHA News 2011 An apology is the superglue of life. It can repair just about anything. - Lynn Johnston
CURRENT EVENTS
Governing Body was informed that concerted Lt. Gen (R) Athar said that the success of
efforts were being made to initiate planning and desalination technology in Pakistan would provide
construction work on Malir Expressway linking the coastal organizations autonomy for their water
DHA City to central city and industrial area of the and power needs in future.
metropolis which would provide fast and shortest
possible access from these areas to Super Highway, Governing Body was informed that DHA laid
minimizing heavy traffic flow from internal roads of a comprehensive drainage system in DHA in
Karachi. the aftermath of devastating monsoon rains of
2007. While major portions of the project were
The Expressway is already part of Karachi Mass completed however some portions (Ph-IV and
Transit Plan 2030. The Chairman remarked that the partially Ph-VII) could not be completed due to
joint sponsorship of this project by DHA and CDGK insufficiency of funds and time and were left for
would turn it into success within no time. completion in the second stage of the project.
Governing Body took serious notice of the The complete efficiency of the project would
non-functional status of the Cogen Power & be achieved with the completion of the left over
Desalination Plant in DHA since May 2010 due to portion of the project. The work on the same had
incompetence of the management in getting the not been undertaken because of pending elusive
recurring technical defects of the Plant removed. issue of refurbishment charges. The availiability
of funds for the projects would be possible on
Secretary Defence said that the present resolution of impasse.
stalemate has exacerbated the problem of water
shortage in DHA and asked DHA to leave no stone The Governing Board gave approval of DHA
unturned in proactively interacting with all the fiscal Budget 2010-11 of the amount of Rs. 7.69
stakeholders of the project to ensure that the billion with Rs. 4.66 billion (60%) earmarked for
complicated financial, technical and administrative development projects with focus on speedy
issues were resolved and the Plant was rehabilitated completion of infrastructure development of Ph-VIII
and made fully functional at the earliest. (Sector C & E-8) along with completion the other
ongoing development works.
31 | DHA News 2011 Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. - Theodore Roosevelt
CURRENT EVENTS
Commander 5 Corps and President Executive Board DHA presiding over DHAs Executive Board
Meeting
PEB termed the Executive Board as an important further informed that efforts were being made to
policy-making organ formulated to take prudent include Malir Expressway along Malir River in the
and appropriate decisions which should contribute CDGK Karachi 2020 Transportation Plan. This road,
to the overall improvement of living standards connecting DHA City Karachi to the metropolis,
and ensure sound provision of best civic amenities would significantly reduce the distance of DCK
to the residents. He also stressed upon the need (DHA City Karachi) from Karachi.
to take residents on board while undertaking
any mega development cum infrastructural The Executive Board was given a briefing on
improvement venture in DHA. He said that FAR (Floor Area Ratio) by experts who conceptually
residents associations should work in tandem with explained its impact on civic services (sewerage,
DHA to achieve the goals of efficient, vibrant and water and electricity etc), its impact on traffic
dynamic civic life. volume and its effect on environment in the area.
The Executive Board took serious notice of The Executive Board was informed that
nonfunctional status of DHA Cogen Power & development work in Sector B of DHA Phase-VIII
Desalination Plant since a prolonged period of would be completed by the mid of 2011 and the
time thus exacerbating the problem of water area would be opened for construction accordingly.
scarcity in DHA. Defence Housing Authority
32 | DHA News 2011 The family is a haven in a heartless world. - Attributed to Christopher Lasch
CURRENT EVENTS
The Board was informed that the work on establishment of DHA Tissue
Culture Lab purportedly for growing true replica of ornamental plants without
seeds under controlled environment was being developed according to time
schedule and the facility would soon become fully operational.
With the increasing appeal in sports all over He said that DHA Sports Complex was a superb
the world, the presence of a good platform for sports arena and featured a variety of sporting
practicing sports and athletics was felt necessitated facilities like a cricket stadium with floodlight
in the city. Hence, a magnificent sports club has arrangements of international standard, a cricket
been constructed astride Defence Authority Golf academy with a practice field, a jogging track, a
Club in Defence Phase-VIII along with Moin Khan covered swimming pool, a high-tech gymnasium
Academy. The newly established DHA Sports and three international level squash courts.
Complex was inaugurated in a rather colourful
ceremony enjoyed with much fun-fare.
34 | DHA News 2011 The production of too many useful things results in too many useless people. - Karl Marx
CURRENT EVENTS
Administrator DHA inaugurating the newly built DHA Sports Club in DHA Phase 8
The former wicket keeper captain of Pakistan artists from the showbiz world including Javed
Cricket Team and CEO DHA Sports Club, Moin Khan Tahseen, Adnan Siddiqui, Hamayoun Saeed, Faisal
thanked DHA and all of his well-wishers for their Qureshi, Amjad Sabri, Sajid Hasan, Saud, Agha
tremendous support. Shiraz and some more played the cricket match.
He said that DHA Sports Complex was an A twenty-twenty inaugural match between
extension of his vision of bringing continuous Waseem Akram XI and Tahseen Javed XI was played
improvement to help the budding talent in the at night in the cricket stadium under special-
country master their craft and stay ahead in the purpose floodlights. In a very interesting encounter
game. Tahseen Javed XI which was batted first, scored
142 runs, whereas Waseem Akram XI achieved the
He added that cricket was a glorious game target within 18 overs winning the match by five
of technique, skill, temperament and complete wickets. Shahzeb Hasan (42), Mahmood Hanif (43)
coordination of mind and body. He said that the and Faisal Qureshi (42) were among the top scorers
academy would groom and train the young talent while Hamayoun Saeed took 3 wickets for 10 runs.
of today and turn them into prospective cricket
stars of tomorrow. In the end the chief guest presented shields to
all the players of the participating teams. Shields
A number of former renowned cricketers were also awarded to Dr. Muhammad Ali Shah,
including Inzamam-ul-Haque, Waseem Akram, Minister of Sports, Govt of Sindh, Mr. Arif Ali Khan
Saeed Anwar, Sikander Bakht and Rashid Lateef Abbasi, ex-President PCB, Inzamam-ul-Haque and
attended the function. Some of the renowned Mr Moin Khan.
35 | DHA News 2011 You block your dream when you allow your fear to grow bigger than your faith. - Mary Manin Morrissey
CURRENT EVENTS
36 | DHA News 2011 We have produced a world of contented bodies and discontented minds. - Adam Clayton Powell
CURRENT EVENTS
Honoured speakers paying tribute to the national poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal
Barrister Shahida Jamil, ex-Federal Law Minister Mr. Naiz Ahmed Siddiqui, former I.G Police Sindh
was the chief guest of the function. Speaking in his discourse said that in the present times of
on the occasion she said that Iqbal was a great crisis, Iqbals dynamic philosophy was a beacon
visionary poet philosopher who wanted to bring of light for the guidance of nation. He said that
an intellectual revolution in the youth through the philosophical poet explored new avenues for
revival of the spirit of renaissance. She lamented struggle and gave a reinvigorated message of hope
that Pakistan today was not what Iqbal had and faith to the youth.
envisioned or desired to be, adding that it required
intellectual honesty and objectivity to understand Cmdr (R) Imran Ansari, Principal DA Degree
the philosophical poet in its true perspective. College stated that Iqbals concept of ego and self
is central to development of a personality that
Mr. Obaidullah Baig in his keynote address repose complete trust in the Almighty Creator.
emphasized on the value of Iqbals idea of self
discovery and the importance of self reliance for At the end of the ceremony, the outstanding
development of youth. He said that Iqbals idea of students who excelled in various co-curricular
a nation and nationalism transcended all racial and activities were awarded prizes.
geographical boundaries and drew strength from
religion.
37 | DHA News 2011 The trouble with our age is that it is all signposts and no destination. - The War Cry
CURRENT EVENTS
38 | DHA News 2011 You can get all the As and still flunk life. - Walker Percy
CURRENT EVENTS
39 | DHA News 2011 Sometimes its hard to tell if retirement is a reward for a lifetime of hard work or a punishment. - Anonymous
CURRENT EVENTS
40 | DHA News 2011 Fear is a darkroom where negatives develop. - Usman B. Asif
Development Works
Development at a Swift Pace
DHA Development Directorate
DHA Development Directorate has made a both sides of Khayaban-e-
remarkable headway over a period of time and is Shahbaz, addition of road
constantly busy working towards the betterment furniture such as streetlights
of the Housing Authority through regular etc. and shifting of services
upgradation, refurbishment and maintenance of wherever required. This Col (R) Zahid Akbar
the various infrastructural facilities. Some of the restoration project is sure to Chief Engineer DHA
recent works undertaken, as well as completed by improve the existing traffic, as
DHA Development Directorate are briefly discussed well as living condition in the area.
in the following passages.
Rehabilitation of Commercial
Creek Avenue Avenue
Creek
This
This
Avenue
project mainly
is a two-
comprises of
comprises
way traffic
improvement
passageway
works from
works
built across
Sunset Boulevard
DHA Phase-VII
to Khayaban-e-
to
Extension and
Rizwan. Some
opens into DHA Phase-VIII. It is built with a view to
of the chalked-out tasks include complete
ease up future requirement of traffic management,
dismantling of existing drain, construction of new
emanating from and to DHA Phase-VIII. The Project
covered drain in median, construction of new
is based on NESPAK Traffic Study and caters for an
roads with increased capacity, application of road
alternate entry and exit to DHA, while redressing
furniture and shifting of services wherever required.
the major issue of traffic overflow.
42 | DHA News 2011 Dont blow it - good planets are hard to find. - Quoted in Time
DEVELOPMENT WORK
The building
Covering of Jami Nullah consists of
Basement, Ground
In order and seven storeys.
to provide
to The Creek Lodge
additional after completion
parking shall have 75
space for standard rooms, 20
visitors/club
visitors/club executive suites,
members, it a business centre
was decided and two restaurants with complete modern day
to cover the section of Jami Nullah in front of DA facilities. The design has been finalized and the
Sunset Club till the Marble Arch area. This has work is being carried out at an accelerated pace.
not only provided extra parking space and traffic 60% of the project work has been completed and it
capacity, but has also reduced the foul smell that is expected that it will finish by the end of this year.
surrounded the area.
43 | DHA News 2011 With each passing year, one has less to say, and knows better how to say it. - Mignon McLaughlin
DEVELOPMENT WORK
44 | DHA News 2011 See everything; overlook a great deal; correct a little. - Pope John XXIII
DEVELOPMENT WORK
Finishing works of 16th Street are in progress at A park is under construction at Seaview near
a fast pace being primary access to Creek Vistas. Village Restaurant. Work is near completion.
Sector A of Phase-VIII has already been open for Installation of world class streetlights and poles
construction of houses. Sector B developments on major roads is almost complete. A portion of
are in hand and are at near completion. The Khayaban-e-Shaheen has also been energized.
project includes construction of roads, sewerage Remaining roads will be energized on provision
works and drainage works. On completion, plot of electric connection from KESC.
owners will be allowed to start the construction
of houses. It is strongly felt that once the Arterial roads in Phase-VIII are 2 to 3 meters
construction of houses will commence, real higher than surrounding places. Since last few
estate value of Sector B will multiply manifolds. years, Karachi is experiencing heavy down pours
during monsoon. There is strong likelihood
Missing sewerage line are being laid and that high road levels may get eroded during
manholes are being constructed and being monsoons. To safeguard the expensive road
covered. network, DHA has decided to provide rain
protection works. This work is in hand and about
Althogh main pipe network has been laid but 40% progress has been achieved.
supply lines to houses are yet to be laid. Sector
A has been allowed construction thus needed Development of Phase VIII has been delayed
urgent water supply. Laying of water supply considerably due to unavoidable circumstances.
network in Sector A is near completion. However current administration has taken stock
of situation and has pledged to undertake the
Zulfiqar Street of Sector A needed re-surfacing development works at a very fast track. This resolve
along with services. Work is in full swing and can be witnessed on ground where development
shall be completed shortly. activities are taking place at a very rapid pace.
Tough schedule have been set and all efforts are
Zulfiqar Avenue is a major artery linking Phase being made to meet the deadlines.
45 | DHA News 2011 Till now man has been up against Nature; from now on he will be up against his own nature. - Dennis Gabor
Residents Forum
Proficiently Tackling Residents Problems
Meeting of Association of Defence Residents (ADR) and DHA
Administration
A meeting was conducted between a
delegation of Association of Defence Residents
(ADR) and DHA administration to discuss and
resolve various civic related problems faced by the
residents. The representatives of ADR delegation
included office bearers of different DHA residents
associations.
46 | DHA News 2011 Modern technology, owes ecology - an apology. - Alan M. Eddison
RESIDENTS FORUM
Defence Residents
Society (DRS) hosted
a civic reception in
honour of heads of
civic and development
bodies in DHA.
Reputed businessmen,
diplomats and elected
representatives attended
the event and a lot of
views were exchanged on
a prosperous note.
In his welcome
address, Mr. Zafar Iqbal,
President DRS said Defence Residents Society (DRS) hosted a civic reception in honour of heads of
that residents societies civic and development bodies in DHA.
play an integral role in
highlighting residents and to solve their pressing problems.
and solve their pressing problems.
civic problems at the right forum. This arrangement
brings better cohesiveness and understanding The new Administrator DHA Brig Aamer
between residents and management of Raza Qureshi reiterated his resolve to work in
development bodies. unison with the residents and to adopt residents-
friendly policies as a cardinal principle in all of his
He acknowledged and commended the responsibilities.
contributions made by the outgoing Administrator
DHA, Brig Khalid Tirmizi that significantly Brig Anis Ahmed, President CBC said that he
enhanced the development of DHA. Mr. Zafar would go all out so as to ensure that the efforts
Iqbal also said that the development activities got of DHA and CBC continue to complement and
momentum and a number of mega projects were augment each other in meeting the requirements
completed and some were launched during the of DHA.
Administrators tenure, which specially included the
launch of DHA City Karachi on Super Highway. Mian Zahid Hussain, Vice President DRS,
MNA elect Ms Khushbakht Shujaat, SM Munir,
Brig Tirmizi reiterated that despite limited Senator Abdul Haseeb Khan and Mr. Khalid
resources available he gave utmost importance to Tawab commended the role of Pakistan Army in
the development endeavors meant for the welfare undertaking the relief and rehabilitation operation
of the residents and for the uplift of the area. He for flood affected people with remarkable
said that his focus remained on solving traffic efficiency and in a credible manner. They said that
and water problems in the area and added that their organizations and groups would go all out to
construction of two flyovers and an underpass in support the Armys efforts in fighting the national
DHA was being planned to facilitate the residents catastrophe effectively on war footing.
47 | DHA News 2011 Keep your fears to yourself but share your courage with others. - Robert Louis Stevenson
RESIDENTS FORUM
DHA Services
Comfortable living made practical
DHA Services was established in July 2009 to bring Latest equipments for
better life options and ultimate home experience fumigation and termite
by offering reliable, convenient and cost effective proofing, like fogger
solutions to the residents of DHA. The organization machines/pesticides are Maj (R) Abdul Ghani Tabish
is committed to provide comprehensive, value- used. Ex-Director DHA Services
added solutions and professional services for
which it has employed qualified and best trained Customized Civil Works:
workforce in the industry. Some of the mainstream Some of the civil works services include, all kinds
services that are currently offered include: of water proofing system, heat insulation, industrial
flooring, industrial coating, expansion/construction
Laundry and Dry joints treatment, masonry/structural cracks repair,
Cleaning: concrete core cutting/concrete cutting and supply
Most convenient, of full range of construction chemicals as well as
high quality washing specialized building material.
and dry cleaning
facilities including One Home Care Solutions:
Hour Express Service The workers in DHA
are being provided Services uniform backed by
at competitive rates. The service has initially identification cards provide
established five pickup points throughout DHA. services at a single phone
call. A member of Home Care
Advertising Services avails facilities such as
Solutions: Janitorial Services, Horticulture
Modern Trained Gardeners, Trouble
techniques of Shooters (including Electrician,
advertising are used Plumbers, Carpenters, AC
for undertaking Technicians) and Water Tank
advertising solutions, Cleaning.
which includes
fabrication of Car Sales Service:
hoardings, poles signs, brand promotional activities Specially designed software would be
at most attractive locations like parks, clubs and integrated with the DHA Services main website,
beaches etc. where customers would pay registration fee and
place their vehicles advertisement for Online Sales.
Property Exchange Services: Along with online sales services, a Car Sunday
Customer-friendly and reliable property Bazaar would also be organized shortly, alongside
exchange that help customers to buy, sell or Sunday Bachat Bazar in an open area of DHA Phase-
rent out any property in DHA with full faith and VIII.
confidence.
DHA Boating Point:
Home Shopping Services: In collaboration with
The experts at DHA Services assure best quality Marina Club, DHA
household products at market price with warranty Services would also
and home delivery. This department also procures start Commercial DHA
fixture, furniture, computers, ACs etc. at minimum Boating Point with
cost possible with authentic warranty. Party Boat, Sail Boat, Sea Craft, Cobia, Invader and
Fumigation and Termite Proofing: Water Scooter. It would be an ultimate thrill spot
DHA Services offer eradication of termite, where one could make waves and share the fun
cockroaches, lizards and other bugs/insects etc. with family and friends.
48 | DHA News 2011 Do you realize if it werent for Edison wed be watching TV by candlelight? - Al Boliska
RESIDENTS FORUM
To The Rescue
DHAs erstwhile contributions for the flood-affected citizens
DHA established a medical camp and arranged and grief of our wretched brothers and sisters
distribution of Eid gift packages among a large devastated by the ravages of worst ever floods in
number of flood-affected citizens camped in the the country.
corridor of Damdama area that lies between Thatta
and Sajawal all along the bank of River Indus.
50 | DHA News 2011 Money wont create success, the freedom to make it will. Nelson Mendela
RESIDENTS FORUM
51 | DHA News 2011 Never trust anything that can think for itself if you cant see where it keeps its brain. - J.K. Rowling
Education
If you think Education is Expensive,
try Ignorance
A Ramble through Education
The Directorate of Education regards education in May, 2010. All of the DHA
as a legacy of learning and believes that every teachers carried a copy home
teacher must seek and obtain a reason dtre for Summer reading.
(reason for existence) which becomes the
quintessence of teaching. As a policy maker, I Late Summer was a time
realize the fact that a sound education empowers to beckon the holidaying
its recipients with a great potential to do good. teachers into learning mode. Brig (R) Iftikhar Arshad Khan
Defence Housing Authority took positive steps in DHA Teachers attended a Ex-Director Education, DHA
the year 2010 to promote a holistic approach in series of learners workshops
education system. belonging to all possible
categories, from those teachers who were newly
The year 2010 commenced with a seminar on inducted to seasoned and prolific teachers. It was
Knowledge-based Education which provided the an in-house programme that was exclusive to DHA
opportunity of its kind to over 900 teachers to unite only.
on a collaborative platform. This seminar was held
at the Convention Centre at DA Country & Golf The end of year set the mood for acceptance.
Club. The Education Directorate honoured its
outstanding students and teachers by observing
The month of February marked the onset of a Day of Achievement. The academic brilliance of
Spring. An array of flowers was seen swinging and DHA students in Cambridge International O & A
frolicking in the lush gardens of DHA Schools and Level Exams and the high positions in the Degree
Colleges when the Clean and Green Competition Classes conducted by the Karachi University, were
was held. Its prime objective was to inculcate love acknowledged and amply rewarded.
for nature among students. The theme blended
well with the key slogan of the Directorate of The high point of the year was reached in the
Education for the year 2010, I Adore Pakistan. Inter DAEIs CCA Competition in November, 2010.
The event replicated mini Olympics. It was very well
Nothing changes but change itself. The concept organized and students of all levels and age groups
of change became symbolic for DHA when the participated and competed for the honours.
Governor of Sindh inaugurated the Centre of Arts
& Design, the DA Teachers Training Institute and As the mellow hues of Autumn signified the
the Defence Institute of Technical Education for approaching climax of the year 2010, the Education
men and women, separately. It was a red letter day Directorate solemnly observed Allama Iqbal Day on
for DHA. The Provincial Education Minister was also 9th November, 2010. Eminent Barrister Ms Shahida
present along with the Administrator, DHA. Jamil won countless hearts through her scintillating
presentation, ensuring that the culmination was
The advent of Summer heralded another reached in a befitting manner. In addition, a heart
academic milestone. The 3rd in a series of books rendering address was also given by veteran poet
on education, Teacher as an Icon was launched Obaidullah Baig.
52 | DHA News 2011 Dreams are answers to questions we havent yet figured out how to ask. - X-FilesEmerson
EDUCATION
Academic Brilliance
Defence Authority Degree College for Women the University of Karachi.
Phase-VIII made a mark and clinched the top two The position holders attributed their success
positions in BA (pass) annual examination 2009 of to the persistent and regular hard work. They
said that the inspiration and guidance provided
to them by their teachers enabled them to bag
the distinguished positions. The students were
of the view that the culture of rigorous academic
discipline, punctuality and intellectually vibrant
learning environment provided at the college
campus played a pivotal role in their success.
A Commendable Achievement
All Karachi Inter
Collegiate Bilingual
Elocution Contest was
held at DA Degree College
Phase-VIII in which Danish
Siddiqui, a student of
Defence Authority College
of Business Semester 1
won the second prize. The
triumphant team is standing
tall with the chief guest Rauf
Siddiqui, Provincial Minster
of trade & industry.
53 | DHA News 2011 We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right. - Nelson Mendela
EDUCATION
54 | DHA News 2011 Dreams are free, so free your dreams. - Astrid Alauda
EDUCATION
55 | DHA News 2011 Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesnt go away. - Philip K. Dick
EDUCATION
56 | DHA News 2011 Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one. - Albert Einstein
EDUCATION
57 | DHA News 2011 Are you really sure that a floor cant also be a ceiling? - M.C. Escher
EDUCATION
58 | DHA News 2011 Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school. - Albert Einstein
EDUCATION
Mr. Mustafa Kamal, former Nazim Karachi, A student of DA MHS Ph-IV elaborating her
himself an icon and a motivating figure for winning science project to the chief guest
community services was the chief guest at the
occasion. He appreciated the community services Intel Pakistan marked the end of the competition
works being done by the school students. by announcing winners, who qualified for The
International Science & Engineering Fair to be held
He termed the community services as the most in Los Angeles, California, USA. One of the proud
noble and laudable work done for the welfare and winners was a 9th class student of DAMHS Ph-IV,
betterment of downtrodden people and for those Fatima Sohail. Her project was based on Electricity
Generation which is the need of the hour.
affected by natural calamities.
The project revolved around a modified
Fancy dress and national songs competitions windmill powered by wind to generate electricity.
were also part of the Carnival. A number of stalls The project demonstrated the ingenuity of the
including stalls of Community Services, SIUT, drinks student by introducing an alternate method of
and eatables were set up at the Mela. The venue electricity generation that is both economical and
sent out a vibe of festivity and cheerfulness. eco-friendly.
Farhan Ali Agha, Mr Amjad Sabri Qawwal and Students of DAMHS Ph-IV also participated in
ex wicket keeper Moin Khan were among the the 19th Sindh Womens Swimming Championship
noteworthy celebrities present on the occasion. held at Karachi Parsi School and won medals in 50
Parents, families and notables enjoyed the carnival meter back stroke and in free style swimming.
to the fullest.
59 | DHA News 2011 Buy land, theyre not making it anymore. - Mark Twain
EDUCATION
60 | DHA News 2011 Money wont create success, the freedom to make it will. - Nelson Mendela
EDUCATION
61 | DHA News 2011 Never trust anything that can think for itself if you cant see where it keeps its brain. - J.K. Rowling
EDUCATION
62 | DHA News 2011 Doubt is a pain too lonely to know that faith is his twin brother. - Khalil Gibran
EDUCATION
DA Montessori
Young Graduate Stars of the Year
A unique convocation ceremony of young
beaming students of class Prep belonging to
Defence Authority Montessori was held in the
Auditorium of DHA College for Men.
63 | DHA News 2011 An apology is a good way to have the last word.
Clubs
Variety is the Spice of Life
Defence Authority Creek Club
DA Creek Club is
Basant Festival
counted as one of The colorful event of Basant was celebrated
the most prestigious to welcome spring in the city. Most youngsters
recreational clubs of along with grown-ups enjoyed this glorious event
the city. The club has a followed by a Musical Talent Show.
class that sets it apart
from other leisure
zones. Creek Club is
Musical Evenings
beautifully located Many musical evenings were held at the
along the sea coast in club to accommodate members and guests
DHA Phase-VIII. and give them a regular doze of entertainment.
Brig (R) Mohammad Some of the popular musical events were Geet
Kamal Khan & Ghazal Evening, Musical Evening with Ali Zafar,
The modern structure Qawwali with Amjad Sabri and Musical Evening in
Secretary DA Creek Club
of the club caters to coordination with Amateurs Melodies Club.
sports, entertainment
and relaxation activities. Apart from
individually enjoying routine club activities, Comedy Mushaira
the club members anticipate the regular A large number of members enjoyed Kalam
events and functions organized by the club of famous poets at the much awaited Comedy
to keep them involved and entertained. Mushaira. Presence of a large number of teenagers
Some of the recent club activities included: on this occasion was heartening.
Sports Events
Apart from entertainment and relaxation
functions, sports events had been very popular
among club members who participated with
full zeal and enthusiasm. Football Tournament,
Badminton Competition and Mini Olympic
are some of the sports competitions that were
cherished by the younger lot mostly, and others
in general. It was overwhelming to see the
enthusiasm of the participants.
Gem of a Club
Defence Authority Country & Golf Club
DA Country & Golf Club is one of the top ranking golf clubs of
the country. Since its establishment, it has promoted golf as
golden sport, thus encouraging and attracting a vast number
of individuals from different fields of life towards golf. Some
of the prominent events and activities held recently at the
Brig (Retd) Hassan Rafi
club are highlighted here: Secretary DA Country & Golf Club
65 | DHA News 2011 An eye for eye only ends up making the whole world blind. - Mahatma Gandhi
CLUBS
Splash in Style
Defence Authority Marina Club
When you step into Marina Club it offers an escape from daily
life, and provides an opportunity to spend time outdoors with
family and friends in complete privacy. Boating is the ultimate
leisure activity, because there are so many things you can do Capf (R) Misbah-ul-Islam (PN)
on a boat or nothing at all, if that may be your preference. Secretary DA Marnia Club
66 | DHA News 2011 Car sickness is the feeling you get when the monthly payment is due.
CLUBS
A Club Apart
Defence Authority Club
Defence Authority Club is one of DHAs oldest clubs and
own up to the saying, Old is Gold. Since its establishment,
the club has undergone various renovations and is fully
updated as a modern day club with great clubbing
facilities. Some of the recent developments as well as
Col (R) Mohd Khaleeq Mallal
clubs events are discussed here: Secretary Defence Autority Club
Summer Camp
DA Club arranged summer camps for children
and adults where it offered swimming for boys
and girls. Club also arranged Yoga classes during
summer holidays in which a great number of ladies
and children participated.
67 | DHA News 2011 Poetry is a deal of joy and pain and wonder, with a dash of the dictionary. - Khalil Gibran
CLUBS
Some of the routine club activities include melodious Musical Evenings, Weekly
Tambolas, Annual Eid Milan Party, Sports Gala and Children Festivals.
Independence Day
It was celebrated with great
fervour with members participating
enthusiastically in singing national songs
in a colourful event held indoors due to
heavy rain.
Grand Tambola
It was largely attended by the
members who won various attractive
prizes including a Bumper Prize of Suzuki
Mehran car which was won by a member
through a lucky draw.
Moin Akhtar (Late) and Anwar Maqsood entertaining
the crowd through their witty dialogues
Annual Musical Programme
It was successfully held at Jasmine
Lawn at the club. The lively crowd
enjoyed the show and performances by
Mr Anwar Maqsood and Mr Moin Akhtar
who won the hearts of their fans all over
again.
68 | DHA News 2011 I am opposed to millionaires, but it would be dangerous to offer me the position. - Mark Twain
CLUBS
The club houses a beautiful Banquet Hall with Corps was the chief guest of the event. Over 1200
catering capacity for over 200 persons and buffet club members enjoyed the event.
facility for over 300 persons, eight fully furnished
guest rooms, a comfortable Billiard Room, an
advanced library with a soothing environment Mini Grand Tambola
having 500 books and movies, a VIP Lounge to
accommodate about fifty persons, a small childrens Mini Grand Tambola was held in the club
park with a number of playing gadgets and a where expensive houses and lots of attractive
spacious Dining Hall. gift hampers were given to the participants. The
occasion was largely attended and liked by the
A number of regular and occasional activities members and their guests.
and events take place at the Beachview Club,
including weekly tambola on every Friday,
weekly movies that are screened every Saturday Annual Prize Distribution
in the front lawn. Other activities like musical
programmes, Mehfil-e-Milad, Eid Milan Party,
Ceremony
Grand Tambola and Annual Sports competitions The Annual Prize Distribution Ceremony was
are regularly held which are largely attended and held at the clubs Sports Complex. Moin Khan, the
enjoyed by the club members and their guests. legendary former captain of Pakistan Cricket team
Some of the recent events included: was the chief guest on the occasion. National
Tennis champion of yester years Saeed Mir was also
Musical Night present at the event. Addressing the gathering, Mr.
Moin Khan underscored the significance of sports
A Grand Musical Night was held at the club in making a healthy, vibrant and tolerant society.
lawn where countrys renowned music artists He said that sports went a long way in enhancing
Humaira Arshad and Haroon along with dynamic team spirit, self esteem, confidence and discipline
comperes Hanif Raja and Kashif Khan mesmerized in an individual. He appreciated DHAs efforts in
the audience with their talented skills and joyous providing excellent sports facilities to its residents.
performances. Lt Gen Shahid Iqbal, Ex Comd 5
69 | DHA News 2011 Love and doubt have never been on speaking terms. - Khalil Gibran
CLUBS
70 | DHA News 2011 Those who fear life are already three parts dead. - Bertrand Russell
Environment
DHA Horticulture Directorate Maj (R) Yousuf Ali Khan
Acting Dir Horticulture
Promoting Green, Clean and a Lively Environment
Flower is a symbol of health, beauty, happiness, over to the field of Agriculture Development and
symmetry and prosperity. Flowers had always been later expand it into a training institute.
in the use of humans in one way or the other, in
medicine, cosmetics, kitchen or interior decoration. Creek Vistas Lawns
The present modern age needs flowers from
marriage till death. DHA Horticulture Directorate was tasked
to develop two Lawns in Creek Vistas Complex
The urban life in Pakistan is full of stress and and has accordingly been able to complete the
frustration and everyone needs a few moments assigned task in a professional manner.
of rest and recreation. The residents of DHA are
lucky enough to have an institution that is trying Major Khalid Shaheed Park
to make their lives complaint-free to a large extent. A recently developed park along the Coast
When it comes to recreation, residents can be near Gizri Creek has been equipped with Japanese
found taking morning/evening strolls in the well style swings for children. Plantation of Grassy
maintained DHA mega Parks such as Nisar Shaheed Lawns, Fruit Plants (40 Coconut trees) and other
Park, Zamzama Park, Maj Khalid Shaheed Park and Ornamental Plants especially Ashok trees towards
Seaview Park. the seaside has also been completed. The park
provides a steady walking/jogging track of 2km
DHA Horticulture Directorate is playing a with beautifully maintained sitting areas for family
vital role in the beautification and provision of a gatherings and healthy activities.
clean environment to the residents of Defence
in particular and citizens of Karachi in general for
the last 20 years. DHA Parks satisfies the aesthetic
sense of the residents and helps them relax in the
stressful hustle bustle of life.
71 | DHA News 2011 It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. - Aristotle
ENVIRONMENT
DHA Nurseries
The Phase-VIII Nursery is playing a vital role
and act as the main source in providing seasonal
flowers/permanent plants for DHA Parks, Nurseries
and other Beautification Spots. Various types of
trees/shrubs are propagated in Phase-VIII Nursery
like Petunia, Pansy and other varieties required for Defence Authority Nisar Shaheed Park
Flower Shows/ Competition and beautification of
Parks etc.
72 | DHA News 2011 Im so poor I cant even pay attention. - Ron Kittle
ENVIRONMENT
73 | DHA News 2011 A child educated only at school is an uneducated child. - George Santayana
ENVIRONMENT
Dengue is a mosquito borne infection that Colony, Hazara Colony and Chandio Village.
causes a severe flu-like illness, and sometimes
a potentially lethal complication called dengue DHA Services carried out a very effective
hemorrhagic fever. Unlike the mosquito that causes fumigation drive at all DHA establishments/
malaria and thrives in filthy water, Aedes aegypti institutions including Creek Vistas and office
breeds in clean water. complexes, clubs and all educational institutions
using the powerful chemical Delta methane for
According to the World Health Organization effective control of the outbreak of dengue fever.
(WHO), at present the only method of controlling or
preventing dengue and the dengue hemorrhagic Administrator DHA, Brig Aamer Raza Qureshi
fever is to combat the vector mosquitoes. Aedes asked the concerned DHA Staff to leave no stone
aegypti breeds primarily in man-made containers unturned for making the campaign against the
like earthen jars, metal drums and concrete deadly viruses a success. He directed the teams
cisterns used for domestic water storage, as well as carrying out fumigation to execute the job in all
discarded plastic food containers, used automobile earnestness so as to effectively minimize the risk of
tyres and other items that collect rainwater. outbreak of dengue epidemic in the area.
74 | DHA News 2011 Id like to live as a poor man with lots of money. - Pablo Picasso
Health & Sports
Because We Care
DHA Medical Centre Dr. Sheema Athar
Incharge, DHA Medical Centre
The doctors and staff of DHA Medical Centre monitoring service along with consultation by a
continue their resilient drive to deliver safe, high well-known cardiologist, Dr. Asad Pathan. Moreover,
quality and cost effective care to both DHA a distinguished team of specialists from Akhtar Eye
employees as well as DHA residents. Being the only Hospital and Shazad Eye Clinic is also available for
primary medical service provider in the vicinity consultancy at DHA Clinics.
operating 24/7, there is a huge influx of patients
requiring conservative or emergency treatment These are just a few examples of the vast variety
all provided under one roof by highly competent of exceptional experts available at DHA Clinics
doctors and cooperative paramedical staff. including a modern dental clinic run by Dr. Farzana
Imran and Associates as well as Physiotherapy
Tabba Heart Institute, a renowned medical Department. Various health awareness programmes
care provider in the city has also set up their and medical camps including Hepatitis, Diabetic
non-invasive diagnostic centre comprising of screening and various free checkups are regularly
ECHO, ETT, Holter and 24-hour Ambulatory BP held for healthy living of the residents.
75 | DHA News 2011 The trouble with retirement is that you never get a day off. - Abe Lemons
HEALTH & SPORTS
76 | DHA News 2011 If you dont like how things are, change it! Youre not a tree. - Jim Rohn
HEALTH & SPORTS
Environmental Degradation
Aggravates Asthma
Changing lifestyles, growing urbanization across cultures and health care systems, is again
and environmental degradation in the country a factor equally registered in most of the third
has enhanced vulnerability of people to asthma. world countries including Pakistan.
Lack of information, underuse of self
According to the experts, five percent of the management, use of alternative unproven
total population in the country is suffering from therapies, non-availability of respiratory
asthma, a chronic disease that inflicted adults as specialists, low public health priority, and lack of
well as children. It is however feared to increase data on morbidity and mortality from asthma are
at a fast pace in the next few years. also identified as some of the pertinent factors
hampering efforts to control asthma.
Poverty and poor education are identified as
some of the major barriers to control the disease It is estimated that there may be an
incidence, whereas, environmental barriers such additional 100 million persons with asthma by
as indoor and outdoor air pollution, tobacco 2025. In many areas of the world persons with
making and occupational exposures aggravated asthma do not have access to basic asthma
the situation. Unsustainable generalization medications or medical care.
He also added that DHA was one of the Ex Administrator DHA giving a shield to a a Soprtsman
biggest residential estates of the country which
77 | DHA News 2011 Educations purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one. - Malcolm S. Forbes
HEALTH & SPORTS
The
The 10th Sind Amateur Golf Championship
10th Sind Amateur Golf Championship
2010 was played at Defence Authority Country Dental Hygiene Program
& Golf Club in which a large number of golfers We will help you develop and maintain a
from the metropolis participated with much consistent dental hygiene program to fit your
enthusiasm. needs and your schedule, while maximizing
prevention and overall oral health.
The ace golfer Waseem Rana of DHA won
the coveted championship with a score of 218,
while Muhammad Ali Hai of Karachi Golf Club
and Sufian Rasheed Dhaduk of Dream World
General Dentistry for You and Your
Golf Club finished as first and second runner up Family
with a gross score of 222 and 227 respectively.
Our office performs all dental procedures in a
DHAs Waseem Rana surged to the top clean and comfortable environment. Some of the
after completion of the second round and procedures include, Crowns/Metal Free Crowns,
maintained his ascendancy in the 54-hole Sedation Dentistry, Custom Whitening Trays,
competition. Playing under pleasant weather, Esthetic Bonding, Dental Implants, Full & Partial
Karachi Golf Clubs Brig (R) Ayaz Peer captured Dentures, Bridges, Periodontal Treatment, Veneers,
the 36-holes seniors gross title after playing Sealants, Pain Free Root Canal /Single visit and
rounds of 80 and 82. Asad I.A. Khan, also of the Childrens Dentistry.
KGC, finished as runner up after he shot 83, 83.
The winner net title went to Maj Rizwan We can enhance your smile
Khwaja of the DHA while Brig (R) Hasan Rafi got Do you like your smile? This is one of the
the second position. Both were tied at a score first questions we ask our patients. Starting with
of 149 and the decision was taken on the basis healthy teeth and gums, we can perfect your smile
of the last 18 holes. through porcelain, metal free restorations, veneers,
whitening and other state of the art treatments.
DHAs Ms Faakhia annexed the ladies We place and restore dental implants on site,
gross crown while the net title went to Ms through which missing teeth can now be easily,
Nabha Hasan, also of the DHA. Asad I. A. Khan, comfortably, and permanently replaced.
Vice President of the Sindh Golf Association,
distributed prizes in a simple and graceful We, at DHA Dental Department offer affordable
ceremony held at the conclusion of the dentistry with state of art equipment and B-Class
tournament. Sterilizers. Our procedures are mostly pain free and
certainly satisfying.
78 | DHA News 2011 Follow your passion, and success will follow you. - Terri Guillemets
HEALTH & SPORTS
79 | DHA News 2011 The most beautiful make-up of a woman is passion. But cosmetics are easier to buy. - Yves Saint Laurent
Library
The World of Wisdom
The significance of Libraries in Nation building
Lt Col (R) Syed Rafat Hussain Naqvi, Secretary DCL
A well equipped and well managed library Libraries are treasures of knowledge.
provides enhanced learning resources. The There is very little in the way of
importance of library in education can be truly
appreciated only if we try to understand and human achievement, knowledge or
adopt the changing concepts of todays education. wisdom that is not confined between
Education devoid of library service is like a body the covers of a book.
without soul, a vehicle without an engine and
an edifice which is merely a collection of bricks
without cement. Education and library service are a library in the form of books, periodicals and
twin sisters and one cannot survive without the other such material. The librarian is rightly called
other. the friend, the director and the guide but it is
imperative that he must be well read and well
The modern approach of education is to acquainted with the tools of his trade. He must
develop an individual who is a free-thinker and have full knowledge of the matter at hand and
who proves to be self-reliant in every walk of life. should be able to guide and suggest relevant
Such an individual can only be created if he is books to be read on the subject of readers interest.
carefully directed towards proper development of
his mind and soul. This can be achieved through Central Library DHA (DCL) is a great service
constructive reading which will lead him to form provider and a leading public library of the
his independent judgment on the problems he metropolis which provides contemporary library
faces in his life. facilities, conducive and intellectually stimulating
reading and learning environments to the residents
This can easily be attained through the vast of DHA in particular and citizens of Karachi in
mine of knowledge contained in the shelves of general.
80 | DHA News 2011 Education is a progressive discovery of our own ignorance. - Will Durant
LIBRARY
Mr Khalid-ul-Aziz who conducted the the unfortunate youth back to normal life.
programme, chalked out the salient aims and
objectives of the Bazm-e-Kiran Society, which Mr Abdullah Feroz talked on Family Value
included efforts to discourage materialism in System and stressed the importance of time shared
society, to strengthen the family value system with between parents and children. Mr Nisar Memon
emphasis on respect for elders and women and emphasized the significance of education, without
to fight the onslaught of western culture which which improvement in society was not possible.
was leading to increasing tendency of excessive
smoking, alcoholism and drug culture in our The chief guest, Sardar Yasin Malik stressed on
society. the need to strengthen eastern family value system
in society where inbuilt check and balances exist
Col (R) Ather Ali Khan, the convener of Bazm- for young boys and girls to keep them away from
e-Kiran, delineated the details of the efforts made waywardness. Senator Abdul Haseeb Khan laid
by the Society in the ensuing year to prevent great emphasis on Islamic injunctions which is a
waywardness in youth, which included radio successful code of life i.e. a human being would
programmes conducted through Radio FM101 to only be given credit in life hereafter if he cared for
disseminate the aims and objectives of the Society, the needs of other underprivileged.
seminars and discussions involving teachers,
parents and students of different educational Mr Zafar Iqbal in his concluding remarks said
institutions and interaction of Society members that efforts of Bazm-e-Kiran could only succeed
with young offenders of Juvenile Jail. if every individual of the society sincerely played
his/her due role to avoid dangerous drift towards
He said that a technical training workshop by waywardness, which was exponentially damaging
the name of Young Offenders Industrial the roots of our tradition.
School had been established by Bazm-
e-Kiran, adjacent to the Central Jail with
the aim to bring the young inmates
in the main stream of life so that they
can earn an honest living while staying
away from criminal activities.
82 | DHA News 2011 Follow your passion, and success ill follow you. - Terri Guillemets
PERISCOPE
Dr Norman Peale advises: Discipline yourself to Smiling is a practical way of developing a spirit
the practice of thinking thoughts of joy instead of of cheerfulness which, like a pebble thrown into a
succumbing to gloomy and depressed thoughts. pool, will set up ripples which would spread out far
beyond the point of visibility.
89 | DHA News 2011 An apology is the superglue of life. It can repair just about anything. - Lynn Johnston
GENERAL
91 | DHA News 2011 The family is a haven in a heartless world. - Attributed to Christopher Lasch
GENERAL
Perks of Working
food before taking a
sip of your beverage.
When dining out,
it is appropriate to
share your food with
at DHA
others at the table
for tasting purposes,
if and when they are
also willing to share.
However, always
request additional
small plates and
clean utensils for
dividing the shared Brig (R) Saleem Abdullah Lt. Col (R) Muhammad Asif,
food. Director Pers & Adm Addl Director Coords & Estate
When served
bread or a roll on a
plate/basket, break Promotion Board
the bread with your As per practice in vogue, Promotion Board
hands into pieces small enough for one or two 2010 was held during Jan 2011 and about 362
bites, butter a pulled apart piece and then eat it. eligible DHA employees (BPS-1 to 16) have
Do not butter the entire roll or piece of bread at been promoted in Promotion Board. Moreover,
once. Promotion Board 2011 is in pipeline and will
tentatively be held during September 2011.
When you have some food in your mouth that
you dont want to swallow, quite discreetly Allotment of Staff Plots
move the food forward with your tongue onto Ballot 2011 for employees who have
the fork/spoon and place it back on the side of completed 10 years of service as on Dec 31,
your plate. 2010 will tentatively be held in the mid of 2011.
92 | DHA News 2011 You block your dream when you allow your fear to grow bigger than your faith. - Mary Manin Morrissey
GENERAL