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EDITIONEditor's NoteSadruddin Hashwani

Ayesha Khan

Attique Ahmad

Col. (R) Muhammad Sadiq

Chairman & Patron-in-Chief:

Country Director:

Director Finance & Operations:

Director Projects:

2016 LEADERSHIP

EDITORIAL TEAM Director Strategic Support Unit:

Content Writer:

Graphic & Web Designer:

Arifa Mazhar

Nadia Humaiyun

Mazhar Yaseen

Issue No. 29August 2016

Dear Readers,

Greetings from the Editorial Team

This edition's updates reflect our achievements and successes which we have accomplished through the support of The Hashoo Group and our Development Partners and they are a source of pride for all of us.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who contributed to the edition of this newsletter. Please feel free to bring any comments, suggestions or new stories to our attention for future editions.

Happy Reading!Editorial Team

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Have faith in your

abilities! Without a

humble but reasonable

confidence in your own

powers you cannot be

successful or happy.

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M o n t h

Our Vision“We envisage an ethical, equita-ble, inclusive and progressive society in which people live with dignity and have power over their own lives.”

Our Mission“To enable and empower communi-ties to be independent by facilitat-ing equitable access to opportuni-ties.”

Editor's Note

Our Vision

Our Mission

Hashoo Foundation's Participation at 'Fashion Unchained'

Hashoo Foundation Core Office celebrates theIndependence Day!

Hashoo Foundation Regional Offices Rawalpindi& Lahore Celebrates the Independence Day!

CD's visit to the Chief Minister Baltistan

Inauguration of Traditional Music Schools

Closing Ceremony of Life Skills Trainees

CEO Punjab Skills Development Fund visits Regional Office Lahore

Young Chef Pakistan (YCP) Program launch

Welcome Aboard!

Hashoo Foundation Celebrates Festival of Jashan-e-Azaadi in Chitral

Girls at YDC Gilgit, celebrating Independence Day

Training of Trainers: Conducting Assessment in Competency Based Trainings

Sports Gala for FATA Youth

Montessori & Early Childhood Development Training

Examinations – Hospitality Management Trainings

The Muffled Song

Introduction to Climate Change - Youth Development Center Girls, Gilgit

Two Day District Level Festival Chatorkhand,Ishkomen Valley District Ghizer

Hashoo Foundation was represented at a Fashion

Show organized by the Hashoo Group at Pearl

Continental, Rawalpindi. Speaking on the occasion,

Ms. Ayesha Khan - Country Director HF,

introduced and highlighted the Foundation's work

to the audience, consisting of ambassadors and high

dignitaries. She emphasized on the mandate and

core values of the foundation, giving an overview of

the work being done under the thematic areas of the

organization.

Presenting the history of family philanthropy she

shared that Mukhi Hashoo's (1820 - 1915) charity

and community services were institutionalized in

1988 under the Trust Act 1882, at Islamabad. In

2016, HF has restructured itself as a social

enterprise, to serve the underprivileged of the

country.

The strategic leadership i.e. Chairman of Hashoo

Group does not see business of business as money

but as responsibility, the Hashoo Foundation

stands as a result of this vision initiated by the

Hashwani family six generations ago.

We thank Mr. Tahir Khan - VP Media, Marketing &

Communications / Hospitality Division - Hashoo

Group, for giving us an opportunity to introduce

ourselves at such a platform.

Hashoo Foundation Core Officecelebrates the Independence Day!Hashoo Foundation

celebrated 69th

Independence Day of

Pakistan with full

enthusiasm & spirit in

its Core Office. An inspirational in-

house documentary

created by the Core

Communications

Department was played

at the event, followed

by a friendly questions

and answers activity.

Ms. Reham Khan

graced the event and

attended the cake

cutting ceremony,

followed by a friendly

talk with the core staff.

Reham Khan celebrating Independence Day at the Core office

Hashoo Foundation RegionalOffices Rawalpindi & LahoreCelebrates the Independence Day!The trainees of

Hospitality

Management &

Early Childhood

Development

programs

presented different

performances,

paying tribute to

Pakistan, and

sacrifices which

our forefathers

made to create this

country with

harmony, peace &

prosperity.

‘ FA S H I O NU N C H A I N E D ’

Hashoo Foundation'sParticipation at

CD's visit to the

Chief Minister Baltistan

Ms. Ayesha Khan, Country Director Hashoo

Foundation met with Mr. Hafiz Hafeez ur Rehman,

Chief Minister Gilgit Baltistan to explore new avenues

and future partnership possibilities, in order to ensure

an enabling environment where people have an

equitable access to opportunities.

Ms. Ayesha, Country Director Hashoo Foundation withMr. Hafiz Hafeez ur Rehman, Chief Minister Gilgit Baltistan Meeting with the local government (Deputy Commissioner) Chitral

Three Traditional

Music Schools were

inaugurated in Gilgit,

Ishkomen Ghizer and

Ghakuch Ghizer,

under the initiative of

Centre for Culture

and Development

(CKU) and Hashoo

Foundation. CKU

and 12 in Ghakuch

Ghizer. Musical

instruments such as

Doll, Dhamama, and

Surnai (Shani) are

being taught at the

schools.

allowing them to

rejoice and get

inspiration for

sustenance of their

cultural heritage. Currently 16 trainees

are enrolled in

Traditional Music

School, Gilgit, while

12 in Ishkomen Ghizer

endeavors to revive

the indigenous culture

and empower

traditional musicians,

local artisans, singers,

poets, culinary arts

and create social

harmony. The event

attracted a large

number of people,

Trainees performing at music school inGhizer on 5th August 2016

B J Shams, Regional Program Manager Hashoo Foundation, addressing the occasion at traditional music school Gilgit on 10th August 2016

Hashoo Foundation was represented at a Fashion

Show organized by the Hashoo Group at Pearl

Continental, Rawalpindi. Speaking on the occasion,

Ms. Ayesha Khan - Country Director HF,

introduced and highlighted the Foundation's work

to the audience, consisting of ambassadors and high

dignitaries. She emphasized on the mandate and

core values of the foundation, giving an overview of

the work being done under the thematic areas of the

organization.

Presenting the history of family philanthropy she

shared that Mukhi Hashoo's (1820 - 1915) charity

and community services were institutionalized in

1988 under the Trust Act 1882, at Islamabad. In

2016, HF has restructured itself as a social

enterprise, to serve the underprivileged of the

country.

The strategic leadership i.e. Chairman of Hashoo

Group does not see business of business as money

but as responsibility, the Hashoo Foundation

stands as a result of this vision initiated by the

Hashwani family six generations ago.

We thank Mr. Tahir Khan - VP Media, Marketing &

Communications / Hospitality Division - Hashoo

Group, for giving us an opportunity to introduce

ourselves at such a platform.

Hashoo Foundation Core Officecelebrates the Independence Day!Hashoo Foundation

celebrated 69th

Independence Day of

Pakistan with full

enthusiasm & spirit in

its Core Office. An inspirational in-

house documentary

created by the Core

Communications

Department was played

at the event, followed

by a friendly questions

and answers activity.

Ms. Reham Khan

graced the event and

attended the cake

cutting ceremony,

followed by a friendly

talk with the core staff.

Reham Khan celebrating Independence Day at the Core office

Hashoo Foundation RegionalOffices Rawalpindi & LahoreCelebrates the Independence Day!The trainees of

Hospitality

Management &

Early Childhood

Development

programs

presented different

performances,

paying tribute to

Pakistan, and

sacrifices which

our forefathers

made to create this

country with

harmony, peace &

prosperity.

‘ FA S H I O NU N C H A I N E D ’

Hashoo Foundation'sParticipation at

CD's visit to the

Chief Minister Baltistan

Ms. Ayesha Khan, Country Director Hashoo

Foundation met with Mr. Hafiz Hafeez ur Rehman,

Chief Minister Gilgit Baltistan to explore new avenues

and future partnership possibilities, in order to ensure

an enabling environment where people have an

equitable access to opportunities.

Ms. Ayesha, Country Director Hashoo Foundation withMr. Hafiz Hafeez ur Rehman, Chief Minister Gilgit Baltistan Meeting with the local government (Deputy Commissioner) Chitral

Three Traditional

Music Schools were

inaugurated in Gilgit,

Ishkomen Ghizer and

Ghakuch Ghizer,

under the initiative of

Centre for Culture

and Development

(CKU) and Hashoo

Foundation. CKU

and 12 in Ghakuch

Ghizer. Musical

instruments such as

Doll, Dhamama, and

Surnai (Shani) are

being taught at the

schools.

allowing them to

rejoice and get

inspiration for

sustenance of their

cultural heritage. Currently 16 trainees

are enrolled in

Traditional Music

School, Gilgit, while

12 in Ishkomen Ghizer

endeavors to revive

the indigenous culture

and empower

traditional musicians,

local artisans, singers,

poets, culinary arts

and create social

harmony. The event

attracted a large

number of people,

Trainees performing at music school inGhizer on 5th August 2016

B J Shams, Regional Program Manager Hashoo Foundation, addressing the occasion at traditional music school Gilgit on 10th August 2016

Welcome Aboard!Welcome Aboard!Mrs. Arifa Mazhar

Mr. Attique Ahmad

We are delighted to

have Mrs. Arifa

Mazhar as Director

Strategic Support Unit

at Hashoo Foundation.

She brings with her an

extensive 22 years of

experience in

development sector. She has multi-sectoral

experience in social

sector development

and policy advocacy

with a specific focus on

human rights and

gender. Her areas of

expertise include

program management,

strategy development,

policy advocacy,

gender mainstreaming

and programme

evaluation.

It is a pleasure to have

Mr. Attique Ahmad

Swati as our Director

Finance & Operations.

With his extensive and

far-reaching, 25 years

of experience in social

development and

corporate sector, Mr.

Attique is the ideal

candidate to fulfill the

mandate of Hashoo

Foundation.

We welcome Mr. Shah

Alam who has joined

Hashoo Foundation as

a Senior Manager

Enterprise

Development at our

Core Office Islamabad.

He holds a dual

Master's degree in

Social Anthropology

and in Theology from

University of

Peshawar. He brings

with him vast

experience from

renowned

organizations like

World Vision

International, USAID

Agri Support Fund

(ASF), IRC and SRSP.

Mr. Shah Alam

Mr. Khurram Saleem

Mr. Moinuddin Khan

We are pleased to

introduce Mr.

Khurram Saleem who

has joined Hashoo

Foundation as an

Assistant Program

Manager at our Core

Office Islamabad. He

holds a Masters

Degree in Human

Rights and

Democratization from

Sydney University and

one in Development

Studies from Iqra

University Islamabad.

Mr. Moinuddin Khan

has joined Hashoo

Foundation as a

Program Officer at our

He has done his

Masters in Philosophy

from National Defense

University Islamabad

and worked with

South Asian

Federation of

Exchanges (SAFE), as

a Manager – Events,

Publications &

Member Relations. We

believe that he can

contribute a lot for our

company's success and

improvement. Good

We welcome Mr.

Doulat Jan who has

joined Hashoo

Foundation as Trainer

– Information &

Communication

Technology. He will be

based at Project Office

Rawalpindi. He has a

BSCS degree from

Barani Institute of

Information

Technology and has

worked with reputable

organizations namely

Friends Hospital and

Cad Cam Macro.We wish you all the

We are excited to have

you all.

Mr. Doulat Jan

Life Skills Trainees“This two-month

training broadened

their horizon, they can

now contribute

significantly at their

workplace”, said

Kashif Hussain,

Training Officer.

Regional Office

Rawalpindi organized

a closing ceremony for the

trainees of Life Skills

Training Program on 5th

August, 2016. Along with

the trainees, program team

prepared small activities

of singing, and debates

and received views about

their training experience

with Hashoo Foundation.

Closing Ceremony of

Life Skills Trainees

Life Skills Trainees at Regional Office Rawalpindi on 5th August, 2016

to the computer lab,

hot & cold kitchen,

demonstration room

for Culinary Arts and

Accommodation &

Operation Services

Trainings. Mr. Javaid

CEO Punjab Skills Development Fund visits Regional Office LahoreMr. Jawad Malik,

CEO-PSDF visited the

Regional Office

Lahore on the 25th of

July, the objective of

this visit was to build

long term partnership

between PSDF and

HF. Mr. Jawad Malik

observed the

resources and

working environment

at the Office. His tour

included a brief visit

Akhtar Sr. Regional

Program Manager

conducted an

orientation session on

the Foundation's

functional programs

and resources.

Javaid Akhtar discussing the Scope of YCP Program at Lahore Office on 4th August,2016

“YOUNG CHEF

PAKISTAN”- A six

months Food

Preparation and

Culinary Art

Program was

started at Regional

Office Lahore for

youth across the

country. To

familiarize

participants with

salient features of

YCP program, an

orientation was

held at the office,

which was

attended by 18

trainees.

Welcome Aboard!Welcome Aboard!Mrs. Arifa Mazhar

Mr. Attique Ahmad

We are delighted to

have Mrs. Arifa

Mazhar as Director

Strategic Support Unit

at Hashoo Foundation.

She brings with her an

extensive 22 years of

experience in

development sector. She has multi-sectoral

experience in social

sector development

and policy advocacy

with a specific focus on

human rights and

gender. Her areas of

expertise include

program management,

strategy development,

policy advocacy,

gender mainstreaming

and programme

evaluation.

It is a pleasure to have

Mr. Attique Ahmad

Swati as our Director

Finance & Operations.

With his extensive and

far-reaching, 25 years

of experience in social

development and

corporate sector, Mr.

Attique is the ideal

candidate to fulfill the

mandate of Hashoo

Foundation.

We welcome Mr. Shah

Alam who has joined

Hashoo Foundation as

a Senior Manager

Enterprise

Development at our

He holds a dual

Master's degree in

Social Anthropology

and in Theology from

University of

Peshawar. He brings

with him vast

experience from

renowned

organizations like

World Vision

International, USAID

Agri Support Fund

(ASF), IRC and SRSP.

Mr. Shah Alam

Mr. Khurram Saleem

Mr. Moinuddin Khan

We are pleased to

introduce Mr.

Khurram Saleem who

has joined Hashoo

Foundation as an

Assistant Program

Manager at our Core

Office Islamabad. He

holds a Masters

Degree in Human

Rights and

Democratization from

Sydney University and

one in Development

Studies from Iqra

University Islamabad.

Mr. Moinuddin Khan

has joined Hashoo

Foundation as a

Program Officer at our

He has done his

Masters in Philosophy

from National Defense

University Islamabad

and worked with

South Asian

Federation of

Exchanges (SAFE), as

a Manager – Events,

Publications &

Member Relations. We

believe that he can

contribute a lot for our

company's success and

improvement. Good

We welcome Mr.

Doulat Jan who has

joined Hashoo

Foundation as Trainer

– Information &

Communication

Technology. He will be

based at Project Office

Rawalpindi. He has a

BSCS degree from

Barani Institute of

Information

Technology and has

worked with reputable

organizations namely

Friends Hospital and

Cad Cam Macro.We wish you all the

We are excited to have

you all.

Mr. Doulat Jan

Life Skills Trainees“This two-month

training broadened

their horizon, they can

now contribute

significantly at their

workplace”, said

Kashif Hussain,

Training Officer.

Regional Office

Rawalpindi organized

a closing ceremony for the

trainees of Life Skills

Training Program on 5th

August, 2016. Along with

the trainees, program team

prepared small activities

of singing, and debates

and received views about

their training experience

with Hashoo Foundation.

Closing Ceremony of

Life Skills Trainees

Life Skills Trainees at Regional Office Rawalpindi on 5th August, 2016

to the computer lab,

hot & cold kitchen,

demonstration room

for Culinary Arts and

Accommodation &

Operation Services

Trainings. Mr. Javaid

CEO Punjab Skills Development Fund visits Regional Office LahoreMr. Jawad Malik,

CEO-PSDF visited the

Regional Office

Lahore on the 25th of

July, the objective of

this visit was to build

long term partnership

between PSDF and

HF. Mr. Jawad Malik

observed the

resources and

working environment

at the Office. His tour

included a brief visit

Akhtar Sr. Regional

Program Manager

conducted an

orientation session on

the Foundation's

functional programs

and resources.

Javaid Akhtar discussing the Scope of YCP Program at Lahore Office on 4th August,2016

“YOUNG CHEF

PAKISTAN”- A six

months Food

Preparation and

Culinary Art

Program was

started at Regional

Office Lahore for

youth across the

country. To

familiarize

participants with

salient features of

YCP program, an

orientation was

held at the office,

which was

attended by 18

trainees.

tug of war. The event

was chaired by Mr.

Abdur Rehman from

Skill Development

Unit – FATA

Development

Authority,

Government of

Pakistan.

Hashoo Foundation

organized sports day

at Ayub Park Sports

Complex, Rawalpindi.

150 FATA Youth were

present at the occasion

and among them 60

trainees participated

in different games

including cricket &

Skill Development Unit

– FATA Development

Authority, Government

of Pakistan.

The winning FATA Youth team at Ayub Park, Rawalpindi on 2nd August,2016

Montessori & Early Childhood Development TrainingMs. Shazia Sultan

Asst. Program Officer

ECD, during her

address to trainees;

explained the

importance of

Montessori training

and the concept

behind Early

Childhood

Development.

Early Childhood

Development

Training Team held

an orientation of their

Diploma & Certificate

program on August

2nd, 2016 at Regional

Office Rawalpindi. The

enrollment figure in

these trainings are as

follows: 19 women Teachers

were in Montessori

Diploma &

Certificate Levels9 women teachers in

Diploma of Early

Childhood Training

Ms. Shazia Sultan with ECD Trainees at Regional Office Rawalpindi

Training of Trainers: Conducting Assessment in

Competency Based Trainings Hospitality

Management Training

Program's trainers,

Mr. Sarmad and Mr.

Mehar, attended a five

day long national

level training in

collaboration with

NAVTTC and GIZ

from August 15th,

2016 to August 19th,

2016 at Punjab

Vocational Training

Council, Lahore. The main objectives of the

training were; to effectively

implement CBT

(Competency Based

Trainings) and to make the

assessments of trainees

according to the rules and

regulations of CBT.

Mr. Sarmad & Mr. Mehar attending the Training of Trainers Program at Regional Office Lahore on 4th August,2016

District Nazim Chitral, Mr. Maghfirat Shah distributing awards amongst the polo players in Chitral on 14th August

Cake cutting ceremony on Independence Day at Regional Office Gilgit

A three-day district

level 'Jashne-e Azadi

Festival' was

celebrated from 12th-

14th August, 2016, in

Chitral. The event

was organized by

Hashoo Foundation,

in collaboration with

Chitral Gol

Community

Development and

Conservation

Association

(CGCDCA) as an

implementing

partner. The festival

was funded by the

Centre for Culture

and Development

(CKU), with the

overarching objective

to create income

generating

opportunities by

reviving indigenous

entrepreneurship

through local festivals

amongst

communities.

The festivities and

fanfare continued for

three days garnering

the active

participation of as

many as 5,000 people

from every walk of

life, from across the

district. An

encouraging turn out

of women and

children was noted.

An exhibition of

traditional cuisine

was another well

received component.

Catering to active

participation of

women, the event

was organized by the

Women's Club

Singoor at the

Government High

School, Singoor.

Traditional Food

Exhibition

A variety of traditional

cuisines/specialties

including Cheer Grinch,

Buz, Chera Shapik,

Reshoki, Zholai,

Chaitiki and Shoshp

were displayed and

served to the guests.

Sport is a vital

component of Chitral's

distinct culture. To

reflect this aspect

properly in the

festivities, a

competition of

traditional games

including free style polo

and tug of war were

Traditional Games

Tug of war in full swing

YDC Gilgit celebrated Independence Day to highlight the sacrifices of our leaders and emphasize

on Pakistan's ideology.

tug of war. The event

was chaired by Mr.

Abdur Rehman from

Skill Development

Unit – FATA

Development

Authority,

Government of

Pakistan.

Hashoo Foundation

organized sports day

at Ayub Park Sports

Complex, Rawalpindi.

150 FATA Youth were

present at the occasion

and among them 60

trainees participated

in different games

including cricket &

Skill Development Unit

– FATA Development

Authority, Government

of Pakistan.

The winning FATA Youth team at Ayub Park, Rawalpindi on 2nd August,2016

Montessori & Early Childhood Development TrainingMs. Shazia Sultan

Asst. Program Officer

ECD, during her

address to trainees;

explained the

importance of

Montessori training

and the concept

behind Early

Childhood

Development.

Early Childhood

Development

Training Team held

an orientation of their

Diploma & Certificate

program on August

2nd, 2016 at Regional

Office Rawalpindi. The

enrollment figure in

these trainings are as

follows: 19 women Teachers

were in Montessori

Diploma &

Certificate Levels9 women teachers in

Diploma of Early

Childhood Training

Ms. Shazia Sultan with ECD Trainees at Regional Office Rawalpindi

Training of Trainers: Conducting Assessment in

Competency Based Trainings Hospitality

Management Training

Program's trainers,

Mr. Sarmad and Mr.

Mehar, attended a five

day long national

level training in

collaboration with

NAVTTC and GIZ

from August 15th,

2016 to August 19th,

2016 at Punjab

Vocational Training

Council, Lahore. The main objectives of the

training were; to effectively

implement CBT

(Competency Based

Trainings) and to make the

assessments of trainees

according to the rules and

regulations of CBT.

Mr. Sarmad & Mr. Mehar attending the Training of Trainers Program at Regional Office Lahore on 4th August,2016

District Nazim Chitral, Mr. Maghfirat Shah distributing awards amongst the polo players in Chitral on 14th August

A three-day district

level 'Jashne-e Azadi

Festival' was

celebrated from 12th-

14th August, 2016, in

Chitral. The event

was organized by

Hashoo Foundation,

in collaboration with

Chitral Gol

Community

Development and

Conservation

Association

(CGCDCA) as an

implementing

was funded by the

Centre for Culture

and Development

(CKU), with the

overarching objective

to create income

generating

opportunities by

reviving indigenous

entrepreneurship

through local festivals

amongst

communities.

The festivities and

fanfare continued for

three days garnering

the active

participation of as

many as 5,000 people

from every walk of

life, from across the

district. An

encouraging turn out

of women and

children was noted.

An exhibition of

traditional cuisine

was another well

received component.

Catering to active

participation of

women, the event

was organized by the

Women's Club

Singoor at the

Government High

School, Singoor.

Traditional Food

Exhibition

A variety of traditional

cuisines/specialties

including Cheer Grinch,

Buz, Chera Shapik,

Reshoki, Zholai,

Chaitiki and Shoshp

were displayed and

served to the guests.

Sport is a vital

component of Chitral's

distinct culture. To

reflect this aspect

properly in the

festivities, a

competition of

traditional games

including free style polo

and tug of war were

Traditional Games

Tug of war in full swing

YDC Gilgit celebrated Independence Day to highlight the sacrifices of our leaders and emphasize

on Pakistan's ideology.

appreciated local

farmers and female

artisans along with

school children on their

creativity.Nearly 3500 people

participated over the

course of the festival.

Two Day District Level Festival Chatorkhand,Ishkomen Valley District GhizerTwo-day district level

festival was

conducted on 20-21

August, 2016 at

village Chatorkhund

of Ishkomen valley in

district Ghizer with

Chatorkhand Local

Support Organization

(CLSO) as the

implementing

was overwhelmingly

attended by

musicians and singers

from all around

district Ghizer as well

as Hunza. women

actively participated

in the festival and

displayed stalls of

different products

made locally. Different folk dramas

and skits were

presented to the

audience with

cultural and social

messages. School

children were also

invited at the festival

and showcased their

creativity by

displaying different

models.Mr Arman Shah,

member Gilgit-

Baltistan Council

appreciated CKU's

and Hashoo

Foundation's efforts

towards cultural

revival. He visited

different stalls and

Youth Development Center at a climate change session- Gilgit on 23rd August,2016

The session on

Climate change was

conducted by Miss

Hussan Bano

Program Officer

Environment on

August 23, 2016.

Gilgit-Baltistan,

during monsoon

season faces floods

that not only affect

crops and settlements

but also disrupt

communication and

transportation. Miss Hussan Bano

shared possible

adaptations to the

climate change and

ways to overcome the

negative effect of this

change.

68 YDC boarders

were present at this

occasion.

Examinations – Hospitality Management TrainingsNational Training

Bureau Trade Test

was held at Regional

Office Lahore on

August 09th & 10th,

2016 for 88 (chef)

trainees, under PSDF

project. Mr. Zaheer

Ahmed- Assistant

Director Trade Test

NTB and Mr. Asghar

Pasha Instructor of

Cooking Trade from

College of Tourism

and Hotel

Management Lahore,

participated as

external evaluators

and supervised the

examination sessions.

HMTP- Examinations at Regional Office Lahore on 8th-9th August,2016

The Muffled SongMountain of Chitral of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) support nearly two hundred bird species.

Unfortunately, many of these are facing threat of extinction due to habitat loss, environmental changes

and illegal hunting. Himalayan Snow Cock is one of the permanent dwellers of these high mountain which

is being ruthlessly hunted. These lines by Shams Uddin attempts to highlight the issues.

With neck outstretched, standing tall

As if to serve villagers a wake-up call

Perched atop the rock a Snow-cock

Sang enchanting notes by 4 O'clock

Only it did hunters conspicuous bleep

Whilst lulling the rest into sound sleep

Merely a few scramble up the scree

Covering the clump of juniper tree

They wore the mask of white fox

Negotiating rocks to reach the crux

Waited for the daylight to rise

To get to the source of voice

Parading against the dimly sky

The bird formed perfect bull's eye

Just it caught the air and fluttered

When his life completely shattered

At the hand of a merciless poacher

Who subjected the bird to torture?

Life with missing ecological chain

Will certainly be a source of pain

Let's talk peace with God's creature

To add to own life valuable feature

(Shams Uddin)

appreciated local

farmers and female

artisans along with

school children on their

creativity.Nearly 3500 people

participated over the

course of the festival.

Two Day District Level Festival Chatorkhand,Ishkomen Valley District GhizerTwo-day district level

festival was

conducted on 20-21

August, 2016 at

village Chatorkhund

of Ishkomen valley in

district Ghizer with

Chatorkhand Local

Support Organization

(CLSO) as the

implementing

was overwhelmingly

attended by

musicians and singers

from all around

district Ghizer as well

as Hunza. women

actively participated

in the festival and

displayed stalls of

different products

made locally. Different folk dramas

and skits were

presented to the

audience with

cultural and social

messages. School

children were also

invited at the festival

and showcased their

creativity by

displaying different

models.Mr Arman Shah,

member Gilgit-

Baltistan Council

appreciated CKU's

and Hashoo

Foundation's efforts

towards cultural

revival. He visited

different stalls and

Youth Development Center at a climate change session- Gilgit on 23rd August,2016

The session on

Climate change was

conducted by Miss

Hussan Bano

Program Officer

Environment on

August 23, 2016.

Gilgit-Baltistan,

during monsoon

season faces floods

that not only affect

crops and settlements

but also disrupt

communication and

transportation. Miss Hussan Bano

shared possible

adaptations to the

climate change and

ways to overcome the

negative effect of this

change.

68 YDC boarders

were present at this

occasion.

Examinations – Hospitality Management TrainingsNational Training

Bureau Trade Test

was held at Regional

Office Lahore on

August 09th & 10th,

2016 for 88 (chef)

trainees, under PSDF

project. Mr. Zaheer

Ahmed- Assistant

Director Trade Test

NTB and Mr. Asghar

Pasha Instructor of

Cooking Trade from

College of Tourism

and Hotel

Management Lahore,

participated as

external evaluators

and supervised the

examination sessions.

HMTP- Examinations at Regional Office Lahore on 8th-9th August,2016

The Muffled SongMountain of Chitral of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) support nearly two hundred bird species.

Unfortunately, many of these are facing threat of extinction due to habitat loss, environmental changes

and illegal hunting. Himalayan Snow Cock is one of the permanent dwellers of these high mountain which

is being ruthlessly hunted. These lines by Shams Uddin attempts to highlight the issues.

With neck outstretched, standing tall

As if to serve villagers a wake-up call

Perched atop the rock a Snow-cock

Sang enchanting notes by 4 O'clock

Only it did hunters conspicuous bleep

Whilst lulling the rest into sound sleep

Merely a few scramble up the scree

Covering the clump of juniper tree

They wore the mask of white fox

Negotiating rocks to reach the crux

Waited for the daylight to rise

To get to the source of voice

Parading against the dimly sky

The bird formed perfect bull's eye

Just it caught the air and fluttered

When his life completely shattered

At the hand of a merciless poacher

Who subjected the bird to torture?

Life with missing ecological chain

Will certainly be a source of pain

Let's talk peace with God's creature

To add to own life valuable feature

(Shams Uddin)

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