2ND Monthly Meeting 2011-12
29 May 2011
POST MEETING REPORT
2ND Monthly Meeting 2011-12
29 May 2011
1.0 General. This is Post Meeting Report (PMR) for the second Monthly Meeting (MM). It was held on 29 May, as scheduled. The topic for the Meeting was ‘Attack on Abbottabad May 2nd 2011: Ramifications and Way forward’. However it was selected well before Attack on Mehran Base. Four speakers were planned, and at least three of them spoke in concise words and phrases to address the renewed and revised topic, ‘Attack on Pakistan 5/11’. The voice recording of the Proceedings spread over 2 hours 26 minutes is available. The minutes of proceedings and record of follow up actions is as follows.
2.0 Recitation from Holy Quran and its Meanings. Secretary General (Secy) recited Ayah number 11 of Surah Ar-Rad. Two English and one Urdu translation were read out.
“For each (such person) there are (angles) in succession, before and behind him: They guard him by the command of Allah. Allah does not change a people’s lot, unless they change what is in their hearts. But when (once) Allah willeth a people’s punishment, there can be no turning it back, nor will hey find, besides Him, any to protect.”
Translation by Abdullah Yusuf Ali
3.0 Welcome & Opening Note by the Secy. Secy said, “It is indeed a pleasure to invite you and say welcome to all the learned and honorable members and the guests, this evening. The Chief Host, ACM Kaleem Saadat greets you all.” Secy continued, “There is less to say and more to be lost in, today. We were shocked by the attack on Pakistan on 2nd May and had all sorts of reactive feelings, gestures, words and courses of action. However, before the end of the month Mehran Base was attacked. Turning two LRMP aircrafts into ashes, by just four people. They did it in the face of 1,100 security staff paid for the protection and safeguard. Yet it was not a security lapse, said CNS!”
Will we be considered living as long as we can eat and breathe; and some having stronger legs can run away from this troubled land?
Before proceeding forward to the Business of Forum, I will be pleased to invite our new guests.
3.1. Introduction of new Audience and the Members. The Meeting was graced by four new guests. Brief introduction based on their verbal expression is given below.
3.1.1 Mr. Zahid Hassan. An ex-government servant who after retirement in 1994 became the chairman of a leasing company. Mr. Zahid was proud of his principles driven career and valued governed life. He said he shares the general feelings on what has happened to the Country. And he believed, given another two years to this government, nothing would be left to collect and mend.
3.1.2 Mr. Jalil Aali. An educationist and academician whose interests were Urdu and sociology. Not only that, he was an author and a poet. His area of love and focus were Pakistan, Pakistani culture and Muslim identity. A concise and objective introduction.
3.1.3 Mr. Sheikh Tanvir Ahmed. A lawyer by profession, and an advocate at Islamabad High Courts. He was in some sort of connection with TFP through Col Abdullah Siddique.
3.1.4 Mr. Yusuf Kamal. Mr. Yusuf Kamal is Chairman of Kashmir Think Tank, a Mirpur based social body. The focus of this Body is liberation of Kashmir from India. They have an office at Wembley, London as well. Currently there are forty-one members. None of us is in real politic. They hold regular monthly meetings.
As Secy I extend heartiest welcome to all our learned and honorable guests. May we serve Pakistan together.
4.0 Business of the Forum. Two items were on the agenda. These were:-
4.1 Newsletter Issue No.12. Audience was briefed on the progress. There were six topics. The details were given as to how much material has been received, what is the balance and who all have yet to write. Material on three articles had been sent to the Press. We are going to publish a special edition, on ‘The Problems of Pakistan and their Solutions’, as has already been declared.
4.2 UPS. It is only about couple days that UPS has been installed both for SBM Lib and our Meeting place.
5.0 Attack on Pakistan 5/11. ‘Attack on Abbottabad…’cum ‘Attack on Pakistan 5/11; was the topic of the evening. The speakers were: ACM Kaleem Saadat, Mr. Akram Zaki, Mr. SBM and Mr. Shamsul Haq Awan, in that order. All what they said has been processed as a document. This document is now the considered response of TFP on the current situation. It has been attached with this PMR. Followed by the talk of four worthy speakers, there was an intense and deeply concerned session of expression by the floor.
6.0 Public Demonstration. TFP resolved that we will contribute and share by voicing through public demonstration. A follow meeting will be the next step.
7.0 Accounts. Please find statement of accounts, ending May 31st. A list showing dues of annual subs is also enclosed.
Enclosures
1. ATTACK ON PAKISTAN 5/11, TFP RESPONSE
2. Musalmanon kay liay fauri Lahaey Ammal, by SBM
3. Attack on Abbottabad House, by Gen Beg
4. US PAK, near Open War; Chinese Ultimatum…by Webster G. Tarpley
5. Statement of Accts
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