Park inaugurated in DHA

[Salman]

Park inaugurated in DHA
Karachi :A newly constructed park by DHA having modern amenities was inaugurated at a simple ceremony held at Seaview near Village Restaurant in DHA on Monday evening. Administrator DHA, Brig Aamer Raza Qureshi, was the chief guest of the function.

DHA spokesman said that the park has been named after Capt Farhan Ali Shaheed to pay homage to the young army officer who laid down his life fighting courageously in defence of his motherland against the terrorists in an operation Rah-e-Nijat at ‘Tor Cher Valley’ of Dara Adam Khel last year.

Administrator DHA addressing the gathering said that the young martyr had emerged as a symbol of strength, courage and perseverance against tyranny and terrorism.

He said that DHA decided to name the park after the Shaheed officer so that it should be a source of inspiration for the people to unite and to resolve to fight against terrorism and extremism in society.

Brig Aamer said that Captain Farhan Ali Shaheed epitomizes chivalry, sacrifice and dedication and is the pride of the nation.

He said that “the young officer had written a golden chapter in the annals of history and his memories would always remain alive in our hearts and souls”. An impressive programme compared by poetess Ambreen Haseeb was organized on the occasion in which the family members of the martyr expressed their views in an emotional and inspiring manner. Documentaries of the Shaheed officer were also shown on the large screen and national/inspiring songs were played on the occasion. A large number of people including high ranking civil and armed forces officials, celebrity artists, friends and people from different walks of life attended the function.