I would like to briefly cover each and every thing which will always keep reminding me about my association with TIP and which a part of this great learning environment is.

1) My class: How can I forget Yasir Ali Naeem, Syed Ali Zaib Hussain, Asad Rehman, Syed Bilal Ahmed, Sajjad Mehdi, Ali Mukhtaar, Sarim Mehmood, Adnan Akram, Adnan Malik, Adil Farid, Saad Nasim, Danish Farooq, Dawood Mustufa Ghazali, Danish Arain, Bilal Ahmed, Danyal Siddiqui and Shoaib Akbar. My class has always been a source of support and encouragement for me. We all have studied and stayed together as a single entity and my association with my class mates is forever. I will always remember you guys…!

2) My teachers: A great educational institute is known by its faculty members. I would remember all my teachers but here I would like to mention few names. They include Ali Hafeez Azmat, Yahya Ghazali, Shameem Noorani, Saifuddin Kamran, Dr.Hafiz-ur-Rehman, Dr. Zubair Bandukda, Mazhar Jamil, Qamar Zaidi and Noaman Jamil Ahmed. It doesn’t mean that I don’t remember other teachers. I do and all of them had been a great source of learning for me.

3) Lab In-charges: A very special thanks to Mr. Rafiq (weaving), Mr. Shakir and Mr. Shehzad (spinning), Mr. Noor (physics and chemistry lab), Mr. Jawed Haroon and Mr. Imran (computer lab) and Mr. Amir (wet-processing lab) for their support.

4) Staff Members: Apart from studies, since I was also involved with various extra curricular activities so I had spent a good time coordinating with staff members. They include Mr. Mohsin Raza, Mr. Faakhir, Mr. Ashok Kumar, Mr. Jawed, Madam Shahida, Madam Afshan Khan, Madam Gulrukh, all the librarians (I don’t remember their names), TIP telephone operator (I don’t remember her name as well….)

5) TISF: I had a great time working with TISF board members of 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10. Very special thanks to Mr. Ali Hafeez for his over all support. I have learned a lot from him and he has always been very supportive and encouraging.

6) Rotaract Club of Textile Institute of Pakistan: Rotaract is a platform which has given me such exposure which was not possible within the existing university life. I can never forget all the community service projects we did and participated. All the conferences and seminars that we attended. A great learning experience. I can never forget Ahmed A. Rehman, Rahim Jindani, Hira Saiyed, Mohsin Butt, Ibad-ul-Islam and Amna Khan-our Rotaract team ? And of course Ali Hafeez for his guidance.

7) Literary Society: When I came to TIP, I felt this lack of awareness of Literature and poetry among students. I wanted to bring change and with the help of my Allah, I did few events which I can never forget. A very special thanks to Mr. Qamar Zaidi for his support and guidance in building this society and I also learned a lot from him. My senior students, batch mates and my junior students-everyone has contributed for the society one way or the other. Names are: Saqib bhai, Ahmed A. Rehman, Adil Farid, Yasir Ali Naeem, Sohaib Zulfiqar, Maaz Farid. Ali Mukhtaar, Amna Khan, Mohsin Butt, Haneeya Maryam, Areeba Akhtar and Tauseef Haider.

My seniors I can never forget: a) Mohammad Ali Hakeem: He was one who pushed me into the publications and he also posted my very first article on Quack! Ali has always encouraged and supported me in all my activities. A nice person by nature as well. I will remember you Ali..!
b) Furhan Hussain: Guy responsible for bringing me towards writing on Quack! He taught me how to counter criticism coming on one’s article. I really appreciate his commitment and devotion towards Quack! after Aasim Ahmed. Furhan, I will always remember your encouraging and motivating comments on all my events. You were a great source of inspiration for me.
c) Saqib Ali: Saqib bhai and I have got this similar interest of Urdu poetry and literature so he always supported me and worked for literary society as much as he can. Love you Saqib bhai..!
d) Hira Saiyed: I will remember her for her guidance and encouragement in terms of debates and stuff. She has always given positive comments on my events and we had a good time in Rotaract as well.

9) My other university fellows: a) Ahmed A. Rehman: Ahmed has been very supportive in all aspects. I can never forget his motivational speeches. He was with me when I was less social and he is still my very good friend. Love you Ahmed..!
b) Syed Bilal Ahmed: My best friend from my class. We have done every internship and almost every assignment together and I am sure we will remain friends forever.
C) Areeba Akhtar, Tauseef Haider, Haneeya Maryam, Mohsin Butt and Amna Khan: Well, these four were the part of my literary society team. They came late but they were always great in terms of their interest and participation in society events. These are the people whom I can count on and I hope they will continue with this literary society.

Very few educational institutions provide such dynamic learning environment and TIP is one of them. Had I been in any other university, I would not have improved my self that much. I can feel this change. The day I enter and the day I have left, TIP has changed me a lot. Apart from the technical knowledge and skills I have attained here, I really appreciate this institution for improving my social, management and interpersonal skills. These four years were a complete package where I got everything. My love for my university can never be summarized in these words. It feels so great to be alumni of Textile Institute of Pakistan. Sometimes in life we become so shy when it comes to appreciating those who had been a part of your life. I believe that when you appreciate each other and express yourself, it always result in a much more better and healthy world. While I have left TIP, I still feel proud to be a part of TIP as a Texpert. My warm wishes are with all my teachers, staff members, class and batch mates, seniors and juniors. I wish all my junior fellows best of luck for their future and my message for my juniors remains the same that TIP is a great place so never miss this opportunity and learn and enjoy as much as you can….!!

The Textile Institute of Pakistan is a leading institute imparting Textile education in all related fields of Textile Industry since 1994. Textile Institute of Pakistan offers degree programs in Textile Design, Science, Management, Apparel and now offering two new graduate programs, Fashion Design Management and BBA.

At about 6 pm the basant started, there were few kites in the sky, as the wind wasn’t favorable, but still we had people dancing on the beats of the DHOOL. About half an hour later, after the basant started, the STING hummer came in, with loads of free STING, how can you resist when getting something for free?? (Even I had 10… :p) people enjoyed free STING, kite flying (a few) and pervez bhai ki chat (how can I forget that) soon both the bands arrived, and as the day light ended the basant was almost over. People were anxious to get in the amphitheatre. Just after the band was done with their sound check, the announcements were made and people started entering the theatre.

As the concert started, first performance was by the ASHES, later when the KARAVAN came on the stage, they just rocked the show. People started shouting like hell and banging their heads on the beats and then those shouts of “Once more… Once more…” from the audience win over the band to sing till they were exhausted completely. The show was extremely good and was a big hit by team TISF.

In the end, I would again like to thank everyone, each and every member of organizing committee, and each student of TIP who really made it happening. Thank you everyone, and for those who were part of organizing committee will receive a certificate from TISF, please give your details to your respective TISF elected committee head.

We, quack team and whole student body of TIP, congratulate Talha Farooqui for reaching finals and Best of luck for his next performance at Sprite MAD about TV finale…

Well leaving everything apart, lets come to the point. The long wait is over and the prayers by many of us have been fruitful, the classes at main campus finally have air conditioners. Well I don’t really know what the real story is, but I believe that now I can say that things are getting better here at TIP.

Every member of the Quack! team and the whole student body of TIP appreciate this wonderful gift. Thank you very much Mr. Tariq Ikram.

Thanks again…