In second shot, another two celebrity speaker joined, Mr Mujahid Brelvi, a senior journalist and an anchor for ‘Doosra pehlu’ on CNBC Pakistan, for the motion on ‘Awam mae intishar k zimaedar hakumati idare hain’, with Haneeya Maryam and Shaukat Mahmood Basra, MPA punjab assembly, speaking against the motion, with Tauseef Haider.

The shows will be aired on October 9th and October 16th tentatively. In the end I would like to thank TIP administration to giving us the opportunity to represent TIP for the show and also the new first year students for their support as audience in the show, hope they get their attendance for skipping classes that day .

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 fun begun when the time for sketching was started. I sat with some of my friends from TDT; we did loads and loads of fun appreciating and criticizing each other’s sketches. First I selected theme number three but it did not work out the way I wanted to it. It was really hilarious thinking about concepts again and again and coming up with something new. In the end finally I got the idea and I worked over it with great determination thinking that my final piece would rock but only the result will tell the truth. Anyway the time was up and students who did not participate in the competition gathered at design lobby to have their own version of fun which included signing out the artworks, making fun of artworks and etc. Later all the pieces were hung on the wall. Mr Munawar and Mrs Saira Danish Ahmed were the judges who called out every participant to explain them about their concept.

Nevertheless the arte challenge was really refreshing and fun. I congratulate and thank Rameez Ahmed Khan (TS4), Haneeya Maryam (TMM2), Tauseef Haider (TMM2), Amna Khan (TDT3), Areeba Akhtar (TMM2) Adil Farid (TS4) and Mohsin Butt (AMM2) for organizing this event. The results will be announced very soon and the prizes will be given to the first three best pieces. I wish all the best to all the participants, keep your fingers crossed till the result comes.

Freedom without walls at Textile Institute of Pakistan uncovers intelligence and unleashes the students speaking skills. Like all other good educational institutions, our institute also gives due importance to elocution. The inter-collegiate orators all over from Karachi were invited for the contest. This year “All Karachi Inter-Collegiate Bilingual Declamation Contest” was organized by TIP Literary Society at TIP Bin Qasim Campus on 3rd march 2010.

It was a fine morning and the spirit and fervor of the participants was at its peak. Though the Organizing Committee, headed by Rameez Ahmed Khan, seemed enthusiastic to put their heart and soul to this grand show and the arrangements made were more or less of a small event, but the students were as anxious as anything.

To create more interest and a sense of competition, the participating institutions which include were Ayesha Bawany Academy O’level’s, Beaconhouse School System Jubilee Campus,  D.A. Degree College for Women phase-8, Federal Government Intermediate College, Khursheed  Govt. Girls College, Mashal College, Madre-Millat College, PECHS Girls College, The City School (PAF Chapter) & City School A’Level’s Gulshan.

The programme started with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran, followed by an introductory speech about Textile Institute of Pakistan, by Mr. Umair Saeed for the participants. The opening speech was given by TIP speaker, Tauseef Haider, in Urdu and gave an ever-lasting impression in the auditorium. The orators continued to give their speeches on their respective topics.

English Serious

1) Kites rise against, not with the wind.
2) Urbanization is an indication of modernization.
3) If I knew I would die tomorrow…

English Humorous

1) Marriage is a lottery but you can’t tear up the ticket if you lose.
2) Oh no! I will have to do it again.
3) Humpty Dumpty pushed himself!

A tough competition was held and it was hard for the jury to decide the results. In the meanwhile, the participants were given a campus tour. After the second half, the results were announced.

The debaters for English and Urdu were given 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes. For English, Mariya Omer of D.A. Degree College for Women was given first prize. Javeria Saleem of PECHS Girls College was given second and Sana Kamil of The City School (PAF Chapter) was given third prize. Moreover, the winners for Urdu debates, first was Rija Majeed of PECHS Girls College, the second winner, Marium Ashraf of Madre-e-Millat College and third winner was Awais Ashraf of Mashal College.

In the end the excitement of the audience was high. In both English and Urdu elocution PECHS Girls College remained Victorians. Each of the winners were handed a certificate and a shield given by the chief guest of the event and the event ended with a speech from the chief guest, Professor Hafizur Rehman Sheikh.

Date: 4th November 09 in TISF slot
Venue: Lecture Theatre, TIP

Your participation will be highly appreciated!

For details contact;
Rameez Ahmed Khan
Representative, TIP Literary Society
0332-3419170

Amna Khan, TDT3

Note: This competition has very little to do with your English writing and phrasing skills but it majorly depends upon your imagination to create things around you. Topics will be humorous on which majority of people can easily imagine and write so you don’t have to be a professional writer to win this event.