Although my beloved sister, Zarmina Sarfaraz, advised me to switch to Twitter, now rebranded as ‘X’ after being owned by Elon Musk, I somehow prefer close interaction with my family and friends through WhatsApp, which I find to be more personalized.
This Twitter message reached me through a friend, originating from the ‘X’ account of the Honorable Prince Mahmoud Aurangzeb. I was among the thousands who attended the last rites of the late Honorable Gohar Ayub at village Rehana in Haripur. In the graveyard, I encountered his nephew, Justice Prince Miangul Hassan, an extremely polite and highly professional jurist. I had prior acquaintance with him when he partnered as a lawyer with the late Abdul Hafeez Pirzada, representing the All Pakistan Newspaper Society against the Government of Pakistan regarding the wage board award. The hearings took place in court No. 1 of the Supreme Court. It was then that I observed the professional spark and dedication of the young Prince, who is an asset to the country. One can only hope his integrity remains untarnished, benefiting justice itself in the future.
Concerning Prince Dr. Mahmoud Aurangzeb, it’s better if his reputation remains focused on being a professional cardiologist and philanthropist who thinks nothing beyond his profession, serving humanity, and exhibiting humility, just as the entire family has, where power and money hold no significance except for their loyalty to their cause and the country.
Regarding Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, I interacted with him via the Dawn platform when he was a Minister. I found him to be a gentleman who gifted the nation Air Blue, the first privately owned airline, offering passengers value for their money and relief from the inconvenience of state monopoly, specifically Pakistan International Airlines. I am glad to have included Shahid Khaqan Abbasi in the groundbreaking documentary I scripted and directed on Cadet College Hasan Abdal, an institution founded by the late Field Marshal Muhammad Ayub Khan under the renowned educationalist, Hugh Catchpole. One can wish him smooth sailing amid the rise of the new generation in dynastic politics, making it challenging for individuals like Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, a graduate of the University of California in Los Angeles, USA. His passion for aviation runs deep in his veins, but one can see his political wings clipped, which is a tragedy in our part of the world.
