Naheed Ansari

Naheed Ansari – needs no introduction amongst females. Cooking, presentation and home making is her forte. With several TV programs under her belt she has become a trademark of taste and fabulous cooking. Naheed Ansari has been associated with Dalda for almost a decade and her experience in cooking and presentation has made are immensely popular among fans in Pakistan and overseas.

One of the secret ingredients to the phenomenal success of TV star chef Naheed Ansari is the little dash of imperfection she adds to most everything she cooks. Naheed Ansari offers recipes and tips to everyday cooks, many of whom are rushing home to prepare no-frill meals for spouses and hungry children. If her popularity is any indication, Naheed’s quick recipes, laid back smile and warm personality and enthusiasm have struck a chord with younger women and stay home moms. Although she has been known as “super chef," Naheed has no formal training as a chef. Instead, she learned to cook at home when living in Dubai in the 80’s by reading cook books and experimenting her own twist to dishes. Her recipes use ingredients found in the typical grocery store, and she steers clear of dishes requiring special foods or equipment.

Naheed’s cooking philosophy is simple: Enjoy it!

"My cooking passion comes from my mother," she says. "She is an amazing cook. I don’t know if she could do everything in 30 minutes or not, but she cooks the traditional way and everything is grinded and done by hand and definitely tastes great, and she knows every dish. “

Naheed mentioned “It’s my job to teach people and appeal to all different lifestyles and age groups."The recipes I write are not always for my own taste," she says. "Not everybody is interested in what I’m interested in. I like to make things simple and delicious”. Naheed Ansari – needs no introduction amongst females. Cooking, presentation and home making is her forte. With several TV programs under her belt she has become a trademark of taste and fabulous cooking. Naheed Ansari has been associated with Dalda for almost a decade and her experience in cooking and presentation has made are immensely popular among fans in Pakistan and overseas.

One of the secret ingredients to the phenomenal success of TV star chef Naheed Ansari is the little dash of imperfection she adds to most everything she cooks. Naheed Ansari offers recipes and tips to everyday cooks, many of whom are rushing home to prepare no-frill meals for spouses and hungry children. If her popularity is any indication, Naheed’s quick recipes, laid back smile and warm personality and enthusiasm have struck a chord with younger women and stay home moms. Although she has been known as “super chef," Naheed has no formal training as a chef. Instead, she learned to cook at home when living in Dubai in the 80’s by reading cook books and experimenting her own twist to dishes. Her recipes use ingredients found in the typical grocery store, and she steers clear of dishes requiring special foods or equipment.

Naheed’s cooking philosophy is simple: Enjoy it!

"My cooking passion comes from my mother," she says. "She is an amazing cook. I don’t know if she could do everything in 30 minutes or not, but she cooks the traditional way and everything is grinded and done by hand and definitely tastes great, and she knows every dish. “

Naheed mentioned “It’s my job to teach people and appeal to all different lifestyles and age groups."The recipes I write are not always for my own taste," she says. "Not everybody is interested in what I’m interested in. I like to make things simple and delicious”.

Rahila Narejo

Rahila Narejo, NAREJO HUMAN RESOURCES’ Lead Consultant and Chief Executive, is a well-known Human Resource Consultant and Trainer. She is a Psychobiologist by education with a degree from UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles) and a Psychometrician by practice, certified by the British Psychological Society. With certification in BarOn EQ testing and consulting, and over a decade of experience in Human Resources, Rahila’s primary aim is to assist companies in maximizing their return from their Human Capital. Rahila is an avid writer on HR and workplace topics and has a weekly Workplace Sanity column in Pakistan’s Dawn newspaper, Sunday’s Careers Section. 

She is also the Chief Editor of HR Toolkit, Pakistan’s only Human Resource Management publication. Rahila is a much sought out key-note speaker and workshop facilitator who is known for giving a personal and humorous touch to all her presentations.
http://www.narejohr.com

Zubaida Tariq

Zubaida’s full name is Zubaida Tariq, popularly known as Zubaida Apa. Zubaida’s father is from Badayoo, her mother is from Zilabadi. Zubaida tariq was born in 1945 at Hyderabad Dakan, after the 3 years of separation of Pakistan She migrated to Pakistan in Karachi, PIB Colony. She lived up with her 6 sisters and 4 brothers, In 1951 she lost her grand father there after she lost her father in 1953. After the death of father 3 of her sister’s took all the responsibilities of running the house .

Zubaida got married to her first cousin. His name is Tariq Hussain. She met him in 1954. He came to stay over at his auntie’s (dad’s sister’s) house.

Tariq’s mother used to like Zubaida a lot. She expressed her feelings about making Zubaida her daughter-in-law. Then in 1966, they got married. When the marriage was decided, Zubaida lived on Jamshed Road. When she got married she didn’t know how to cook a single thing. She didn’t even know how to cook plain rice. She got married at the age of 21.

“I’ll tell you a story. At first, She cooked curry. She didn’t even know that it is cooked with yogurt in it. She mixed pea flour (besan) with water and it just won’t get thick enough. She didn’t have the courage to ask someone,” says Zubaida.

Her husband was in the “Lever Brothers.” Over the time, she learned how to cook by herself. Then whenever they invited someone over to dinner, Zubaida was the one who cooked all the food for them. When she cooked food for her husband’s lunch, she cooked food for about 7 people, because his friends liked the food cooked by zubaida. Tariq’s friend encouraged her a lot. She didn’t have confidence in her, because she didn’t have any sort of degree. When all these people encouraged her then she realized I Have Taste In My Hands. In the 45 years of married life she might engage only 6 catering services at various gathering and parties, otherwise she love to cook the food by herself.

http://www.zubaidatariq.com

Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui

Mr. Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui, having joined the civil service in 1984, has been hailed as one of the most proactive and efficient government officer. To his credit, he has been successful in making his presence felt in a big way while carrying out every single assignment.

One of his greatest attributes has been the liaison with the media. A firm believer in promoting the soft image by letting the positive word spread to all corners, he has remained instrumental in earning goodwill and recognition for the government.

He had graduated as Civil Engineer before qualifying for the civil service where he has allocated to the District Management Group. He did Masters in Development Administration from the University of Birmingham in England.

He served as Assistant Commissioner and Registrar Cooperative Societies, Islamabad Metropolitan Corporation and Karachi Development Authority. He is believed to be the only officer to serve as Deputy Commissioner in three districts of Karachi. He has also served as Director of Protocol, Government of Sindh. Upon the launching of the Devolution Plan in 2001, he was posted as Executive District Officer, Finance and Planning in the City District Government, Karachi.

He served as Additional Secretary to the Government of Sindh in the Education and Literacy Department. He has also worked as Executive District Officer, Works & Services, City District Government, Karachi and was greatly involved in the development of city infrastructure. He then worked as Additional Secretary, Excise & Taxation Department.

On promotion he was posted as Special Secretary Home Department and then Special Secretary Finance Department. Mr. Siddiqui was then assigned the responsibility of Member Land Utilization from where he was posted as Project Director, Karachi Mega City Programme which was executed with the support of the Asian Development Bank. He was Secretary Livestock and Fisheries Department before taking up the present post of Secretary, Sports and Youth Affairs Department, Government of Sindh.

Prof Syed Zulfiqar Ali

Prof Syed Zulfiqar Ali has been associated with education as well as social sector for over two decades now. Presently he is Head of the Department, Commerce, at Defence Authority Degree College, Karachi.

He had passed his matriculation from St Cathedral High School, Lahore, while he pursued later education at Government College of Commerce and Economics, Karachi. He has been a guest speaker in various sessions of different levels.

Education and social work have remained his forte and the areas of his prime interest from the outset. He has been working in particular educating the youth in their career guidance. Having been an integral part of running The Young Champs, which was one of the most proactive youth clubs in Karachi 1980s, he has recently launched Taleem-o-Agahi Welfare Organization, being its Founder President.

Qamar Zaman Kaira

Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Mr. Qamar Zaman Kaira, was born on January 5, 1960 in the district of Gujrat, Pakistan. He obtained his early education from his home town and got Master’s degree in Philosophy from the University of the Punjab, Lahore.

Starting off as a vocal and prominent student leader in 1970, he was voted in as president of the students’ union at the Federal Government College, Gujrat. Later, he was to be known as one who raised his voice for freedom of speech and democracy during the military government in the country. Due to his work for welfare of the people of his constituency, he was elected Nazim of the Union Council Gujrat.

In 2002, he was elected Member National Assembly. From the beginning of his political career he has worked for the Pakistan People Party. While in the Parliament he became member of the Public Accounts Committee and also the Chairman of Standing Committee for SAFRON.

Mr. Qamar Zaman has visited India, Norway, Denmark, Finland, France, United States and United Kingdom to attend conferences and seminars. He is married and has two sons and a daughter. His hobbies include reading. Areas of his interest in the legislature include education, finance, and communication.

Tazeen Hassan

Fashion designer Tazeen Hassan started in 1990, with small custom orders from her home. Now she is one among the prominent names of the Pakistani Fashion industry. Tazeen Hassan designs not only for the Fashion oriented people but for the whole society.

All the dresses designed by her are considered simple, elegant, stylish and comfortably wearable. Tazeen Hassan has showcased her collection at the PFDC Sunsilk Fashion week 2010, Lahore Pakistan. The fabric used in creating this collection is based in chiffons; the cuts are clean and soft with an extensive use of bugle beads and matte sequins.

Tazeen Hassan deals in:

Pakistani women’s wear

Embroidered dresses

Shalwar kameez

Lehnga choli

Pakistani Bridal

Wedding dresses

The price range of the dresses is start from 8000 or above depending upon the fabric and design. So ladies do visit her and make you more stylish and smart.

Shah Zaman Khan

Shah Zaman Khan an officer of the Information Group assumed the charge of Principal Information Officer on his promotion to BS-21 in the Secretariat Group subsequent to the notification issued by the Establishment Division in this regard.

Shah Zaman Khan has served in an important positions at home and Pakistan missions abroad. He has recently returned from New Delhi where he was posted as Minister Press. Previously he served in Dhaka, Bangla Desh and Jeddah as Press Officer.

Shah Zaman Khan worked as Joint Secretary in the Prime Minister Secretariat and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Besides a number of other assignments, he also worked as Director General FATA Secretariat in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government.

Huma Amir Shah

HUMA AMIR SHAH is well recognizable as a former newscaster and talk show host, who has extensive experience in investigating, reporting and presenting news-making events, with an insight that comes only with commitment and experience. Currently she is doing THE MORNING SHOW, on Express 24/7, which delivers a mix of news, entertainment and information in a topical and relevant way, without all the unnecessary fuss and trimmings.

Prof Dr Nasim Fatima

Prof Dr Nasim Fatima served as the Chairperson of the Library & Information Science department of University of Karachi until 2004. Since then she has been working as the Principal Research Investigator at the Sindh Archives in Karachi. She has won numerous awards in her career, having authored and co-authored more than 30 books, the majority of whom are classified as worthy reference books all over the world.

Prof Dr Nasim Fatima holds the distinction of being the first lady lecturer to be appointed in the Library & Information Science department of University of Karachi besides being the first lady to earn the doctorate degree in her field from any university of Pakistan.

A 480-paged book with the majority of the pages in Urdu titled ‘Professor Doctor Nasim Fatima: Shakhsiat aur Kaam’ and compiled by Huma Mannan Butt, a Research Assistant at Sindh Archives, was published in 2010. The book covers in detail the monumental contribution made by her in an illustrious career.