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Promotion of Hindko in Hazara2003

Program Description:

Mr. Haider Zaman Haider has promoted Hindko in Hazara by collecting by Hindko Charbaita of classical poets specially Ustad Sain Ghulam Deen Hazarvi.

Prominent Feature:

With the GHB support and encouragement Haider Zaman Haider constantly work on the promotion of Hindko and produced many Hindko books.

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Recordings of Harfis at �Molvi Jee’s House �2003

Program Description:

The classical Hindko Harfis was learnt by heart by so many people living in Yakka Toot Peshawar, once they were called by Molvi Jee in their house an they recorded Hindko Harfis of late poets.

Prominent Feature:

Due to this practice many Hindko Harfis were saved from destruction.

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Ahmad Ali Sayein Reference 2003

Program Description:

Ahmad Ali Sayein reference was held in Peshawar Press Club which was attended by many Hindko lovers and was presided over by Dr Zahoor Ahmad Awan, Chief guest was Saif ul Islam Saifi.

Prominent Feature:

Ahmad Ali Sayein references created awareness amongst writers and general public and more books were published on his poetry and personality.

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Involvement of Audience2003

Program Description:

People are sitting in Peshawar press club during a program and listening to the speaker in a disciplined way.

Prominent Feature:

Discipline is the hall mark of Gandhara Hindko Board Programs which was acknowledged by the people at large.

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Rare photographs of �1930 massacre unveils 2003

Program Description:

Former Governor NWFP Commander Khalil ur Rehman is inaugurating the rare photographs of 1930 in Khana-e-Farhang Jamhoori Iran.

Prominent Feature:

Gandhara Hindko Board collected and preserved 15 rare photographs of 1930 massacre in Qissa Khuwani Peshawar.

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Taqreeb-e-Ronmaye �“Urdu Zuban ka Makhaz Hindko”2003

Program Description:

Professor Khatir Ghaznavi wrote a book “Urdu Zuban ka Makhaz Hindko” which was published by National Language Authority; this book was inaugurated by Gandhara Hindko board at Nishtar Hall Peshawar.

Prominent Feature:

This mega event was attended by hundreds of people and presided over by sitting governor Syed Iftikhar Hussain Shah.

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Former Governor Syed Iftikhar Hussain Shah as Chief Guest2003

Program Description:

Sitting governor Syed Iftikhar Hussain Shah inaugurated the book written by Professor Khatir Ghaznavi in Nishtar Hall Peshawar.

Prominent Feature:

At that occasion Governor spoke and appreciated the efforts of Khatir Ghaznavi and the services of GHB in promotion of Hindko.

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Hindko Workshop2003

Program Description:

Hindko workshop was held in Khana-e-Farhang Jamhoori Islami Iran Peshawar.

Prominent Feature:

Working paper and demands were prepared for the promotion of Literature and language.

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Ahmad Ali Sayein Addabi Reference 2003

Program Description:

Hindko mystic poet Ahmad Ali Sayein literary reference wad held in Peshawar press club.

Prominent Feature:

In this program Mr. Mahrab Khawar, researcher from Gujjar Khan was the chief guest.

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Presentation of Souvenir 2003

Program Description:

Presentation of souvenir.

Prominent Feature:

Dr Salah ud Din, executive member of GHB presenting a souvenir to the Govenor Syed Iftikhar Hussain Shah.

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Senator Haji Adeel in Natiya Musharia 2003

Program Description:

Senator Haji Adeel is addressing the gathering of Hindko Natiya Mushaira in Yakka Toot Peshawar.

Prominent Feature:

Senator is showing enthusiasm for the promotion of Hindko.

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Mohsin Ihsan reciting his Naat2003

Program Description:

Mohsin Ihsan, a famous poet is reciting his Hindko Naat during Mushaira.

Prominent Feature:

GHB Mushairas attracted poets of Urdu towards Hindko.

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Jashan-e-Aazadi Hindko Mushaira2003

Program Description:

Participants taking keen interest in Jashan-e-Aazadi Hindko Mushaira.

Prominent Feature:

GHB permanently holds programs on the eve of independents day.

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Children participation in GHB Program2003

Program Description:

Hindkowan youth reciting his poets during Hindko Jashan-e-Azadi Mushaira.

Prominent Feature:

In a bid to enhance the skills of young poets GHB provides chances and conduct gatherings for youth.

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Welcome of GHB at Akora Khattak2003

Program Description:

Dr Adnan Gul, Senior vice chairman addressing the meeting held at Akor Khattak.

Prominent Feature:

For the promotion of native language, GHB office bearers visits other cities and hold meeting to strengthen the Hindkowan community.

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Membership drive2003

Program Description:

Muhammad Zia ud Din, General Secretary of GHB and other office bearers conduct Membership drive in Peshawar city.

Prominent Feature:

More than 4000 people are registered members of GHB and ensure their representation in the programs.

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Hindko Musical Program2003

Program Description:

Ahmad Nadeem Awan and others presenting Hindo Musical program by the coordination of Gandhara Cultural Committee.

Prominent Feature:

GHB is committed for the promotion of Hindko music and folk songs.

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Hik Sham Sheen-Shaukat de Nam2003

Program Description:

In recognition of the services of Sheen-Shaukat, GHB has arranged a program at Urdu Science board Hall Khyber Bazar Peshawar.

Prominent Feature:

Writers presented their papers on Shee-nShaukat services.

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“Kaali Tohp” Inauguration 2003

Program Description:

Farigh Bukhari’s Hindko book “Kaali Tohp” was inaugurated in Imam Khumaini Hall Khana Farhang Jamhoori Islami Iran Peshawar cantt.

Prominent Feature:

Ahmad Faraz presided over the function while Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi, chief secretary NWFP was chief guest in the ceremony.

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Molvi Jee love with Hindko Literature2003

Program Description:

Molvi Ji a prominent religious scholar loved his native language Hindko; he has presented his brother’s Hindko poetry book to GHB for publishing.

Prominent Feature:

The book is completed and corrected by the Executive member of the Gandhara Hindko Board which is still to be printed by Maktaba Al-Hassan.

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A meeting with Shaikh Rasheed2003

Program Description:

Muhammad Zia ud Din, General Secretary Gandhara Hindko Board presenting a book to Shaik Rasheed Ahmad, Minister for information and broadcasting in 2003.

Prominent Feature:

During a meeting with prolific statesman, GHB office bearers discussed numerous issues regarding promotion of Hindko language in context of PTV Peshawar and Radio Pakistan.

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Singing of Shaheedan-e-Pishor song2003

Program Description:

Ahmad Nadeem Awan, Sikandar Hayat Sikandar and Zafar Naveed Jani, Executive members of GHB, singing a song to pay homage the martyrs of 1930.

Prominent Feature:

Folk songs created during this era have been preserved.

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Hindko in Kohat2003

Program Description:

Ahmad Paracha, hailing from Kohat, a Hindko writer reading his article on Ahmad Ali Sayein in GHB Program.

Prominent Feature:

Writer was so much encouraged for the promotion of Hindko that he wrote a book on mystic poet Ahmad Ali Sayein and published it from Academy of Letters.

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Riffat Akbar Swatti-commitment with Hindko2003

Program Description:

Mohtarma Riffat Akbar Swati, MPA, addressing to gathering of Hindko conference, during her speech she showed interest in the promotion of Hindko.

Prominent Feature:

She communicated the slogan of Hindko to other sitting MPAs in the provincial assembly.

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Ahmad Faraz as Saddar-e-Majlis2003

Program Description:

Prominent Urdu poet Ahmad Faraz presided over the opening ceremony of the book written by Farigh Bukhari under the title of “Kaali Tohp”, in Khana-e-Farhang Jamhoori Islami Iran Peshawar.

Prominent Feature:

Mega event of GHB attended by hundreds of people.

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Shaheedan-e-Pishor Rally2003

Program Description:

People are gathered and shout slogans in Qissa Khuwani Bazar to pay homage to martyrs of 1930.

Prominent Feature:

Hundreds of people participated in the rally which demanded from the British Government for apology for their barbaric act.

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Gathering at Shaheedan-e-Pishor minarets 2003

Program Description:

A Huge Number of protestors gathered near to Shaheedan-e-Pishor minarets in Qissa Khuwani Bazar.

Prominent Feature:

Rally was conducted and gathered on the eve of 23 April firing incident in Qissa Khuwani.

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Presentation of Book2003

Program Description:

Syed Qammar Abbas, Ex-Minister, presenting his father’s book to Ustad Bashir.

Prominent Feature:

GHB aim is to promote the literary friendly people like Ustad Bashir.

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Speech of a Chairman2003

Program Description:

Dr Zahoor Ahmad Awan addressing to the gathering and explaining the teachings of Ahmad Ali Sayein.

Prominent Feature:

Dr Sahib wrote a book on mystic poet Ahmad Ali Sayein under the title of “Hindko De Sir Da Sayien – Sayein Ahmad Ali.

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Promotion of All Languages 2003

Program Description:

Executive body of the GHB holds a gathering on 21st feb 2003.

Prominent Feature:

International Mother tongue day is celebrated annually on that special day.

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Chief Secretary as Chief Guest2003

Program Description:

Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi, the sitting chief secretary of the province addressing to the participants of the ceremony of “Kaali Tohp”.

Prominent Feature:

Mr. Ejaz Qureshi permanent support and encouragement accelerated the pace of Hindko promotion cause.

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Welcoming the Governor2003

Program Description:

Khuwaja Khalid Sultan, Executive member of GHB is welcoming the governor Syed Iftikhar Hussain Shah in Hindko Program organized by GHB.

Prominent Feature:

Syed Iftikhar Hussain Shah launched the first ever Hindko dictionary published by GHB.

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Khuwaja Yawar Naseer Contribution 2003

Program Description:

Khuwa Yawar Naseer, executive member of the GHB presenting financial support for the publishing of the Hindko book to GHB.

Prominent Feature:

Sahir Mustafai poetry book was published with the financial support of Khuwaja Yawar Naseer.

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Promoting the Hindko �Ummi poet2003

Program Description:

Syed Qamar Abbas is presenting his father’s hindko book to Mr.Taaj.

Prominent Feature:

GHB promoted the Ummi poets of Hindko.

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Attraction of friends love2003

Program Description:

Ahmad Faraz has a friendship with Farigh Bukhari; when GHB invited Ahmad Faraz to an opening ceremony function of “Kaali Tohp” at Peshawar; he came from Islamabad to participate.

Prominent Feature:

This was the first and the last function which was attended by Ahmad Faraz organized by GHB.

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Informal talk of Ex-chairman with Chairman2003

Program Description:

Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi is talking with Dr Zahoor Ahmad Awan after the function at the stage.

Prominent Feature:

Now we can say that Ex-chairman of GHB was talking with sitting chairman of GHB.

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Representation of Kohat2003

Program Description:

A poet from Kohat reciting his Naat during Hindko Natiya Mushaira.

Prominent Feature:

GHB welcomes the participation of personalities of Kohat and other parts of the province.

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Gandhara Hindko Samaji Akath2003

Program Description:

Gandhara Hindko Samaji Akath was held at Mohsin Hall, Sarhad chamber of commerce industry Peshawar which was presided over by Adeel Rauf, president SCCI while Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi, chief secretary NWFP was the chief guest.

Prominent Feature:

In this program Industrialists pledged to support publishing of Hindko books and in this connection hundred of thousand Rupees were collected for the publishing of Hindko books.