January 28, 2012
Class of 1969 has a Reunion
The Class of 1969 had a Reunion which was attended by over 30 Old Publicans of the Class of 1969 along with their better halves. The Reunion was hosted by Honey & Ashraf Kapadia at their house in Clifton, Karachi.
Photographs of the get together can be viewed by clicking the thumbnails below. These photographs are courtesy of the Kapadia family.
Emails from Old Publicans
Dear Old Publicans,
Thank You for your emails and kind words about the Reunion of the Class of 1969 hosted by Honey and me. With your support and cooperation I will continue to try and bring long lost friends together again.
I am reproducing the emails that I have received over the last few days (in chronological sequence).
With best wishes.
Ashraf Kapadia
Class of 1969
Cell: +92-333-213.4504 Website: www.oldpublicans.com
Notice: This electronic mail is intended only for the addressee(s). Any use, distribution, copying or disclosure
by unauthorized personnel is strictly prohibited
Email from Mirza Naseeruddin (Class of 1969)
From: Mirza Naseeruddin
Sent: January 29, 2012 12:33 AM
To: Ashraf.Kapadia@OldPublicans.com
Subject: A grand GT at AshKap's place-28thJan'12
Thanks to Ashraf once again for an amazing party.
Email from Suheil Siddiqui (Class of 1969)
From: Suheil Siddiqi
Sent: January 29, 2012 8:11 PM
To: Ashraf Kapadia
Subject: Wonderful Reunion
Dear Ashraf,
Many thanks for a wonderful evening. I enjoyed it very much.
Maa Salaam,
Suheil
Email from Humayun Ishtiaq (Class of 1969)
From: Humayun Ishtiaq
Sent: January 29, 2012 11:21 PM
To: Administrator@OldPublicans.com
Subject: Re: Reunion of the Class of 1969
We enjoyed the dinner and your hospitality thanks
Email from Shahab Husain Syed (Class of 1969)
From: Shahab Husain
Sent: January 30, 2012 12:22 PM
To: Administrator@OldPublicans.com
Subject: Re: Reunion of the Class of 1969
Dear Ashraf,
Thanks a lot for the excellent re-union arranged by Honey and you.
I had a great time and enjoyed the evening thoroughly.
Best regards,
Shahab
Email from Saeed Aamir Majeed (Class of 1967)
From: Saeed Aamir Majeed
Sent: February 05, 2012 7:44 PM
To: Old Publicans-Administrator
Subject: RE: Reunion of the Class of 1969
Quite awesome - thanks for sharing.
It was nice to see some of the younger classmen including my borther in law Akram Durrani.
I am somewhat envious as I have lost touch with most of my class of 67 fellows - but - powerful phenomenon this "Old Publican" thing.
Keep up the good work.
God Bless,
Aamir Majeed
Email from Waseem Ghani (Class of 1963)
From: waseem ghani
Sent: February 05, 2012 8:06 PM
To: administrator@oldpublicans.com
Subject: RE: Reunion of the Class of 1969
Well done Ashraf Bhai
Email from Qamar Adil Owais Kazmi (Class of 1969)
From: Qamar Kazmi
Sent: February 05, 2012 9:22 PM
To: Administrator@oldpublicans.com
Subject: Re: Reunion of the Class of 1969
Dear Ashraf,
Thanks for sharing the photos. I do feel left out. But I am so glad that Bhabi and you open your home to the Publicans to bring them together. I hope some others will also able to do the same and there will be more frequent gatherings.
I could not join via Skype because we were tied up that day with theKhawaja Aziz's daughter's art exhibition. I will forward you some photographs we took.
Uzma and I are hoping to arrange another get together later this year.
Keep up the good work and thanks.
KH,
Adil
Email from Parveen Amjad (Class of 1966)
From: parveen amjad
Sent: February 05, 2012 10:21 PM
To: Administrator@OldPublicans.com
Subject: Re: Reunion of the Class of 1969
WOW!
Great photos and a Great Reunion.
Honey, you look lovely.
All the best and take care,
Parveen Amjad.
Class of 1966.
Email from Shahid Karimullah (Class of 1963)
From: shahid karimullah
Sent: February 05, 2012 10:28 PM
To: Administrator@oldpublicans.com
Subject: Re: Reunion of the Class of 1969
Dear Honey and Ashraf
Thank you for inviting us. We throughly enjoyed every minute at the reunion and met many whom we knew earlier but not as publicans. It was good that we did attend. The revevant photos I have saved in my hard disc.
Thank You Both
Shahid and Nasreen
Email from Syed Nasir Javed (Class of 1969)
From: Javed Nasir
Sent: February 05, 2012 10:56 PM
To: administrator@oldpublicans.com
Subject: Reunion of the Class of 1969
Dear Ashraf Kapadia,
Naheed and myself are extremely grateful to you and your entire family for the hospitality and excelent arrangements you had made on that memorable night. I enjoyed every moment of it. God bless you and thanks a lot.
S Javed Nasir
Email from Mujahid Yusuf (Class of 1969)
From: Mujahid Yusuf
Sent: February 05, 2012 11:37 PM
To: Ashraf Kapadia
Subject: RE: Reunion of the Class of 1969
Dear Ashraf,
AAO,
Thank u for remembering us at the wonderful evening at your place.
We feel to be there at your party after looking at all the photographs.
God bless your family
Regards,
Mujahid
Email from Tariq Wajid (Class of 1969)
From: Tariq Wajid
Sent: February 06, 2012 6:08 AM
To: Administrator@OldPublicans.com
Subject: Re: Reunion of the Class of 1969
Dear Ashraf/ Honey
First of all thank you for a wonderful evening. Its always a pleasure to meet wonderful family of yours.
Every thing was impeccable from food to photography and off course the company of 69ers. We missed you and Honey at Imran's dinner.
My regards to Honey and love to your children and grandchild.
Regards
Tariq
Email from Khalid Zaki (Class of 1964)
From: Khalid Zaki
Sent: February 06, 2012 9:38 AM
To: Administrator@oldpublicans.com
Subject: Re: Reunion of the Class of 1969
Dear Ashraf,
Thank you for inviting us and thereby giving us an opportunity to meet the 1969 group. I certainly enjoyed your hospitality.
Regards,
Khalid Zaki
Email from Aftab Ahmed Shah (Class of 1969)
From: Aftab Shah
Sent: February 06, 2012 9:51 AM
To: Administrator@OldPublicans.com
Subject: Re: Reunion of the Class of 1969
Ashraf,
You deserve special applause for this entire effort which was excellent
Warm regards,
Aftab
Email from Ali Akhtar Butt (Class of 1969)
From: Ali Akhtar Butt
Sent: February 06, 2012 10:29 AM
To: Administrator@OldPublicans.com
Subject: RE: Reunion of the Class of 1969
Dear Ashraf
Thanks for remembering me and photos.
Cordially
Col (r) Ali Akhtar Butt
Email from Musarrat Hasan (Class of 1969)
From: Dr. Musarrat Hasan
Sent: February 06, 2012 10:36 AM
To: administrator@oldpublicans.com
Subject: RE: Reunion of the Class of 1969
Dear Ashraf & Honey
It was a lovely gathering which we all enjoyed. I thank you once again for inviting and also sending us the photographs.
with regards
Dr Musarrat Hasan
Email from Mazhar Bashir (Class of 1969)
From: mazhar bashir
Sent: February 06, 2012 2:03 PM
To: Administrator@oldpublicans.com
Subject: Re: Reunion of the Class of 1969
Dear Honey and Ashraf,
I had all the plans to surprise you , by attending it , without informing you, but Nayyar being in Canada, told that it is not fair , that I am going alone leaving her.
I even missed on Skype due to business commitment.
Anyhow we are planning to be in Karachi for 2-3 days in second week of March 2012 and will definitely be in contact with you.
Best Regards
Nayyar and Mazhar
Email from Yousuf Lakhani (Class of 1969)
From: Yousuf Lakhani
Sent: February 11, 2012 1:57 AM
To: Administrator@oldpublicans.com
Subject: Re: Reunion of the Class of 1969
Dear Ashraf,
Thank you so much for the pictures, it was like I was there in person meeting all of my high school friends, some I recognized from the photographs, for some I had to read thier names, I would have loved to participate thru Skype but due to time difference, I couldn't do so.
Thank you again for your tremendous work on behalf of Old Publicans, and being a life line for friends.
Your Friend Always.
Yousuf
Email from Abdul Ahad Alvi (Class of 1969)
From: ahad alvi
Sent: February 15, 2012 1:11 PM
To: administrator@oldpublicans.com
Subject: Reunion of the Class of 1969
dear ashraf/honey ,
thanks for excellent evening, it is always refreshing n nice to meet all of our old friends.
credit must be given to you for arranging it again. when i started our class of 1969 get together in 2001,for first time, at my home ,we were only 21 in number.
the credit surely goes to you , now i feel, above 50 of our class fellows are in contact,
may GOD bless you n your family for all you are doing for our class of 69 n school in particular.
i will be delighted, if you are given leading role in PAT,
as i feel you can do that in excellent way.
with regards from bushra n myself
ahad alvi