Family dinner to mark Pakistan Day
By Rahmat Hj Abd Rahman

Mrs Badr-ud-Deen presenting a boy with his gift.

In collaboration with the Pakistan High Commission in Bandar Seri Begawan, the Pakistan Women Association organised a memorable family get-together dinner in conjunction with the 64th Anniversary of Pakistan Day, at the Fire Service Department's Multipurpose Hall.

The function started with a recitation from the Holy Quran. The event's highlights were a range of activities that included many games, quizzes and a memory test. They were widely participated by children from as young as under five years old to the older kids, as well as parents.

In addition, there were three-minute extempore speeches from husbands about the culture of, places in and important information on Pakistan, as well as qualities and positive attributes of their spouses.

The audience remained spellbound for around five hours from the intellectual simulation and interesting presentations. Attended by about 50 Pakistani families, the function also had a lavish dinner hosted by the PWA.

Its chairperson, Mrs Saleha Farhat Badr-ud-Deen and chief guest, Mr Badr-ud-Deen, the High Commissioner of Pakistan to Brunei Darussalam, made a lasting impression with their personal involvement and handling of most items.

The High Commissioner felt proud presenting the children with their gifts, some of which were also given away by the chairperson.

In her speech, Mrs Badr-ud-Deen expressed the important role of PWE coordinators and her appreciation of their contributions in assisting with fundraising activities for various occasions, as well as the arrangements in making this event a success.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin