Sindh Graduate Association:
3-decade community service at a glance

Shah Abdul Lateef Bhittai Community Centre, Islamabad, is a project of Sindh Graduate's Association (SGA). This is the first ever project of its kind being executed by any NGO in Pakistan. Here it is pertinent to introduce SGA which first visualised and is now executing this project.

Sindh Graduate's Association was created in the city of Karachi in the 1971 with humble ideals of peace, progress, welfare, education and national identity and with passage of time crystallised into one of the major and prestigious Development NGO's of the country.

What makes it distinct from other NGO's is that, all its workers, members and office bearers are civil servants, intellectuals, poets, writers and teachers; who are strongly committed to their soil and its culture, social work, education, tolerance and secular ideals. They are elected through regularly held elections. Other process of distinctive characteristics of SGA are that its Office bearers Chairperson, Secretary, Members of Central Executive as well as office bearers in branches are all voluntary and unpaid.

During its formative years, SGA was a Welfare oriented organisation. Later on it amalgamated welfare with development a goal which is still the objective of this NGO.

The Sindh Graduate's Association has a chain of Roshan Tara Schools in various towns and cities of Sindh. These are co-educational and desegregated in nature where, unlike past practices, the majority of teachers comprise of women. The fee is affordable for lower middle class. English alongwith Sindhi is taught from the beginning.

The SGA operates Junta Clinics (clinics held on Friday) in remote areas where Medical Services are almost non-existent. It operates ambulance services in several towns. It has mobilised doctors in major hospitals and medical schools in Karachi and other cities to set-up voluntary medical camps in villages during normal times as well as during calamities such as rains and floods etc.

Its income generating programmes include various vocational training institutes; Women's vocational centre at Dadu is one such programmes of SGA.

None of these programmes are free. Beneficiaries are motivated to participate and share the cost ranging from Rs. 5/- in the health sector to Rs. 757- in education.

The amount is affordable and beneficiaries take pride in availing these services as partners.

With head office in Karachi SGA has over 7000 members and 55 branches, including a branch in the Federal Capital, Islamabad. The Islamabad branch, with active support from the central body has embarked upon an ambitious programme of establishing a community centre named after Shah Abdul Lateef Bhittai, immortal mystic poet of Sindh.

The Shah Abdul Lateef Bhittai Community Centre is being constructed on a plot measuring 5310 S/yards, in sector H-8, near Allama labal Open University and Edhi Centre. It is a multipurpose complex with several functions in view.

Auditorium
The auditorium has a capacity for 500 people, and is one of the specious auditoriums in Islamabad.

Who can use the Auditorium
The auditorium will be available for social, cultural and all such non-political functions and activities. The preference will be given to NGO's operating in Human Rights, Child Development, Education, Environment and Women uplift activities.

Library and Resource Centre
The Library and the Resource Centre will have books on varied topics with special emphasis on Sindh and its development. The Resource Centre will have data on district profiles, human right, gender issues, education and other social, cultural and economic issues. The Resource Centre is visualised to be a clearing house of data on Sindh in particular and all provinces of Pakistan in general.

Since the Centre derives its name from the great mystic poet, Shah Abdul Lateef Bhittai it will have all books written on him. The poet talked of peace, tranquillity, romance, tolerance, high ideals of Islam and as a whole his work could be taken to be a message of Universal Oneness. The Centre by following the teachings of the great poet is visualised to be a centre for peace and research.

Hostel for women
A hostel to be exclusively used by working' women or unemployed women in search of a job or who visit Islamabad for short duration. However, the hostel is envisaged for women from intelligentsia. Women from rural areas will always be welcomed.

Display Centre
The display centre will have gallery of exhibits from Sindh. A small but thematic museum will provide a bird's eye view of Sindh's history and culture beginning from pre-historic times to the present.

The Centre will also have an Ambulance Service, Dispensary and a Doctor. Club facilities, Vocational Training facilities and a Community Hall for 300 persons will be available on rent. The Complex will be synthesis of local as well as contemporary architecture and decor and display.

SGA appeals to sponsors and funding agencies to support the community centre to its completion. Support can be in serval areas; financial, technical, A.V. equipments, vehicles, books, etc. The support can be acknowledged with a permanent plaque "friends of the Centre" at the main entrance of the building.

The Community Centre is visualised to be a hub of intellectual activities contributing to human development.

YEAR WISE PERFORMANCE

1976

1. Foundation:
Foundation of SGA Islamabad was laid by Muhammad Yousuf Memon, Convener; A gathering of 50 members held (at G-6/2) to establish SGA. Prof: Mohammad Anwar Farooqi presided, Mushtaq Ahmed Kazi acted as Secretary -15th Oct; 1976.

2. SGA Priorities:
SGA identified Jobs under quota policy, residential accommodation, Social, Cultural activities and construction of a Community Centre as priorities to be pursued to build vibrant and productive community in Islamabad. SGA to contribute to national development and cohesion.

3. Availability and Promotion of Sindhi books and Magazines:
Availability of books at Pakistan National Centre, Book sale at English Book House, Islamabad. Meeting with Pir Ali Mohd Rashidi, Chairman National Centre. Also door-to-door sell of Sindhi publications - Nov: 1976.

4. SGA organizational work:
Individual and group meetings for conveying message of SGA organized. Community members persuaded to be part of the SGA - Oct- Dec: 1976.

1977

5. Jobs and Residential Accommodation:
Series of meetings were held with Ministers, Senators and Members of National Assembly for arranging government residential accommodation for newly appointed officials in Islamabad - November 76 - July 1977.

6. Literary Session:
Ist Literary session with renowned columnist, writer and broadcaster, Amar Jaleel, with Dr. Atta Muhammad Mangi in the chair-April, 1977.

7. Social Gatherings:
Community gatherings in various sectors organized for interaction with community for SGA membership drive and consultations for popularizing the SGA -1977.

1978

8. Death Anniversary:
T.V Artist Ghazala Rafique remembered. Qamar Shahbaz presided the meeting, - 25th January, 1978.

9. SGA Directory:
1st directory of officials and community living in Islamabad/Rawalpindi, complied and issued under supervision of Mohammad Yousuf Memon - July, 1978.

10. Membership drive:
Door to door drive for membership- Jan- July, 1978

1979

11. Implementation of job quota Policy:
Facts and figures about job quota since 1973 collected. Efforts continued for observance of quota policy to supplement Govt's efforts to enhance Sindh representation in Fed: Govt. A survey was conducted by the branch and presented to Federal and Sind Govt's. through SGA Markaz - 1979.

12. Accommodation for unemployed:
Joint accommodation arranged for unemployed youth coming for jobs, at reasonable charges -1979 onward.

13. Shah Lateef Congress:
In collaboration with SGA Markaz Lateef congress/Lateef Music Program was organized. Mir Ali Ahmed Talpur and Fida Mohammad khan Federal Ministers chaired the sessions. SGA Islamabad delegation also represented Lateef Congress at Multan on (18th September) and Peshawar on (24th September)- 22nd of September- 1979.

14. Promotion of Sindhi Language:
Primary class books distributed and parents encouraged to teach Sindhi language to their children at their homes -1979-1985.

1980

15. Literary Reference:
Shaikh A. Majeed Sindhi and Hyder Bux Jatoi remembered in a gathering - Jan: 1980.

16. Paul Sartre Remembered:
Renowed French Philosopher's literary achievements lauded in gathering - April-1980

17. Social Worker Miskeen Jahan Khan Khoso:
Condolence meeting held and his social services remembered-Oct-1980

18. 2nd SGA Directory:
Second SGA - Community directory compiled and circulated - July, 1980.

19. SGA Literature Year:
Monthly Literary sittings arranged. Promotion of Sindhi News papers, books, magazines, availability /sell, door to door, strengthened-1980.

20. Contact with Sindhi News papers:
Editors of Daily Hilal-e-Pakistan, Aftab, Mehran, and Ibrat contacted for coverage to SGA literary and social activities -1980.

21. Literary Sitting:
Mushtaq Shoro, writer was guest speaker in a sitting - July, 1980.

22. Reception:
Arranged for Siraj Memon writer and Journalist - July, 1980.

1981

23. Usman Diplai Condolence:
Writer and Novelist Usman Diplai remembered in a condolence meeting -Feb-1981.

24. Gatherings for Sindhi Families and Children:
Separate programmes for families and children organized to develop community interaction - 1981.

25. Music Programme:
Lateefi songs and folk music organized in collaboration with Government of Sindh, Hameed Akhund, Mumtaz Mirza and Zafar Shah, and Aapa Afroz, Principal F-7 College provided Auditorium. Event continues as an annual feature - March 1981,

26. Allotment of Houses:
Muhammad Ibrahim Lakhairi, Illahi Bux Soomro and Mir Hazar Khan Bijarani Ministers for Housing allotted more that 150 houses through SGA - 1981 to 1988.

1982

27. Annual Music Program:
"Suran-ji- Sughandh" musical evening at F/7 College Auditorium in cooperation with Sindh Govt. arranged. Illahi Bux Soomro was chief guest. Air Marshal Daud Pota and VCs and families attended- 24 Mar, 1982.

28. Meeting with literary personalities:
SGA office bearers called on Niaz Hamayooni, Nafees Shad Sheikh, Enayat Baluch, Madad Ali Sindhi, Maulana Qasmi, Memon Abdul Majeed, Ghulam Rabbani Agro, Hameed Sindhi, Agha Saleem, Asadullah Bhutto at Rawalpindi Hotel- July 1982.

29. Services of Ghulam Siddique Ghangro remembered:
Condolence meeting held. His services for SGA and community counted - August-1982.

30. Literary Sitting:
Samee Lund and Athar Mangi poets were guests in gathering - Sept 1982.

31. Children Year:
Family gathering and puppet show at Model College F-6/2; Secretary Women Div: was chief guest-1982.

32. Lateefi Kalam at Holiday Inn Hotel:
Lateefi Kalam translated by Agha Saleem in Urdu; Book "Kijo Beijal …." launched in cooperation with Dr. Annie Marie Schimmel institute Hyderabad. Abida Parveen presented Lateef; Kalam - August 1982.

1983

33. Lok Music:
Programme with Mir Mohd Narwaro arranged at Dr. N.A Baluch's residence - Dec: 1983.

34. Seminar on Sindh's Great Personalities:
Organized in cooperation with Daira, Sheikh A. M Sindhi Academy; Makhdoom Sajjad, Deputy Chairman Senate was chief guest Hafiz Indher , Mustafa Quershi , Khan Mohammad Panhwar , Imdad Memon, Yousuf Memon, Ghazanfar Mehdi spoke -12 June , 1983.

35. Music Sitting:
Manzoor Sukharani was guest in a SGA community gathering -26 March, 1983.

36. SGA Dinner:
Organized at Sindh House Illahi Bux Soomro was chief guest; his support was sought for Jobs and accommodation - July, 1983.

37. Coordination with Islamabad-based and other literary organizations:
Coordination and cooperation with Federal Capital based literary organizations and associations such as Sheikh Abdul academy, Kazi Faiz Muhammad Academy, Dr. Annie Marie Schimmel Institute Hyderabad, Shah Lateef organization, Daira, Academy of letters, National Language, Sindhi Language Authority, Adyoon Melap and others- 1983 till today.

38. Reception for writers:
Arranged at Sindh House to honour Sindhi writers, Shaikh Ayaz, Dr. Akram Ansari, Karim Bux Channa, Memon Abdul Majeed Sindhi Taj Sehrai and others- July, 1983.

1984

39. 2nd Anniversary of comrade G. Leghari:
A gathering held. Comrade Leghari's services for oppressed people remembered- Oct: 1984.

40. Graduates Trophy:
Mohammad Yousuf Memon, Member BMC awarded Graduates Trophy for his service for the SGA and Community in Islamabad -28th, July 1984.

1985

41. Dr. Trumpp sb:
Contribution of Dr Ernest Trumpp for Sindhi language discussed in a meeting at 'Lateef Library' - April: 1985.

42. Community Dinner:
Organized at Sindh House issues being faced by Community discussed - June: 1985.

43. SGA Disfunctional:
Federal Government's ban on Govt. servant's membership in SGA.

44. Community Fund:
"Qarz-e-Hasna and support for "funeral arrangements" and financial assistance for needy people of the community created by community - July, 1985.

45. Lateef Library Established:
Library established as an alternative forum of SGA with same social and literary

objectives and activities, Asif Memon was incharge and Mohammad Yousuf Memon as Patron -1985-89.

46. Support to Quaid-e-Azam University Students:
SGA provided support to students (Mehran Council) for creating academic atmosphere - March, 1985.

47. Literary Reference:
Contribution of Kazi Faiz Mohammad to Sindhi literature lauded. Hamid Jatoi chief guest in the gathering held at "Lateef Literary" - 11th Oct, 1985.

1986-1988:

48. Social and literary activities:
Continued during - 1986-1988.

1989: SGA Membership Restored:

49. SGA Fair:
Gathering of Families and children, organized at welfare Organization Centre Aabpara - Dec: 1989.

50. SGA Directory:
3rd edition in cooperation with Daily Ibrat issued - Dec, 1989.

1990

51. Medical Camps:
Medical services extended by Sindhi Doctors to needy poor patients at Bari Imam- Feb, 1990.

1992

52. Relief Camps:
Setup relief Camps for flood affectees in Sindh at five places in Islamabad - August: 1992.

1993

53. Construction of Salcc:
A piece of Land (one acre) purchased from CDA and Sindh Government released 40 lacs for construction a centre for literary and social activities. A provision for youth hostel, community centre, Auditorium, Display centre, working women hostel, clinic etc made civil work started-1993. Thanks to Jam Sadiq Ali for funds and Mir Hazar Khan Bijarani for plot.

54. Medical Camps:
Medical facilities provided at Bari Imam - 1993.

55. National Conference on Shah Lateef Bhittai:
Conference held in cooperation with Islamabad based literary organizations Aftab Shoban Miriani Def: Minister presided, Dr. Pershan Khattak was key speaker and music program followed the conference - Nov: 1993.

56. Dr. A.Q.K Afghan:
GA Community gathered for condolence of Dr. Afghan's death. His help to Sindhi community and Engineering College Jamshoro lauded.

57. Makhdoom Talib-ul-mola:
Condolence meeting held; Departed Soul's, services to the country and contribution in literary field remembered -1993.

1994

58. Fund raising for Projects:
Efforts started to contact and convince the donor agencies, Philanthropists, Federal and Provincial Government, Parliamentarians for fund for establishing a Multipurpose Centre in Islamabad - Jan-Dec: 1994.

59. Jashen-e-Lateef:
Music Programme organized in collaboration with Sindh Government, July- 1994.

1996

60. Dr. Annie Marie Schimmel:
Delivered a lecture on "mysticism in Sindh and influence of Jalauddin Rumi" - Oct: 1996.

61. Family Tour:
SGA and community Families gathered at sangam of Sindhu Darya and Rive Kabat at Kund, Attock Bridge - July: 1996.

1997

62. Tree Plantation Campaign:
Ist tree drive initiated with planting 90 plants by two SGA members at SALCC - July: 1997.

63. Reference on Dr. Feroz Ahmed:
n the memory of Dr. Feroze Ahmed a reference held at SPO office - April: 1997.

64. Musical Evening:
Anwar Abro, a folk singer performed at Pak: National centre- Sept: 1997.

68. Niaz Humayuni:
An evening with the renowed poet, historian at SPO office- Nov: 1997.

66. Dr. Ayaz Kadri's Death:
Reference held to remember Dr. Kadri. Nazar Memon & Dr. Suleman spoke on the services of late Kadri - Dec: 1997.

67. Condolence Meeting:
Dr. Dureshawer syed, and shaikh Ayaz's death mourned by friends. Friends spoke on their literary contribution - 1997.

68. Series of Lectures:
Seminars on "Sindh Through The Ages" at SPO arranged Dr. Suleman was host, Tariq-ur-Rehman, Ghulam Rabbani Abro, Dr. Dani, Dr. Hyder were guests - Jan-Dec: 1997.

1998

69. Relief Centre:
Lateef Centre (SALLC) served as Donation collection centre for cyclone hit coastal area people - August: 1998.

1999

70. Construction of Auditorium:
Project Implementation Committee, under Muhammad Yousuf Memon Member BMC, constitutes to arrange funding and restart works to complete Lateef Auditorium - May 1999.

71. Reference on Late Dr. M. A Kazi:
SGA actively participated in a memorial reference on Late Dr. M. A Kazi. His support to SGA and service to country's education cause lauded - 1999.

72. Reference:
A reference was organized on Sayed Ghulam Mustafa Shah and M.A Khoja renowned Educationist at Lateef Auditorium in - 1999.

2000

73. Shah Lateef Conference and Music Program:
"Shah Lateef-Messenger of Peace" Conference and Music Programme, in collaboration with UNESCO, Culture Department of Sindh and AIOU - 22nd March, 2000.

74. Establishment of SGA office:
A permanent SGA office was setup in under construction Shah Lateef Community Centre (Salcc, basement) - October, 2000.

75. SGA-Community Weekly Meeting And Community Survey:
Weekly meetings formalized to assess the community's social and educational requirements. A survey initiated and documented -15 Oct: 2000.

76. Iftar And Eid-Milan Gatherings:
Regularly Iftar and Eid-Millan gatherings are organized at Salcc- 2000- on wards.

77. Literary Reference:
n cooperation with "Daira and the Tanvir Yadgar committee, Khairpur Mirs". "Dr. Tanvir Abbasi literary reference" was arranged at SALCC and wreath placed on his the grave - April, 19, 2000.

2001

78. Eid-ul-Azha Sacrifice:
Sacrificial animal are arranged for community at SALCC annually - 2001.

79. Establishment of Dr. Feroz Information and Resources Centre:
Mrs. Nadra Feroz inaugurated, Dr. Feroz Centre. Personal books collection of Dr. Feroz Ahmed and Dr. Afghan, Amar Jaleel and others are preserved - 23rd June, 2001.

80. Dr. Feroz Ahmad Conference:
Conference held at Lateef Auditorium. Papers were read by his friends - 23rd June, 2001.

81. Fund for SGA Youth Hostel:
Mr. Mohammadmian Soomro Governor, Sindh provided six million for Hostel for unemployed youth. Request was made by Mohammad Yousuf Memon.

2002

82. Support to Mallahs:
Community's financial support and medical cover to Sindhi fisher folks and installation of water Hand pumps at Shahpur Dam District Attock and Rawal Dam, Mallah Basti in years - 2002-2003 and 2005.

83. Launching of Sindhi Mag "Sonhan":
SGA financially assisted the publication of Sindhi Magazine "Sonhan" from Islamabad - July, 2002.

2003

84. Marketing Of SALCC Auditorium And Lawn Project Implementation Committee Completed Civil Work Of SALCC.:
Both Shah Lateef Auditorium and lawn offered for Islamabad community - Oct, 2003.

85. Series of Lectures:
A series of lectures started Mr. Ali Nawaz Memon, Muhammad Nazar Memon and Nasr Rajput former Chairman IRSA gave lecturers on social-economic issues January, 2003.

86. Weekly SGA- Community Meetings:
Weekly Sunday meetings of SGA and community members since 2000 further strengthened through strong interaction for sharing views on national issues and personal grievances. Literary figures also invited for lectures and anniversaries organized to educate community- Oct, 2003.

87. International Shah Lateef Conference:
Conference took place with Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh, Federal Minister for Privatization and Investment as chief guest at Salcc- July 13, 2003.

88. KTN Music Programme:
GA with KTN, TV, and organized KTN Musical Night at Salcc Singers Artists entertained the Islamabad Community July 13, 2003.

2004

89. Community Website:
Website launched Address: www.saalik .org, E-mail: saalik @ saalik.org in 2004.

90. M. Bux Samejo and Surya Soz Death. The death of TV Producer and writer mourned - 19th, Sept. 2004.

91. Community Oversight:
Rehabilitation work of Lateef Auditorium and planning of youth Hostel and Community Hall regularly monitored by Community -2004.

2005

92. Election of SGA, Islamabad Chapter:
SGA elections held - January 2005

93. Oath taking Ceremony:
New office bearers of SGA were administered oath at Shah Lateef Auditorium - February 9, 2005.

94. SGA Youth Hostel:
Work started on youth hostel for job seekers- Feb: 2005.

95. Inauguration of Shah Lateef Auditorium:
Mr. Muhammadmian Soomro, Chairman Senate of Pakistan, inaugurated Shah Lateef Auditorium - March 24, 2005.

96. "Sur Sangeet":
A musical program arranged in collaboration with Government of Sindh- April 24, 2005.

97. "Roh Rehan":
Folk music session with prominent folk singer "Sadiq Fakir" - May 11, 2005.

98. Meeting with Editors:
A meeting with editors of leading Sindhi dailies. The prominent editors were Imdad Ali Odho, (Sobh) Zaheer Mirani (Khabroon), Jaffer Memon (Sindh) and Younus Mahar on - June 27, 2005.

99. Human Development Activities:
Computer and English Classes started -25th July, 2005.

100. Independence Day:
A Seminar on "Role of Sindh in creation of Pakistan" was arranged at SALCC Auditorium at SALCC- Aug 14th 2005.

101. Medical cover and Roshan Tara Classes at Shahpur Dam, District Attock:
Distributed food stuff and provided Medical cover for Mallahs at Shahpur Rawal Dams. Primary books distributed and Roshan Tara language classes started - 2nd October, 2005.

102. Relief Base Camp for Earthquake Victims in Kashmir and NWFP at Salcc:
Relief Base camp set up for victims of earth quake Teams from Sindh facilitated. Stuff collected sent to Rawalakot and other places -10th October, 2005.

103. Job Counseling:
Unit established to guide and groom job seekers - 15th October, 2005.

104. Award:
Founder of SGA Islamabad Muhammad Yousuf Memon, awarded with Graduates Shield by SGA Centre, Karachi for his contribution- November, 2005.

105. Academic discussion:
On books on GM Syed, Pir Pagaro, Allah Bux Soomro Shaheed with author/ Researcher, Khadim Soomro - 4th December,2005.

106. Writer Popti Hiranadani:
Condolence meeting held - 25th December, 2005.

2006

107. Freedom at Gallows:
A Lecture on the life and contribution of spiritual leader and originator of the Hur Movement, Pir Pagaro arranged - 13th March, 2006.

108. Lecture on Larger Water Reservoirs:
Options for Alternatives for Larger Water Reservoirs by Mr. Idrees Rajput- 17th January, 2006.

109. Sacrifice of animals on Eid-ul-Uzha:
at SALCC - 12th January, 2006.

110. Literary gathering:
With Jami Chandio & Ameer Abro -22nd January, 2006.

111. Annual Family Gathering:
Food Stalls and music programme -29th January, 2006.

112. Madam Coretta Scott King Jr:
Tribute paid to wife of civil right Activist, Martin Luther king Jr. A meeting held at community centre, lauded her services - 12th February, 2006.

113. Meeting with Parliamentarian:
Discussion on issues with Mr. Ghous Bakhsh Khan Mahar, Mr. Qurban Ali Shah MNA, Syed Javed Shah MNA, and Khalid Iqbal Memon MNA- Feb-2006.

114. Pakistan Day Celebration:
Held at Shah Abdul Lateef Bhittai Auditorium Islamabad - 23rd March, 2006.

115. Opening of PCO and Tuck Shop:
At Salcc -12th March, 2006.

116. Opening Of SGA Youth Hostel and Community Hall:
For unemployed Youth, dormatory opened for temporary shelter - 23rd March, 2006.

117. World Environment Day:
Deliberation held on "Man belongs to earth - June 5th, 2006.

118. Debate on WSF:
A debate on World Social Forum and its implications arranged - April: 2006.

119. Visit of SALCC:
By Dr. Fahmida Memon, Chair person of Lateef Chair Karachi University- April, 06.

120. Visit of Salcc:
By Mahtab Akbar Rashdi, Secretary - April, 2006.

121. Allama I.I Kazi death anniversary:
A lecture arranged on life and contribution of Kazi Sb, founder of Sindh University Jamshoro - April 16, 06.

122. Lecture on Globalization and role of languages:
By Dr. Tariqur - Rehman (QAU) - 14th May, 2006.

123. No Tobacco day:
A deliberation in connection with the world "No Tobacco Day" held - 31st May 2006.

124. International River Day:
Mr ANG Abbasi, gave a talk on Water Resources - May, 06.

125. Reference:
Tribute paid to Hari Motani, Sindhi writer and intellectual - May, 06.

126. Seminar on Dr. Khan Mohammad Panhwar:
Held at Community Hall - 22nd May, 06.

127. Seminar On Dr. Feroz Ahmad:
Tribute paid to Dr: Feroze at Lateef Auditorium- 28th May, 06.

128. SGA Election 2006-09:
New body elected unopposed - July, 2006.

129. Oath BMC 2006-09:
New body took oath Mr. Mashooq Ali Bhutto administered the oath -14th August, 2006.

130. Independence Day:
Lecture on "Women's role in Development" held. Music programme also arranged on the occasion -14th August, 06.

131. 12th Tree Plantation:
Arranged at Salcc. SGA and Community members participated. -20th August, 06.

132. Upgradation of Electricity Supply:
Mr. Liaquat Ali Jatoi Minister for Water and Power provided as a gift Two new Transformers and transmission lines etc to Salcc (at the request of Mohammad Nazar Memon and Mohammad Yousuf Memon ) - Sept. 06.

133. Literary Gathering:
Kazi Faiz Mohd's literary contribution discussed in a sitting held at Salcc. -Oct. 15, 06.

134. Thirty Years of SGA Islamabad:
SGA's achievements during the last 30 years and future plans elaborated by Mohammad Siddique Mashori, Dr. Hyder Sindhi, Mohammad Yousuf Memon, Mir Hassan Rind, Ibrahim Nizamani - October 15, 06.

135. News paper supplements:
Daily Ibrat and Sobh, Hyderabad issued supplement on SGA's contribution during 30 Years - Oct. 15, 06.

136. Sindh T.V Team:
Dr. Halepoto with his team visited Salcc and appreciated efforts of SGA in establishing a centre for cultural and social activities at Islamabad - Oct-16, 06.

137. News Paper Supplement:
Daily Khabroon issued supplement on 30 years of SGA - Nov: 12, 2006.

138. SGA 30 Years Music Program:
In cooperation with Sindh Culture Department (Abdul Qadir Mangi) Secretary a music evening was organized at Lateef Auditorium- Nov: 16, 2006.

139. Photo and Painting Gallery:
A Gallery of paintings alongwith portraits of writers social worker and intellectuals in Community Hall developed- Nov: 2006.

(Courtesy Mr. Muhammad Yousuf Memon)

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