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October 25, 2003:
On October 25, 2003 in New York, USA, a launching ceremony was held for Mr. Nasim Yousaf's new book entitled Allama Mashriqi & Dr. Akhtar Hameed Khan: Two Legends of Pakistan.
October 28, 2003:
On October 28, 2003, a press release was issued regarding the launching of the book Allama Mashriqi & Dr. Akhtar Hameed Khan: Two Legends of Pakistan.
From the Office of Mr. Yousaf
New York, USA
PRESS RELEASE
BOOK ON ALLAMA MASHRIQI & DR. AKHTAR HAMEED KHAN LAUNCHED On October 25, 2003 IN NEW YORK
We are pleased to announce that a book on two great personalities of the 20th century, Allama Mashriqi and Dr. Akhtar Hameed Khan has been launched. Allama Mashriqi was founder of the Khaksar Tehrik, the foundation of which was laid in 1930 in Lahore to bring freedom to India. Dr. Akhtar Hameed Khan was a founder of the Orangi Pilot Project in Karachi that has received world recognition for poverty alleviation.
The book has been published under the title, Allama Mashriqi & Dr. Akhtar Hameed Khan: Two Legends of Pakistan and was launched in New York, USA on October 25, 2003. The author, Mr. Nasim Yousaf, is a grandson of Mashriqi and a nephew of Dr. Khan. He spent over seven years (of long hours) conducting research for his book. In addition, as a member of the family, his knowledge of these stalwarts makes this book the most authentic biography that has ever been published on these two giant personalities of Pakistan.
On this occasion, a simple ceremony was held at the residence of Mr. Yousaf and professionals from various backgrounds attended the ceremony. The ceremony was kept simple on purpose, maintaining the traditions set by Allama Mashriqi and Dr. Khan who both led simple lives. The speakers, enlightened the audience about the book and the life and times of Allama Mashriqi and Dr. Khan. The author’s views were also read on the occasion. The attendees took keen interest in the book. The audience not only well appreciated many years of research and time that Mr. Yousaf has put in to produce this book, but also greatly appreciated the services done by these outstanding patriots to the Pakistani nation. The attendees of the ceremony asked many questions about these personalities, which of course, were answered by the author. This book will be available shortly for worldwide sale in stores and on the Internet through major online retailers such as http://www.amazon.com and http://barnesandnoble.com.
It was also announced on this day that two web sites on the Internet are already dedicated two these statesmen of our nation. The web sites are updated periodically and are excellent resources for researchers, historians, professors, students, and community developers. The web site addresses are as follows:
http://www.allama-mashriqi.8m.com
http://www.akhtar-hameed-khan.8m.com
The people present at the auspicious occasion also took keen interest in the previous book authored by Mr. Nasim Yousaf, which was dedicated to Allama Mashriqi and Dr. Akhtar Hameed Khan. The title of this book is Import & Export of Apparel & Textiles. This book was also published in the USA in 2001 and was written primarily to help Pakistani entrepreneurs, particularly those who are new to international trade, guiding them on how to export to USA. The second part of the book suggests to businessmen from around the world to import from Pakistan and provides guidelines on how to buy from Pakistan. This book is available for worldwide sale in stores and on the Internet through major online retailers such as http://www.amazon.com and http://barnesandnoble.com
The proceedings of this event, including the agenda and speeches, will be published as soon as possible on http://nasimyousaf.8m.com.
Summary of the book, Allama Mashriqi & Dr. Akhtar Hameed Khan: Two Legends of Pakistan:
Allama Mashriqi was an eminent mathematician and scientist and a renowned scholar who broke records at Punjab and Cambridge Universities. He was one of the founding fathers of Pakistan and the founder of the Khaksar Movement; he played a vital role in the independence of Indo-Pakistan. The first part of this book is an eye opener, as Mashriqi’s grandson reveals facts from Pakistan’s history that are unknown to many.
Dr. Akhtar Hameed Khan was a scholar, a world-renowned social scientist, and the founding father of the Pakistan Academy for Rural Development (Now Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development) and the Orangi Pilot Project in Karachi. His projects acclaimed global recognition and are benefiting millions of poor people around the world.
Mashriqi and Dr. Khan were closely related. Both men’s services to Pakistan are unprecedented as they successfully mobilized the masses for their causes: Mashriqi for freedom and Dr. Khan for poverty alleviation. Mashriqi’s followers were in millions while Dr. Khan’s projects are benefiting millions.
Details of the book:
Number of Pages: 497
Library of Congress No.: 2003090150
ISBN Hardcover: 1-4010-9097-4
ISBN Softcover: 1-4010-9096-6
Date of Publication: October, 2003
Published and printed in the USA in hard and soft covers
Author’s Demands:
The Author made a declaration at the ceremony that he is sending this book to the President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan so that they can read about the life and times of Mashriqi and let the nation know of the role of our heroes in the independence movement. He is also taking this opportunity to remind them of the long outstanding demands of Mashriqi’s family, his supporters, and the Khaksars to establish the following without much loss of time.
1) Ichhra, where Mashriqi started his movement in 1930, should be renamed after him and a monument should be built at his grave. Punjab University should be named after Allama Mashriqi.
2) A research academy should be formed to conduct complete research on Mashriqi and his Khaksar Movement.
3) All Khaksar materials should be collected from the public, government departments, the India Office (U.K.), and historical resources in India. Material on the Khaksar Tehrik should be made accessible for everyone.
4) A monument should be erected in Lahore at the site of the massacre of March 19, 1940.
5) National media should be unbiased toward Mashriqi’s role in the independence movement. Television and radio media should allocate special time to explain the life & times of Mashriqi.
6) Mashriqi's life and times should be made known to the public. Funds for making a film on his life should be allocated.
7) An official biography should be published. Annual seminars should be held on Mashriqi’s life and times.
The author further says that the purpose of sending this book to the head of the state and government and politicians is to remind them that whomever and wherever we are today, that is because of people like Mashriqi and the Khaksars, who came together to liberate India from foreign rule. So we must not forget the heroes of our nation. Those nations that forget their champions and martyrs are doomed.
The author also put forth the following demands for Dr. Akhtar Hameed Khan:
1) Orangi Town, Karachi.should be named after Dr Akhtar Hameed Khan.
2) A monument should be erected in Orangi Town.
3) His works and speeches should be made available in various languages so that people in foreign countries can benefit from his ideas and techniques.
4) We should ensure the continuation of annual seminars on his life and times.
5) An official biography should be published.
The above press release was published by Pak Tribune, Islamabad on Thursday October 30, 2003. http://www.paktribune.com/news/index.php?id=43315