http://www.mostmerciful.net In the name of Allah The Mostmerciful, The Mostgracious: Critical Comparative Studies Of Christianity, Islam, Rashad Khalifa, Ismailism, Jehovah Witnesses en-us admin@nizariismaili.com 2010-03-10T02:04:44-08:00 hourly 1 2010-03-10T02:04:44-08:00 http://www.mostmerciful.net/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=694
Having arrived in England in 1972 after the expulsion of Asians from Uganda under Idi Amin’s rule, Kassam worked her way to becoming a successful lawyer in the UK before returning to the home she’d once been so cruelly rejected from, and becoming an instrumental force behind the repossession exercise as Asians began filtering back to Uganda.

With diplomacy and professionalism, and a deep understanding of the difficulties facing the Asian community in Uganda, Kassam drew on her experience as a refugee, her background in law, and her close working relationship with the Ugandan and British government to begin encouraging investors to improve the quality of life for those living in Uganda.

She is a well-known and highly-respected figure among both Ugandan and British government, and widely regarded as the finger on the pulse of Uganda.]]> 694@http://www.mostmerciful.net Personalities 2010-02-20T07:03:56-08:00 Postato da Admin http://www.mostmerciful.net/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=693
“It is an amazing feeling to volunteer alongside other members of the Jamat at the largest event Vancouver has ever hosted,” said Kahir Lalji, an Ismaili volunteer.

Through CIVIC — Challenging Ismaili Volunteers in Communities — a youth based programme that focuses the energy of young Ismailis towards improving the wellbeing of the communities in which they live, younger members of the Jamat were also invited to help welcome the world. Volunteers aged 18-25 responded enthusiastically, signing up rapidly to take on the role of youth ambassadors.

“We were given the opportunity to volunteer at one of the busiest downtown locations,” said Adam Samji, a youth volunteer. “It was a great feeling to represent the Ismaili community in our special green jackets and to showcase our spirit of volunteerism.”
]]> 693@http://www.mostmerciful.net Golden Jubilee Games 2010-02-20T06:56:42-08:00 Postato da Admin http://www.mostmerciful.net/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=692 Malekkhanu and Sherali Fazal Visram

It was only upon the sudden demise of Sherali Fazal Visram that his family found out that in both poverty and prosperity, he had been sending a small amount of money to a small organization in India so that the poor and hungry children could be fed and educated.

Subsequently, Malekkhanu (the wife of Sherali Fazal Visram) suddenly passed away. Hence the name was changed to:
“Malekkhanu and Sherali Fazal Visram Memorial Foundation”
...in 2003 by their children in honour of both their parents.
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An announcement here on Wednesday said that under the agreement, the AKF(P), through financial assistance from Microsoft Pakistan, will organize a dialogue in Islamabad next month with prominent CSOs/NGOs who have been using ICTs to address challenges of income and other poverty, health, education, environment, cultural heritage and participation in the country. It said that Kamal Ahmed, General Manager, Microsoft Pakistan, commented that the initiative will help highlight and develop ICTs awareness amongst individuals and institutions from all across the country.

The CSOs/NGOs will become a more formidable player in the spread of knowledge and education which are the crucial tools of progress in today’s age. The one-day event will highlight areas where ICTs can benefit resource-constrained local CSOs/NGOs and identify opportunities to use these technologies as community-facing solutions that yield tangible outcomes for their beneficiaries.
]]> 691@http://www.mostmerciful.net Development News 2010-02-20T06:43:32-08:00 Postato da Admin http://www.mostmerciful.net/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=690
The specifications stipulated that the building should have an “Aga Khan Hospital feel” and at the same time carve an identity of its own.

aku3The two planes in elevation are connected with the sculptural staircase, which comes to life with its detail and choreographed lighting. The horizontally and low lying building is further emphasized by the linear lines in color crete and ‘lasbela’ stone cladding; materials which stand the test of time and are maintenance free. The structure, a powerful counterpoint of any project is usually concealed from the human eye but here it is revitalized with sensitive detailing. The wooden rails on staircase, the jaali framework all create a harmonious blend of different materials. The exterior fowls into the interior without any announcement, the open spaces in the interior and the courtyard outside all connect to bring harmony and continuity to the clinic.
]]> 690@http://www.mostmerciful.net Development News 2010-02-20T06:38:54-08:00 Postato da Admin http://www.mostmerciful.net/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=689 By Diane Luckow

Each year, SFU’s staff achievement awards highlight staffers’ exceptional personal and work-related accomplishments. Throughout this semester, SFU News will feature profiles on each of the 2008 winners, who were recognized at a formal luncheon on Jan. 21 at the Diamond Alumni Centre.

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." John Quincy Adams

Sofia Janmohamed, manager of annual giving, is about to commence her 20th consecutive alumni appeal campaign in 10 years. To pull it off, she’ll recruit, train, lead, reward and evaluate yet another team of about 40 student callers as they spend the next 10 weeks phoning more than 25,000 SFU graduates to request their financial support. And then she’ll do it all over again in the fall as the callers prepare to phone a further 25,000 alumni in their quest to raise $600,000 for bursaries and endowments.
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For some time now, Aga Khan University has been the GEI’s immediate partner for the Internet project ‘1001 Ideas’, which has now been running successfully for several years. With this in mind, the project staff and university representatives had developed a cooperation proposal between ‘1001 Ideas’ and the London Institute prior to the visit. This proposal, together with other opportunities for academic partnerships, were the subject of talks between the visitors and the ‘1001 Ideas’ staff, Gerdien Jonker, Inse Böhmig and Felicitas Klingler, as well as the Head of the Project Area ‘Images’, Susanne Kröhnert-Othman, and Research Director Inga Niehaus.
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KARACHI: Salman Ahmad - the prominent guitarist of the defunct Pakistani rock music band “Junoon”, a peace activist and a goodwill ambassador of the UNAIDS - was part of a special lecture series held on Wednesday at the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH).

The lecture series is a part of AKUH’s multidisciplinary and broad-based approach towards education in which prominent personalities and scholars are invited to illuminate the students and the general public on meaningful and engaging topics of public interest.

Ahmad was there to speak about his new book “Rock & Roll Jihad” and how music can bring the world together. He said, “When there is darkness everywhere, music and rhythm picks you up”. The lecture series was interspersed with Ahmad singing and strumming the guitar to songs like “Lal Meri Pat”, “Stairway to Heaven” and “Dil Dil Pakistan”.

Ahmad reminisced about his younger years when his mother told him that if he didn’t become a doctor, then he would not be able to get a respectable job or a bride. After completing his studies and becoming a doctor, he took a year off to pursue his passion, music. He joked that that “one year” has yet to conclude.
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"Amin's work has proved so influential that he now provides leadership coaching to top executives and investment specialists"

In detail
Amin Rajan was formerly an economic advisor at the National Economic Development Office, Cabinet Office and HM Treasury. He has carried out numerous studies for the UK Government and international bodies and advises CEOs and investment specialists of a number of international companies. He is a visiting professor at the Cass Business School, London Metropolitan University, Centre for Leadership Studies at Exeter University and has published several books and articles on leadership, business cultures, globalisation, new technologies, diversity and new business models.

What he offers you
Drawing from his extensive research involving outstanding business leaders, Amin Rajan offers decision makers around the world essential advice on leadership and emerging business strategies. He also gives valuable insights into the links between vision, values, cultures, structures and the need for diversity in the workplace.
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Mr. Alibhai's vision of the growth potential of the hospitality sector has positioned Gencom as a leader in domestic and international real estate investment and development. Gencom Group has consistently achieved results that outperform industry benchmarks. Mr. Alibhai has led the company in several of the most successful luxury hotel and residential development ventures in the United States, projects totaling in excess of $3 billion. Gencom has invested in more than 100 hotel transactions over the past 20 years, with investments often under highly accelerated timetables.

In 1997, Gencom led a $500 million, three-way merger and subsequent sale that resulted in the creation of Wyndham International.

In 1995, under the leadership of Mr. Alibhai, Gencom Group co-sponsored the initial public offering of Patriot American, the largest IPO of a hospitality REIT to be consummated at the time.
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