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Manora or Manoro (in Sindhi) is a small island (2.5 km²) located just south of the Port of Karachi in Pakistan. The island is connected to the mainland by a 12 kilometre long causeway called the Sandspit. Manora and neighbouring islands form a protective barrier between Karachi harbour to the north and the Arabian Sea to the south.

Manora is a popular picnic spot because of the long sandy beaches along the southern edge of the island, which merge into the beaches of the Sandspit and then extend several kilometres to the beaches at Hawkesbay. At the southeastern end of Manora island is the tallest lighthouse (28 m or 91 feet high) in Pakistan. The island lies approximately 15-20 minutes by boat ride from mainland Karachi but there are no good hotels available for an overnight stay.

Kiamari (Kemari) Boats - 542-2.jpg	Scrap at Manora 610-2.jpg	Abandoned Ships 611-2.jpg	Manora Beach 641-5.jpg
Footsteps - 689-2.jpg	Tallest Lighthouse of Pakistan - 351.JPG	642-3.jpg	Going Deep - 656-3.jpg
Lots of containers and trucks - 681-3.jpg	On the Run - 856.jpg	Manora - Looking back at Karachi Port - Panorama 597-2.JPG	Manora Beach - Sunset - Panorama 846.JPG

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SHAFQAT		26-Aug-2021 21:53
Yes, Khalid. I often visit but do not see any comment.

Khalid		19-Aug-2021 04:38
Does any one still uses this site?

Khalid		19-Aug-2021 04:36
Khalid

SHAFQAT		31-Dec-2020 12:52
Happy New year and all the best

SHAFQAT		09-Nov-2019 21:59
Assalam wa laikum, Last month I visited Manora, now there is a very good road just after F.G. School , going to beach and along the beach to Pir Bukhari, other raod going to Rehbar from where this road is branch is now only for navy. All new peoples now and very few as all Kokni line and Kuchi line area KPT houses are empty, pilot houses are in very bad shape.

Sohail		17-Aug-2019 19:35
Is manora island is good for family picnic?

Sadia		02-Aug-2019 02:21
Sorry I mean Rawalpindi 😊

Sadia		02-Aug-2019 02:21
Salaam to all of u on this page Hamid how r u? Jamil will contact u when he visits pundits today I hope all r doing well Eid Mubarak in advance to u all and enjoy bakra eid 😍 Sadia baji

Shafqat Khan		03-Jun-2019 19:19
Asslam wa laikum, EID MUBARAK to all, all the best.

Guest		03-Jun-2019 05:03
AOA and Advance Eid Mubarik to all ex manorians from Hamid (Ex-Manoraian)

Shafqat		11-May-2019 20:46
Assalam wa laikum, Khalid nice to see your post after long time. Ramadan Mubarak .

Khalid		03-May-2019 02:09
Where did everyone go . Seems like everyone just got bored And went away in their daily grind . I m also guilty for no show . Anyway Hope every one is well and doing good . Shafqat Bhai , Sadia Baji , hamid and rest .

Shafqat		31-Dec-2018 10:33
Assalam wa laikum, Thanks Hamid, where and when you lived in Manora? I pray for all for all the best and happiness in this new year 2019. I am not seeing any comments from anybody, I hope and pray that everyone is fine and in best of health. Best Regards,

Hamid ex-manorian		20-Dec-2018 04:16
WKA Shafaqat bi this is hamid and same to you

Shafqat		19-Dec-2018 12:17
Assalam wa laikum, Happy New year

Hamid ex-manorian		19-Dec-2018 04:56
AOA Ex manoraian long time no comments/post seen from any one of ex manorian. However advance happy new year from me to all of you , like sadia baji khalid and others as well

Shafqat		30-Aug-2018 21:49
Assalam wa laikum, Rafiq good to see you on page, keep visiting and posting on the page. Regards,

Guest		11-Aug-2018 20:45
Assalam O alekum, ADVANCE EID MUBARAK TO ALL MANORIANS. From Iftikhar Hussain

Rafiq Azam kayani		10-Aug-2018 04:51
AOA what a Beautiful place was manora I lived here in Pns Rahbar naval academy old name was Bahadur where my father Lt cdr Azam late worked as a instructor studied in Cantt public school manora from 1966 to 1972 my old friends were Shafqat Tahir malik & many more but I think manora is changed now I visited last in 1980.

Shafqat		22-Jul-2018 08:58
Assalam wa laikum, There are many other ex Manorian who visit this page, but never post, it will be good if you please share something and introduce yourself, I am sure everyone will be happy to hear from you. Khalid you must have seen the photos I posted on face book, of new flats in front of Qasim grounds, in place of lane 27 and 28. Also I think the renovation of Mundir at sea side is also complete. It is July now the sea will be very rough, they have also extended the breakwater. Regards,

Guest		28-Jun-2018 04:47
AOA mr Nakeeb you can travel by boat from kamari to manora 6.am to 10.30 pm every day Hamid x-manorian

Nakeeb		27-Jun-2018 20:51
Aslam o alaikum dear manorians hope u all will fit fine dear Timing of manora shiping from morning till ? any body plz guide me?

Hamid ex-manorian		11-Jun-2018 03:15
AOA all ex-manorians and advance eid mubarik to all as today is my last day in office before eid and will meet after eid INSHALLAHA Hamid Exmanorian

Sadia		07-Jun-2018 01:13
Salaam to you all my dearest manorians Eid Mubarak to u all in advance Look after your self Allah hafiz

Shafqat		05-Jun-2018 11:02
Assalam wa laikum, New naval flats in Manora , on the road to light house in front of grounds, where I use to live in lane 28. Bubly pakoray wala died long time ago, there are still others, and I was surprised to see, the hotel on the sea side near mandir was open even in the night around 10 pm, when I visited Manora at night some time ago. Regards to all

Hamid ex-manorian		01-Jun-2018 06:50
ramdan k duran manora jany ki koi pabandi ni hay bus rozay ka ethram karayn sumandar ka kinary bubly k pakory or mchali na khayn or sumand may nathay huy mun band rakhayn ta k pani mun may na jay or roza na tootay bus in chuzoo ka kia rakhayn or sham ko perr bukhari ja roza aftar kar layn, bus ya or kuch?

Sadia		01-Jun-2018 06:32
Manora always welcome with open heart to all 😊

Guest		31-May-2018 08:38
During ramadan ja skte hain manora ??

Sadia		21-May-2018 11:14
Salaam to u all Ramadan Kareem and I hope all r doing well although it is v hot in Karachi that’s why we remember manora and it’s cool breeze Stay in touch

Hamid ex-manorian		18-May-2018 04:20
AOA to ex-manorian dear khalid, sadia baji and others, ramdan mubarik,

SHAFQAT		06-May-2018 00:10
Asslam wa laikum all, Zarina Baji, my sister name is Yasmeen and we were living in 28/1, if you are looking for same , my son is also getting married after Rammadan IA, if any one has visited Manora recently must have noticed that almost all houses in Kokni line and Kutchi lines are almost empty, hardly anyone is living there, this is because many people have taken golden handshake and left KPT. ab wo phaly wali ronak nahin hi Manora main. Regards,

Guest		05-May-2018 11:30
Man zarina nam likhna bhool jaty hon shafqat bhae agar aap wahe shafqat han to bachpan man aik game khela jata tha jisay chiko chik kehtay thay aik area bata tay kis area kunder phather ya kaghaz per lines laga ker usay chupatay thay phiaakhir man in ko count kia jata tha jis ke ziada hoy thern wo jeet jata tha

Guest		05-May-2018 11:26
Aoa aaj bohot dinon bad phir is page per hazir hoe hon aap lig jo is page say wabasta han mery bety ke shady eid k bad hay aap ka mobarak bad denay ka bohot shukria is k bad man apnay teeno bachon k farz say farigh ho jaon ge aik bat kerny the k ager mobina saeed ka fon no mil jay to yasmeen jahan tak manay jana wo shafqat bhae k sister han wo mobeena ke class mat han or is page ko kuch log sirf perhtay han comments nahe kertay sub ko salam apny duaon man yad rakhna allahafiz

Sadia		17-Apr-2018 16:33
Sorry Anisa I meant And Nasser father was dr Shawkat Misspelled names😏

Sadia		17-Apr-2018 16:31
Salaam to you all since v young kg Class I was visiting Tahir Malik house bcoz his sister amiss was my class friend and next door dr was dr Shankar he had 2 boys and younger son Nasser was also in my class he became dr and shifted to mauripur I met them there. Me too visited manora last November love to be there again Allah hafiz and stay in touch

SHAFQAT		06-Apr-2018 22:48
Assalam wa laikum to all, Khalid you are right, Cdr. Malik use to live near Qasim Jetty and across the Qasim ground, there were two houses beseides cantonment house, one for the doctor and one was Cdr. Malik's. last year I visited these houses were still there but the lanes 27 and 28 all new houses now. Regards,

Khalid		06-Apr-2018 01:41
Salam to every one It’s good to see Shafqat Bhai making his grand entrance finally after a long hiatus . I have your number inShaAllah will call you on any Sunday . Sadia baji thanks for your regular presence as you definitely keep This place nice and cozy so lots of blessings . Iftekhar Bhai you are MIA since you came back from Pakistan . Lots of other contributors From past have just disappeared so please encourage them to come here Once in a while to say their greetings . I didn’t know Tariq Bhai but than you mentioned his Other brother TAHIR Malik which if I am not mistaken used to Live across Qasim ground? Manora memories are still very fresh in My heart although it has been like 34 years since I visited . My wife love ocean so whenever I show her my beautiful island She get very envious that how lucky I was to lived a life like that. Indeed just 12 years but seems like a life time . One thing I never Forgot was the Niaz of pir bokhari for sure as we kids used To wait for the mithai to arrive specially the boondi . This year winter is just not leaving us as even it’s snowed on 5th Of April . I got to go so folks adios from me till next time . Take care

Sadia		31-Mar-2018 14:23
Salaam to u all Shukran Zarina nice to hear from you my dear😊 I m always waiting to hear from some one some day but today u all delighted me may Allah bless you all. V sad to know that Tariq passed away may Allah give him top place in jannah and patience to his family Plz iftikhar if you have Anisa number kindly give it to me she was my class fellow since Kg class till 8 then she moved to dockyard. She was next after Tariq I lost her number on my old telephone. Love u all and stay in touch

SHAFQAT		28-Mar-2018 07:15
Assalam wa laikum, I visit the page regularly, going through all the post but was not posting any comments. May be you know but I wish to inform all Manorians with great sadness, that recently Tariq Malik S/O Cdr. S.M. Malik and brother of Tahir Malik died, may his soul rest in peace. Zarina baji welcome back on page and congratulation on the wedding of your bety,. Sadia and Khalid good that you are well and posting regularly, I enjoyed your posts, but today I could not stop myself from posting comment after a long time 6 monthssssssss, Khalid you are not calling now a days, your number is same? I am as usual travelling most of the time. Iftikhar Bahi. I once talked with you on phone but looks like that you did not recognize me, I am brother of Khan and were living in 28/1 next to uncle Ramzan, I use to visit your house next to uncle Amin and uncle shaukat, r all are memories now, may be you will remember. Thanks and Regards.. best wishes to all of you.

Guest		26-Mar-2018 20:31
AOA, Most of Manorians have gone in to Hibernation, Or they are too busy, this is a good page to remain in touch with each other,. Regards and remain in touch. (Iftikhar)

Guest		16-Mar-2018 18:13
Man zarina nam likhna bhool gae

Guest		16-Mar-2018 18:11
Aoa aap sub ka shukria hum inshaallah is page ko zinda rakhain gay khobsorat log khobsorat yadain

Sadia		25-Feb-2018 10:30
Salaam to you all Good to hear from old manorians 😊 nice to hear from you Iftikhar stay in touch via this page👍

Guest		24-Feb-2018 08:28
AOA, I am Iftikhar,finally I am disclosing my self, Love to read about Manora, Khalid I am in Islamabad in these days, I will be going back to Ca in first week of March and will contact you once I reach back, Regards to all old Manorians

Sadia		21-Feb-2018 17:38
Aoa all Ji Zarina bauhat Mubarak ho aap ko v want this page alive. How r u all doing My salaam to u all

Hamid ex-manorian		21-Feb-2018 05:32
Dear Khlid, sadia baji and zarina baji AOA, zarina baji baty ki shadi mubarik or achha laga k abi ye page zinda hay or is ko zinda rakha jay appny tmam masrufiat k bawjood so kindly keep in-touch share the views and oblidge. Thanks and regard and Slam to All Ex-Manorian

Guest		19-Feb-2018 03:05
I m zarina mery bety ke shady12 july ko hay

Guest		19-Feb-2018 03:04
Aoa bohot arsay bad is page ko khola kuch ab tak mojood han bohot say ghaib han bus apny bety kr shady ke tayyarion man masroof hon

Sadia		14-Feb-2018 14:10
Salaam to Khalid and everyone Yes we are missing the rest We in Oman enjoying cool weather 😍 Wishing u all good health Allah hafiz

Khalid		07-Feb-2018 03:21
Salam to everyone including hamid and sadia baji It’s sad to see only us 3 left on this forum and rest of the lot just disappeared . May be they got bored with their memories of Manora or became Too busy with their daily life . Of course life moves on but it would still Be nice to see them sometime comes here and say few words. Shafqat Bhai specially you have been missing for sometime now . Big shout out to everyone who has ever been here to make their Presence felt . Because of extreme winter in Midwest of America we are mostly Hibernating or watching Netflix and can’t wait for spring which still Seems a distant away . Hope every one is blessed in Oman , Islamabad and wherever They are . Khuda hafiz until next time

Sadia		05-Jan-2018 15:22
Aoa to all and hamid plus Khalid I hop 2018 stands prosperous tear for all Ameen Yes where r u Shehla and other guests 😊 we need to keep this site alive Revert to us Rest is well here enjoying cool weather Stay blessed Mussarrat

hamid		01-Jan-2018 07:36
Dear Khlid and Musarat baji AOA happy new year and have nice 2018, I think only we three are on the forum and so kindly keep in-touch share the views and oblidge. Thanks and regard and Slam to All Ex-Manorian

Sadia		29-Dec-2017 18:51
Walaikum salaam Khalid yes I know he was our neighbor but unfortunately I m not in contact with him Kind regards

Khalid		28-Dec-2017 17:26
Salam everyone Sadia baji did you stay in touch with Najmi who was headmaster,s Son and used to live close by you ? Were mobeena your classmate whose Brother dawood Butt was my best friend

Sadia		19-Dec-2017 17:27
Salaam and rest of manorians Yes I thoroughly enjoyed my time in manora as I have enormous memories attached to it Navy staff gave us brief tour of rahber academy as well since v were running out of time yes I took lot of pictures as well My request to all please keep this site alive and keep writing about your whereabouts so v stay in touch Allah hafiz to all Thx Khalid 😊

Guest		16-Dec-2017 00:12
Salam to everyone sadia baji thanks for depicting nice picture of auditorium and Rahbar . Indeed it was a happy time . I hope you really enjoyed your Time while you were in Manora and hope you took some pictures also . Hamid thanks for Junaid phone number which is much appreciated . Seems like most of the folks have disappeared from this forum So it’s kind of boring . Please make some efforts to bring the crowd back Everyone who contribute under guest are requested to introduces themselves So it’s easy for us to know who he or she is .winter is here with Full force so spending much time just hibernating . Well take care until next time . Khuda hafiz Khalid

Sadia		08-Dec-2017 09:35
Salaam to you all Well Cinema/auditorium of Manora was situated right infront of Rahber gate and it looks like long building with few windows and on one side stairs going up so there they play movies and school functions of cantt public and St. Andrews school functions b4 1965 Now I saw it is demolished and turned into godown no more play ground either and I asked naval officer he said no more cinemas in manora Yes they have barrier but they don’t block anyone unless they r suspicious because it is naval area I enjoyed my time in manora it’s great place I love i

Guest		05-Dec-2017 04:46
A.O.A sadia baji Khali and all ex-manorainas manora ki faza bhot badl gi hay ab to tmam manora taqreban khali ho gia hay, see side jany k ley dhobi ghat or cant public school say jana parta hay, rehbar masjid k pass gate lag geya hay her any jany wale ko check kia jata hay haji k hotel tak, qasim fort ka break water ko 2 km tak lamba kar dia gia hay ab june july may see ruf ni hota, jasay k paly june july may port department or qasim jetty band ho jati thee ab ni hoti baq jo puranay log manora chor gay they un say asay he mulaqat hoti hay baqi qasim gate k sath hamry porasi shoukat sab k baty kalim shaukat vice admiral pak navy ho gay hayn bus ye hay thori si manora ki batyan Tamam page k logoon ko salam regards

Guest		04-Dec-2017 18:58
Sadia, do you recall what the cinema looked like and where it was situated? Will appreciate any information about it. Shehla

Sadia		01-Dec-2017 15:27
Aoa to u all I went to manora today as a guest of naval officer Wow beautiful hut and what an amazing place it is Full day we were there near to light house then went down to rahber academy and took tour of it Further more the old ground turned into store and cinema is demolished ☹️ No more films But believe me manora and our naval staff r super mashahallah v excited with today’s trip May Allah protect Pakistan

Sadia		25-Nov-2017 16:44
Wks Hamid zaberdust thx a lot u provided the number 😊so nice of u I remember cinema v well Mushtaq sahib was running actually it was auditorium where I participated in many dramas and plays plus at night v use to watch movies b4 1965 war Indian movies too 😊 I m sure still there as navy staff and others r watching Urdu and English movies there Before

Hamid ex- manoraian		23-Nov-2017 04:47
Dear Khlid and Musarat baji AOA I was busy in some domestic affairs and could not appear on manora forum, however I understand that all members are fine and request them to send their good memories regularly. Dear kahld here is the no of junaid saeed 03343167783 and 03352788995 for communication because I am in-touch with Karachi peoples Thanks and regard and Slam to All Ex-Manorian

Shehla Anjum		20-Nov-2017 21:50
Hello everyone, I am glad to see a few people commenting on this site, which I visit to see if any new information has been posted. I wonder if anyone can tell me something about what happened to the old cinema. I seem to recall from my childhood that it was near the khula samandar side and was quite nondescript. I can't recall it's physical structure with any accuracy and don't know if it was demolished. Any thoughts on this topic will be greatly appreciated. I am writing an essay about Manora and will appreciate any information that corroborates what I remember. Thanks. Shehla Anjum.

Sadia		20-Nov-2017 03:10
Salaam to you all and Khalid please continue with your comments we r still in and reading u all 😍 I will get junaid number and pass on to u because his younger here in Oman ad etc week will visit them in Sur it is far away from Muscat Good to know all r keeping well My kind regards

Khalid		16-Nov-2017 16:50
Salam and hello to everyone I don’t come to this forum periodically which I used to do in the past For the simple reason that all the regular contributors just vanished . Hello to the guest who wants my phone number and it would had been nice If he had left his name too any way my number is 608-609-6943 please add The appropriate international code before .massarat baji nice to see You after a long time and I sincerely hope that you and your family are Doing well in Oman . Please pass on phone number of Junaid too If you don’t mind . Hope Maqsud Bhai children are doing well too in their lives And they are always welcome to let us know about their lives . Shafqat Bhai you also disappeared for a long time . Hamid hope You are also doing well . I may call iftekhar Bhai one of these days Ok folks time to scoot , take care and khuda hafiz

Guest		15-Nov-2017 18:51
AOA, Khalid are you still in USA?? What is your Cell Number?? Regards

Guest		31-Oct-2017 05:17
AOA, Every body very nice to read some thing about Manora, from old Manorians, I never shared my memories but I always enjoy reading different views of so lovely and humble Manorians. Regards and Allah Hafiz

Mussarrat		19-Oct-2017 17:57
Salaam to all All I know that since I remember my childhood 1960 there was road after himaliya that connects hawks at sands pit then mauripur It is always been peninsula not island and entry by road was restricted so v all used boats to giro kemari then Karachi I hope this information is good enough for you We will continue to stay in contact May Allah bless you all

Hamid Ex-Manorian		05-Sep-2017 04:45
Dear Khlid AOA I am happy to see your comments after a long time i do remember you very well. we were playing hockey in hockey ground as well. now a days i am living in islamabad nearby your house in g-9/1 islamabad. My elder brother name was Shahid he is also in islamabad and running his own business and i am working in a govt department. Iftikhar bi is also join this forum. Najeeb was settled in UK but now he is in pakistan doing business in field of property very much involve in bahria town and very close to Malik Riaz and with his son too. keep in touch Thanks and regard and Slam to All Ex-Manorian

S. Anjum		01-Sep-2017 05:19
Thanks to the whoever it was that answered my question about Himalaya and Bahadur. I am writing an essay about Manora and my childhood there in the 1950s. I wanted to find out if there was a road connection to the mainland then and whether there were any cars there. If not, then when was the connection made and when did vehicle arrive in Manora. I don't remember any vehicles in my chilhood. And we always went to Karachi by boat. Also, we called Manora an island but technically it is a peninsula. I would appreciate any help that anyone can give me with these questions. Thanks again.

Khalid		31-Aug-2017 21:40
Salam Hope everyone is well and enjoying their life . It has been a while for Me to be on this forum and I don't see the usual suspects like Shafqat Bhai , Massarat baji and the other contributors . Seems like after Maqsud Bhai Folks have stopped coming over here , no doubt we miss him a lot And it's not the same but life has to go on and obviously we could Reminsce about the time we spent with Maqsud Bhai and keep his memories alive In our heart . I may request his children to sometime share some of their Fond memories of their dad with us . May Allah rest his soul in Eternal abode . Hamid hope you are doing well also . You may not Remember me but I used to come to Iftekhar Bhai home to visit his brother azhar And Najeeb who was your neighbor and my classmate . If I am Not wrong you had an elder brother too . Folks take 5 minutes from your busy life and come to the manors platform Or eventually this will become a ghost town . Khuda Hafiz

Guest		29-Aug-2017 04:38
My dear differance in hamilaya and badhur is 1. Himalya is a training centeer of sailors of pakistan Navy 2. Bhadur which is now Rehaber is a training center of Pakistan Navel officer it was badhur before 1985

Guest		29-Aug-2017 00:57
I would like someone to tell me the difference between Bahadur and Himalaya. I was born and lived in Manora in the 1950s. Thanks in advance.

Guest		23-Aug-2017 05:40
AOA nice to see may i know who you are and what do you want to know. let me try to answer

Guest		22-Aug-2017 09:42
hello, i am doing a research on manora. i would be grateful if someone can get back to me and answer a couple of questions i have. Thank you.

Guest		21-Jun-2017 05:57
AOA to all ex-manorain and i hope Rmadan is going well. and Advance Eid Mubarik to all of you. From: Hamid ex-manorian

SHAFQAT		03-Jun-2017 00:24
Assalam wa laikum, In April I visited Pakistan, when I was in Karachi as usual I called Maqsud Bahi , his son picked up the phone and informed me about death of his father, I was shocked and sorry to hear, May Allah bless him and grant him the best position in Jannah, Aameen. I was looking forward to meet him, and the purpose of the call was to make appointment and set the time for meeting. I visited Manora and saw every place in Manora, even the break water, recalled memories. It was very nice to see Manora again. Ramadan Mubarak to all and best of Luck. Thanks, Regards

Guest		24-May-2017 16:07
AOA, HOW r the Manorian's. Sleeping?? This is your foram must share your views past and present. Well most of you are too young but remember Manora use to be one of the best place to live way back up to mid 90's. I remember my good old days of Manora. Love all of you and Manora . Regards.

Khalid		12-Apr-2017 04:37
Sorry read abode instead of abide

Khalid		12-Apr-2017 04:36
Salam to everyone First of all I would like to offere my sincere condolences to Jahanzaib and doctor Hira on your beloved father sad passing . May Allah forgive all his sins and grant him eternal abide in his paradises . Although I never met him in person but through this forum and phone calls I found him a very pleasant and humble guy and I would always complain to him that time goes by fast whenever we used to talk . He was always very kind to reminisce our past in manora with so much fondness . Since my ancestral village is not very far from Dina and him being from there we used to talk a lot about mangle dam and other stuff related to the surroundings . I am not at all surprised to hear so many good qualities which marhoom possessed from his kids because he was such a gem of a guy and I feel very sad for his other half who must be going through a very trying time and my dua for her in this grieving process is to stay firm and be strong for your kids . The poem is so touching and true to the occasion . In respect of maqsud bhai I am dedicating this to his bereaved loved ones . if tears could build a stairway And memories a lane I, would walk right up to heaven And bring you home again . Khuda hafiz

Jahan Zaib		11-Apr-2017 20:03
I hate to put myself out there to anybody and to share my private life with everybody but this right here is very important to me and it took me around 23 days to make up my mind and write about it and to share this news with everybody that I know may care. My father my biggest inspiration Maqsud Ahmed peacefully passed away on 20th March 2017 he was suffering from pancreatic cancer he bravely fought cancer for almost 10 months after diagnosis and had multiple surgeries and ERCP in Agha Khan Hospital Karachi until he peacefully passed away at the hospital. Inna nillah e wainna elaihi rajioon. You never know what you have until its gone, losing my father is one of the most difficult thing I have gone through, I now realize how fortunate I was to have him as my father I have no words to express his influence in my life. He was strong, honest, loving and very gentle he loved his family and was deeply devoted to my mother He was committed to making her happy. If it was important to her, it became important to him. They were happily married for 32 years, and during his last days, his only concern was for Mom’s well being, and not his own impending mortality. He showed strength and love right up until his last days with us, I will miss my inspiration I will miss my father. I Love you Dad hope to see you on the other side. Please remember him in your payers.

Sadia		11-Apr-2017 18:57
I remember my manora school st. Andrew's where I started my schooling with nuns. It was so great time while Shehnaz baji use to take care of me when I was only 4 yes old. And v fond of music and dance. Performed dance when only 4 years old in navy cinema and mushtaq saheb was running and taking care of cinema. Cinema was full and I was performing teblo wow what were the days. Our nuns never allowed us to drink milk with suger and I use to hide and add it.

Sadia		11-Apr-2017 18:40
Aoa to u all. I m so sad to know that Maqsood is not among us anymore. May Allah give him to place in janna. He was so nice hearted man and I will too miss him. Kindly place your name instead of guest so v know who is commenting may Allah protect us all ameen. Musharrat here

Guest		10-Apr-2017 11:23
God saw you getting tired And a cure was not to be So he put His arms around you And whispered "Come to me." With tearful eyes we watched you As you slowly slipped away And though we loved you dearly We couldn't make you stay. Your golden heart stopped beating Your tired hands put to rest God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best. So when i saw u sleeping So peaceful and free from pain I couldn't wish u to come back To suffer that all again

Guest		10-Apr-2017 10:42
Assalam.o.alaikum everyone. I am Dr Hira D/O late Mr. Maqsud Ahmad. My father was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in July 2016 but Sadly now he is not between us. He passed away on 20th march. My Abbu was a brave man. I have never seen a men like him. He was a very nice and kind person. He was an obedient son, a loyal friend, a loving husband and above all he was the best father. There is a lot to say about him but I dont have the words to express my feelings right now. The only thing I would say is that he will always be in our hearts and in our prayers. We will always miss him. May Allah SWT forgive him and grant him the highest place in jannat ul firdous and give us sabr. Aameen. Remember him in your prayers. Allah Hafiz to u all from my beloved father. Regards

Guest		10-Apr-2017 10:08
A .o A. Every one. Yez hamid i did called u but u didnt pickup .any way hope u ok.Nasir bahi took care me very well when i was in manora i had eye infection he wS. In. Eye hospital as a Dr. I will call u again soon i m on holliday for two weeks in france.will b back to uk tomorow. I was ur hockey team mate. Allah Hafiz

Guest		10-Apr-2017 05:16
AOA all pages fellows and may know who want to know about Dr.Nasir first you will introduce your self than i will let you know about Dr. Nasir Thanks Hamid

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A.o.A.hi hamid hope u r ok also all of page fellows ok too .iz any any one know about Dr.nasir who is son of Lt.cdr shoukat shahb if yez pm let me know .hopefully hamid should b know. Thanks

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Hamid Mustafa 03005101094		07-Apr-2017 06:00
AOA

Hamid Mustafa		07-Apr-2017 05:50
A.O.A all ex-manorainas manora ki faza bhot badl gi hay ab to tmam manora taqreban khali ho gia hay, see side jany k ley dhobi ghat or cant public school say jan parta hay, rehbar masjid k pass gate lag geya hay her any jany wale ko check kia jata hay haji k hotel tak, qasim fort ka break watet ko 2 km tak lamba kar dia gia hay ab june july may see ruf ni hota, jasay k paly june july may port department or qasim jetty band ho jati thee ab ni hoti baq jo puranay log manora chor gay they un say asay he mulaqat hoti hay baqi qasim gate k sath hamry porasi shoukat sab k baty kalim shaukat vice admiral pak navy ho gay hayn bus ye hay thori si manora ki batyan Tamam page k logoon ko salam regards

Guest		07-Apr-2017 03:03
Yeh mery aap sab say darkhuwast haay from zarina

Guest		07-Apr-2017 03:01
Is page k tamam logon say guzarish hay k manora say miutaliq apny yaden share kertay rahan jo bhe aap k manora k friend han wo bhe is page ko share karain

Guest		04-Apr-2017 20:52
A.o.A. its really hard and sad news about maqsood bahi death. I knew him personlley.he was very nice helpfull man.May Allah(SABT) guranted him in janah.pl all page reader keep this page going on.Allah bless every one. Thanks. Take care

zahoo ahmed		04-Apr-2017 10:09
sorry for mistake in my name the correct name is zahoor ahmed only the sad demise of maqsood bahi has somuch disturbedme that ii have committed a mistaked while reporting my name on the page

zahoor ahmedallah		04-Apr-2017 10:00
allah maqsood bahi ko janat ul firdus main jagha atta farmay aaj yeh jan ker bohat dukh hoa meri akhri dafa October 2016 main un sey baat hoi thi marhoom bohat achhay insan thei shafqat bahi app ko bohat bohat salam

Hamid ex-manorian		04-Apr-2017 09:34
So sad news from Zarina Baji, about Maqsood bi. All un ko Janat ul- Firdous may jaga atta farmay. Hamra ak page fellow ab is dunya may ni hay. baqiun gurashi hay apny bar may inform karaty rayn sada khush ray. Hamid From Islamabad

Guest		03-Apr-2017 12:47
Man zarina in k death ko 1 month ho gaya

Guest		03-Apr-2017 12:46
Aoa intehy afsos k sath itlah day rahe hon maqsood is dumya man nahe rahay allah unhan jannat firdos man jaga dey ameen

Hamid		29-Mar-2017 05:56
AOA all manorians long time no connection as i was busy in some domestic affairs,slam to all Sadia baji, Khalid,Maqsood bi,and rest of all Hamid

Guest		03-Mar-2017 21:16
A.salam.Allucum.everyone hope maqsood bahi get well soon.my prayes with u .also hope to c all page friends to back on page aswell.its been long time to left pakistan last time i visit pak in 2014. i went to manora.i felt so good i spent my childhood there but i was so disappointed every things its gone only memories left.hamid where r u i aint seen u on page for long time .its good to know about friends.

Guest		20-Feb-2017 05:34
AOA, I think you people r 2 busy, I did not see any comment since long. Have a good day.

Guest		04-Feb-2017 14:28
Guest 04-Feb-2017 14:25 Khalid how r u? I am in Islamabad on vacation and will go back to Canada in March. This is first time I am on this foram.Will remain in touch. Regards (Coln. Iftikhar Hussain)

Guest		04-Feb-2017 14:25
Khalid how r u? I am in Islamabad on vacation and will go back to Canada in March. This is first time I am on this foram.Will remain in touch. Regards

Sadia		04-Feb-2017 11:47
Aka Khalid and the rest. V nice to read about manora :) but I m sad that Maqsood is not well my duaas r with him.

Khalid		03-Feb-2017 16:49
Salam to everyone here on the manora forum Sorry for being absent for sometime due to as usual of daily chores And grind . Hope all is well here . Shafqat bhai you are lucky as I see you and bhai Constantly on a move ( kabhi Wisconsin bhe ajain) but it's always good to see you both enjoying your life To the fullest . Sadia Baji hope all is well with you in Oman . I tried to call junaid and that's too A long time ago but didn't get hold of him so if you talk to him please say my Salam . Zarina Baji my sister Told me about you that you do communicate on FB and I hope by Allah blessings you are well . I tried to Call maqsud bhai few times but he never picked up the phone and I am hoping that he is doing well and I am sure Does need lot of our prayers as he is battling through a tough time ( may Allah have mercy on him ) Hamid I do remember you from uncle ashiq as I used to come to your house a lot to meet Azhar and najeeb ( who was my classmate . I remember you had a brother too I forgot his name . I did talk to iftekhar bhai few times in Canada . I hope You are well in islamabad . We are having a nice winter with few bouts of snow so can't wait for the spring so I could hit The bike trails .manora feel so near yet so far and I could still smell the breeze scented with Arabian Sea aroma . Those were the days with no worries and just play , play and more play . Wish I could go back in that childhood and relive Those moments once again which is of course a wishful thinking .sadiq Kay pakoras to bubbly ki fish . Haji ka hotel with Loud recording and Pepsi ki bottle ( which was such a luxury back then ) I remember it used to cost 50 paisas then and we Didn't even have that lol . Gulli danda in Qasim ground plus a weird game called arbi danda ( which used to be mix between baseball and cricket . There was a guy whose real name I never knew but was known as lefty if someone still remember and I used to go to Qasim jetty a lot and catch fish with maakha ( no idea his real name ) his brother jaree and heera .i could go on and on so I better stop and let all my manorians relive their memories through me . Well folks take care wherever you are on this globe . Khuda hafiz

Guest		27-Jan-2017 05:46
Aslamo Alikum to All readers HAMID MUSTAFA Ex manorian

Sadia		18-Jan-2017 17:39
Aoa to u. I m here just busy at work. Welcome Zarina. V missed u here

Guest		16-Jan-2017 07:10
hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

SHAFQAT		13-Jan-2017 07:00
Assalam wa laikum, Maqsud Bahi, Wher r you? I hope and pray for ur health Zarina Baji, welcome back on the page after long time, taqreeban sab hi puranay members page se gaib hain, Maqsud Bhai, Zahoor Bahi, Anwar Bahi and Sadia, koi bhi kuch post nahin kar raha, Khalid bhi Gaib hi, main haftay main page zaroor check karta hun. Regards to all

Guest		12-Jan-2017 04:34
Aslamo Alikum to All readers and have a nice 2017 and best wishes to all from HAMID MUSTAFA Ex manorian

Guest		03-Jan-2017 03:34
Aoa i m zarina aaj bohot dinon k bad man is page ko join ker rahe hon yeh mujh say mis ho gays tha khalid man tumhare sis farhat ke class fellow hoon mera us say fb per con hay sab ko salam allah hafiz

Guest		09-Nov-2016 08:00
AOA Dear Bilal H.R.U and w r u long time no see how is life going on what about job. Rest of the readers are also AOA and kindly send some new about the life and manora. Hamid Ex-MNORAIAN

Hamid		05-Oct-2016 08:59
AOA slam to all readers and happy birth day to Maqsood bahi and pray for your health HAMID Ex-manorian

Hamid		05-Oct-2016 08:59
AOA slam to all readers and happy birth day to Maqsood bahi and pray for your health HAMID Ex-manorian

Maqsud Ahmad		04-Oct-2016 20:15
AOA Thanks Musarrat Bahi , Shafqat Bahi & all other well wishers to send greetings on my birthday.

Mussarrat		04-Oct-2016 18:14
Aka and happy birthday m aqsood. May Allah bless u always. Salaam to all readers :)

Shafqat		04-Oct-2016 07:18
Maqsud Bahi. HAPPY BIRTHDAY . Stay Blessed

Shafqat		04-Oct-2016 07:16
Assalam wa laikum, Maqsud Bahi and all Friends, Good to know Maqsud Bahi u r doing O.K.( AH), happy to know about the bridge and dream come true. Regards,

Hamid		30-Sep-2016 06:41
Dear all,WAS i am happy to see the post of any of ex monrian. Yes waseem was my class fellow son of ex-post master sab, and May know your good name and pl keep in touch. and i am alway pray for Maqsood by health. i am in islamabad now a days. 0300510104 Hamdi

guest		28-Sep-2016 12:56
A.salam.Allycum.every one maqsood bahi insallahvu will b fine by the blessed of Allah. Hamid pleased to heare abour u and also azhar wawar ejaz toi.we all used to played hockey at qasan ground. U was my sioner at school .ur class nate wasim in canada with his family.i got ur no i will call u soon its been long time to left pakistan. Thanks. Take care all of

MAQSUD AHMAD		16-Sep-2016 10:52
Thanks Hamid Bahi . Jazak Allah.I was living in Police line , later shifted to Katchi lane.then Port Dept and now in DHA Phase 2.

Guest		14-Sep-2016 15:55
Maqsoor bi i naver who u r i always pray for u r health Hamid ex-Manorian

MAQSUD AHMAD		13-Sep-2016 19:15
Eid Mubarak to everyone on the page & thanks Baji i'll do care of me.

Sadia		13-Sep-2016 09:58
Eid mubarak to everyone. Maqsud u will get better just continue your treatment and strict diet. Our duaas r with u

MAQSUD AHMAD		12-Sep-2016 12:44
AOA, Thanks baji , may Allah the Almighty bless you for your kindness and the pain you feel for every in their hard times.Stay blessed .

Mussarrat		11-Sep-2016 11:12
Aoa maqsud u r always in our prayers may Allah give u shifa and u overcome this issue. Lots of duaa

MAQSUD AHMAD		11-Sep-2016 10:59
Dear all, I am an old member of the page request you for you kind prayers for my health as I am suffering from Pancreatic cancer.We have left Manors & now in DHA phase 2 . May Allah reward you to raise your hand and DOA for me. May you all stay blessed. MAQSUD BAHI Manora.

Guest		09-Sep-2016 19:55
W know salaam yes jamil told me that he spoke to you. Tahir Malik anisa brother who was in army died due cancer. Check with ahmed may be he has nasir number. Eid mubarak to you all.

Hamid		09-Sep-2016 07:47
AOA baji i am hamid, after your reply i have joined with Chooto bi and Muna also and have long discussion with them. Baji I was shoked to know about the death of Tahir Malik , his brother Dr. Nasir was also a good friend of mine but since live from manora contacts are cutoff from so many peoples. If you have the no of Dr.Nasir kindly let me know I will call him. Thank and regards Hamid from Islamabad

Mussarrat		02-Sep-2016 12:44
Wks Hamid I m glad to know about u all. V happy to know all r doing well. I always pray for late Ibrat, khurshid and Tahir Malik my living brothers may Allah give them top place in Janna. Ameen. I will send u watsap message with their telephone numbers. Soud passed away in 2005 due diabetic and heart fail. My cousin lives in Bahrain town Islamabad so when I visit next will meet u all. I went to Muree also with all but did not know your contacts. Convey to them my salaam

Hamid Mustafa		31-Aug-2016 05:16
AOA mussarrat baji i am Hamid and very glad to see your post Khurshid bi (late goodo bi) , Ahmed Ali (Chotoo) and Jamil (Muna) and baby baji who was the class fellow of my elder sister (Shahnaz baji) was very close to us. As you want to know about Ifitkhar bi who has retired as Col. From Pak army and now a days settled in Canada with his family, Azhar working in Qatar Air line and reside in Qatar with his family, Waqar is working in a construction co, in Sharja and live there with his family and Ejaz is now a days live in Islamabad and working in Pk army as Maj. Ejaz got married with the daughter of Lt.Cdr.Iqbal Sb (late) and Abdi baji is also live in Islamabad and teaching in Federal govt School Islamabad as Asstt. Head Mistress and Azra khala who is your class fellow live in Muree with her family too. Mussarat baji how is your family and how is saud bi and your two daughters as well and can you send me the no of Ahmed Ali and Jamil also. At last give my salam to your family others thanks Hamid from Islamabad

Sadia		28-Aug-2016 13:15
Aoa Hamid this is mussarrat late khurshid sister and v close to Ibrar late and his family. Thank God u posted I was serching where is waqar ejaz and Ab abida. Ejaz studied in Nasra school as Khurshid put him there. He was v naughty boy. OMG I m so happy to know all r well. Tell ejaz to contact me on 0096894756777 I live in Oman. How is Azra as she studied with me. Lots of salaam to all and Iftikhar.

Hamid Mustafa		19-Aug-2016 07:48
AOA all on page I am hamid Mustafa and live in islamabad and have good memories for Manora I am first cussion of Iftikhar bi Abrar(late) and Ejaz Azhar Waqar,.As some one want to know about Ejaz he is Maj in Pak Army live with me in islamabad and. I was resident of manora now a days i am working as Assistant Director Health in Islamabad my cell 03005101094 03355202094. I wish to know all about manora rest of friends if they are using this page thanks hamid

Guest		16-Aug-2016 15:54
Salaam to all dear friends. Well during hi tide road is close that is between May-July but not for long navy is always clearing it up. So yes u can enjoy your trip to Manora but need security check if entering manora.

Ammara		30-Jul-2016 18:37
Assalam alaikum. Can anyone please tell me if the road to manora beach is open for public. Want to go there with my family but my mom can't travel through boat. Will be thankful to anyone who can help.

MAQSUD		21-Jun-2016 10:08
Dear Shafqat Bahi,Khalid Bahi & rest of participants. Salam Alaikum . Dream come True as in my mail of 13 Jan 2016 on the same page . A new bridge at Younasabad and a new road to Manora has been approved and work is in progress . Although I have left Manora after 50 years stay ,but still I miss the OLD Golden days and friend , Its hard to scratch off all that. Shafqat Bahi , one of my friends Mr Anis is on TUG Boat name SMIT HUMBER Prince Rupert BC, please see him if he anchors beside you , he is good guy.

Guest		09-Jun-2016 01:25
Salam.hope every one is ok.can any one tell me pl is ejaz still in army if yes pl can i get his contect no.also Zafer iqbal s/o Lt.cdr shahbaz shab.last time i mat with zafer he was captain also ejaz too.its been long time to left pakistan its good to know about ur friends .pl any one know about booth of them wher they r now. Thanks

t		08-Jun-2016 00:38
A salam alycum.every one. I heard about tariq majeed.may allah bless him.can u pl tell me his familly where they live in england so i can go to there for duwa.i know him for long time when he was in pakistan.pl i need tel .no Thanks

Shafqat		05-Jun-2016 22:18
Assalam wa laikum, Ramadan Mubarak to all. Regards,

Shafqat		22-May-2016 22:53
Assalam wa laikum, With Regret Sad News: Tariq Majeed ( S/O/ Lt. Majeed ) . Passed away in England. May Allah Bless the departed soul. Aameen. In Manora they were living in 27/4

Khalid		12-Mar-2016 22:47
Salam to everyone hope all is well . Sadia baji as far as I know iftekhar Bhai brothers are All working in Qatar . I exchanged couple of emails with Waqar a while back . I am sorry I forgot to call junaid Saeed but InShA Allah will try to call him . Maqsud Bhai and shafqat Bhai are missing for a while and seems like the other contributors too which is understandable as everyone is busy in their own hectic life and sometime it's hard to stay connected . Some one please give me contact info on Cdr Dilawar son Najeem if they have any and Ghaffar Bhai son of Uncle hazir Muhammad , it will be much appreciated . Nothing else to talk about so with that I may conclude my session for now . Khuda hafiz

Shafqat		17-Feb-2016 08:04
Assalam wa laikum, Maqsud bahi, Khalid and all on page , good to see comments from regular visitors of the page, In my previous comment I mentioned that PNA was established in 1962 at Manora, in fact it was in 1965/1966. But in 1962 Pakistan Marine Academy was established at Juldia ( East Pakistan.) Khalid you are right we were in Oregon for 5 days, for shopping it is I think the only state in US which is Tax Free, it was a nice trip south. IA Planning to visit east to NY and MD for 10 days in April. I will forward you and Maqsud bahi the link of maps, showing Railway line in Manora, also I will forward the old picture of Manora showing the railway line, now I also remember seeing rail track to Qasim on the road behind our houses towards sea , I am sure Zahoor bahi will share his opinion if he visit the page. Anwar bahi is also missing off late. Thanks and Regards

sadia		16-Feb-2016 17:36
Salaam khalid, maqsood and all the rest. Yes u r right Ejaz he studied secondary in nasra school where I was working. He was v good biy. I wish to know where is he now? Well all of them were v friendly. My best regards to u all.

Khalid		10-Feb-2016 00:37
Salam sadia baji , maqsud and shafqat bhais Hope all is well in your worlds , baji I think you are referring about Ejaz Who was the youngest one . Couple of his brothers are in Qatar nowadays .yes you are right time flies by so fast .as I said Seems like yesterday . Shafqat Bhai you travel a lot and I think I need to coordinate with you lol as the other day you were in Oregon and it's nice that you have a nice companion in the shape of Bhabi jaan . Please send me the picture and the link and definitely it's surprising that there used to be a railway line in manora . Maqsud Bhai thanks for the invitation In sha Allah will visit there one day . Khuda hafiz

Maqsud		03-Feb-2016 07:54
May Allah rest all departed souls in peace , sad to know about Adrees sister inlaw. Shafqat Bahi thanks for correction about PN Acadmy . Khalid Bhai Manora miss you , Khabi Shafqat Bahi kay saath chakkar laga lo.

Shafqat		01-Feb-2016 09:11
Assalam wa laikum, Sad to know about Idrees sister inlaw. Idrees was my class fellow, I will like to connect with him so Khalid , please send me his phone number etc. while on net I found a very old picture of Manora Break water ( may be early 1900 or late 1800) anyone interested, can email me. Also I was surprised to see very old map of Manora showing a railway line.I can not post the picture and map on this page, but if any one interested I can forward the link. Regards ,

sadia		30-Jan-2016 18:04
Aoa khalid and all the rest. I miss ibrar v much he was v nice boy and died v young. May allah give him best place in jannah his youngest brother studied in nasra school while I was administrator there. He too joined army. All my childhood spent in manora. Time has gone v fast. Wishing you all the best.

Khalid		29-Jan-2016 05:25
Salam sadia baji I didn't know that idrees Bhai was your brother,s best friend . He was our neighbor in manora for many years I wonder if you knew my sisters Farhat , Samina and mussarat . Idrees Bhai sisters names are Kausar , Qamar , Nasreen . As I told you earlier I was junaid class fellow and would walk home from school almost everyday and pass in front of your house and would say Salam to your brothers as they were little older then us so obviously We were not frank but respectful . I would go to junaid house sometime and I remember his older brother Javaid Bhai and His younger brother Jamshed . I informed iftekhar Bhai in Canada who is the older brother of late Ibrar Bhai . Stay blessed in Oman . Hope maqsud Bhai and shafqat Bhai are doing well . I just can't believe that we are now considered middle age folks . Time just flew by . Any way stay safe wherever you are

sadia		22-Jan-2016 21:17
Salaam to you all. I am sorry to hear sad news, I knew Idrees v well he was my brother khurshid's best friend and so as late ibrar. May allah grant them janna ameen

Guest		21-Jan-2016 19:00
Salam to every one , been away for a while . At least stay connected to shafqat Bhai and maqsud Bhai via FB. Just to let you know that Idris Khalid S/o uncle wazir Ali sister in law passed away yesterday in Rawalpindi .may Allah Rest her soul in Jannah . Maqsud Bhai I am sure that you may remember him as the premier athlete in the 70,s used to live in 14/B . InshAllah will comeback to the forum soon . KH Khalid

Shafqat		19-Jan-2016 11:51
Assalam wa laikum, Maqsud Bahi, Very true the road to Manora is in very bad shape and I wish and pray that your dream for double road to Manora become a reality. Admiral A.R.Khan received all is naval training at H.M.S. Dartsmouth ( Britannia Royal Naval college. U.K.). Pakistan navy started training cadets in 1960 and P.N.S. Babur was used as a cadet training ship, later in 1962/63 Pakistan Naval Academy was set up at Manora, which moved to its present location in 1970. (P.N.S. Rahbar ). Regards

Maqsud Ahmad		13-Jan-2016 08:13
Manora Beach 2nd Half Moon bay in the world but ignored. No body knows who built the bridge at Maripur (Younas Abad ) none of the govt organziation take the ownership of this bridge . its pity that this Jumpy/Bumpy road leads to our Pakitan Naval Academy (The pride of Pakistan ) which gave us brave Admirals(Vice) like A.R Khan , He was awarded Hilal-i-Jurat for his role in leading the navy in the Indo-Pakistani September War of 1965. Vice Admiral Afzal Rahman Khan is known as "Father of Pakistan's Submarine Service Branch", during which, he played an influential role in Pakistan Navy to induced PNS Ghazi and PNS Hangor submarines. Its my dream to see the double tarck road leading to Manora.

Haris Nadeem		13-Jan-2016 06:48
Haris Helo,manoda is very amaizing place for visiting,but pakistan government needs to improve their bridge for passing.Thanks

MAQSUD		29-Dec-2015 11:09
Today is Baba Yousaf Shah URS 16 RABI -19 Rabi and manora full of Dhol /Chaddar's and peoples of all cultures. Qawali program tonight.

sadia		15-Dec-2015 16:25
Aoa to you all. Well taking photos or video of restricted area is strictly prohibited. This is world wide law if you know what I mean. Manora is basically naval base so please bear in mind that Aslam. Seeing on Googlee and taking photos and images is different matter altogether. So we all have to abide the law. Thanks

Aslam		09-Dec-2015 06:28
Fact is that anyone can see any building and its interior in 3D by google earth , so what's the security . I guess its not an issue to use camera at Beach with your family .

Shafqat		07-Dec-2015 22:35
Assalam wa laikum, Good to see some comment from Sadia. Bilal sent some pictures I can see the new houses in front of Qasim ground in the place of our old houses, which is history now. Zohaib please introduce yourself, I think camera can be used on beach you can take yr pictures, but as it is a naval base, so I think you have to be careful and not to photograph any restricted area, but I will request Maqsud bahi to give his expert opinion regarding the photography rules. I remember there was a warning board at Kemari passenger pier, warning the visitors about restriction of photography. I am sure Maqsud Bahi will comment on this. Khaild.. I will mail you the photos that Bilal sent. Seen one post from Zahoor bahi after long time, Anwar bahi is missing for a long time, I met him in Karachi last year. Best Regards and wishes for everyone, keep posting and share yr memories. Thanks

Zohaib		05-Dec-2015 23:57
Salam, I want to ask that can v use Camera in Manora beach..?

Sadia		02-Dec-2015 18:47
Aka to u all sorry to all. I was visiting the page but not posting. I wish u all good health

Maqsud Ahmad		27-Nov-2015 07:30
Thanks Shafqat Bahi , yes Bahi you are right as I was busy with Business related meetings. Now I shall be on this page to respond all participants. Rgds

Shafqat		24-Nov-2015 10:12
Assalam wa laikum, Maqsud bahi, I also visit the page regularly but your comments are missing after August, I posted in September. Yes Bilal I waited long time for pictures and I will send to Khaild. I don't know where is everyone , may be like us visiting the page but not posting and sharing thoughts. Regards,

Maqsud		18-Nov-2015 07:13
Thanks Afridi and you are most Welcome on this page. Most of the participants of this page had gone now on Face Book , I request them to keep this page alive too . I am daily visitor of the page and very sad cause I don't see any message any echo from the other world .

M Bilal Afridi		12-Nov-2015 14:24
I just read all the comments, and I am really sorry for being late. I am about to send all pictures to Sir Shafqat. I have taken pictures with my Old LG smartphone, everyone please never mind the picture quality. Thanks and Best Regards Bilal Afridi Manora, Karachi.

M Bilal Afridi		12-Nov-2015 14:08
Asalam Olaikom. I have taken few pictures of Manora, and I want to share those with all frmer manora residents. Especially on the request of Sir Khalid and Sir Shafqat.

Shafqat		26-Sep-2015 07:07
Assalam wa laikum, Eid Mubbarak and best wishes to all friends on page. Thanks and Regards

MAQSUD		19-Aug-2015 07:46
Its great to have you back on the page Zahoor Bahi , also thanks for your prayer and congrat on my daughter's wedding. Its quiet a long that we all missing on this page due to professional activities and being on face book. All of us are on face book and I welcome you to join me sir. You can find me just typing maqsudmanora and send request . Shafqat Bahi, Khalid Bahi are also on face book, but we must keep this page alive. My kind regards to you sir and Shafqat Bahi , Khalid and Sadia Baji also to other Manorians. Wishing you good health and happiness . your sincere Maqsud Ahmad

Guest		18-Aug-2015 07:15
Zahoorahmed; dear Maqsood bahi Shafqat bahi and Sadia Behen/ Iam thank full toall of you for enquiring about my health now quite OK , Iam prayingfor your health and wellbeing of all of you and your families. Maqsood bahi congratulation on marriage of you daughter . May Allah bless her and her new family. Iam higly indebted for kind ness you people have displayed in near past. Shafqat bahi I would recall one of my post of November 21 2014 in which I have mentioned name of village SHADI KHAN in distt Attock . this is a native place of largeno of naval officers and sailors of pak navy.now on sunday 16 august col Shuja khanzada interior minster of Punjab has been mortered in abomb blast . col sahib isa grand son of Capt Ajab khan whose name have been mentionedin my post under refrence . village SHADI KHAN has now in media of entire world . with best regards

sadia		26-Jul-2015 18:50
Aoa to you all. Thanks Khalid for the message. Tc allah hafiz

Khalid		23-Jul-2015 16:34
Congratulations to Oman for qualifying for the T 20 World Cup in India next year .

sadia		10-Jul-2015 16:46
Aoa eid mubarak to u all well in advance. Many thanks sadia

sadia		19-Jun-2015 18:44
Enjoy your ramadhan during heat :) sorry but clicked b4 finishing my comment. Is me sadia not guest ;)

Guest		19-Jun-2015 18:41
Wks and Ramadhan kareem shafqat and to all readers. Muscat temperature reached to 50 but now much cooler thnks to Allah. Have a blessed Ramadhan and enjoy from heat. Tc

Shafqat		19-Jun-2015 07:49
Assalam Wa Laikum, Sadia, Maqsud Bahi, Anwar Bahi, Khaild and all on page, Rammadan Mubarak to all and I pray Allah SWT accept all our prayers and good deeds in this holy month. Yes Anwar Bahi time was very short IA next time will have more time , it was also very nice to see Shabir. I called Zahoor Bahi 2/3 times when I was in Pakistan, he is OK. Our weather here is fine for fasting but fast is 18 hours, I can understand it will be very difficult in Pakistan because os summer and electricity problem. Thanks and Regards,

sadia		11-Jun-2015 17:35
Aoa to all and especially khalid, shafqat and maqsood may allah always keeps u all healthy and happy amee. Yes khalid cyclone ashoba diverted oman but affected Sur and masirah island. V r affected every year but it is safe around. I m not writing often but for sure reading all comments. V interesting write ups. My prayers r with u all. Pak zindabad. Keep smiling as it make us happy.

MAQSUD AHMAD		11-Jun-2015 09:34
A-O-A Khalid bahi thanks for your prayers, No 3 signal hoisted at Manora Light House has been lifted and now we are safe. cyclone is loosing its strength near Oman . Thanks for your offer to trade your fruit with Manora juicy jaman's I surely would try to send your favorite fruit if I found someone heading to US . Anwar Bahi , Thanks for your kind words I surely would visit u Insha Allah . Gousia Murgh Cholay are my favourite item . My office is near KPT gate no 15 , kindly spare few mnts to have a cup of tea with me. Fort Rohtas is the place I visited with my class mates at Mangla High School. Its beautiful n I haven't seen it for last 40 years . Sadia Baji & Zahoor Bahi are absent from the Page n we miss them. Hope u all to stay in touch and stay blessed. Ameen

Khalid		11-Jun-2015 01:47
Salam maqsud Bhai First of I am praying that the cyclone threat to the island may be averted by the blessings Of Allah SWT and may protect everyone from this menace . I have lived in Texas for a long time and being on the coast always experience hurricanes which is just another name of cyclone . I will be definitely keeping my attention towards weather report . Do you have any idea what is the strength of this cyclone? And I have also heard that the eye of the cyclone may be passing from Oman so my immediate concern goes to Sadia baji , may Allah protect everyone . Maqsud Bhai no doubt we have the best strawberries but I would gladly trade them with Jaman which are the best . Anyway folks stay blessed and update us with your updates.

Guest		09-Jun-2015 18:37
Assalamu alaikum the only sister on the page and brothers. Strongly hope all is well with u.Welcome to new participants. It was great pleasure to meet u Shafqat bhai second time, though for short time, wish that u could afford more time.Maqsood bhai i spent few hours at Fort Rohtas near ur native place DEENA if i remember correctly u mentioned, got ur mobile no. from Shafqat bhai would call u soon to have lunch with me at famous MURGH CHOLAY near city court. Any news about Zahoor bhai ? May Allah grant him complete health , we need him on the page. Appreciate posts by Khalid as he reminds us our boyhood time, I also expect much from Bilal Afridi for this page. Muhammad Anwar

Maqsud Ahmad		08-Jun-2015 08:44
Khalid Bahi You and shafqat Bahi are enjoying 13C temp and here in Karachi is 42C ( Sanoo ethay kion chad gayeh ho) . Latest new is that w have coclone about 1500 KM away from us in Arabian Sea , please remeber in your prayers for safe landing of cyclone . Khalid Bahi you yet have Manora Juicy JAMAN 's & their trees but yesterday I saw my favourite fresh strawberries in your hands , I was regular buyer of these berrys from TAN TAN wala grocer during my stay in BRADFORD. Rest is all good , Take care & salam to all partcipants specially you , Shafqat Bahi, Zahoor Sb and Sadia Baji . Take care and Allah Hafiz , next mail would be after survival from Cyclone. rgds & love From Pakistan Maqsud Ahmad.

Khalid		07-Jun-2015 18:23
Hello guest I wished you had revealed your name so it would had been easier to distinguish you ,anyway I hope that you would let us know about yourself next time .welcome to this forum via the courtesy of Maqsud sahib ,shafqat Bhai and all the rest if the ardent contributors like Sadia baji our Oman correspondent . I think you are confusing me with another Khalid and too be honest I totally forgot about him until you mentioned here . Incidentally his father name was also Sarwar just like mine and I did move to Islamabad from manora but not to PECHS . If I remember correctly he was the only son with 3 sisters and he was few years juniors to me but seemed like a nice guy , he was from Abbottabad or that region . I hope you will describe yourself and your family fir us to get a better idea of who you are .anyway take care and once again I welcome you to the forum and hopefully you will become a regular visitor . Salam to everyone and thanks shafqat Bhai for your call which was interesting and refreshing as usual .

guest		05-Jun-2015 23:15
a.salam.a to everyone nice to knows about all of u.khalid can u pl discribe more about urself . i had friend name khalid serwar left manora to moved pechs after that he went to islamabad . then he came back to karahi went to NED.i think it was late 80s. after that i never heard about him.we used to played cricket at rahbar football ground. with my best wishes for all of u. thanks

Shafqat		20-May-2015 09:04
Assalam wa laikum, Maqsud Bahi, Sadia,, Zahoor , Anwar and all on page Khaild... I will be going home today at 16:00 ( Time now is 02:00) Come back on ship Sunday morning IA . Have a nice time in Chicago... Guess going to Devon Ave famous for desi food. Thanks/Regards

Khalid		16-May-2015 21:38
Salamz to shafqat Bhai ,Maqsud Bhai ,Sadia baji and welcome addition of Bilal Shafqat Bhai I am glad that you did visit manora and had a good time there .i saw few of your pictures in FB at break water and they looked really good ,it's just unfortunate that weather didn't really cooperate with you .i don't really remember manora being that hot but may be it was hot then but I don't remember .wow I can't believe that you met Noor Ali the legendary figure of Pir Bukhari ,I remember him playing football and. Sign language .nevertheless a colorful personality .i can definitely ask Bilal for pictures as he promised that he will be snapping some .he could send them to shafqat Bhai and he will pass them on .it was nice meeting Usman sir son so that I could also send my condolences plus my gratitude for his dad hardwork in reforming us at CPS . I am sure Maqsud Bhai took good care of you and played a nice host part. Summer is always very hot in that part of the world so I could imagine you folks going through and Oman is no exception .we in Wisconsin craving for Mercury climbing over 80 degree as even these days the temperature drops down in the 30's during night time .shafqat Bhai I will give you a call so please let me know your schedule . I am planning on leaving for Chicago to get some quality desi food as unfortunately the place where we live lacks in some decent Pakistani restaurants . Take care folks and khuda hafiz

sadia		15-May-2015 14:27
Aoa to all. Shafqat I will correct u if u r wrong, yes both were class fellows but my brother died at early age. V all miss him a lot may allah give him top place in janna. Ameen. His kids r all grown up and two r married and samina is grand mother mashahallah. Oman is v hot and so as kar but v dont have much issue of electricity though v hv some shortage due increased population. Rest is fine. May allah give u all happiness and health. Tc

Shafqat		14-May-2015 10:06
Assalam wa laikum, All on page, Going through the previous posts that I missed, Sadia Baji , your brother Khurshid my class fellow married to Samina also our class fellow and sister of Jawaid Saeed ? This is what I recall please correct me if I am wrong. Khaild , Yes I remember Lt. Cdr Azam from PNS Bahadur , his sons Zahid ( Elder) and Rafique, they belong to Jhelum area, Rafique was my class fellow and he is working in some bank. Zahid was my elder brother class mate , he joined merchant navy and I met him in Brazil in 1994 , after few years Zahid died. Maqsud bahi, Hope all is well with you, I also talked to Zahoor bahi on phone many times and he is better now and met Anwar Bahi also, the day we visited KPT office. I mentioned Shabir in my post he is son of Imam (1960-70) of Pir Bukhari mosque and he was also in CPS and my brother's class mate. Thanks and Best Regards

Shafqat		13-May-2015 18:43
Assalam wa laikum, All on page, Bilal Afridi ! Welcome to the page. Let me introduce Bilal to all participants , Bilal is a Marine Graduate .( Ex-Pakistan Marine Academy. Cadet. He is currently residing in Manora and I met him during my recent visit to Manora . He keeps me fully informed regarding changes in Manora. Khalid I could not capture the photos as I cancelled my last visit to Manora on May 02/2015 , it was very hot in Karachi... don't worry Bilal will send some picture. During my recent visit to Manora I met Maqsud Bahi, Noor Ali ( Pir Bukhari) and also Sir Usman son in cantonment office, I visited Manora three times, twice by boat and once by road. I also met Anwar Bahi and Shabir both advocates in city court ,Anwar Bahi is missing from page, Shabir is my elder brother's class fellow , he is managing the Manora Pir Bukhari Mosque and was student in CPS , while driving to Qasim I saw all my friends houses and remnant of my old house as well Sadia Baji house. I visited Qasim and also the Break water. Over all it was a very nice trip. Best Regards to all,

bilal afridi		13-May-2015 14:19
Assalam olaikom, Respected Senior Manoriates. I am right now a resident of manora, staying in pilot flats, port depart. Sir Shafqat, no worries, I am trying to catch more of the important places, and soon will send to you. Respected Mr Khalid, I be taking a round trip of island, and try to store different sides of island in my cellphone. I will surely send those to Sir Shafqat my respected grand senior of PMA Karachi. Best regards. Bilal afridi.

MAQSUD AHMAD		02-May-2015 11:46
A-O-A Thanks Khalid Bahi & Sadia Baji for your kind words , its a great honor and I am proud of it . Shafqat Bahi was with me and leaving tomorrow for vancouver , It wa sgreat time we shared and I wish him safe journey back home. It very hot in karachi 42C and frequent power failures. rest is all Ok in Manora . Please remeber us in your prayers , God bless u all . take care n Allah Hafiz.

sadia		25-Apr-2015 17:47
Walaikum salaam Khalid :) yes I was in azher abbasi but did 2 years and left in 1970. But studied in cantt public from 1966 till 1968. I contacted Junaid on FB and told him to contact you. I m glad old friends joins again. He is ill time to time but better now. May allah bless us all ameen.

Khalid		25-Apr-2015 03:59
Salam Sadia baji hope you are well . Thanks a lot for providing me the phone number of your nephew Which was really nice of you . I called him and got junaid contact also and will be calling him soon and I am Sure he would be pleasantly surprised . We were in class 5th when I met him last time . I have nice memories of our school cantt public . Were you in Izhar Abbassi like in year may be 72 or 73 as I used to go with my sister to deliver lunch For my other sisters name Farhat and Samina so you might had been their classmate . Anyway thanks for your efforts which are appreciated . Blessings to you and your family as always , Take care and KH

sadia		17-Apr-2015 11:38
Aoa Khalid. Hope u are doing well. I dont hv junaid contact but 00923343585264 contact of junaid's nephew ali # he is my brother khurshid and junaid's sister samina son. Call him and give him my reference he has all numbers. Tc AH

Khalid		15-Apr-2015 20:44
Salam maqsud Bhai May Allah blesses you for all your efforts for keeping this forum blazing and provide us with All the past and present news . Shafqat Bhai told me about his trip to manora and I requested him to take many pictures which I hope he didn't forget . Thanks for providing me all the details of your Bachpan ki yaadain . Alas I don't know your peers and your seniors . Sad to hear about soldier ( may Allah rest his soul in peace ) . Saadia baji didn't know junaid sisters were married to your brothers , he was my class fellow please if you could provide me his email which would be much appreciated . We now live in a tech infested world and can't live without these gadgets . I would trade all this luxury just for few moments if some how if could go back in time and re live those moments in manora but sadly it's just a nice dream .ok folks have a blessed time wherever you are on this beautiful earth . Regards from Wisconsin . Khalid

sadia		15-Apr-2015 17:23
Sorry I mean mubina son and family living in muscat too :)

sadia		15-Apr-2015 17:21
Salaam maqsud bhai and all readers. Khurshid with Samina Ahmed with Shahina and Jamil with Muna got married. Their brother jawwad and mubina with family lives in muscat. Now mubina son married and he too with family living in manora. Ramzan sahib son Faheem before retirement from navy was living in muscat for 4 years as pak embassy defence attache. Small manorians live here too. Shafqat is v kind and wanted to see you happy, so nice of him. If u remember Usman Sir in cantt public school he died but his wife is v sick kidneys failed pray for her. I spoke to rahber masjid care taker Asim also on viber I know them all v well. If u happened to see him convey my salaam. Tc AH

MAQSUD AHMAD		13-Apr-2015 09:26
A-O-A What a surprise baji I had no idea that all 3 sisters married in your family , I only kknow that Khursheed Bahi (may Allah rest his soul in peace) had Junaid's sister and 1 of his siter was on OMAN perhaps Mubina .Glad to know all that . Baji thanks for your kind words and for honor u gave me . Shafqat Bahi was with me today , he flew from vancouver and straight away cam to deliver me CAR SCANER and he did not accepted my offer to pay the price of Scanner . Thanks Shafqat Bahi. It to hot in Karachi and we are with out Power , this is what we acheaved in 68 years My kind regard to all partcipants , Shafqat Bahi , Khalid Bahi ,Zahoor Bahi Sadia Baji and all others . God bless u all n take care.

sadia		10-Apr-2015 17:43
Aoa to you all. Maqsood bhai yes you r the mile stone and diamond in the crown of manora with lots of unforgettable memories. Javed, Junaid, Jamshed and Jawwad all r brothers and their 3 sisters married to my 3 brothers. What a great memories v have. Love u all and tc. AH

MAQSUD AHMAD		10-Apr-2015 09:59
A-O-A Khalid Bahi thanks for your kindness , I very much love the words you selected and the honor . and its like steam a scape vessel for next voyage .God bless you, Insha Allah I'll keep updating the page till my last breath. I was living in Police Lane right behind the forman building . My college mates were Khalid brother of Seth mehboob (Pakistan Hotel PD Manora) Taqi Sb and Sultan Passportwla PD manora and our seniors were Jamroze Khan Chief enginer ,Hanif Bahi and Umer . Perhaps you remember the front row old Bungalow;s of Police lane . 1st one was CHACHA QAMAR , scond halim Bux and the last Bashir sb . and 2 same old bungalows at KPT workshop gate where Nazim and Qayum surveyor were living . All these Bungalows had BADAM TREES and we always hired kids in 8 anna's to steal the badam's for us , very juicy with red and purple inner . Alas we lost these trees and nobody noticed the decay of this ancient plant . Junaid is working in Income Tax dept and Jamshed is in Dubai , while the elder ex mariner is with a textile group as chief engineer, Soldier died of kiday failure back in 2007 andhis eledr brothe Gul hameed died in 2008. Faqira started recruiting agency n cheated by agents , lost his office never seen after 1996 . Tariq is working as whitewasher, sad end . Najmi later became EYE surgeon and last met me in 1978 . They also left manora in 1980 after his father's retirement. Latest is that Pakistan Navy PNS Aslat has lifted trapped Pakistani's from Yemen and Navy is still busy in rescue mission. Please pray for safe return of trapped Pakistani's and other's. Thanks & Rgds

Khalid		09-Apr-2015 20:39
Please forgive some typos, iPad sometime doesn't cooperate .

Khalid		09-Apr-2015 20:36
Maqsud Bhai salam May Allah bless you with good health so that you keep this forum going with much enthusiasm . Your efforts are much appreciated for keeping the manora flagship running with full steam ahead .special thanks to shafqat Bhai ,Sadia baji and rest for keeping us amused with their pen ship of their past memories and their current activities . Of course you deserve a nice retirement but it will not be the same without your presence . Hats off to you for your meritorious services for the betterment of the island and we could really see the well keep and very well maintained landscape . I would be really curious if you could enlighten us with your childhood memories specially prior to 1974 the year I left manora for Islamabad so that I would know more about you ,your parents ,your siblings and your friends. I knew few folks from katchi line and I would like to name done if them like junaid who was my class fellow and he had 2 brothers the younger one was jamshaid and I forgot the name if the older one . There used to be three brothers in the same area the eldest was fondly called by his nickname " soldier" and he had 2 brothers Fakeera and I think the youngest one was Tariq who was my class fellow . I used to go to cantt public school and at that time Najmi,s father was the headmaster if you remember him .did you know Lt commander Azam who was in rahbar at that time and his sons names were Rafiq ,sahib so we would like to hear some interesting anecdotes from you . Regards

MAQSUD AHMAD		08-Apr-2015 08:23
Dear Khalid Bahi, Many thanks for your kindness , I have couple of years more to stay in Manora & then to leave for Bahria Town Karachi to spent rest of the time . Thanks Allah the almighty that we all human beings came without expiry date stamp , so we live with hope , as I am 65 now and not sure what would happen the next day. remeber me in your prayers . I shall try to continue the LINK through Cantt Borad staff . My regards to all participants specially you , Shafqat Bahi, Sadia baji, Zahoor Bahi , Iftkhar Sb . Allah Hafiz Rgds Maqsud Ahmad

Khalid		06-Apr-2015 16:54
Salam maqsud Bhai Thanks for your kind invitation which is greatly appreciated . I may not accompany shafqat Bhai this time but to visit manora is at the top of my bucket list so I really hope that you will not be retiring any time soon as you are the last link between me and manora . Being from Dina we have a special bond LOL . I have requested shafqat Bhai to get his camera in tip top condition so that he could take many pictures from up close and personal . Please keep us in your prayers and Dua,s . Regards Khalid

MAQSUD AHMAD		03-Apr-2015 07:58
Most Welcome sir , Please try to pick Khalid Bahi , he is also away for many years.

Shafqat		02-Apr-2015 11:46
Assalam wa laikum, Maqsud bahi, good to know Zahoor bahi is getting better may Allah give him good health. Al Abbas was the first ship built by Pakistan for Mohammadi steamship company. Where as Al Ahmadi was Italian built ship, both owned by same company. In sha allah see you soon. Best Regards

MAQSUD AHMAD		01-Apr-2015 08:18
Zahoor Bahi suffering Asthma and now getting well . Al-ahmadi ,A-labbas perhaps the last commecial ships built by Pakistan Shipyard. Am i right sir ?

Shafqat Khan		29-Mar-2015 21:03
In na Lillah wa ina elaihay rajioon, Very sad to hear about death of Capt.Rashid Zamman. I met him last in 1977 on board M.V. Al Ahmadi, he was Capt. on the ship and my father was chief engineer. His brother Cdr. Sarwar and my father was very close friend. Really very sad. I pray that Allah grant him the best place in Janna.

Maqsud Ahmad		28-Mar-2015 08:36
Forever remembered, forever missed. Inna lillahe wa inna elaihai rajaioon.

sadia		27-Mar-2015 14:05
Inna lillahe wainna elaihai rajaioon. May allah grant him top place in janna ameen

Guest		27-Mar-2015 04:47
SAD NEWS IF SOME OF U REMEMBER CAPT RASHID ZAMAN (BILLU) BROTHER OF CDR SARWAR WHO USED TO LIVE NEAR PIR BUKHARI MOSQUE IN LATE 60, DIED OF CARDIC ARE AST ON 26/03/2015 IN JEDDHA WHERE HE WAS WORKING . HE WAS ABOUT 67. MAY ALLAHA BLESS HIM AND REST HIS SOUL IN PEACE AMEEN BEST RGDS/IFTIKHAR MALIK

sadia		18-Mar-2015 17:32
Aoa to u all. I hope Zahoor is recovering we all make duaa for his quick recovery inshahallah he will get better. Lots of regards to maqsood, khalid and shafqat. stay healthy and happy.

Shafqat		17-Mar-2015 08:58
Assalam wa laikum, All Dear Maqsud Bahi, It was good to talk to you, and nice to see pictures u posted for our old houses. also I saw you posted picture of Kala Pola, but I can not find it again, I was talking to Khalid and told him about kalapola photo , but he could not find it either, good you called Zahoor bahi, in sha Allah I will also call him next week when I go home, last week I could not call anyone, because I was having problem with my long distance code, so calling card was the only alternative , but now the problem is solved so I can call .In sha Allah see you soon, planning to come in April wish Khaild also had planned for April, but good to know that he is planning to visit Pakistan, I try to visit every year. Khalid, Good to talk to you other day, I have yr number now and saved. I know the code also, telephone company wanted to put a code for long distance so it was set up and I was not aware of it. Good you r planning to visit Pakistan. Keep Idrees address/ phone number handy or mail me. Regards to all,

MAQSUD AHMAD		13-Mar-2015 09:26
Thanks khalid bahi , I have added pic on face book of the last 2 banglows , to be demolished tomorrow.Final destination of the old but historical houses. Well we heard a lot about thhe beauty of Michigan lake , u r lucky so close to it. But take care during bike trails and avoid fractures.We welcome you if u plan to visit Pakistan . My regards to all participants of the page , take care all of u and Allah Nighehban .

Guest		13-Mar-2015 06:24
Salam every one including Maqsud bhai,shafqat Bhai and Sadia baji After a horrid winter spring is round the corner so I am ready to hit the bike trails. It's absolutely gorgeous time in Wisconsin with lot of summer activities . We have lot of beautiful lakes including the famous Lake Michigan . I saw some new faces on this forum a while back but they never reappeared again ,it's always nice to see some new faces who can share their manora memories with us . I give lot of credit to shafqat Bhai and Maqsud Bhai for keeping me busy on the forum .i would love to visit manora next year with the hope that law and order situation is conducive as I haven't been to pakistan for over 15 years . I hope everyone is doing well .may Allah protect us from every evil and shower his blessings upon us . With this I say khuda hafiz and take care . Khalid

Maqsud Ahmad		11-Mar-2015 06:53
Dear Shafqat Bahi, A-O-A A wild cry echo's around , seeing the heritage of Manora diminishing every day, while UK have still these old buildings intact and they are earning billion of rupees from these sites like ( London dungeon, shakespear's house . tower bridge ) .while our 18 th century Tidal observatories both at Katchi lane & PD had vanished with time. Its very sad. Zahoor bahi is very sick at his house near Abbotabad , i just called him to take his welfare . he has Asthma & knee pain . requesting all the participants of page to pray for his health . My regard to all those who write & share their experience and childhood days with us specially Shafqat Bahi, Kahlid Sb, Zahoor Bahi, Sadia Baji & others. Take care & Allah Hafiz. Rgds Maqsud Manora

Shafqat		08-Mar-2015 09:20
Assalam wa laikum, All Dear Maqsud Bahi, Thanks for sharing the picture of my childhood house, I saw the houses last year with you and on my second visit with another friend on Sunday ( your card playing day), I am really sad to know that these houses are no more, very next day I requested my frined to send me more photos of these two lanes , rather the remnant of these houses and I posted on face book. In civilized world the these types of old buildings are preserved as historical heritage. Also during my last visit to Manora I noticed that due to security reasons the road Ex PNA right from the PNA Mosque to old Haji hotel and the road right ahead of 27/5 to light house/ Qasim is also closed for civilians, though I traveled and walked on these roads once with you in car and other friend and one time alone. I hope and pray for the betterment. Also The double story house of Naval officers near Air force hut was demolished 6/7 years ago and new house was built, but still the base of the old one is visible. You r right no news about Zahoor bahi, I sent an email no reply. Khalid, Now next may be your old house, because I saw that they are also in the bad shape, I will get down ship tomorrow morning and next week I will be home . Any plans to visit Pakistan, I am In sha Allah planning to visit in April, Good u met Waqar on the face book, he was my junior in academy, I m in touch with him, he is also master mariner and doing some business also. Best Regards, to all

Maqsud Ahmad		24-Feb-2015 07:59
Dear All, A-O-A Shafqat bahi your ex house Pic has been posted on face book , It was the last day of your house to stand on earth and was to be demolish on 25.2.2015 , sorry for delay to post it earlier .Hope you woud enjoy & recall the childhood days in this house. Khlid Bahi Me too love Badams and had been caught many time with freinds by KPT workshop Patay Walay ( WATCH & WARD) but now these Badam trees are no more due to abandoned house at Katchi lane & police lane. I had planted few plants but they are an year old n hope to have badam in future. Very delicious juicy & pulpy. Sadi Baji Thanks for your suggestions and your kindness . I am ok now , kindly remember me in your prayers & forget not to visit Manora during your next visit to Pakistan. I am bit worried about Zahoor Bahi , he is absent from the page. Anwar Bahi also missing on the page. My prayers & love to u all , hoping u all to visit your childhood island.

Shafqat		22-Feb-2015 07:30
Assalam wa laikum, Dear Maqsud Bahi, Good to know that u have recovered and feeling OK with desi totka, I was looking at Karachi weather it seems to be hot. How is Manora , must be enjoyable weather. I hope to get photo soon, Tidal observatory photo is very nice, and if you see on Wikimapia I have marked this and many other places in Manora. I hope you have opened that Gazetteer of India map of Manora. Khalid you are right what happens at Vegas stays in Vegas, it was our four days trip , but we enjoyed very much, actually we wanted to go to VA and MD but because of the harsh weather in east, we decided to head south. When ever we want to break free we head, south of the border normally to FL, as we lived there for 5/6 years. In sha Allah next trip to Hawaii. Zahoor Bahi, I hope you are healthy and happy, you are missing from the page and I have not seen your comments/post for the long time, please do share your memories and also try to recall Lt. Hazir Mohannad Malik, who was in N.P and living in the same place where you lived near Izhar Abbasi School may be back in 1960's, His son Lt. Jawaid Mailk ( Shaheed). lost his life in midget submarine in 1976-1977. I am interested in confirming the house in which they were living. someone told me they lived near Izhar abbasi Anwar Bahi, Hope by the grace of Allah all is well with you please keep in touch and post something and share your memories. Thanks and Best Regards to all

Khalid		22-Feb-2015 04:26
Salam to all folks One of the highlight of my manora time were the delicious baadam whether green or peachy red with luscious meat inside . Can any one tell me if this fruit is still there and what kind of tree produces this delicious fruit . I am really craving for them . Thanks Maqsud Bhai for your call which is much appreciated . Shafqat Bhai seems like you had too much fun in the sin city , what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas .we are experiencing frigid arctic weather . I may go for ice fishing . I better scoot now until next time , best wishes from Wisconsin .

sadia		20-Feb-2015 11:42
Aoa. Well maqsood bhai I hope u r ok now. It is called chuk. He did right thing. U must have tried to pick up heavy thing wrongly but do one thing if ever happened to anyone lie down on your back without banding knees try to touch your toes u can ask for help but without banding knees try couple of time. On u touched the toe means chuk is gone. I hope this helps. Tc

Maqsud Ahmad		16-Feb-2015 09:52
Dear All, A-O-A I was missing on the page due to sickness , I got backache and was unable to to move even. After multiple exrays & test nothing found abnormal but yet the problem was there. Finally Cant Board Plumber treated me. What he did was surprising. He laid me on ground , two peoples holding my hands on ground to restrict me moving. Turn my back right side and slight kick then on left and same. I got fit in couple of miniuts. prior to his departure he commented "" We can not think to Kick a person like u , and did you enjoyed these kicks , I had no options and said thanks for your kindness sir. Sadia Baji perhaps you talking about BUBLI Pakora maker who had his shop in Rehbar mosque shops and other shop in Port depart street going to Passenger Jetty. He died back in 2000 ediction of drugs. My regards to all participants of the page .specially Sadia baji, Khlid Bahi, shafqat Bahi, Zahoor Bahi. Yesterday I called Khalid Bahi ib US and we shared old memories. It was very cool to talk & share with Khalid Bahi. Please stay in touch all of u. Rgds Maqsud Ahmad

Syed		12-Feb-2015 20:30
Salam to all, I wanted to share this , I can vaguely remember there was a person who used to sell pakoray near police lane , I was only 5 and bought 'em couple of times , mouth watering hmmm.. yum yum!! One my uncle Mohammad Aslam (late) told me once they all moved abroad and his sons are engineers , wow ... this inspires me so much and that's the reason I love Manora so many nice people :) , keep writing peeps !

sadia		25-Jan-2015 07:19
Aoa to u all with great smile especially when I read khalid message below. So sweet and good memories I must say. I forgot that scene sorry khalid. I use to fight if anyone close to my house ofcourse when I was hardy 10 or so :) masi of cantt school use to work at my home too then school and then in clinic. She was too sweet and caring. Wow what the golden days when we were kid. Tc all of u and keep writing. Thanks

Khalid		24-Jan-2015 18:23
Salam Shafqat Bhai Thanks for your manora memories lane . As I was telling you earlier that I never imagined in my dreams that one day I will be talking about manora but it just happened and I am glad it did .i was really young but surprisingly I still have some fond memories , will share some with you . 1) I remember vividly when Bhutto visited naval academy by road via himalaya and I was one of the spectator standing in front of Sadia Baji house and I am pretty sure she hasn't forgotten about that . How many of you remember these characters which definitely bring smile to my face even now . I may pronounce their aliases wrong so please forgive me for that as I wasn't even 10 years old . Attun mian, daal khaoo ,Theeta Katoo who was always looking for a ghol phattar ( round stone) , razzaq the footballer whose nick name was Khaala pola so these are few hilarious folks I could recall from my days . Lala ,Ibrahim and Maasi from cantt public days are some of the characters I still remember . Pir bukhari mela was of course something you can't forget specially when the whole swarm were trying to get their hands on mitthai . Maqsud Bhai thanks for your efforts in locating my house . The picture on your FB from the light house is breath taking and for sure manora has changed a lot the skyline is quite different now from my time but still things does look familiar . Hope you guys enjoy reading this and would much appreciate for some feedback . See you later . Cheers

Shafqat		23-Jan-2015 09:25
Assalam wa laikum, All Dear Maqsud bahi, Khalid post reminds me I also requested for picture of 28/1. Our old house, if you remember we entered the house during my Manora trip , but could not see the place as no men was at house , I requested you then for photograph, so if can please send me. Manora mela reminds me of Qawali, we were allowed to go to Qawali with friends for 2/3 hours. Dear Zahoor Bahi, Thanks for post and invite your idea of get together is very good but due to different reason it may not be possible for everyone. Insha Allah when I am around I will positively meet you. I know , and have met all the participants of the page except you. I don’t recall Samandar Baba , I recall Muzzafar Canteen down the slope near Qasim gate and his hotel besides Haji Lal Khan shop,I will try to ask my uncle, I always ask him about Manora and Navy, he is very old and in village he was in navy and spent most time in Himalaya and Bahadur ,I also recall one tea shop run by Hasan Mian in pan gali, his daughter Kishwar was our teacher in Cantt school. Sadia: You are very right the general condition of our country is deteriorating day by day and it has become difficult to survive. Khalid: Keep in touch and sharing comments. Thanks N Best Regards,

sadia		20-Jan-2015 17:43
Aoa to u all. That was great zahoor bhai and I m sure all hv enjoyed reading your post. Well u r on right diet and enjoying your time. I love being in pak especially in punjab lovely place and great people. Unfortunately now u r all suffering with power and energy. Lack of expertise and lot of cheating let this crisis to happen. We dont hv this problem here bcoz someone is watching us and we know our responsibilities. People r selfish at high posts but if petrol cost goes up then there will b no shortage. I feel sorry of poor awam. god bless you all ameen

Zahoor ahmed		18-Jan-2015 07:11
However has been typed as how which may please read as however such type of things can be presented to you on your visit to Attock Inconveince is much regreted please

Zahoor ahmed		18-Jan-2015 07:05
dear maqsood bahi shafqat bahi and sadia asslam ualykum .thanks for your comments.all of you are invited to Attock city and it will be great honour for me to see you here as guest . maqsood bahi desi murghi and desi eggs and soup are such food iteams which are now prohibted by my doctors due to certain disease how ever you can say that iam enjoying simple diets like kaly chhany ect the days of eggs and murghi are over any how such type of things can be offer to you if some time any visit on your part is taken in future here .Sadia whether is being changed on daily bases .however iam enjoying green tea with a slight taste of adrak as well .. I passed last two days at murree a small quantity of snow can be seen at upper area of suuny bank Kasmir point and pindi point and and area of Kuldana Cheka gali. rest of murree and gallies are waiting snow fall . the leading news of the area is long ques on petrol pumps nither CNGnor petrol is available. but it is striking that petrol can be purchased in black on payment of extra mony .you can not even think about such misrrries at abroad.Here people are strolling with botels of petrol in their hand for use in their motor bikes and in small cars .Every body is thinking that when shortage will be over comed.Shafqat bahi do you rember Samander Baba was runing a tea stall located along with peer bukhari mosque. Baba was a co villager of Dost Muhammad andRafiq and he served in british army as orderly of president Ayub khan when he was a captain in british army. I have taken your lot of time kudha hafiz until next post. with best regards to manorians particularlr maqsood bahi shafqat bahi and sadia.

MAQSUD AHMAD		14-Jan-2015 11:26
A-O-A Thanks Khalid Bahi for your mail , I surely would take pictures of 14/A tomorrow Insha Allah if 14/A still stands there . kindly send me your mail address to post those Pic's as we can not post on this page. Take care 7 enjoy your day. My email is maqsudmanora@yahoo.com Rgds

Khalid		13-Jan-2015 21:26
Maqsood Bhai salam Hope you are well and kicking ,I used to live in 14/A which was one of the two houses right on the edge of Qasim ground on Alam road in the 70's. It's my request that if you happen to be in that area with your cell phone would you please take few pictures for me .it would be nice to rekindle some fond memories from my childhood .i tried google earth but the view was blurry and hazy so not much luck .In Sha Allah will keep you in my prayers for your good health .my best regards to all the other members of this forum .

sadia		12-Jan-2015 17:20
Aoa shafqat, zahoor and maqsood. I hope u r enjoying good weather with hot tea and hot soup :) manora mela is always reminded me sweets and biryani wow. U r all really lucky living away from manora will always b missed out. May allah give u all good health and happiness. Ameen

Maqsud Ahmad		09-Jan-2015 09:12
A-O-A Thanks Shafqat Bahi for your post , YOUSUF SHAH BUKHARI MELA is on its peak today, CHADAR (Covering of Tomb) are cumming with traditional music and Manora is too busy up to Sunday, Local's are missing ex Manorians , during recal of the old Days . Stay blessed u all , We miss U. Zahhor Bahi is in Pakistan but enjoying cold weather with DESI MURGHI Eggs and Soup. He never invited me for lunch. My kind regards to all participants and Sadia Baji .

Shafqat		08-Jan-2015 07:46
Assalam wa laikum, All on page. Dear Zahoor Bahi, Thanks for your well wishes and prayers for our daughter, yes you are right this is very special occasion for all family, what else is new on your side, as per your post it is very cold because of gas shortage and load shedding, I left Pakistan in 1999 and at that time everything was normal and there was no shortage of gas and electricity, but now it is terrible. I wish to see Attock , I sometime come to Wah, and Insha Allah planning to visit Wah this year, normally I visit Islamabad, Chakwal and Lahore, one of my sister lives in Wah . Dear Maqsud Bahi, I have seen your post after many days, I was thinking of calling you to find out about your health, though I saw your comment on the face book so was relaxed. You managed to open that link of Gazetteer of India 1912 Atlas? The weather in Vancouver is totally opposite to the regular Canadian weather, we have the best weather in North America, at this time we are +7C to +9 C, very rarely we have snow, sometime in years, sometime temperature goes down to -1 or -2 C, but for one or two days, when we get snow it is for one day or two, but light snow and is followed by the rain so it is cleared. We have light rain for 7/8 months, whereas now other Canadian cities temperature is almost -30 to -40, we are lucky to have very nice weather. Sadia Baji, Hope you are fine, no fresh posting? Thanks and Best Regards to all.

MAQSUD AHMAD		07-Jan-2015 09:13
Zahoor Bahi, A-O-A In view of your mail taht Muree is not cold as it had been in previous years , its now proved that Globel warming is effecting the Palanet Earth. But our Government has yet not taken bold steps to stop GREEN HOUSE GASES, while Sea is also polluted by the incoming flow of highly Toxic Chemical from Textile & Tannery . We had seen GADAH MACHI ( Dolphins) sailing beside BAORI the steam Passenger Boat sailing from NALA to Keamari , even with SURKHAB n nowManora Chanel is without any fish . Yet the Government is silent onthe issue . Yousaf Shah Mela shall start tomorrow 8.1.2015 and all participants are invited to visit Manora . Come and dream back your childhood days in Manora. Take care & Allah Hafiz to all .

Zahoor ahmed		07-Jan-2015 08:22
Maqsood bahi I am thankfull for recalling me .thanks all mighty allah that you have recovered from ill ness.sir whether of Abbotabad is same as in attock. here is too much cold.snow fall is being awaited in murree.i visited murree on account of private assignement on 26 December and returned on same day it was very striking for me that hill station is not cold as seen in past .however snow can be seen on hights of kasmir mountains.the remaing area is still free from snow. this year winter is very tough in attock due to gas load sheding . while the temperature is near freezing point. in these days I am using double razaies in night to save my self from cold . kudha hafiz

Maqsud Ahmad		07-Jan-2015 06:48
Dear Zahoor Bahi, A-O-A Vancouver is frozen and Shafqat Bahi is enjoying snowfall . Tell us about how is in Abbotabad & your surrounding area. I catched cough & cold in Krachi wali Sardi n was on bed rest for week now OK back in office. My best wishes to all participants of the page , specially Shafqat Bahi, Sadia baji, Khalid sb, Anwar Bahi n all others. Please stay in touch.

Zahoor ahmed		07-Jan-2015 06:11
Shafqat bahi. I read your post on the page last evening please accept my heartfull congratulations on marriage of your daughter. this is a very special day for a father in his life . Best of luck for a happy and prosperous marriage of your daughter.All mighty Allah may grant his blessings to new family..kudha hafiz.

Shafqat		01-Jan-2015 20:01
Assalam Wa Laikum, Thanks, Sadia for your good wishes and prayers . "Happy New Year " to all friends on page and all the best. Regards,

sadia		01-Jan-2015 17:28
Aoa shafqat and all read. First baiti ki shaadi ki mubarakbad may allah protect them and give them all happiness in life ameen. Mashahallah u hv v good memories. Happy new year 2015. May allah gv us all good health. Ameen tc

Shafqat		30-Dec-2014 21:14
Assalam Wa Laikum, All, Sadia , Zahoor Bahi ,Maqsud Bahi, I was busy with my daughter's marriage , Al Hamdo Lillah, everything went well. Sadia Baji thanks for your prayers, Mrs . Wazir Ali who was our teacher in CPS was the wife of Pilot Qamar Wazir Khan. I have introduced Khaild to the page in one of my previous posts, WELCOME KHALID. Khalid mentioned Lt.Wazir Ali Sab, who was his neighbor and father of Idrees, Khalid was living in the same house where nuns were living opposite to church. I introduced everyone on page to Khalid and he happens to know khurshid, Ali and your younger brother Jamil. Zahoor Bahi, Thanks for info, that means Rehnan Gul sahib stayed in three houses in Manora, I remember he was living in a single navy house near Pilots club, in port depart area, and then latter he was living in 27/4 in the same house Lt.Majeed was living near Qasim ground. The three house near Qasim gate ahead of light house were occupied by Lt. Shaukat (Afzal sab brother) Lt. Ameen and Lt. Ashiq. Lt. Cdr. Afzal Sab was living in house on the seaside ahead of MES store ( first house from MES store) on peer Bukhari road. Cdr. Reman Gul moved to Westridge Rawalpindi, I visited them in 1974. Amir Gul Sab was in our neighbor hood in PECHS, his 3 sons, Fayaz, Ayaz and Zia all are in merchant navy. Regards,

sadia		29-Dec-2014 17:11
Aoa to all and welcome Khalid on this page. Yes I remember mrs wazjr ali she was English teacher in cantt public school. I know mr sarwar as well. Idrees iftikhar and jabbar all were close to my late brother khurshid. I m glad u share your memories with us. My youngest brother is jamil. U might b his class fellow. May allah keep u all happy ameen

Khalid		28-Dec-2014 22:59
Please read Unforgetful instead of forgetful (sorry)

Khalid		28-Dec-2014 22:56
Hello to everyone My name is Khalid and my father name was Muhammad sarwar and we used to live in one of the house right on Qasim football ground ,uncle wazir Ali was our neighbor and his sons included Idrees Bhai who was an elite athlete of his time . I came to this site by sheer luck as I was just showing my wife the place where I was born as she is a die hard fan of sea and sand . When I started reading the blogs of old manorites it felt very nostalgic and brought back the memories of my childhood which were so amazing and u forgetful . I went through each and every blogs words by words and thoroughly enjoyed .I decided to contact Shafqat Bhai who happened to knew my family but unfortunately I had no recollection of him and his parents as I was very young just being an 11 years old kid when we left for Islamabad in 1974. But these 11 years were so amazing and full of many adventures and even still I can smell the sea breeze and the sweet fragrance of Raat ki rani . Shafqat Bhai was being very nice and updated me about lot of folks . Iftekhar Malik Bhai I remember you vividly being the son of great Atta uncle who was absolutely one of his kind and even today I remember his face like it was yesterday . I was the classmate of papoo who was uncle Hazir son and I didn't know then that your dad was his real brother as I used to go his home a lot . I was so shocked when he passed away with his dad I think in Qatar as I was so young not to really processed then what death was . I remember his brother Ghaffar Bhai and Khaliqan sister and his mother ( May Allah grant them place in Jannat). Shafqat Bhai briefed me about Sadia sister who is an older sister of khursheed Bhai and Ali bhai . I think you had another younger brother whose name I forgot as we used to stopover at your place to had a drink of water on our way walking to our home from cantt public school. Ofcourse there are too many memories and it will take pages after pages so I better wind up for now until next time .

sadia		20-Dec-2014 10:54
Salaam to u all especially zahoor, shafqat bhai. Is v true self being mother but i only know the pain what they r going thru but impossible to understand. Those were r kids just like fresh flowers how cannot we wont feel pain. Ya allah give parents patience and time may heal but cannot fill the gap. No one replace anyone each individual is different. May allah give place in jannatul firdaus ameen.

MAQSUD AHMAD		20-Dec-2014 08:47
A-O-A Thanks Zahoor Bahi for your comments about the Peshawar Massacre & the pain you had on this incident , not only you but the whole nation shocked of the Barbaric act of terrorists. May Allah rest these souls in peace and grant patience to the families . I pray for the safety of All Pakistanis , specially for our kids in schools. regards to Shafqat Bahi,Anwar Bahi, Sadia Baji and all other participants of the page .

Zahoor ahmed		20-Dec-2014 05:19
Assalamu alaycum Shafqat Khan bahi. thanks for remembering me on your post.may allaha always keep you and family happy and save. Sir the entire nation as well as overseas Pakistanis have been shaken on account of terrorist attack on Army public School Peshawar . I am finding no words to condemn this cowardly act in which innocent students have lost their life at the hands of Taliban .this reminds every one the Changez khan and Halloko khan period .my two grand sons are students of Army public school Attock. I every morning seas them of with fears and prayers as well.You have enquired about Rehman gull and Zamir gull sahibs. I simly remember that when we left manora in 1965 Rehman gul sahib with family was living in no 3 banglow located on road leading to upper gate of pns qasim . first and second banglows were in possession of Afzal sahib and his brother Shoukat sahib . this place was just a head of Light house manora .The residence of Zamir gul sahib is not in my memory. both were naval officers Zamir gul was retired from navy perhaps in early sixties however Rehman gul rosed to rank of Commander and got retirement at the time of his posting at NHQibd. and according to my information he was setteled at Rawalpind . the family of zamir gul sahib is living in Karachi . his one son namely Fiaz was my friend and he also joined merchant navy .one sister of these officers was married with CPO sonober khan and they were our neighbor in qasim and due to this relation we were also close to families of both officers I remember that Zamir gul sahib had joined merchant navy after retirement. in the end my salam to maqsood bahi anwar khan bahi iftikhar bahi and Sadia with regards

Raja Rauf		19-Dec-2014 12:32
A-O-A Our hearts are sadden of the massacre that took place at Army Public School Peshawar. May Allah the almighty rest their souls in peace and patience to their famalies.I storngly condemn this babarian act of terror by ZALIMAN . You will be chased and brought to court of law .

Shafqat		16-Dec-2014 08:10
Assalam wa laikum, All on page. Thanks Sadia Baji for your prayers and please always remember us in your prayers. Good to know that Ahmed's son is also in merchant navy, my son is also in merchant navy, we are proud he is our third generation in merchant navy and marine engineering. He graduated from BCIT in marine engineering and now working in Canadian merchant shipping. Maqsud Bahi, Zahoor Bahi and Anwar Bahi, Hope all is good I have not seen any posting from you. Zahoor bahi can you recall where Zamir Gull sab was living when they were in Manora, I remember Rehman Gul sab was living in one house besides pilot's club in Port Dept. this was a single banglow in that area and there was a flag mast in that house, now that house is demolished and I came to know from your post that they were previously living near Qasim. Best Regards,

sadia		09-Dec-2014 15:08
Wks to shafqat bhai and all viewers. Mashahallah u r v lucky alhumdulillah may allah give u strength for more haj and umras ameen. Khurshid got married to Samina but allah called him much earlier he died in yr 2000 @ age 41. His kids r grown up now. Ahmed is chief officer and his son too joined merchant navy. Now in khi signed off but soon join ship. Well u r right manora is unforgettable u know the value when u r not there. my salaam to all and may allah bless u all always. Maasalaama

Shafqat		08-Dec-2014 19:55
Assalam wa laikum, All Sadia, Good my confusion is over, I know Khurshid and he was my class fellow and so was Samina, I know you as Mussarat, I know Ali , your father and mother, my parents also knew your parents. Yes you are very right the holy journey and prayers in Mecca and Madina is very rewarding. We performed Haj last year (Haj 1434). I have done 19 Umras, which I remember may be more, Allah gave me chance to perform Umra on Juma tul wida, that was my first Umra back in 1992, and also I have performed Umra in very heavy rain in Mecca. I have done 6 umras at my own with family and 13 on ships, I was working for United Arab Shipping Co. So we were calling Jeddah regularly. We are in Canada in British Columbia , which is the best place on earth but I miss Manora. Best Regards

sadia		08-Dec-2014 17:40
Asalaam alaikum to my family on this page. Shukriya shafqat and zahoor bhai. My trip to makkah is always good. I enjoyed being there and saying prayers at masjid haraam. Got ill just a day before arriving muscat flu and fever but now ok. Shafqat bhai I m mussarat but after marriage my inlaws named me Sadia :) confusing right? Sorry do u know my brothers Khurshid and ahmed? My days in Manora were golden days. I miss my birth place. May allah give u all great heth ameen thanks again to u all.

Shafqat		07-Dec-2014 22:56
Assalam wa laikum, All Sadia Congratulation to Sadia , and may Allah accept all your duas and prayers along with all muslims. your sister Mussarat is absent from page from long time? Maqsud Bahi, Zahoor Bahi and Anwar Bahi, Just adding comment to stay connected to page, nothing important to share, trying to get some information on war memorial and will keep u all posted.

Zahoor ahmed		04-Dec-2014 04:22
thank you so much Sadia behen for DUAS.. and well come on returning to home .may allaha grant bey suhmar blessing to you.

sadia		03-Dec-2014 16:54
Aoa. I m back in oman alhumdulillah. Jee zahoor bhai u will come to say salaam to mecca. May allah listen to our duaas and send u an invitation to visit mecca and madina inshallah.

Zahoor ahmed		30-Nov-2014 03:58
Sadia behen Assalum Alaykum. great sukria for prayers.indeed it is agreat time for you .I am thinking that this a blessing of allaha that a guest of his magnificent house is remembering me in her Dua s. I hope these prayers inshallah make it possible for me to enter once again in masjid ul haram.you better know that a muslim s Duas for other muslim brother or sister shall always be granted acceptance by almighty Allah .may allah keep you save and healthy . Ameen. kudha hafiz.

sadia		29-Nov-2014 11:48
Aoa. Jee zaroor inshahallah may allah grant this opportunity to u all. May allah keep u all in good health. Zahoor bhai u I will make duas for u especially. Thx

Zahoor ahmed		29-Nov-2014 03:50
Sadia behen thank you very much for remembering in your prayers.being a guest of house of almighty allah your prayers are of great significance. once again mubark for this holy journey of faith. I performed ummarh only one time .please pray for me that I may again be able to have repeat this once again .allah may give you jazze I kher for your prayers for people like me. with regards yours faithfully bahi zahoor ahmed.

sadia		28-Nov-2014 02:46
Juma kareem from mecca to u all. May allah gv u all good health ameen.

Shafqat		26-Nov-2014 10:35
Assalam wa laikum, ALL on Page, Dear Maqsud Bahi, Thanks for updating, no rush take your time, I am also trying to get details on double decker, may be Capt. Iftikhar Malik will help. During my visit to Manora in 2011 at party in Pilots Club someone mentioned Noor Ali left Manora, any way good to know he is there Insha Allah in my next visit I will meet him, as you remember I was about to approach Pir Bukhari when you picked me up, last time. I will forward you the link of Gazetteer of India 1909 showing Manora, I am on board now will do next week. My last week at home was busy with oiur daughter graduation . Thanked Allah nothing happened by the NILOFAR. Thanks N Best Rgds.

sadia		25-Nov-2014 17:49
Aoa maqsood bhai I hope u and family is doing well. All will be in my prayers inshahallah. Allah and only allah has protected manora karachi and none other than that. If we share some one else then it is shirk. May allah protect us all. Tc

MAQSUD		25-Nov-2014 09:19
A-O-A Dear Shafqat Bahi, i am sorry to say that I failed to get the detail's & location of your double decker building in Cantonement records , yet i am trying and in contact with the ex residents . Zahoor Bahi , Nazar Ali is still sitting beside the Pir Bukhari Mosque and colecting funds for renovation of the said mosque. Zahoor Bahi , I also wish to collect the dtails about the WAR MEMORAIL beside MES Power House , if any one can share with both of us. Thanks to Anwar Bahi for his time to time presence at the page. Sadia Baji forget me not during your prayers at Holy Mosque. Cyclone NILOFAR passed near Manora & landing at Kandhla & surrounding in India , Although it was critical situation , but when discussed with the locals about the cyclone they responded that " Pir Bukhari is there and nothing to worry about. That's they believe. Thanks & wishing u all the best. Rgds

sadia		23-Nov-2014 13:16
Aoa. Thanks to Anwar bhai and Zahoor bhai. All of u will b in my prayers inshahallah. Many thanks to all.

Guest		22-Nov-2014 20:18
sorry but a letter "T" is missed in the word "NEEST in post below. Anwar

Guest		22-Nov-2014 20:13
Assalamu alaikum dear brothers and sisters Hope all is well with u. Capt. Iftikhar Malik, welcome on the page. It is nice to see that the site is being attracted by ex-manorians.Hope it would flourish. Shafqat Bhai, I talked to Waheed Afzal on telephone luckily. Thanks to another manorian and a mariner Hanif Chaudhri who managed it. Maqsood bhai and Zahoor bhai with their pivotal role on the page are assets. Tribute to Sadia Behan for her clear approach, and last but not least " MUBARAK FOR UMRAH"May Allah grant His blessings to all of us.Equivalent words in Urdu I do nt know but in Persian " EEN SA'ADAT BAZOR-E- BAZOO NEES Muhammad Anwar

Zahoor ahmed		22-Nov-2014 10:51
dear iftikhar bahi and shafqat bahi thanks for your coments . certainly attock is a native district of so many officers.Ltcdr qasim along with Lt cdr Sher alam were from village kalu kurd LTcdr mageed was from village bafad situated on border of attock rawalpind.after retirement he purchased a house at attock city and started business but could not managed it and expired at attock city in 1969.His son Tariq mageed is known to me.COdr dilawar khan belongs to village walia very near to my village .Capt qayum is perhaps was serving in merchant navy .Commander dilwar khan has another hnour of being father in law of an ex naval chief admiral Tahir. Iftikar bahi I left manora in 1965 when I was fifteen year old .now I am living at attock city and passing a retired life.I served in Regisration dept and subsequently Nadra as District registration officer.in 2007 I left Nadra and posted on deputation in Cabnit division as Section officer in Cabnit secretariat Islamad then in last year of service worked as Section officer in Pakistan public s-Adminstration research center islamad which is a part of establishment division of govt of Pakistan. I visited manora last time in feb 2011 and found Noor ali or Nazar ali sitting in front of peer bukhari mosque and collecting Chanda for mosque. I paid a small amount and srangly he recognized me after a short while .his present status is not known to me.Shafqat bahi as for as my memory is concerned Capt RUKHAN had moved from the banglow which I have mentioned earliear perhaps it was 1957 or 1958.Dost mouhammad and rafiq were real brothers and here I may add that Lt cdrFeroze khan was their brother in law. he also lived in same old double deceker building which has been described as your residence in one time.they belong to village malik mala distt attock. a part from feroz khan sb malik mala is also native village of lt munawar khan and lt Abdul rehman.Sadia behen it is good news that that you are proceeding for ummra. please accept our mubarik bad. with regards

sadia		22-Nov-2014 02:18
Assalaam alaikum to all and Zahoor bhai. we must say that at present zahoor is our encyclopedia. May allah give you and rest healthy and wealthy life. Ameen. On thursday I m going on umra for 5 days. Pakistan and all of u will b in my duaa. tc allah hafiz

Shafqat		21-Nov-2014 17:30
Assalam Wa Laikum, All on page, Zahoor Bahi, Good u have mentioned about Capt.R.U.Khan now I know where they were living, I know they lived in Manora but now I know where they were living, keep us updating , which year they moved from Manora? My parents use to mentioned their name but I saw them in 1970 when we moved from Manora to PECHS. Also there was a dairy farm near Himalaya was run by Dost Mohammad his son Amjad was in our school , now that dairy farm is no more and the place is converted to stabel for horses for Naval Academy. Dost Mohammad brother Rafique owned a cloth shop near post office next to the only bakery in front of old Haji hotel and canttonment market . Milk was delivered by bicycles without brakes. Our milk was coming from Military dairy farm, I remember we use to drop empty bottles and coupons for next order in the evening to Qasim Jetty and morning time pick up from jetty. I checked the plate on monument It says war memorial. You also mentioned about the haj sailing of our ships and people seeing off their relatives on boats, all these activities are no more. Iftikhar Bahi, u r right the name of one working in Dockyard is Imtiaz and Arif sailed with my father on Al Murtaza. If you will go through old post on page,u will see that I am interested to know where uncle Hazir Mohammad (father of Ishrat Malik ) was living, if you have any idea pleas share. Noor Ali , left Manora 3/4 years ago. Regards to all

Guest		21-Nov-2014 14:40
DEAR ZAHOOR BAHI THANKS. FIRST OF ALL MAY I CORRECT U THAT I BELONG TO DISTRICT CHAKWAL, NO WONDER SHADDI KHAN DISTRICT ATTOCK HAS PRODUCED MANY GREATT PEOPL E, IN OUR TIMES FOLLOWING WERE FRM ATTOCK DISTRICT CAPT R U KHAN, CDR QASIM LALA , CAPT QAYUM CDR MAJEED, CDR DILAWAR KHAN. I AM PLANNING TO GET HOLD OF ARIF KHAN WHO USED TO LIVE IN MANORA FM 1951 TILL 1963, HE IS ENCYCLOPIDIA OF MANORA AND HOPEFULLY WE WILL GET ALOT OF INFO ABOUT MANORA FM HIM ,ZAHOOR BHAI ARE U STILL LIVING IN MANORA . IF SO THEN CAN U LET ME KNOW IF MR NOOR ALI (DUMPMAN).0 WHO IS OR WAS LIVING AT PIR BOKHARI STILL THERE ). BEST RGDS/IFTIKHAR

Zahoor ahmed		21-Nov-2014 10:59
dear shafqat bahi and iftikar bahi. thanks for your comments.both of you recalled Cpat RU KHAN.sir the eldest son ofCAPT sahib is arif who sereved in merchant navy the next is imtiaz working in dock yard.the younger sons were in navy iftikhar retired as commodre and the youngest one mushtaq left navy as vice admiral as reported by iftikhar sahib.here I would recall thatCAPTsahib belongs to village Sahdi khan teh hazro distt attock.this village is only two kilometer away from my village.the other officers of this village are Cpat Wazir gull . commander Rehman gull LT zamir gull .more over some CPOS such as sarfaraz khan zada SONOBER KHAN. kursheed khan and no of others whose names have been forgotten.this village has unique connection with first royal and then Pakistan navy .all the officers and ranks which I have mentioned were students of sahdi khan high school and they join navy during their student ship.so shadi has become only village which provided officers and men in higher nos then any other place in attock.the back ground of this recruit ment in navy is that one british army officer Capt ajjab khan who fought various wars along with british against their enmies. his son Capt taj khan zada also joined in british army. so british govt had placed their village on high priorty in terms of recruiting centers so before partition one naval team visits sahdi khan every year for slection of people from this village and adjoining areas.so due to ajjab khan and subsequently taj khan s sevices who were hailing from shadi khan lead to treating it as a key place in the eyes of british raj for others to include in british forces.Shafqat bahi in a previous post I recalled the monument erected in squre of m I room but I think this has been built to commorate republic day following the promulgation of constitution of Pakistan in 1956. possible some other person may have up to date information. because such monuments have their history inscripted on the face for information of general public or visitors.i have simply witnessed the structure of monument was being laid on the present site. I remember that while going to zafar hussain primary school perhaps in late 50s period on the avenue passing near by I daily watches the building process and one day saw its innugration by a small naval contigent.The other event I pinpointed was the hajj season which tookplace every year. At that time aviation facilities were very limited for haj pilgrims so people travels thoughships for performing their hajj.the ships of Pan Islamic steamship company such as Safina hujjaj safina arab safina abid and shams were used for traveling of pilgrims. the mian feature of this process which I want to describe is the sailing of pligim ships from Karachi port .ships starts their journey form port with escorting of large no of boats decorated with different colours and having relatives of intending hajis on board who were biding farewell to them by rising their hands .these boats departs pilgrim ships near manora break waters.this type of journeys could not be seen except from manora island. and scenes have been vanished now and people like me can only repeat them them in talking only other wise after 1994 these kind of services have been abolished.and no body knows that can this would be restored in future.in my life these moments can not be forgeted. thanks and salam to maqsood bahi anwar khan and ifthkar bahi who is a valuble personality on the page I can not finish this post without my presenting my salam to sadia behen . I once again pay tribute to maqsood bahi which has provided opportunity of this getting together. with regards.

Shafqat		20-Nov-2014 17:34
Assalam Wa Laikum, Dear Iftikhar Bahi, You are right I am confused with the names the youngest brother was in P.N. dockyard working as a civilian and one was in merchant navy, other were in navy. I will recall the name. Thanks N Rgds.

Guest		20-Nov-2014 13:46
DEAR SHAFQAT THANKS FOR INTRODUCING ME TO OTHER BROTHERS AND SISTERS ON THIS PAGE. HOPE U ARE FINE AND UR FAMILY ARE FINE IN CANADA. JUST LET ME CORRECT U THAT ARIF KHAN S/O CAPT RU KHAN WAS RADIO OFFICER IN MERCHANT NAVY AND ONLY FEW DAYS BACK I MET HIM AND HE IS ENJOYING GOOD HEALTH AT 70. AT PRESENT HE IS WITH WORKING WITH SOME NGO BEST RGDS/IFTIKHAR

Shafqat		20-Nov-2014 09:48
Assalam wa laikum, Zahoor Bahi, I read your post and as usual enjoyed it, the monument you are mentioning near M I Room, is a war memorial, I am interested to know some details about it. Also I will like to share there was initially one engineering establishment , known as PNS Karsaz, in Manora at the same spot where there was old naval academy, later Karsaz was moved to it's present location on shaira e Faisal. Maqsud Bahi, I will send the link again, and also more details so ha you can find I on google as well. Best Regards,

Shafqat		20-Nov-2014 09:15
Assalam wa laikum, Dear Iftikhar Bahi, Welcome on the page , I visited Pakistan this year and due to short stay can not meet you I was not staying in Defence this time as my mother in law also is in Canada and the house is locked. Let me introduced you to our friends on page, Captain Iftikhar Malik is a master mariner served in PNSC and on special projects. He is author of the very famous book history of Merchant Navy in Pakistan. He is son of Cdr. Atta Mohammad (Rtd) Late. We were all living on the same road in front of Qasim Ground. Zahoor Bahi, Capt. R.U.Khan was the commandant of Pakistan Marine Academy in Chittagong in 1960's . He was living in P.E.C.H.S after retirement, yes his son Arif is working in Dockyard and other son was radio officer in merchant navy, we were in the same neighbor hood in PECHS. I am happy captain. Iftikhar Malik is on page , we will have more info about Manora and many of my questions will be answered. Best Regards,

sadia		17-Nov-2014 18:05
Aoa to all. Its v kind of you Zahoor bhai all old manorians r from respectful families and serves Pakistan v well. Education standard in our time was best. My best regards

Guest		17-Nov-2014 14:24
AOA. THIS IS IFTIKHAR MALIK. I WAS LIVING OPPOSITE QASIM GROUND IN 27/2 IN THE SAME LINE WHERE SHAFQAT , FAHIM, TARIQ MAJEED SALEEM QASIM USED TO LIVE , MY PRIMARY EDUCATION WAS IN ST, ANDREW WHICH WAS IN PNS BAHDUR, LATER IN ST PAUL HIGH SCHOOL KARACHI. IFTIKHAR AHMED S/O CAT RU KHAN, AND LATE IFTIKHAR HASAN S/O CAPT SHER HASSAN ( HARBOUR MASTER) WERE ALSO MY CLASS FELLOW, IFTIKHAR AHMED (COMMODORE) HAS SETTLED IN CANADA, WHILE HIS YOUNGER BROTHER VICE ADM MUSHTIK (RTD) IS NOW DOING A PRIVATE BUSINESS,LIKE SHAFQAT I ALSO JOINED MERCHANT NAVY AND RECENTLY RETIRED FROM PAKISTAN NATIONAL SHIPPING. ZAHOOR BHAI RIGHTLY SAID ABOUT GULI DAND WHICH WE USED TO PLAY ALONG WITH SO MANY OTHER GAMES SUCH AS FOOTBALL AND CRICKET IN QASIM GROUND,SOME OF MY FRIENDS WERE AND TO NAME FEW ADEEB AFZAL, SALEEM( YOUNGER BROTHER OF HAMEED AND HAFEEZ BHAI,, SHARIQ, BOOTA WHO USED TO PLAY WITH ME IN QASIM GROUND.I AM SURE I MUST BEING KNOWING ZAHOOR AND MAQSOOD BAHI BUT JUST CANNOT RECOLLECT. PLS HELP I SHALL SOON ASK MY OTHER MANORIANS FRIENDS TO COME ON THIS CHANNEL AND SHARE THEIR VIEWS, THIS IS JUST A WODERFULL PLATFORM AND WHO SO EVER HAS STARTED NEEDS TO BE CONGRULATED RGDS/IFTIKHAR. RGDS/IFTIKHAR

Zahoor ahmed		17-Nov-2014 13:10
MAQSOOD BAHI I am grate full for your compliments . it is fact that you are rendering a great service by gathering old manorians not only you respond quickly to every one but invites to be your guest at manora this is great spirit of hospitality.which every body admires. we prayes all the time for your well being as well your family .SADIA BEHEN your comments have deeply touch me .your affection and uprightness reflects that how best kind of teachings have been given by your parents to you at the time of childhood I am realy finding no words to express thankfulness on this moment I can simply say please accept my thanks and gratitude I remain indebted for this kindness.Iftikar malik sb well come on page .your name has reminded me a copanion of my childhood whose name was iftikar ahemed.he was son of Capt Rehmat-u-llah khan known as RU KHAN. we played togather along with other childs foot ball cricket as well gulidanda. this would be strange name for new generation.iftikar and I was in same classes but different schools. he was student of English medium and was enrolled in Urdu school at manora. iftikhar latter got commission in navy and retired as commodre while his younger brother rose to the rank of rear admiral in pak navy. his name is mushtaq ahemed .the eldest son of RU khan namely arif served in merchant navy as for as my information is concerned. Shafqat bahi Capt RU khan was living at manora in same banglow which was subsequently occupied by Rasheed Kursheed brothers/.I will recall one naval monument erected at crossing of MI room and two other roads as well as haj season scenes in manora chhanel in past with due apology from Sadia behen . my salams to shafqat bahi anwar khan bahi iftikhar sb and above all to my behen sadia with regards/

sadia		14-Nov-2014 18:53
Oh zahoor so sweet of u. Ofcourse we cant forget past and r manora but past is past even my father is buried in manora but here v r talking too long about british army and to encourage v need to applause maqsood bhai who is working hard now. iftikhar? R u brother of anisa malik? Let me know. Manora cinema was run by mushtaq sahib how can I forget him. Thanks to all stay in touch

MAQSUD		14-Nov-2014 11:39
Thanks Zahoor Bahi for your kind commemts and it encourages me to continue and to respond those, who have left in the mid & still have space in their hearts about the freinds and loved one they left behind and carrying all those day in the memory. Thanks again. It great to have a new partcipant , Malik Sb on this page . Soon we should have some more old stories to share with each other. Thanks to you all and stay with me onthe page. Shafqat Bahi I unable to open the page you sent . My best wishes to all of you on this page ,specially Zahoor Bahi, Shafqat Bahi, Anwar Bahi, Sadia Baji n all . Rgds

Guest		14-Nov-2014 07:33
IT IS HEARTING TO KNOW THAT SO MANY OLD MANORIANS ARE IN CONTACT THROUGH THI.S PAGE. MY NAME IS IFTIKHAR MALIK. LIVED IN MANORA FROM 1958--1970 OPPISITE QASIM GROUND. WILL COME BACK IN DETAIL AFTER FEW DAYS AS RIGHT NOW I AM SITTING AT KRACHI AIRPORT AND FLIGHT AS BEEN ANNOUNCED.MY BEST RGDS TO ALL MANORIANS AND IF ANYONE KNOWS ME PLEASE CONTACT ME THROUGH THIS PAGE RGDS/IFTIKHAR

Zahoor ahemed		13-Nov-2014 04:50
it goes without saying that we shall keep in mind that if present and future of manora is considered most favourable to be present on this page then among present partipents only maqsood bahi shall be left alone to do the task because he is only appropriate person to discuss the present and future of island rest of us will become spcectators.and only one post of maqsood bahi will cover the entire mater as I have seen him the best narrator on page thanks.

Zahoor ahmed		13-Nov-2014 04:31
thanks sadia behen for your comments . your idea to discuss present and future of manora now will be appreciated by every one.after all it is a good thinking to depart from past yet despite this fact you would kindly agree that it is human nature to recollect past memories relating to the school colleges which we have attended in past places where we have grown classfellows friends neighbours and all those events which we have witnessed in childhood. briefly stating no one can get rid from the memories harboured in minds for along period .you will feel a unique pleasure if an old photograph of your child hood suddenly presented before you . you can see that in our homes tradition of telling stories by grands to their grand children is still previling .similarly biographies are written merely to share memories of past with others even people living abroad if asked to express their last desire certainly evey old man likes to be buried in ancestrol grave yard at native land despite the fact that they have enjoyed a good life in foregin countries as compared to their country man.to day the manora page has been developed by the keen interest taken on the part of maqsood bahi .by virtue of this page he has been succeded to bring the people of different walks of life to closer to each others that an old person like me who left manora 49 years ago earnestly waits for posts sent on page by unseen friends.thus this page has emereged as a passion for old manorians .in the end I pray for your good health and well being of entire family . my salams to maqsood bahi shafqat bahi and anwar bahi and hope that we shall continue to share our memories in future because the events attached to old manora island shall never be repeated again for instance the ship coming from Iraq carrying dates has no chance of sinking in manora chennal near the path located behind the banglow of shafqat ali khan as had been seen in the past similarly manora cenima shall have never be restore to exhibt old indian movies as hd been done till 1965. their are so many other examples of events happened in he past and now being recalled by the participents on page . I have taken your much time sorry for this prolong post and kudha hafiz

sadia		10-Nov-2014 14:51
Aoa. I think v have talked a lot about v old past. Time to move on. Maqsud bhai what r new development in manora? Your hard will pay off inshahallah. Let us talk about present and what r yr new plans. Good luck manora

Shafqat		09-Nov-2014 03:01
Assalam wa laikum, All on page, Zahoor Bahi, good to see yr informative post about WW2, my father also use to talk about WW2. I have his medals of wars, WW2, 1965 and 1971. I often show them to my kids. H.M.S. Hood was pride of British Navy and Bismark was German. Also you have recalled about the history of Pakistan Navy.Admiral Shareef was C/O Bahadur in 1968/69 and later ComKar and CNC. Major Aziz Bhatti Shaheed was his brother in law. Anwar Bahi, Good to see ur post after inordinate delay, will condolance and contact details to Khateeb brothers. Maqsud Bahi, hope u got the Indian Cazetteer link. Best Regards,

zahoor ahmed		04-Nov-2014 08:21
dear brothers maqsood bahi shafqat bahi and anwar bahi. thanks for comments .first time heard name of Berken head drill when I was a student of tenth class and in prose section a lesson heading berkinhead drill was in our course . first confusion regarding name of HMS choudry was arised in july 1943 when he was slected for a goodwill tour of USA to tell the US navy and public about royal indian navy .it is said that in first place us naval officials were confused that whether HMS choudry was a ship or an individual.maqsood bahi the source of my knowledge regarding navy is based either on memories of my late father or things witnessed during stay at manora.my father was enrolled in royal indian navy on 13 march 1940 as seamen.after initial traing at HMIS bahdur manora he was drafted to high seas for duty.in the end of war he was post at HMIS Akbar a training base at Bombay. here he saw a non commissioned officer of rank of petty officer who passed HET and after training got commission.this gentlemen was a Lieftenant at the time of independence but later become first four star admiral of pak navy and chief of naval staff. His predessor Hassan hafeez ahmed who was also a non commissioned officer in 1947 rosed to the rank of vice admiral and first chief of naval staff when Bhutto sacked the last commander in chief vice admiral muzzafar Hassan in march 1972.the men who become first four star admiral is known as Muhammad sharif.the admiral was subsequently appointed chairman joint staff committee.. my late father often recollects memories of second world war during which he was hardly escaped in Rangoon where japanies forces were landed.once he told me the event of battle of Denmark strait when in the early morning on 24 may1941British battle shipHMS hood was sank with in three minutes due to hit from german battle shipBismarck15 inch shell.only three men were survived out of 1418 on board.the loss of battle ship made profound effect on british public.the entire british fleet in the area was sent to destroythe Bismarck which sunk on 27 may 1941. this was one of the major maritime disaster of second world war .I regret on mistake that made in a previous post that rank of captainof PNSgahzi was depicted as LTcommander Karamat rehman niazi where as he was commander at that time . thanks and salam to all manorians. khuda hafiz

MAQSUD		03-Nov-2014 19:46
A-O-A It was shocking to hear that Captain Faisal Farooqi PN(Born in Manora and studied in FG Manora died of poison he took to finish his life.Perhaps u folks know him.I met him while he was commandant Manora' I found him nice & careing . May Allah rest his soul in peace.

Guest		02-Nov-2014 07:31
Muhammad Anwar Assalamu alaikum to all on the page. Shfqat bhai, the sad demise of Dr. Majeed Afzal is a shocking news. May Allah tabarak wa ta alaa grant him place in jannatul firdaus. plz convey my condolence to his brothers.I still remember the last meeting with him on the second or third day of Khateeb's death wherein he informed me the cause of death. my cell no. 00923003624711 and email address is majanm313@gmail.com m sorry for my absence. Maqsood bhai, hope u r in the pink. sorry for my absence from the page.we all have to report to u being a focal person. Zahoor bhai, hope u r fine. u r doing nice job. narrating history is an art and u know it.m trying to find out Hameed qureshi's no. as I get will convey. Syyed saheb. Hafiz Abdul jabbar Hashmi was a respected personalty who taught us at Izhar Abbasi School Manora and not only we the students but many others Manorians were also benefited (faiz Hasil Kia) by him in religious education.May Allah place him in jannatul firdaus. Ameen.

Shafqat		01-Nov-2014 20:24
Assalam wa laikum, All on page, Zahoor Bahi :The captain dies with the ship or captain goes down with the ship is a maritime tradition which simply means that the captain is the last person to abandon the ship and not to die with the ship. Often this phrase is linked to sinking of Titanic and H.M.S. Birkenhead. The safety of all passengers, crew, cargo and ship itself is the responsibility of the captain and in the unlikely event of any maritime disaster requiring evacuation from the ship, captain is to ensure that all passengers ( women and children first) , and all crew evacuate the ship and he is the last one to leave. The concept of women and children first refers to Birkenhead drill. H.M.S. is the prefix used for Her or His Majesty ship, as we use P.N.S . The name of our first naval CNC was Haji Mohammad Siddiq Choudry, ( H.M.S. Choudry) his name was often confused with the name of royal naval ships in England and other countries. He was known as the father of Pakistan Navy. His P.NO was 1. Attock is a small tanker I have seen many times and my father and Lt.Majeed sab brought it from Trieste (Italy) in 1960, the ship was missing may be lost communication and all other navy ships were searching for it for 2/3 days, when she was coming first time to Karachi. I am interested to find details, may be will ask Tariq Majeed if he knows. Lt. Miandad ( Shaheed) was living in 27/5 next to Ramzan sahib and one house away from us retired in 1967/68, and was recalled in 1971 for war and posted in Dockyard ( Boat pool), he died in air attack on the boat pool jetty and the pier is named after him. Miandad Pier. Mushtaq Bahi was his son and Captain in merchant navy , brother in law of Rasheed/ Khursheed. I know Cdr. Jazoo sab and heard his name from my father and many others, and may be I also met his son in Islamabad HQ if he was posted there in 1997, I went to HQ with my father as he transferred his Sihala Anchorage plot to me, I remember I met some naval officer who was also the son of a naval office Maqsud Bahi, Forwarded the link of Gazetteer of India 1909 on gmail. Best Regards,

Syed		29-Oct-2014 12:32
Dear Maqsud Sb, Yeah sure , on my next visit , God knows when? but I will update you :) Thanks for the invite

MAQSUD AHMAD		29-Oct-2014 07:37
Thanks Zahoor Bahi , Subject was quite informative and thanks for sharing your memories with other participants. Shafqat Bahi can you resend the page address you reffered as having Manora's details . Best Rgds

zahoor ahmed		29-Oct-2014 05:42
dear shafqat ali khan bahi thanks for your comments as for as pns attock is concerned I have no knowledge about missing incident of this ship . how ever one capt k m asif who is presently posted at naval headquarters Islamabad told me on 26 October that pns attock is a small size oil tanker currently being used at Karachi for replenishment of oil to navy ships anchored at harbor.capt km asif is a son of late commander jazoo khan who served in navy as engineer and you might have heared his name from your father. capt asif is elder brother of my son in law.you may know that pns badar and kheber were latest ships in 60s period and these ships were having long range guns . however we lost kheber in 1971 war.you may also remember father of late merchant navy master mushtaq s father lt mindad sb who lost his life in indian air attack at Karachi dockyard . late commander jazoo khan told me that he was standing with miandad sb just few minutes before air raid but left the place and escaped due to a telephone call in his office . another historical fact which I recollect here that quaideazam Muhammad ali Jinnah the founder of nation likes navy very much therefore kept navy in first place in three servicesin every parade and guard of honour but ayub khan changed the pattern and since 1958 army has taken this place and now in order of seniority army is first and navy is second while air force is third . the fist native commander in chief haji Muhammadsiddique chwho is known as hms choudry has left navy due to differnces with ayub khan on steps which he proposedfor wellbeing of navy . services of hms ch for pak navy could not be forgeted as being first native head he tried best to turn navy best fighting force in the region . all the ships which had defended in 1965 were procured by hms choudry during his tenure but unfortunately he resigned which has been turned as normal retirement . it may also be pointed out that hms choudry was the firist muslim who joined royal indian navy as direct commission officer from entire india.during second world war his ship was targeted by japani air force the ship was sinked and being commanding officer as per rules applied at that time he was required to drown with ship but despite his intention he was saved but he faced a courtmarshal yet exnorated in this trial which further lead to change this rule of complusry death of captain in case sinking of ship in war .hmsch passed away in 2004 in Karachi .with best regards for all particepents of page .

Maqsud Ahmad		24-Oct-2014 08:08
Syed thanks for your mail , Its very sad to hear about the death of Bro Iqbal may Allah the almighty rest his soul in peace. You and your mum perhaps were living in building behind Bashir Afgani house . Residents of that buildings were Iftkhar Sb father of Shaheen & nusrat baji ,downstair sardar Aziz & halim Bux family . Its also very sad to know about health issues of Javed , I want to see him but no address . My Kids are studying in England Bradford Uni and we visit thenm during JUNE .We shall cal u during our stay there . Please have a cofee tea or drinks wit us during your next visit to karachi. Please covey my best wishes to ur mum , dad & family. Rgds

Syed		22-Oct-2014 23:11
Dear Shafqat Sb, It's good to hear that you know my Grands , Thanks for your respect , much appreciated , yes my Uncle lived in Dalmiah for few years and then moved somewhere else (Sorry I'm unable to tell where ? as I was only 4/5 to remember all this). I live in England now. I will ask my parents they may know you. Thanks, Syed

Shafqat		22-Oct-2014 07:04
Assalam wa laikum, All on page, Maqsud Bahi,I have forwarded u the link of Gazeetter map of India, 1909 showing Manora also. This site is becoming very popular and people of our age group are locating it through net. I got in contact with one of our old family friends living opposite to church in the same house where nuns were living, his name is Khalid S/O Lt. Sarwar he is in US and he was neighbor of Idrees, through him got in contact with Iftikhar brother of Abrar ( late) as well, someone on the page mentioned Iftikhar is in US, no he is in Canada I spoke to him today. Zahoor Bahi, Good to read ur post about naval exercise , I think chief Karim was on Ghazi when it came to Pakistan for the first time, may be you have some knowledge about PNS Attock, what happened to that ship on maiden voyage, she was missing for few days, Lt Majeed was in command and my father was chief engineer. Syed : Good to know about you, as you have introduced yourself, your grand father taught me Quran and Persian, I have great respect for him, and I always pray for him, after leaving Manora in 1970 I lost track of him and I started looking for him after 2/3 years , I think he died, I tried to find his family , some one told me his son living in Dalmia in Karachi, I was unable to track, finally I found someone from his family, Hafiz Jabar was living in Zafar Hassain school, every Sunday his religious program use to air from Radio Pakistan at 07:30 in the morning , including recitation of Quran and Tafseer . Where you r now a days, keep appearing on page. Regards to all,

Syed		21-Oct-2014 16:32
Dear Maqsud Sb, I'm the son of teacher Naheed Hashmi , sister of Javed and Zafar , the eldest one's name was Iqbal Hashmi the one who got top in Phd in Lit. later ( he left us but never forgotten, he died in April 13) , also Hafiz Abdul Jabbar died may be in 1976? I'm not sure. My Family lives in Karachi. And Uncle Javed lives in Gulshan e Iqbal somewhere (may be) , he's not at his best of health these days (I heard). Sorry I don't live there anymore and miss them all esp Manora , I visited Karachi in April 14 and been to Manora , had some roasted corns and had some fish too , people are so nice there , no violence (much better than Karachi City) Anyways , I don't know you , but I will ask my Mom she must know you. What's your full name ? Many Thanks and regards Bye

MAQSUD AHMAD		20-Oct-2014 12:49
A-O-A Thanks Ahmad Ali Bahi for your kind offer , we love to see you all and other manorians in Maymar , But are little bit afraid of the criminal activity in that area , as Pardes Khan and his family left the area due to threat from multiple groups. We discontinued going Maymar , we surely would visit you Insha Allah as the law & order get restored . Manora is safe and please visit us and have a lunch with us. You are so kind to invite us thanks , we have many family friends in that area but I had a hard escape of killers some 6 month back. I was saved by Allah's blessings and his kindness . Thanks again for your kindness & invitation. May Allah bless u all. Best rgds

Guest		20-Oct-2014 07:54
AOA HRU MAQSOOD BHAI I M AHMED ALI KHAN AND BROTHER OF SADIA ALHARTHY, NOW LIVES IN MAYMAR OFF SUPER HIGHWAY, U AND YOUR FAMILY MOST WELCOME AT ANY TIME AND VISIT DREAM WORLD, U NEVER FORGET IT IS REALLY EXCELLENT PICNIC RESORT AND EVERYTHING IS FREE FOR MEMBERS MY ALL FAMILY IS A MEMBER OF DREAM WORLD, U MADE AND EXCELLENT SIGHT I REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR EFFORTS, TAKE CARE AND GIVE MY REGARDS TO ALL MANORIANS. AHMED ALI KHAN.

MAQSUD AHMAD		20-Oct-2014 07:36
A-O-A Syed or you son of Javed ? Javed & Zafar both were my friends while living in Zafar Hussain primary scool . Their elder brother i forgot his name , was MMA in literature. SAADIA Baji, Thanks for comments , but some participants have their friends & old neighbors in manora and they want thier wefare through this page and I reply them with all available details and reconnect them . Hassan Rajpoot ? Please introduce yourself . Best Rgds

sadia		18-Oct-2014 04:45
Salaam to u all manorians. We know each other as manorians no matter who u r. Stay healthy and happy

Syed		17-Oct-2014 18:32
Salam to all readers, Dear Maqsud and Shafqat Sb, I think you may know me now- Hafiz Abdul Jabar was on of my Grands, and Zafar was my Uncle , my family still lives in Karachi and my Mom served KPT school for 31 years and the took retirement.

Hassan Rajput		16-Oct-2014 06:11
So nice of you maqsud sir...

zahoor ahmed		15-Oct-2014 06:04
dear brothers maqsood shafqat ali and anwar sahibs I hope all of you would be in good health and prosperity. shafqat bahi has recalled baber and qayuam khan I have also memories with regards to these great people which I want to share with you . baber was class mate of 9th and 1o th class in izhar abbasi school . one sister of baber which later become wife of qayum khan was also student of same school . izhar abbasi school at that time was combined school for boys as well as girls students . it was double stoeiry building . classes of boys were held at ground floor while upper part of building was allotted to girls and school was headed by lady head mistress .this building was demolished in 70sand new has been built and according to my information presently this is girls school only .qayum khan having been elder brother of rasheed kursheed is well known to us however I never met him after 1965 .both qayum and baber were handsom boys at their time particularly baber was most beautiful in school as far as I remember .but now through this page I learnet that he has passed away which is very sad news for me as baber and my seats in class room remained very close in nine and ten class .his father was an officer in kpt and both brother as well as sister daily comes from Karachi for study by kpt launch where as qayum was a student of sm college Karachi who daily travels from manora to Karachi .qayum later join merchant navy and now he is passing retired life in Karachi as for as my information is concerned .last time I have mentioned seato cento naval excersises which were carried out every year till Pakistan left membership in Bhutto period .us uk iran turkey and Pakistan naval shipstook part in these excersises in arbian sea . manora sea beach remained engaged by visitors from two air craft carriers staying in open sea one us and other from uk .due to their big size these could not enter in Karachi port but their crew passes their luxry time at manora beach . transportation from ships to beach largely made though helicopters and being residents of manora we keenly watch activities of helicopters which was stange thing for us in childhood .during this period of stay foreign ships ib Karachi port the streets were filled with white uniformed persons .gohara garies Jinnah caps were leading interest of these visitors for spending money . another remarkable day of manora life was the arrival of pns gazhi the first ever submarine of pak navy .it was perhaps in 1964 . one day early in the moring we saw naval officials standing on the entire path from breakwaters to pns bahdur getty for salute to new coming submarine in Karachi port having lt commander karamat rehman niazias captain on board . the submarine was a new kind of ship for us as were aware only of ships like destroyers frigates minesweepers going out side from manora or coming to Karachi or merchant ships only in those days pak navy comporised on one cruiser baber and few others namely kehber badar jahngir alamgir sahjahan tippusultan and pns tughral beside one suyvey ship pns zulfiqar visa vis minesweepers starting name with word m like muhfiz mugahid mehfooz etc this is navy which we left in 1965 . with best regards for all of you on page .

Shafqat		12-Oct-2014 00:46
Assalam wa laikum, Dear Maqsud Bahi, Thanks for info , these tunnels which u r mentioning are behind our school ,where the guns were mounted in a circular stone wall structure with stairs to climb and to go down inside, these guns were mounted before world war, these tunnels were linked to ammunition discharging berth which was located in the vicinity of present KPT workshop and Kutchi line area, these tunnels were used to transport ammunition from berth to storage cells in the tunnel and to the guns, in Qasim, Himalaya and the one near our Cantt school now FG School. The guns from were removed in sixties and heavy cranes and bulldozers were used to remove them and finally transported may be for scrap, I have seen this in my school days. This ammunition berth and set up is mentioned in Imperial Gazetteer Map of India ( year 1900 or before). In 2012 I met ex contractor of Rahber canteen he mentioned that there is an old tunnel linking Manora to Karachi and I also read that online, I have not seen this tunnel and I am also not sure if this is correct, because after living in Manors for so long and having strong ties I don't know about this tunnel, so I was asking about this tunnel. Best Regards,

Maqsud Ahmad		11-Oct-2014 08:12
Assalam Alaikum, Shafqat tunnels are located at back of DHOBI GHAT near FG School. Perhaps you remember that behind Dhobi Ghat was , an infrastructure of the GUNS , built perhaps during 2nd world war ? beside the Guns base are the Tunnels , I personally inspected the portion of it. These Tunnels are heading to PNS Himalaya and Second to Katchi Lane jetty as it was used to load ships (Manora Old History) and 3rd to PNS Qasim .tunnels have prisoner cells , having iron gates which later stolen by thiefs. These Master pieces were not taken are as heritage and entrance was filled with sand due to security reason resons.Its normal practice in Pakistan . Hafiz Jabbar's family left Manora in 70' when their son Zafar died of Cancer and no news about them after that. Thanks Sadia Baji n hope to see u in near future , Take care. Best Rgds

Shafqat		11-Oct-2014 06:01
Assalam wa laikum, Thanks, Maqsud Bahi for info.I was reading about tunnel in Manora online, where is this tunnel? anyone having an info please share .Jamroz khan was my chief engineer when I was 3rd engineer on M.V. Sibi (P.N.S.C)in 1986. Baber ( late ) was chief officer in merchant navy and brother in law of Qayum Khan. Izhar Abbasi I thought was only girls school but I see many friends studied there. Hafiz Abdul Jabbar was teacher in Izhar Abbasi .He use to teach me Quran, I was reading old comments and noticed that among the regular participants on the page I am the oldest , my first comment is of 22June 2008 as( S.Ali.Khan). Anwar Bahi: I conveyed your regards to Hameed Afzal on Eid, he recognized you , I got the sad news Hameed younger brother Dr. Majeed Afzal , also died, he was in Islamabad. I don't have your contact details to give them. Best Regards,

sadia		10-Oct-2014 17:47
Aoa maqsood bhai I really wished to b in manora but due to lack of of time I could not make it. If alive will try next time. Have great day tomorrow.

MAQSUD AHMAD		09-Oct-2014 10:29
A-O-A Thanks Shafqat Bahi , Happy Birthday to you too , cause we both have the same day and Imran Khan also the 5th October. Live long with Allah's blessings. Thanks Anwwar Bahi , Hashim (late) and Jamroz Khan were living upstair and our Flat was downstair just beside the round staircasr to climb first & 2nd Floor of the building. I did my matric from Mangla International School in 1968 I was living with my Grandmother there , while my brother was in Izzhar Abbasi School , then I came to Karachi and joined SM Science College . Taqi Bahi forman Diesel Shop KPT , Sultan PD & Khalid (Seth Mehboob's) brother were my class mates.Perhaps above all may help u to figure out the puzzle . Shafqat Bahi , Eid prayers held at Shafi Masjid PD and Ovais Qarni Masjid Katchi Lane.Rehbar Mosque has been close for last 4 years due to security reasons. I prayed inShafi Mosque. Sadia Baji was in Karachi for 3 days and want to visit Manora but perhaps due to lack of time she flew back to OMAN , cause she is working with OMAN AIR. Zahoor Bahi perhaps had consume enough TIKKA.BOTI , PILAO waghara and now taking rest , we miss u on page Bahi .

Shafqat		04-Oct-2014 06:59
Assalam wa laikum, All on page, Eid Mubarak to all friends, Vancouver and North America is celebrating Eid today Oct 04-2014. Where Eid Prayers are offered in Manora ?in our days it was in a ground opposite to PNS Bahadur. Maqsud Bahi, Happy Birthday, Anwar Bahi, I m in contact with, Adeeb Afzal ( Toronto), Hameed Afzal (Houston) and Saeed in Karachi, will convey ur regards. Zahoor Bahi, Good u remember the events, Late Fatima was my mother' s, friend. I asked About Lt. Hazir Mohammad, because he was also CPO then and from Provost branch(master-at-arms) living near Izhar Abbasi on Mandir road. Best Regards,

Guest		03-Oct-2014 17:59
M sorry for the name of Maqsood bhai typed wrongly in the post below. Muhammad Anwar

Guest		03-Oct-2014 17:56
Muhammad Anwar Assalamu Alaikum and Eid Mubarak in advance to all Manorians and ex Manorians.Well Maqsoos bhai, I was classmate of brothers Jamroze Khan, Hanif, Umer, Qasim, Hanif Chaudhri. Ali Kausar, Hashim (late) and other brothers from class vi to x class. I am trying hard to figure u but failed so far,may be some day we meet and could know each other Inshallah. Zahoor bhai, There is some magic to be lost in golden memories of our boyhood. To remember good old days is like a movie to which we have participation. Appreciate and hope to hear more from u Shafqat Bhai If u happen to be in contact with any brother of Khateeb Marhoom let him / them know plz. I miss them all. May Allah Almighty bless us all.

sadia		03-Oct-2014 17:30
Eid mubarak to u all on this page. thanks maqsood bhai. I m dependent on ahmed if he brings than is my pleasure I will call u for sure. best regards sadia

MAQSUD AHMAD		03-Oct-2014 08:25
Sadia Baji , Thanks for your mail, Glad to know that you r visiting your family in karachi , please add Manora in to your list and have a Lunch or Diner with us , you are most welcome .Ahmad Ali is in my friends list and he knows me well . My contact numbers are as under : 0300-8235725 0321-8235725 I request all the friends on page to visit manora and be my guest . Thanks to all for sharing their past with us . EID MUBARAK to you and your family , also to Shafqat Bahi, Anwar Bahi, and my loving bro Zahoor Bahi and all other participants . LOVE from Manora to all ex Manorians.

sadia		03-Oct-2014 06:53
Salaam and eid mubarak to all maqsood bhai I m visiting family in kar on this eid v short visit for 3 days during Public holidays. Let me have your contact number we will call you. My brother chief captain ahmed ali in merchant navy has also arrived khi and we will talk altogether. Meanwhile take care.

dear		03-Oct-2014 06:15
the below post have been narrated by me ie zahoor ahmed unfortunately I for get to start it with my name I realy regrets this mistake pl excuse me thanks shall be mindful in future.i repeat my thanks to you great people maqsood bahi shafqat ali khan bahi to whom I forget to express my thanks for his kind e male .with regards

dear		03-Oct-2014 06:07
dear maqsood bahi .shafqat ali khan bahi Muhammad anwar khan bahi eid mubarrak to all of you and all others on page.thanks to shafqat and Muhammad anwar khan for reestablishing contacts with kursheed brothers as well as tracing zafar ali khan.as far back as I can remember the three events recalled by shafqat bahi with reference to manora have been witnessed since my childhood yet the leading one was urs of peer bukhari .the main reason for celeberating this occasion was that mazar was about at walking distance from our quarter naturaly we being neighbours we were accustomed to this yearly gathering .by and large this was treated like a festival marked with decoration lighting . lunger comporising on biryani and above all qawalies of best known qawals like baray saleh Muhammad chotay saleh Muhammad and ahmed azad qawals.i along with my father also attented moharam majlis organsed by late Fatima in front of m I room .these majilises were headed by shia as well as sunny ulmas . one of speeches made I still remember speech of alma ehtishamul haq tahnvi.over all these majlises were a great symbol of sunny shia muslims unity which to day can be dreamed only .tazias were usuly started to prepare quite a head of muhharam under a covered tent in kokini line .and route of its journey remained was from kokini line to kpt light house and ultimately ends on kpt jeety where same were thown in to sea as far as I remember/.another feature of manora life was seato cento naval excercises took place in every November the deatails of these excercises will be putforth in my next post .until then khud hafiz

MAQSUD AHMAD		01-Oct-2014 11:21
Thanks Anwar Bahi, My Father" name is Fazal Ellahi (Late) and was working in KPT . My Age is 63 now . We lived at Police lane for almost 40 years . Jamroz Khan chief Engineer & Hanif Bahi , Umer were my neighbors . My elder brother Zahoor studied in Izhar Abbasi School he was in class 6th in 1964 . Rgds Thanks for your prayers , may Allahh bless u and your family .

Guest		29-Sep-2014 18:23
Muhammad Anwar Assalamu alaikum to all on the page Zahoor Bhai today Hanif Chaudhri of Katchi line visited and I told him about the page that unites us all of Manorian and certainly the efforts made by Maqsood Sb.It is sad that Babar passed away some time ago that I do nt know, Hanif Chaudhri confirmed the sad news today again. No news about Nasir sb. and Farhat Sb.Askari Sb passed away few years ago.Met Zafar Ali khan decades ago in Karachi port,will try to find out his whereabouts with the help of Ali Muhammad which I mentioned in the earlier post. I have asked Hanif for telephone No. of Hameed Qureshi, ur class mate probably. Shafqat Sb. Thank u and m surprised u still remember a very short meeting even after 14 years what a sharp memory appreciations hope every thing is fine with u with blessings of Allah. the building u mention is now only dreams could 'nt remember besides efforts. Maqsood Sb. what is urs father's name plz ?and ur age? Appreciate ur hospitality. May Allah grant u more and more u wish

Sadia		29-Sep-2014 12:30
Aoa. I m delighted to know that tazias r gone, it is not allowed at all in islam. Neither to visit pir bukhari etc. People usually participate in shirk than anything else. Thank God thanks Maqsood bhai for the information. May allah bless us all. Ameen

MAQSUD AHMAD		29-Sep-2014 09:41
Assalam Alaikum, Shafqat Bahi, thanks for your presence on the page , you have asked about Tazia's Tazia's making has een discontinued for last decade , earlier prepared at AZAD MAIDAN Port dept . Muharram Majlis. An Imam bargah has been built on roof of beach road shop's beside my house for last 4 years and majlis ,matam goes on 10 Moharram . URS, yes urs Pir Bukhari is going on yet , but the Public participation is getting less day by day , due to Religious awareness among peoples . Security reasons (Naval) . High rent by Cantonment for placcement of vendors. Electric Power issue etc. Also thanks to Zahoor Bahi, Anwar Bahi for their kind comments. Best Rgds

Shafqat		29-Sep-2014 00:57
Assalam wa laikum, All on page. It is very sad to know about Ramzan saib, death, he was our neighbor for about 10 years. I will also like to inform Lt. Cdr. Lateef ( brother of Lt. Lal khan) also died two years ago, may Allah bless them and grant the highest position in Heaven. Aameen. I was thinking of the following events which took place in Manora in the late sixties and in and early seventies, some of the events I am sure are still taking place. 1. Tazia building in Kokni line and procession (10th. Moharam) 2. Annual urs at Pir Bukhari . 3. Moharram Majlis ( outside MES power house) in front of M.I.Room. Anyone remember these events? I am sure only urs is taking place every year now, during my recent visits to Manora I asked about Tazia, I came to know that Tazia making and Tazia procession is no more. I saw the place where Tazias were made in Kokni line between the two buildings 1947 and the other one. Moharram Majlis was also a big event. Very big tents were erected and Allamas were attending and making speeches, the organizers of this event Fatima ( Nurse in M.I.Room) and her husband Nazar passed away , so this event is also no more. Dear Maqsud Bahi, It was nice to see your pictures of Manora sunset, you are keeping Manora' s love in our hearts and by your efforts we have a chance to meet some nice people on the page. I met Anwar Bahi in 2001, when we will see each other we will both recognize each other, and also because of this page I met you and we all are acquainted. We are sharing our memories about the time we have spent on the island, that time was so good that we can not forget it, still awaiting for details of Manora Barracks and photos of pilot control tower, signal tower and flag mast, I am sure you are trying to get the stuff. Dear Zahoor Bahi:- I gave your email address to Khursheed and I also sent you an email. I hope you received my email, please CONFIRM. (Can you check your email address again on this page). Yes, your mother is right my family was living in a double story ( double decker) building on the seaside. I was may be 3 when we moved to 28/1 on light house road in front of Qasim ground. That's why I am interested to know about Manora Barracks if it was the same building? But people who have seen the building are silent, though many people confirmed ,but still I am in doubt. Dear Anwar Bahi, I read your comment and I have met you in 2001 on board M.V.Ibn Qutaibah( Kuwait shipping- UASC) at Karachi on east wharf may be berth 4/5 in Waseem Afzal's cabin, he was chief officer and I was chief engineer on the same ship, I remember he introduced you as Khateeb Bahi friend from KPT Manora, you were 2/3 people , we arrived Karachi in the morning and sailed out same evening for Mumbai, our ship was on the last voyage and after Mumbai we were heading to Alang ( Gujrat) for scrap, when I will see u again you will recognize me and so will I. Yes that was the day I also met Saeed Afzal as he came on board to receive and see off Waseem. I met Saeed after long time because we were living in USA and I ,use to visit Karachi by sea only while sailing on ships calling Karachi port. After that I have not met Saeed, but in touch with him on email some time, I remember we were three officers from Pakistan on that ship, Waseem, myself and electrical engineer, finally after beaching that ship in Alang, we flew together to Karachi and I flew back to Florida where we were living. Waseem sailed with me in 1994 also he was 3rd. officer then. I think I requested some details about the building that you see in your dreams, still awaiting some answer. Best Regards.

zahoor ahmed		28-Sep-2014 17:30
dear Muhammad anwar bahi thanks for your comments I am grate full as well the feelings you have expressed . while you have mentioned name of zafar ali khan who was my best friend and seeing your post just five minutes ago this name has lead me to immediately requesting you that if any weherabouts are available kindly apprise me.zafar father was naval official and this family was also living in pns qasim during sixtys period they belongs to kohat district . very sad to learn about ramzan sb death ramzan sb who is in my memory hails from murree . anwar bahi you may have information about one baber who was my class fellow and his father was an officer in kpt do you remember our teachers some names are in still my mind like farhat hussain farooqi nasir hussain Hassan askri and above all pt master and lady headmistress of izhar abbasi school .

Guest		27-Sep-2014 18:13
Muhammad Anwar Assalamu Alaikum to all on the page. It was so sad news about passing away of Qadir sb. and Ramzan saheb.May Allah Almighty rest their souls in peace. Gratitude to Maqsood saheb who is serving as host and in Zahoor saheb'words a focal person.That is a valuable service indeed ----reunitingManorians. My salaaam to Zahoor saheb a veteran brother May Allah grant u complete health. Ali Muhammad of Port Deptt. my class mate reminded about u. One Zafar Ali Khan also my classmate used to come to school from Qasim. My salaam to Shafqat Sb.who has strong love for Manora and Manorians. It was unfortunate that I could not see any brother of Khateeb Afzal Marhoom untill 2001 when Waseem AQfzal managed to meet me while he was onboard a ship at Karachi port. Saeed Afzal his elder brother was also present at that time. Love u all my brothers.

MAQSUD AHMAD		27-Sep-2014 08:06
Ramzan Sb , may Allah the almighty rest his soul in peace have passed away , a nice and disciplined personality. His daughter Naheed was a comodore doctor in PNS Shifa , while Fahim is with Air Blue and Nadeem my friend was sailing as 2nd Engineer . one of his daugter is in USA . Farhat Baji was in PIA , after death of er husband . Whole family specially Aunti & Ramzan Sb were very caring to their Tenants . I spent 5 years in their building and they were very kind to me & my family. We all miss them and they live in our hearts.

zahoor ahmed		26-Sep-2014 16:20
dear shafqat ali khan sb it is so nice of you that due your courtsy I have been able to restore connection with a family to whom we have been missing for long time. if possible kindly inform me the telephone no of kursheed .at this moment I have no words to express my gratitude for kindness you have shown .my e male address ia as follows.taimur_hasnyn@yahoo.com.tariq mageed is well known to me .he met me last time in dro attock he was at that time serving in merchant navy how ever the other guy bahi rasheed is not in my memory .salim qasim has also visited attock for having nic from attock as well as domicile required for use in pak marine accadmay.perheps in 1987. ramzan sb which ihave mentioned was from murree..you have rightly identified our quarter located near old building .your post have reminded me people like Martha and shafi master.as for as our stay near mander is concerned I simply remember that we lived at that place in a house behind izhar abbasi school. name of uncle hazir is not in my memory .you have again refered chief karim sb living in qasim he was gifted with sweet voice by allah as he during those day oftenly recites azan in qasim mosque .one more thing which I like to pin point here that my mother is now near 83 years age very well knows your mother she confirmed that your family was previously residing in that double storey building located along sea side this building was also residence of lt commander feroz khan . probably m I room was meeting point of families belonging to pak navy .shafqat bahi my father name is Muhammad fazil ex cpo pak navy .with best wishs for you and family . my thanks and salam to maqsood bahi who is focal person on this page

Shafqat		21-Sep-2014 18:05
Assalam wa laikum, Dear Zahoor Bahi, Conveyed yr Salam to Khursheed, I am in touch with them. Lt. Hafeez was living on top of Lt.Cdr Aman Khan house, Lt. Younus was living next to pir bukhari and Cdr. Dilawar house on other side. Lt. Ghulam Mohammad opposite to pir bukhari, Lt. Allah Ditta on light house road, and Lt. Akram saib was in the first banglow 27/1.You must be knowing Bahi Rasheed (Bilu ) living opposite to mosque and Tariq Majeed (s/o Lt.Majeed).I can recall your house I think it was near the old double story building , In which Shafi master and Martha was living.Chief Karim was from near our village , he became imam in our village mosque, next to house of chief karim in Qasim Chief Razzak or Ramzan was living, he had a motorcycle and was from Murree. Mushtaq Bahi was s/o Lt. Miandad and brother in law of Rasheed/ Khurshid, he was captain in merchant navy.We were living in 28/1 between Lt. Ramzan Sahib and Lt.Lal Khan.Sahib. You mentioned one Ramzan Sab I, don't know him but my neighbor Lt. Ramzan's son was Fahim who became commodore in navy and now retired ,he is pilot with Air Blue. Lt. Ramzan sab also made a hotel in Katchi line. My email is( sobersailor@hotmail.com ) you can mail me I will send you Rasheed/ Khursheed email address, khursheed want to add you on FB also, I will send you his address also you can talk to them. Saleem Qasim ( S/O Lt . Qasim) is marine instructor at Pakistan Marine Academy. In ur post u mentioned living on Mandir road near Izhar Abasi school, I want to know if uncle Hazir Mohammad was also living in that lane. I visited Manora this year and spent about 3 hours in Qasim, it is all changed.New buildings and up graded establishment c/o is now Admiral , before in 60's Lt used to be the commanding officers. Those were the days and specially in Manora we use to really respect elders and everyone was uncle, aunty, chacha and khala, I remember I was more afraid of our neighbors and parents friends than our own parents. Best Regards,

MAQSUD		18-Sep-2014 09:08
Thanks Zahoor Bahi , perhaps you and Shafqat bahi were neighbor's and you both are discussing 1960 to 65, we living in poilce line at that time and rarely to went Pir Bukhari side , so thee name you mentioned are not in memory except Cdr Shoukat . Shafqat Bahi i shall try to get your required pic.

zahoor ahmed		17-Sep-2014 07:36
dear shafqat khan sahib thanks for recalling such great people who were close to me since my child hood rasheed and kurshed s mother was friend of my mother and she is khown to me as khala /the son of miandad sb was brother in law of rasheed kursheed/unfortunately he expired few years back .presently we have no connection with this family I shall be very greatfull if my salam is conveyed to rasheed and his younger brotherby you .the sickness of my kahala has disturbed me a lot and also to my mother when we met last time I was in govt service and perfoming duties as district registrar attock registration department or I d cards office / you have also mentioned name chief karim hailing from chakwal . he is also known to me very well / you must have memories of house of chief karim which was located on the road leading to breakwatersnear wolly boll ground similarly you can recall a small mosque in pns qasim . our quarter which was demolished in 70s had been built along with the wall of this mosque .to day I again recollect my memories of those naval officers who were at that time living at manora and usually seen in mosque of peer bukhari as well jetty of pns qasim or in naval boats I start the names of those officers residing in benglows located on the side of peer bukhari road lt aman khan dilawar khan afzal sb shoukat sb munawar sb rehman gul near light house lal khan and latif sb as well as miandad sb near two football groundsi can also recall qasim sb his son saleem . yet one naval officer who is a first provost marsall of pak navy who is known in navy to every one serving or retired is lt commander aslam khan he will be remembered by all those who have served in naval police for his courge shown by him before the first naval chief of newly converted navy from royal indian navy .this gentlemen was officer of my father at ins akber in royal indian navy yet I consider my self very lucky to see him in 1983 in my office at attock though my father was died prior to this meeting .but I was very pleased to see this popular naval officer who was rembered in yor home since my childhood /with regads and salam to sadia sister and maqsood bahi

Shafqat Khan		15-Sep-2014 01:09
Assalam wa laikum, Dear Maqsud Bahi, Thanks Noted yr comment about Sir Qadir on FB, I already posted comment on Sept. 7 in response to yr comment of Aug 30 on this page, may be u have missed that, I only visit this page on weekend, because I start reading all the comments again and I miss Manora. Yesterday I mentioned about KPT Pilot control tower, Signal tower and Flag mast in response to yr picture, if you have any old picture of these buildings you can send me. Zahoor Bahi, Happy to see your comment, and wish you a Healthy and Happy life, and I pray for all. I was reading yr old comment last night about the naval officers ! You missed some I will add next week. Lt.Cdr. Aman Khan was living very close to us in PECHS also, Both Rashedd and Khursheed were my class fellow in school and college, now they are in Marry land, I am in touch with them and their mother is sick, I met Rasheed in 1981 when my ship visited New Orleans , he was in New Orleans then, I met Khurshid in 1990 . Cdr. Dilawar was also from attock, Qayum Bahi is still in Karachi , I met him in 2004 but I called him last year. Which part of Qasim u were living, I recall Chief Razzak and Chief Karim from Qasim and One Nazim also, one tailor Shafi, I use to bike to Qasim by sea wall almost daily. Thanks / Regards

sadia		13-Sep-2014 18:07
Zahoor bhai u will b ok inshahallah allah give us only that much pain which can bear.All leaders r munafiqeen wealth and status is a test from allah and so as poverty. Who ever has faith and strong believe survive in this world. United we stand and divided v fall. Let us all pray to allah to hv mercy on us ameen

zahoor ahmed		13-Sep-2014 07:39
maqsood bahi thanks for your observations which reflects the sentiment of each and every citizen of Pakistan .yet the reasons for present state of affairs have been rightly highlighted in second line of post of sadia sahiba .sister thanks for your comments and well wishs for my health . I belive that having been manorian s we have strong connection despite the fact that we have not seen each other there for I shall always pray for you and your family.may allah bless you.

sadia		12-Sep-2014 17:48
Aoa to u all. I hope Zahoor bhai u r feeling much better now. May allah give u health and long life. Ameen. Pakistan as a nation strong and good but most importantly its people r not pure and honest. They dont love themselves so we expect for others. Pakistanis foreign countries r not given respect either. One has to change from inside respect is matter of give and take.

MAQSUD AHMAD		12-Sep-2014 09:35
Dear Zahoor Bahi , I wishing u good health and pleased to see u back , zahoor bahi where did u see my comments ? Regardless of Imran or Qadri , if we analyze and compare with the other countries , we shall find that : 1. Citizen like me or a common man have no rights , any Police man can put us behind the bar and punish in selfmade case( Specially Poor"s) 2. Poor's had been thrown in front of Dogs just the goat of poorman was grazing in chaudry or wadira"s field. 3. Poor's young Girls Kidnaped raped , but no justice . Dail in news. 4. I yearly pay tax , more than the parlimetarians , but i have no support or facility provided by government. 5. With all your Education , no jobs . 6. Education funds lesser than Nigeria . 7. A poor is fighting for 50 years in courts to claim his land, but yet to wait more. Is that the Pakistan u want to live . Its not kingdom . Above all that not happens in Europe or America . every single person is more powerful that the president of the country . If any doubt , then ask the participant of the page , those have live in US or Europe . Pakistan has been made family Kingdom. Please think about the suffrers (Poors) , come forward and standwith the other's to claim your rights. God should never forgive us for our cruel silence .

zahoor ahmed		11-Sep-2014 12:05
dear maqsood bahi aoa your comments regarding Imran qadri rally has constrained me to apprise my feelings in this behalf sir I will prefer to live in old Pakistan and similarly I could not understand model presented by qadri sb to bring a change in country as such type of revolution has never been taken place in history whereby dahrna has been used as a key. next message is for Muhammad anwar sb who is fortunately my school mate .I passed my matric in 1965 from izhar abbasi school .it is to further inform that we were two students of same name in 9th and 10th class. the mr zahoor as mentioned by anwar sb was a son of a naval officer serving in pns bahadur while my father was a chief petty officer ie a jco in pak navy and posted at pns qasim at that time / I have seen a post of mr shafqat khan in which late lt aman khan has been recalled it may be pointed out that we were very close to this family I visted their house in pechs block 6 in 1986 and rasheed khan as well as kursheed came here at attock in 1986 along with their mother on account of some personal mater as lt aman khan belongs to district attock . I saw the mother of rasheed kursheed last time in 1997 when she visted attock in my office for issuance of her dup nic . however I have never camer across to qayum khan since1965.the last point which lead to my absence is my illness as I have been confind to bed since last December due to problems in my left neigh presently I can not move without a lathe . I will try to be present on this page till last moment of my life / with best regards for all of you/

sadia		07-Sep-2014 17:23
She is smart maqsood bhai I like the genius idea haha

Shafqat Khan		07-Sep-2014 02:27
Assalam wa laikum, Very sad to hear about sir Qadir, final sailing. may Allah rest the departed soul in peace. Thanks for info on Abrar. Zarina Baji, I know your family as our house was very close to Qasim jetty, aur 1970 main hum ne Manora chore diy a tha , us waqt tak ki takreeban sab login ko janta Hun, Abrar ki death ka to maloom tha, laiken accident ka pata nahin tha, navy ki tamam log aik family ki tarah they aur yahi khas bat thi Manora ki , laikum Manora se shift hone ki bad sab login se rabta Nahin raha tha, isi liye Abrar ki bare main pata Nahin tha, ye kis year ki bat hi? Best Regards to all

Maqsud Ahmad		06-Sep-2014 09:53
Realy very smart hiding under bed while the war was on , my daughter once travelling in boat had her feet slight bit lifted , and feet not toucing the boats floor , on asking she said she is putting her full weight on the boat and have a safe journey. I don't understand but all of us love to live in past 9me too) That was perhaps golden era's for us. God Bless u all.

sadia		05-Sep-2014 17:59
I still remember manors under fire from every where on 6 sept 1965. Those blackouts and candle dinners oh god so quick time is gone. We made big khundaq infront of our house to hide but I always hide myself inside the house under my bed. Wow quite smart wasn't I :) I remember loud noises of guns.

sadia		05-Sep-2014 17:47
Aoa Maqsood bhai. May allah hv mercy on him. This world is a temporary place for all of us one day we all have to confront allah with our deeds. May allah guide us on right path ameen

Maqsud Ahmad		05-Sep-2014 09:29
Those who forgive , are most liked by Allah the almighty , Its great you went to right decision .With all his good & bad , he has passed away.

mussarrat		31-Aug-2014 13:48
Aoa to all. I personally says that I and my family has forgiven him. I wont go in details. Allah known the best.

MAQSUD AHMAD		30-Aug-2014 08:04
Its to inform all ex Manorians that QADIR MASTER died at age of 104 years with cardiac arrest and burried in Manora Graveyard (may Allah rest his soul in peace) . Many of you may had been tutioned by Qadir Sb. He left Aligarh with his family at Indo Pak partition , rest of the family was asasianated by Sikhs at Amratsar, he was the only survivor and he spent rest of his life in Manora .

Guest		26-Aug-2014 22:05
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Maqsud Ahmad		26-Aug-2014 12:16
A-O-A Realy very sad , Abrar was very nice boy and often he shared his " salam Alaikum" when and where he met me.( May Allah rest his soul in peace) deaths of the rest of family I was not aware of. May Allah rest all the departed souls in peace.

sadia		25-Aug-2014 12:33
Aoa to u all. Abrar was too close to us especially to my khurshid. He died when travelling on motorcycle with idrees brother behind suddenly he hit coach and fell down and idrees brother on top so he broke his spine and after 3 months he died in pns shifa and burried in manora. A week later his mother a month later grandma and 3 months later father died. V sad. Abrar elder brother Iftikhar lives in USA.

zarina		20-Aug-2014 16:10
aqa shafqat bhai bari khushi hoi kaap nay meray bhai jan ko pehchan lia my father name muhammed khan tha abrar aashiq ki bhi accident say death hoi us ki back bone damage hui thy

Shafqat Khan		20-Aug-2014 09:04
Assalam wa laikum, Maqsud Bahi and all friends on page, I mentioned about an accident, it was may be in 1967-1968 Javaid s/o S.D.O Rehmatulla was run over and knocked down by 3.5 Ton Army truck and died, he was 10/11 years old then. Army troops were on trainning in Manora and they were boarding at PNS Qasim, truck used to carry them to Himalaya , it was any army truck and not navy. You mentioned about Abrar, I dont know what happened to him, but one Abrar I know was the s/o Lt. Ashiq living at Qasim gate ahead of light house ( 3 navy houses, later became the primary school) He also died but I dont know how, Please share about Abrar. I will wait for details on manora Barrack once you have scavenged from Cantt Office, Normally I use abbrvation SK ( for Shafqat Khan) Thanks N Regards

Maqsud Ahmad		20-Aug-2014 07:22
A-O-A I am so pleased to have you all , and sharig your past with locals here . Thanks to Shafqat Bahi , SK (Sadia Khan) Anwar Bahi , Zarina aunty . Zahoor Bahi is missing at the page , perhaps he is in rally of Qadri Sb, or Imran khan . Aboure the accident ? are you guys talking about Abrar . Shafqat Bahi I shall get details of Manora barracks from Cantonment Borad manora inshall Allah . Rgds

Shafqat Khan		18-Aug-2014 00:05
Assalam wa laikum, Anwar Bahi, After leaving.Manora we lived in PECHS Block 6 (1971 - 1990) . Yes Lt. Cdr. Afzal sahib and Lt. Aman Khan sahib (father of Qayum Khan and Rashid khan) were also living in Block 6. I know Khateeb and all 7 brothers, Hameed Afzal was my class fellow. About Shabir Ahmed you mentioned earlier he is same as I recognized him? Manora is still same nothing much changed but only some new faces, but there is some thing unique about the place which still I am trying to find, I always find it interesting and welcoming , still I have ties with all my old friends and looking to find more of my old school fellows and friend. Thanks N Regards

Guest		17-Aug-2014 20:44
Assalamu alaikum to all on this page Shafqat Khan saheb and Maqsood saheb. noted email address soon will chat, thank u. shafqat saheb if ur brother marhoom was living at PECHS block 6which is situated after crossing railway line, sure have met him at the house of Khateeb Afzal son of Lt. Cdr. afzal saheb. Khateeb was my very old friend passed away about 17 years ago.Allah pak sab marhoomain ki maghfirat farmaay.Ameen. Muhammad Anwar.

Shafqat Khan		17-Aug-2014 00:47
Assalam wa laikum, Maqsud Bahi and all on the page, Nuns were living on the left side of the road while going towards pir bukhari and not right side as I mentioned in previous post, opposite to MES B&R store. Anwar Bahi, the name of my brother friend who was athlete was Bashir, and Shabir was son of imam of pir bukhari mosque, he is also our friend. Zarina Baji, main ne ap login ko pehchan liya hi, Apkay walid ko main janta Hun, aur Jalal ko bhi janta hun, kion ki Jalal ko kafi martaba mila Hun aur wo bhi mujhe janta hi, kion ki SDO Rehmatullah ki batay Jawaid ki accident ki bad kafi Martaba us se mila bhi Hun. Thanks N Regards,

zarina		16-Aug-2014 16:27
shaqat bhai aoa aap nay chad or lal ka zikr kia wo meray baray bhai ksath kthay bhai ka nam jalal khan meray walid mes man charghand thay water suooly man or yeh dubble dacker bld bilkul yad nahi hum bulaly k samnay mes qrt man thay is k bad qasim jety k sath doctor k samnay 86/man shift ho gay thay 1

zarina		15-Aug-2014 15:43
aoa ham 1958 to 1979 tak manora man rahay ham manora aatay rehtay han yeh to man apny bachpan ki yad taza karwa rahi thy mery bary sistermiss amna nay manora man parhaya manay kpt school keamary man 2004 tak parhaya

Shafqat Khan		14-Aug-2014 05:42
Assalam wa laikum, Mussarat :Thanks for info. M.Anwar Bahi, You got it right, Khan was my elder brother who died at very young age in 1982. Shabbir Ahmed , if you are mentioning one was son of Imam of Pir Bukhari mosque and one was athleat, both were my brothers friend, I dont who u are mentioning.I think Peter Lobo was youngest , I know Joseph Lobo also, but I dont recall 3rd one, No doubt there was a double story building called double decker on the seaside we were living in that, but just I wanted to confirm that Manora Barracks ( old karachi photos in Google) was the same building or it was different, many people on the page already confirmed, but you have seen the building so your opinion will be valued.Where r you now? it will be nice to talk to you my email sobersailor@hotmail.com. Happy Independence Day to all friends on the page. Thanks N Regards

Guest		13-Aug-2014 18:38
Assalaamu aliakum everybody on the page. Maqsood bhai and Shafqat khan.lobo are probably three brothers Peter must be youngest one but the middle one named joej is in States and i knew him well in the year 2001 or 2002 by chat few times then I lost his name on pc.One Shabbir Ahmed of manora told me ur brother Khan who was was his friend. if he recognized properly. Yes there was that building at seaside perhaps very long, but now only in imagination I saw it when i was few years old and lived in a lane very near to lighthouse in early fifties, surprisingly I often see that building in dreams only. Muhammad Anwar

mussarrat		13-Aug-2014 17:23
Aoa. I m elder sister of Khurshid and yes I know that was manora barracks. After lal khan canteen going towards pir bukhari it was located on right side opposite to naval houses. Wishing u all happy independence day. Tc

Shafqat Khan		13-Aug-2014 09:19
Assalam wa laikum, Maqsud Bahi and all on page, These houses are still there they are property of M.E.S, on the road leading to pir bukhari, just before M.E.S, B&R store on the right side of the road ,one side is facing the Qasim ground and other is facing the road, two big houses and one small in center. Thanks Sadia for info ( R u niece of Khurshid Ali Khan). I am not sure about Manora barrack, if it is the same building, I have seen and every inch of of Manora, I assumed that the building which is my birth place is manora barrack, but my uncle on seeing the photograph told me that this was not the building, so i am confused, uncle is also very old may be he do not remember properly. I am looking for someone who really has seen and remember that doluble decker building on the seaside. Maqsud bahi that is why I sent you an email and requested the info. Thanks N Regards

Maqsud Ahmad		13-Aug-2014 07:31
Thank you all specailly Shafqat bahi , Musarrat Baji, Zairina Aunty for sharing your past , with the reader of this page, We here learning a lot of your memories . Its great to know that Nuns were living in front of church but its not clear , either these house were property of Church or MES . Thanking again for sharing your golden days.

sadia		12-Aug-2014 18:07
Aoa yes double building in front of sea was manora barracks. Vaguely rember as Lt chaudry father of maniza baseer mother of nazia hassan late was also living there. Great memories. Tc

Shafqat Khan		11-Aug-2014 10:13
Assalam wa laikum, My name is wrong in the post it is shafqat khan which became shaft due auto correction. sorry. Mr. Anwar mentioned pilot Mr. Lobo, his son Peter Lobo was my class fellow in Cantt Public School. Regards

Shaft Khan		11-Aug-2014 00:43
Assalam wa laikum, Maqusd bahi and all on page . Nuns were living in the houses opposite to the church and they were teaching in school in Bahadur as well, latter in these houses , Naval officers were living Lt. Ghafoor and Lt. Sarwar and in the middle small house a civilian officer Anwar sab . I am still searching for answer regarding Manora barracks is it same that was known as double decker building on the sea side, as during my visit to PakistanI showed this picture to my uncle who use to visit us in Manora when we were living in that building , he told me that building was different, at the time of m birth my family was living in this building, I was 3/4 years old when we moved to 28/1. Thanks and Regards,

Shafqat Khan		11-Aug-2014 00:18
Assalam wa laikum, Zarina Baji, My father name Lt. Cdr. Aurangzaeb Khan, hum pahlay church ki pheechay seaside par double story building main regtay they at the time of my birth, phir hum 28/1 main mov ho gai they, Qasim ground ki samnay. Yes I remember the Nuns Jo ground ki pass rehty thin, balali li pass wali Jagath bhi yad hi, wahan mes ki houses hain, wahan par aik chand bahi bhi rehty the, aur SDO Rehmatullah ka aik beta bhi rehta tha. Aur bhi kafi log they aik navy ka chief sab bhi they, Sardar Ali sab. Agar apko idea ho ki Jo double decker building seaside par thi, Kia wohi Manora Barrack hi to zaroori batain. Thanks, T

mussarrat		09-Aug-2014 15:12
Aoa to all. Zarina is talking of late 50s and 60s. I remember all wat she is described. May allah bless u. Ameen

MAQSUD AHMAD		09-Aug-2014 09:05
As Zarina worte in Urdu so i woulld use the same medium , so she can under stand clearly. Shukria Zarina aap nay qeemti maloomat deen , Aap log kis saal (year) main yahan rehtay thay . Qasim ground kay samnay walay banglow main Rehbar ka silai scool hay jahan bachian silai ka kam seekhti hain. lal khan ki canteen to 30 saal pehlay he kham ho gaee thee aor muzafar hotel be. Bulaly main ab ghar (houses) ban gaeh hain jo keh MES kay labors nay banaeh hain. Cantonment executive ka bangla ab bi khali para hay , aor mirza sab compounder ka intqal (Died) ho chuka hay. Sabzi Gosht wali market tootay zaman guzar gaya , Aor sabzi market kay saath jo building thee woh bee toot chuki hay , Yahan nazim master aor miss shereen , usman sab rehtay thay . Christian Qabrastan per makan aor dokanay ban gaee hain. Lagta hay aap log kaee salon say manora naheen aeh , Visit Manora and have a complementry cup of your favourite drink with Maqsud Bahi(Me) . Hoping to see u soon.

zarina		08-Aug-2014 15:35
aoa qasim ground k samnay or church k samnay jo jo do banglows han is man nuns rehty theen jo jo rehbar k under jo school tha is man parhaty theen or lalkhan ki canteen kbarabar muzzafar ka hotel tha church ksamnay qrt ki line thy jis man mushtaq chacha rehtay thay jo film chalatay thay or waheen bulaly thy jis man larkay tennis ki ball kheltay thay hum pehlay bulaly k samnay rehtay thay hamaray ghar ka darwaza bulaly man khulta tha cantonment executive ka banglow man pehlay cantonment ka hospital tha or hospital k back per compounder mirza sahab rehtay thay aaj ki cantonment market kbarabar jo hotel hay who pehlay sabzy or gosht market thy is market k back per christian ka qabrastan tha

MAQSUD AHMAD		06-Aug-2014 07:20
Thanks Anwar Bahi & Zarina for your kind words.pleease share your memories with us.

Guest		06-Aug-2014 05:05
The post below is from Muhammad Anwar

Guest		06-Aug-2014 05:03
Assalamu elaikum to all on this page.Thank u Maqsood bhai for encouraging response.Hope strongly we expand this page to those who do not know this site as i myself saw by chance. May Allah Almighty shower His blessings to all of us.

zarina		04-Aug-2014 14:18
aoa nd eid mubarak to all members on this page shafqat bhai whats ur father name

Maqsud Ahmad		04-Aug-2014 08:12
A-O-A Thanks Mussarat Baji & other's for eid greetings and their valuable informations. Anwar Bahi asked few details about 2B and light house area . well most of the said area is now under Pakistan Marine ( light House and DC banglow ) are rstricted area due to secrity reasons. Pilot banglows had now been demolished and none of the Pilots lives in Manora now. 2B still stands there and I ' ll send the picture if I got your email address . My best wishes to all participants of the page .Take care & God bless u all. Rgds

mussarrat		01-Aug-2014 18:58
AoA Maqsood bhai. Eid mubarak to u and all the rest. I hope u enjoyed long holidays. May bless us all ameen

Guest		01-Aug-2014 04:33
Assalamu ealaikum . It is nice to read posts again and again and laid me under a spell. For RJM Bunglow No.2B adjacent to Harbour master'office later occupied by mr.Lobo a KPT pilot who passed away in 1974. There were two other officers one Mr.Richardson and in my childhood time when I was three or four Mr. Gorden pls. do nt mind spellings living near lighthouse and was doing as harbour master in early fifties. Wish u all the best Muhammad anwar

Guest		31-Jul-2014 05:19
Sorry, the post below is shown as guest. it is posted by Muhammad Anwar

Guest		31-Jul-2014 05:15
Assalamu alaikum to all reading this page Maqsood Saheb it is nice to hearfrom u well. I was wrong quoting Zahoor saheb as the the oldest one on this page as after reading all posts written by brothers and sisters related to Manora I saw Stephanie Phoenixzee's post on May 13, 2007 that seems oldest one on the page.I appreciate with the core of my heart to read. who still remembers Manora and welcome. Was n''t it unkind that we did not welcome. one Zahoor saheb I remember was living at Bahadur and his father was naval officer there. Thank u Maqsood saheb for the efforts u do to respond everyone coming at the page.

Guest		28-Jul-2014 13:49
Assalamu alaikum and Eid mubarak to all. Muhammad Anwar

Guest		28-Jul-2014 13:48
Assalamu elaikum and eid mubarak to all .

Maqsud		28-Jul-2014 08:07
Thank u all for your kind word & greetings.

Shafqat		27-Jul-2014 20:39
Assalam wa laikum, EID MUBARAK and all the best.

MUHAMMAD aNWAR		27-Jul-2014 09:05
Assalamu elekum to all and specially Manorians either by birth or lived for any span of time. well I am muhammad Anwar lived there at Manora till 1969. worked with KPT there at Manora till 1976 We all who passed our childhood to age old have a very special place in our hearts for great manora island that is full of pristine air and nice people with different backgrounds. If remember correctly Zahoor Bhai might be the oldest brother on this page. I passed my matriculation from Izhar Abbasi Secondary School in 1966. love to all with golden memories of our childhood and boyhood at manora U see nostalgia is something we can not avoid as we grow old it has more intensity Wah Manora sweet memories.MAY ALLAH THE ALMIGHTY SHOWER ALL HIS BLESSING TO MANORIANS.

zahoor ahmed		26-Jul-2014 09:33
wishing a very happy eid ul fitr to all manorians .may this eid day brings lot of joy in your life .pl remember me in your prayers.with regards

Maqsud		26-Jul-2014 07:16
Advance EID MABROOK to all Muslim's around the world and the partcipants of this page specially Mussarrat Baji & Shafqat Bahi . May Allah bless you all.

Maqsud		10-Jul-2014 09:56
Ramdan mabrook to All muslims around the world , special greetings to Musarrat Baji. Shafqat Bahi and all the partcipant of the page. May Allah bless u all .Kulo aam wa antum bakhair.

mussarrat		07-Jul-2014 17:28
Aoa and ramadhan kareem to you all. I hope that all of u r enjoying the gr8 month. Keep communication going on.AH

Masud		30-May-2014 09:25
Dear Shafqat Bahi , I am in Palandri AJK , the place where we are working have no internet , I am using visitor EVO to just inform u that I got all ur mails at office , but can not reply due non availablity of net. It would take a week to go back Karachi and I shall collect the details you required. As per my information Mussrat baji marked the right spot . Thanks & rgds to all.

mussarrat		29-May-2014 17:47
Wks please type manora barracks and u will get 1930 pix. It is in my memory I was hardly 3 or 4 yrs old still remember that it was close to mazar in front of beach. Maniza basir mother use to live there as her was in navy.

Shafqat Khan		27-May-2014 05:14
Assalam wa laikum, I am interested to find out the location of Manora Barracks . ( Old karachi photos) .Where this building was located in Manora? Anyone having info please share. Thanks,

mussarrat		26-May-2014 17:58
Wks to u all. Refresh my memory it has been long time. Do visit oman again and b my guest. Samina is gud still working in nasra school. Her daughter rabia and son is married. Stay in touch. Best regards to u all.

Maqsud		21-May-2014 07:51
Wa Alaikum Assalam , Thanks for rejoining the page.

zarinabegum		19-May-2014 13:58
aoa is page k tamam logon ko mussat how r u samina k kia hal han manay oman visit kia ha beacause my husbad was in oman army man seeb nizwa or salalah man rahi hoon nd now my son is qatar army as net work eng

mussarrat		18-May-2014 17:06
Wks thats good then we can plan in future. Many thanks

MAQSUD		17-May-2014 08:15
A-O-A Its great to have u back on this page . Thanks for your idea of Guest House , actually Cantonment Board Manora have a single room Hut near Manora light House and any one can book it for only RS 2000/- a day. Due to rare booking from Public , the hut ramains under use of Cantonment officilas & their guests . On other hand CBM is (legally) not allowed to maintain any Guest hose ,hotel etc. but if u wish to stay a night that can be managed by discussing with local command.

mussarrat		16-May-2014 10:36
Aoa to u all. I hv a request why dont we have guest house for short stay? Should b maintained by cantt board and refurbished by them including 3 times meals. Rented thru contract just like hotel and good income for cantt board as well. Think about as v will b glad to spend night in manora. Good luck to all your efforts.

MAQSUD		13-May-2014 07:44
Dear Salman, Thanks for your coments , are you talking about Babu Lane or Police Lane , cause I don,t remember any salman in police lane. How did u feel , seeing plants on seaside area and cleaning of beach and surrounding area . Is it good ? What further improvement would you like to see ?

syed salman ahmed		12-May-2014 19:32
Hello, friends its salman here, I lived in manora in 1993 I was born there,at police line, thats very nice & peaceful place. I had many friends Riaz,Mansoor,jamil I am son of Miss Naheed hashmi my mother used to work in KPT zafar hussain school for 30 years as a teacher we all miss manora. yesterday i visited manora the place look nice but everything is broken seaside is very clean i was swimming with my son & brothers all day

Raju		12-May-2014 11:25
I guess this guy who is asking about manora is "langra Shikari" who had been living here earlier and know every thing about Manora , but just wants to hide himself .

syed		23-Apr-2014 23:22
Hi, hope everyone is good , I'm back here , seems like my spirit is still in Manora lol, can anyone tell if there's and scuba diving in Manora ? and what is the sea life like ? do we have coral etc ? one of me English Friend wants to visit but only for Diving , actually may open a diving center there , any Ideas guys? my e-mail add :engruit@hotmail.com Many Thanks Syed,

MAQSUD		18-Apr-2014 09:33
I saw the wather report today & Muscat was at 42 , quite a bit hot . any way we welcome you in NOV-DEC . Ahlan wa shalan Marhaba ukhti , meya marra .

mussarrat		14-Apr-2014 12:41
Salaam to you all. I will visit jar but in nov or dec during cold weather inshahallah

MAQSUD		14-Apr-2014 08:55
Mussarat Baji, I was bit busy and was absent from page , Shafqat has visited Manora as you have read his mail & hope you to visit Manora in near future. Soon I shall send new PIC"S of manora at you email Insha Allah. take care & allah Hafiz.

MAQSUD		14-Apr-2014 08:51
Shafqat Bahi thanks for your comments , I also was busy in business activities and absent from the page , as you have seen complain of MUSSARAT BAJI . Its plesure for me that you enjoyed Manora visit & wish to se you back in near future . God bless u all & stay in touch.

Shafqat Khan		14-Apr-2014 01:41
Assalam Walaikum, During my recent visit to Pakistan, I visited Karachi,Islamabad and chakwal. I enjoyed the stay. While in Karachi I visited Manora twice, once by sea and once by road. I was very happy to see my birth place. It was good to see that nothing much has changed except new faces. On my first visit, Maqsud bahi welcomed us and showed me around Manora. He took me on a drive through tour. We stayed a while at Cantonment hut which was new for me. Also, we took a round of katchi line and met Sir Qadir. I was very happy to see him. He is very old now, and he did not recognize me as he only taught me only 2/3 hours in 1974. He remembered by father's name and then he recognized me and our house as he was teaching my elder brother Khan. I saw my old house and my friends houses, light house and Qasim areas. My second Manora visit was on the invitation of my old friend from Manora Waqar Haider S/O Lt. Ghafoor P.N. He used to live in 28/4 and he studied in Cantt Public School. They were our family friends. His son, who is a Lieutenant in P.N. Now, arranged a party in naval base and took me by road. While going from Himalaya, I saw our old school, naval academy, and drove through our daily school route to our house and Qasim. I refreshed my memories and saw almost every place where I used to walk and bike around. This time I never felt strange in Manora as I was well taken care of by Maqsud Bahi and Waqar.

Shafqat Khan		12-Apr-2014 22:19
Dear Maqsud Bhai, Asalam Walaikum Hope you’re doing well. I have arrived in Canada. I had to join the ferry upon arrival and didnt get a chance to say thanks earlier myself. I had Ayub post on my behalf. I wanted to say thank you for the hospitality that you showed me when I was visiting. I was very touched with the kindness you showed me, and wanted to say a special thanks for taking me to visit Sir Qadar. Also, I thoroughly enjoyed the drive through tour of Manora. I wanted to say a sincere thank you for your generosity and I would love the opportunity to show you the same hospitality, should you decide to come and visit. I look forward to seeing you in Vancouver.

mussarrat		12-Apr-2014 14:54
Aoa to all. Where is everyone? Missing comments and an update on manora allah hafiz

Maqsud		14-Mar-2014 12:20
Thanks Shafqat bahi & ayub bahi , I wish the visiting old Manorian's should go back , with having in their minds that they were taken " better care of ' during their visit to manora. God bless you and take care. I always welcome the oldies to visit manora , they can visit Manora Graveyard , if the have any of their loved ones here , can walk around and off course a Car is available to drive them where they wish to in Manora

ayub		14-Mar-2014 06:24
as salam u alaikum, maqsud bahi, jazakallah ul khair, thank you for your wonderful hospitality and lunch was great, will comment in detail soon, shafqat

mussarrat		04-Mar-2014 17:52
Aoa well all I know manora is always having cool breezes thats make it different from khi. Enjoy present and forget for now hot summer :) before I go to sleep I always look at manora picture so I dream of it.

MAQSUD		04-Mar-2014 07:33
Thanks Shafqat and welcome back to motherland . Mussarat Baji , Please you know that we don't have electrcity in pakistan (Shortage) and you gave us message of Summer not v far. So pary the summer must not come early . We having all cooling equipments , feel helpless (No power).

Shafqat		03-Mar-2014 23:35
Assalam wa laikum, Maqsud Bahi, ' Thank you very much, Insha Allah see you soon, nice fishing catch you got, reminds me of my first job in Canada on a fishing resort ship in northern BC, for sports fishing, I was Chief Engineer on a fishing resort ship hotel. Sadia / Mussarat, I share your opinion regarding Syed comment, we remember our deceased love ones, our friends and relatives this is natural as we can never forget them. I mentioned meeting Tahir in 2006 , it was 2007 and that was my last meeting with him, he mentioned about you meeting him at Dubai airport, it is good that through this page Manora and all those great people who lived there will always be in picture and remembered.

mussarrat		03-Mar-2014 17:46
Oh lucky u all enjoy nice weather summer not v far :)

MAQSUD		03-Mar-2014 06:37
Hello Hello ITs raining at Karachi at this moment 11.30 am , beautiful weather n sky full of cloud + Manora beach and sea is calm looking like blue lagoon . Peaceful and cool breeze at beach, for away fogy image of ships at anchorage. wooo

Shafqat		02-Mar-2014 21:17
Assalam wa laikum, I started school at St.Andrews inside Bahadur, I don't remember much may be I was only there in KG.After this school was closed I was in CPS from 1962 to 1970 and left this school and Manora after class eight, Tahir, Khurshid and Samina were my class fellows.from 1970 to 1976, I visited Manora only twice, but 1976 -1977 during my training at Marine Academy we were visiting Manora regularly as we were using swimming pool at Rehbar, Manora play grounds and boat pulling in port channel. From 1981 - 1990 during my service with PNSC sailing from and in Karachi Port or when comming to Kemari from Manora anchorage only use to see Manora from distance. I joined United Arab Shipping in1991 and our trips to Karachi reduced and I started missing Manora and in 1996 we moved to North America and now Manora was only dream and I was thinking to visit Manora all the time and to see the places of my childhood , I was visiting Pakistan regularly but never got chance to see Manora. In 2010 during my visit to Karachi my Friend from KPT stores Manora invited my for a party at Manora club, from that day now every year I am visiting my favourite place, I remember all my friends and class fellows. Mussarat u r right Oman is very nice, I have seen Oman 29/30 times on ship when calling Mina Sultan Qaboos, also Sabir Super Market owner son is my friend, now I live in Vancouver . British Colombia which is known as the most beautiful place on earth........ but Manora is Manora.

sadia		02-Mar-2014 15:36
Wks Syed makes me laugh. Well v r talking always with alive ones :) but I m away for so long so hardly knows anyone . May allah give us all long life. Ameen. I will try to visit kar in aug or so then visit manora also.

MAQSUD		02-Mar-2014 15:26
A-O-A Yah Sure I am here to welcome you Shafqat ,give me a call when you get in. wishing happy journey back home. Mussrat baji comes to islamabad but skips Manora , I hope she would also visit Manora in near future. I just came back after trip to CHARNA fishing point and got bucket full of Surmai, Kund and dother , it was a pleasant day with few clouds roaming around. How did you all passed you sunday.

syed		02-Mar-2014 01:51
Hi Everyone , I'm feeling sad now after reading about all the dead people :( Allah bless , can we please more talk about who is alive and doing great? cheers !

mussarrat		01-Mar-2014 05:05
Aoa to u all. Sorry Shafqat :) getting old now have a safe journey. My brother khurshid died in jan 2000. Ahmed Ali nxt is chief captain he too sailed a month ago to USA. Younger brother jamil lives in faisalabad he has his own business. My younger sis lives in kar. Self in oman for over 22 years and holds omani nationality. This is beautiful country but still manora was, now and ever has v distinguished place. I was v sad when my brother and tahir malik died. May allah give them top place in janna ameen

Shafqat		28-Feb-2014 11:59
Assalam Wa Laikum, Maqsud Bahi, Insha Allah comming to Karachi in first week of March, I have yr phone number, intend to make a trip to Manora. Mussarat, I know you very well, please forgive my ignorance regarding your name, I know u as Khurshid ' s . sister, as you have introduced yourself today, I know yr whole family, yr father, mother and regarding siblings I have confusion you have two brothers and how many sisters, because I recall Khurshid's only one sister. I will send u a detailed message in one / two days , I am on ship now getting off on leave after 2 days,my name was wrong in yr mes even after correction.

mussarrat		27-Feb-2014 14:01
Sorry I mean Shaqat sorry typo error

mussarrat		27-Feb-2014 14:00
Aoa. Shafaq I was class fellow of Anisa since kg class and also khurshid's sister. He died due heart attack and tahir studied in his class. Tahir last me few months before death and visited me in oman also during his official trip. I m sad to know about two deaths may allah give them janna ameen

Maqsud		26-Feb-2014 07:39
A-O-A Dawood is son of Haji Lal Khan & Seth Mehboob was son in law of Lal Khan, Mehboob was hotel owner at cornor of Bahadur boundry wall , the road leadig to Mandir from PD passenger pier opposite of PD Haji hotel. and mehboob's brother Khalid was our college mate in 1969 SM Scince College and now in San fransisco US.

Shafqat		26-Feb-2014 05:16
I am confused with the names Seth Mehboob is same as I mentioned or his name was Dawood, or I am confusing Dawood with Zafar. One I think is son of Haji Lal Khan may be Dawood and one his son inlaw Mehboob. these two persons I know , if you are mentioning someone else then I dont know. Plaese correct me.

Shafqat		26-Feb-2014 01:17
Assalam wa laikum, Yes I know the compounder of Cantonment dispensary , this dispensary was in the Manora market, for treatment we use to go to M.I.Room or sickbays at Himalyia or Bahadur, but sometime for some vaccinations from school we attended this dispensary, I remember him, but I don't think that he was living some where near our house. Seth Mehboob . Hotel owner was son in law of Haji Lal Khan and brother in law of Zafar, I know whole this family as Haji Lal Khan was very close friend of my father, I remember I attended Seth Mehboob marriage in C P Barar society Karachi at the main residence of Haji Lal Khan, who was also had a house in Katchi lines. I remember in 1970 I attended this marriage and from Manora Hafiz Abdul Jabbar took me there, as my father was in USA at that time and we were invented so I attended. Hafiz Jabbar (KPT School) was my Quran tutor .haji Lal khan was very well known and friend of all naval officers , all officers use to gather in his canteen after work in the evening and they offered maghrib prayers in a small mosque(Mussalah) behind the canteen. Haji Sb use to lead the prayers, and at about 9 pm the canteen was closed and everyone back to their house . I know two Bashir one was in KPT signal tower and one was in our school , athlete use to take parts in race with sir Kaleem illaj.

Maqsud		24-Feb-2014 11:24
Don't you remember Mirza Sb an old compounder of Cantonment dispensary , also living beside you house , he also died last year . his son Iqtadar Mirza also died . Bashir Afghani & Seth Mehboob Pakistan Hotel PD Manora passed away last year. May Allah bless the departed soul and rest themin peace .

Shafqat		24-Feb-2014 06:41
Maj .Gen. Tahir Malik S/O Cdr.S.M.Malik was my class fellow, I think my brother Khan was also Sister Anisa class fellow. I met Gen. Tahir Malik in March 2006. When he was GOC Malir Cantt. I met him after 37 years, that was my last meeting , after that he was transferred to Lahore and with in one year he died. In 1969 they moved to Dock yard from Manora , at that time we were in class 7 in Cantt Public School, after that I met him in 2006. My class fellow Khurshid Ali Khan also died of Cancer.

mussarrat		21-Feb-2014 18:21
Aoa. Just to know anyone remember lt cmdr malik his sons were shafqat and tahir malik and daughter anisa was my classmate. So sad tahir died few years back due cancer. Dawood bhai lives near my house and worked as electrician in cantonment board also died in karachi due home accident may allah give them top place in jannah ameen

Maqsud		19-Feb-2014 08:16
You have not shared the whole about hard time? I pray for your joy and happiness . you may find manora Pic's at your email. God bless you .

syed		19-Feb-2014 00:59
Hi Everyone , This blog is amazing and love reading comments over here , I recently had a hard time in life and trying to put my life together , I know some users have sent me emails and it was an honor and pleasure to reply them. I wish time goes back and I go back to Manora back to my nursery and KG class , ahh .. I miss those days. If anyone has new pictures can share with me on engruit@hotmail.com please.

Maqsud		17-Feb-2014 11:38
Zahoor Bahi, You are absent for few weeks or you too busy.

mussarrat		09-Feb-2014 19:14
Asalaam alaikum maqsud bhai. I hope u r feeling much better. Plz tc of your health. Thanks for the lovely pictures it's a memory. Qadir master still alive gud to know that. He must b v old he taught me when I was hardly 9 yrs old. Good to see new joiners. tc AH

Shafqat		30-Jan-2014 07:03
Dear Zahoor Ahmed and Maqsud bahi, My fathers name Lt. Crd Aurangzeb Khan. Rasheed and Khursheed were my class fellows and so was Arif and hanif son of Lt. Cdr Lateef.

Shafqat		30-Jan-2014 06:56
Dear Maqsud Bahi and all, Thanks for updating, Inshallah I will visit the page regularly now, my email is shafqatsami96@gmail.com we were living in 28/1 just between Lt. ramzan sab and Lt. Lal Khan sab. please do send some new pictures and yr email address too. Last tuime when I was in manora I met Waseem ( MES) and his brother Shamim ( KPT). I will write in detial , I am Chief Engineer ( Marine) working her in Vancouver. It is good that we now can chat. Thanks and Regrads,

Maqsud Ahmad		28-Jan-2014 09:53
Dear All, Thanks for your comments , we appreciate your presence at this page and hope to have you all here now and always to share your past with us. Now the about me as you asked for it. My Name is Maqsud Ahmad and at present I am Cantonment Board member/Counselor of Manora . We ere earlier living at Police Lane Manora near Police chowki , we are here in Manora for last 50 years . I know almost all old families living here in past . Now we are living at seaside CBM flats . Deatils required by Zarina (Thanks) I have 4 kids , My son has graduated from Bradford University and one of my daughter is Doctor and other is MBA hons , younger son now in BTECH . All the Banglows in front of Cantt office now has been demolished & Qasim ground now taken by Marines.Yes I remeber your family , covey my best wishes to all Zarina. Hi Ali Khan, After a long absence , thanks for coming out of vancouvers freezing environment and visiting the page again . Well Ali I am here for last 50 years , details are given above. Yes Qadir sab keep visiting me montly or after 6 weeks. Qadir sb is too old now , weak health i saw him couple of days back at Keamari I my heart cry seeing that his shirt was full of PAWN ( Beatle leaf) he was the man with no STAIN on his clothings , ,Makha brthers are still in Manora and doing fish at early morning.Bashir has been retired from Life insurance job and now doing somewhere else. Dear Shafqat , I know the peoples living around you , but you did not told about your family. Tell me if you require any futher details. Thanks for visit this page please stay in touch. Hello to Munni Baji & Zahoor Bahi , I was sick for 6 week , now better thats why i was missing on this page . And at final If you guys send me youe e mail , I can sent you latest Photos of Manora Island surrounding , the place you lived ,the ground you plaed and the Beach you walked around. Thank you all , being with us on the page . Thanks thanks many Thanks

zahoor ahmed		28-Jan-2014 04:54
maqsood bahi aasalamu elecum .some old guestsof your page are returning now which looks very exciting. shafqat sb has refreshed his memories about stay at manora.i left manora at the age of fifteen years on six june 1965.the persons refered as naval officers were also known to me I may add thatone latif sb a real brother of lt lal khan was also living on same lane as mentioned in message/their third brother mohammad sarwar also become commissioned officer in later part of his service /you may recall one naval officer amman khan whose banglow was near light house and his two sons kursheed and rasheed are also presently living in usa along with their mother .one qasim sb of pak navy was also resident of same lane at our time ..I havepassed five years in pns qasim residential area and the road on which your bang low was located was used daily while going to izharabbasi school or mi.room .I may beable to recognize you if you may like to mention your fathers name due to the reason that mostly the naval officers were nimazis and attendents of mosque located with mazar of yousaf shah .at present ican not identify wiyhout father name for instance the officers living at manora at our time was miandad sb ramzan sb qasimsb afzal sb soukatsb mageedsb dilawar khan rehman gul zamir gul lalkhan and latif sb the sons of ramzan sb ijaz one saleem son of qasim sb and rasheed qursheed were well known to me .

Shafqat		27-Jan-2014 03:48
Assalam wa laikum, Any one from Manora reading these comments and post, my name is shafqat and I have posted few comments as S.Ali.Khan. This is my fourth post, looking for someone who lived in Manora in late 60's and early 70's. I was living in Naval Officers banglow near two play grounds on the road leading to light house, our neighbors were Lt. Ramzan sahib on one side and Lt. Lal Khan sahib on other side, I studied in Cantonment Public School ( Now FG School) I left that school after class eight in 1970. I am looking for some of my class fellows, I visit Manora almost every year when ever I am in Pakistan, almost all the people living there are now moved to city and various buildings are demolished, but I have seen KPT Pilot club is some what maintained, we had a party at the Pilots club in July 2012 and Oct 2011, good to see the renovation of St.Paul Church and also last year I saw the renovation of temple (mundir) in progress. If any of my friend / class fellow recognize me is welcome to contact me ( shafqatsami96@gmail.com Best Regards, Shafqat Mun

Guest		26-Jan-2014 07:33
Maqsud Bahi, I have read many comments all reminded me of our best days in Manora mentioning Booti, toti and his brother Heera, always catching fish on the sea wall, off course dhobi ghat Allah diya and Bin yameen, I know all of them, Also I came to know you r living on seaside I think Mr. Bashir is also living there before he use to live in Punjab Barrack in Port Depart. He was working as an insurance agent, I know him well. Also I came to know about Babli pakora wala he died and the Chana chat people on seaside I think Ajmal or Aslam, everything reminded me of Manora and also Ramzan Sahib, he was our neighbor , he made hotel in katchi line? I also need some more information from you. Regards, S.Ali.khan

Guest		26-Jan-2014 06:58
Maqsud Bahi, Assalam wa laikum, This is my second post on this page first one in June 2008, I am in Vancouver , Maqsud bahi for how long you r living in Manora, we left Manora in 1970, please tell me some thing about you, you must be knowing Sir Qadir, who all ways, use to wear white pyjamq and shirt and eating pan.I was reading the other posts on the page all r interesting and reminds me of our days in Manora. S.Ali.Khan

zarina begum		26-Jan-2014 05:58
guest tum bhi apnay baray man tafseel say batao

zarina begum		26-Jan-2014 05:36
assaiam alaikum aaj bohot time k bad dobara hazir hoon kuch apny tabiat ki khrabi ki waja say maqsood apnay baray man tafseel bateen kham rat walk kliao man pehchany nahi meray walid mes man thay meray baray bhai jalal or chotay bhai ayub urf guddu arif apny fafily k sath japan or nadeem apny family k sath america manhay manora ki yadain to bhooly nahi jati ham rat ko waik kartay huy dc k banglay tak jatay thay or ground man dortay thay qasim ground man football ka match hota jahan angrez kheinay aatay cant office k samnay aik angrez pilot thay un ki bety ka nam helen tha lobo pilot kinder garden ki purany principle let mrs mairaj hussain jin hoon nay bad man meray sath kpt school keamary man parhaya

zahoor ahmed		07-Jan-2014 09:26
maqsood bahi thank you very much for good wishes expressed on coming of new year.similar sentiments are here for you and and all manorians . I shell be grateful if some comments on on my observations are given on my messege of dated 4 dec 2013

mussarrat		04-Jan-2014 17:57
My email is sadia.khan@omanair.com

mussarrat		04-Jan-2014 17:55
Wks maqsud happy new year to u and to all readers. I am really sorry being away that is purely due work but ofcourse no excuse. I cant forget since time I was v young, all ships making sirons when clock hit pass midnight. Wow. I love manora and its people, now and always. Tc

Maqsud Ahmad		31-Dec-2013 13:30
Happy new Year to Munni Baji, Zahoor Bahi & to all ex residents of Manora . May Allah the almighty shower his blessings upon you all & may with grace of almighty Allah the new year bring you happiness,joy & good health.

zahoor ahmed		04-Dec-2013 05:39
maqsood bahi thank you for calling on yesterday.in fact key board of computer is not working properly for last couple of days due to mishandling of my two grand sons.their father has promised to get it inorder in end of this week.recently while viewing gazetteer of india published in 1908 by then british govt manora island has been described as cantonement and contains the Persian gulf telegraph department cable factory and arecently constructed dry port ;known as; giles graving dock ; Karachi port and pilot esstablishments .the port officer and port enginer and a portion of indo European telegraph establishment areresident here.an annual fair isheld in march in honour of peer or a saint said to have been buried in miraculous circumstances .manora hill is very healthy place.it is 100 feet high at its east end resending to 40 feet at west end .there are fortifications barracks a dispensary anda middle school for European and Eurasian girls at manora fort.. maqsood bahi can thefactory and dock mentioned in 1908 publication be identifiedtoday as I have no idea about their location..i also like to know that whether bells are still being ranged at light houseto keep the people aware about the hours passing day and night.at our time after every hour bells were tinkeled denoting time like a watch..my mind mind has flashed back to fishing on brake water wehere fishs like surmai kund dangara kanarcha meang were available for fishermen.now one bank of brake waterhas been filled with blocks for defence of brake water structure. with regardsand prayer for you and family.

Maqsud		03-Dec-2013 09:06
Both Zahoor Bahi & Munni Baji are misssing on this page . I just talked to Zahoor Bahi he is OK and happy, I no contact or email of Munni Baji , I hope she is all well and busy in her job . Allah blesss u all . If any other manorian find this page , please share your memories with us . Rgds Maqsud

Guest		15-Nov-2013 16:00
2 access ways are , u can access this Island by road via Maripur Road to Sandspit and then straight to Manora , don't forget to bring your CNIC with you , Naval Check points in way . Or by boat from Keamari to Mnaora .

Ali khan		15-Nov-2013 10:44
How can one access the island. I am planning a visit tom?

MAQSUD		02-Nov-2013 08:09
AOA So how about visiting Manora ? Pre scheduled visit would enable us to provide transport for Pick & drop in Manora .

mussarrat		01-Nov-2013 13:28
Salaam to you all. Mailing to state that I m here:)

Maqsud		31-Oct-2013 09:53
Yah but no more coin colectors left and main 2 reasons are that coins have no values now and the 2nd is that the Manora channel is highly polluted with chemicals of textile & tannery flowing in through Layari channel in to sea and visibility is too poor in sea water to locate coins. Don't you remember lots of Dolphins ( Gaddah Machi) sailing with Boat named Baori from katchi line jetty they also have disppeared due to pollution in channel . Bubbly of Bahadur Yar Jang pakora shop behind Bahadur mosque Calling Ao Manora Khao Pakora a charming character died of taking drugs . All shops behind Bahadur are closed now . Grocer's & Fish peoples have gone now. Hafiz Bahi care taker of PAF HUT qasim died months back. The KPT Qauaters at Yousuf Shah are demolished and the land now in boundry of PNS Qasim and the Flag mast of KPT hanging flags of incoming ships demoilshed and now no traces of that mast. perhaps you also remeber Booti,heera,Tooti brother fishing MEANG fish at PNS Qasim wall and selling on spot. Nazzar Ali majavor still sits at yousuf Shah mazar ,yaqoob Mujavor died couple of years back. Allah Diya & Binyameen both moved to Karachi and living in Sarjai Town. Police Lines all building have been demolished and left behind deserted view . Yet the charm of Arabian sea is there it looks lke blue lagoon in early morning hrs and i live near Mandir and Izhar Abassi School and used to view the at 6 Am , a magical view , which's hard to explain . please stay in touch . Alah Hafiz for now .

zahoor ahmed		30-Oct-2013 14:22
the memories of manora have stayed with me forever.the time has so far passed has not been able to diminish them except that certain names could not be recollected other wise faces are stalled in mind.i have memories of visits to London sanfransisco lasvegas lasangelees yet heart is placed at a land like manora where I passed child hood.i can remember various attractions of manora but one which usualy watched at manora civilian jetty is being illustrated today is that visitors who arrives at that jetty for picnic wonders to see those young boys who were siwimmers and divers by birth provides live entertainment when theytakes divies in seaaround jettyfor searching coinsthrown by vistors in the sea .by such actionsiwimmers brings coins in the mouth on surface and hold them as their earings.people admires such siwiming which they have neverseen before.this jetty was built near then pns bahadur and remained keptas main entrance for civilians . from this jetty a lane leads to munderon the other side of manora.the lane had a wall of bahadur on one side and shops ontheother side weher fish pakooras etc were sold with honesty.voices like aa manorey kaha pakorie were heared oftenly on these shops.outsiders always enjoyed their visits and remembers for longtime.

zahoor ahmed		26-Oct-2013 17:16
aoa to maqsood bahi and allthe manorians.sir your page has brought a new excitement in my life through wich ihave been able to catch the flavor of old memories giving me a great charm ofmanora dispite living 1000miles from this golden spot.where I have deep rootes in the soil.the deaths of ajmal brothers isvery sad news. almighty allah may rest these souls in peace all those brothers were nice people .ramzan sbof kachi line has been quoted in one comment .one ramzan sb was a naval officer in our neighbor hoodwho was from murree hills having son namely ijaz. a friend of mine .similarly dhobi gaht has also been pin pointed here .it may not be out ofplace to point outone dhobi ghat was near our quarteror one may say near air force hut.this hut was used by airforce persons on every sunday one old man reputed as helow baba and his sons weredetailed to look after sunday visitors.i can not forget that being child iwent to mela of yousaf shah gahzi andgets a plate of biryani after awaitingin long que.the taste and flavor of that biryani has never been foundafter leaving manora.another figure which I have never forgotten is a school felowwhose residence was near old police choki we called called him by the name of shera having good voice .he often recites an indian naat perver degar ealam inschool functions.the son ofkateeb sb was a close friendmay allah give him esteemed place in janat ul firdous.atour timeallah dia and Binyamin real brotherswere washermen on dhobi ghat listedhere earlier .one brother Binyamin was of my age.maqsood bahi manora has always been on top ofmy choicefor visitonevery tour of Karachi I always offer my prayer in mosque adjoining yousaf shah gahzishrine wherei went fist time for nimaz at the age of seven years.rest of the memorie will be posted in verynear future until then khuda hafizwith best regards.onceagain thanksfor inviting me on manora page.

Maqsud		25-Oct-2013 10:45
Aslam Bahi died earlier , Later his younger Brother Iqbal missed while their ship was heading to yemen and no tracer found yet after almost 10 years. Aslam Bhis's son Guddu is now in Manora Post office. Their sister Qamar Baji also died this year ,Their younger sister is Principal in Manora KG scool near Police Chowki Manora . Qamar Baji's husband Engr Zafar also missed while thier ship capsized ( Allah may rest thier souls in peace) patience to their family.Zafar family was living at Dhobi Ghat and Javed & Amjad were his brothers , their father was working in PN Dockyard. At dhobi Ghat IShaq Bahi washerman also died last year.Munni baji was very close to her native place but flew back Oman , perhaps lack of time . Zahoo Bahi , first Imam of Manora Rehabar Masjid were Hfiaz Adbdul Rehaman (Allah may rest his soul in peace) I used to follow them in Asar .Magrib & Ishaa namaz.Their elder son was Allah Buksh then Ghazi and Mujahid,Mujahid later died of cardiac arrest. The army offcier who let Army was owner of Pakistan Hotel (Seth Mehboob) Khalid's brother their hotel was in fron of Haji hotel PD Manora . Seth Mehboob died this year in his home town Gujar KKhan. Their was another famous character of Manora , if you remember BASIR AFGHANI. he died last month in Virginia US of lung cancer ( Allah may rest his soul in peace).very loving and very close to me , his family have moved to US year back. Cantoment Office is still there but the Pilot Banglows has been demolished and space left free.Please you all keep in touch Allah Hafiz & many thanks for sharing your golden past with all viewers. Thanks again.

mussarrat		22-Oct-2013 18:04
Sorry ajmal died while working as seamen aslam was employed in post office in 1985 they moved to khi. Aslam father was also working as postman till year 1968 I suppoz.

mussarrat		22-Oct-2013 17:50
Ajmal brother aslam and 2 sisters farzana and ferkhunda later they lived in ramzan sahib building in khuchi line. Aslam disappeared while working as seaman and ferkhanda died of havi f hole in her heart. Maulivi sahib taught me also quran.

zahoor ahmedsir		22-Oct-2013 10:44
sir the comments posted below have been given by me but unfortunately name have been listed as guest this may kindly be treated as comments from zahoor ahmed another mistake which ihave commited needs to be corrected is that comments have been started with word at which may please be ignored

Guest		22-Oct-2013 10:33
athanks a lot maqsood bahi for comments.you have recalled name of ajmal brotherswho were my class mates from class one but their name has been forgotten however the taste of their chat is still present in memory . their one brother was an employeeof local post office and quarter from office was in their use maqsood bahi did you have any information about fist imam sb of mosque built in our time in front of gate of then pns bahadur as his son was a class mateand friend of mine like wise another class fellow whose resi dence was behind the haji hotel and his one brother was an army officer but their names have been washed .maqsood bahi in our time cantonement office was located near the lower gate of pns qasim and shop cum hotelwhich at that time was known as posti s shopwas also their in front of cantt office will you please share information if any . I have seen new pictures of manora as refered in your comments pariticularly the wall around pns qasim on beach sidehasrefresed old memories . I have watched so many indian Pakistani black and white movies in the cenima.here I would recall that incident which took place on the shore of manora when in a mid night a ship of Iraq loaded with kahjoors structed 100 meters away and its one side was sunked . the crew left the ship and on next morning young boys captured it for few hours and large no ofbags of kahjoors were shifted to the shore and distributed among the people present over over there I was also one of them. I have wasted your time now kuhdah hafiz .with best regards

mussarrat		21-Oct-2013 18:01
Eid mubarak to u all. Well I m missing yes bcoz I was visiting islamabad with my girls. We also visited nathia gali and thoroughly enjoyed cool weather. Pak is beautiful mashahallah. I also watched film waar too good. I m addicted to this site will never leave you all. Best regards to all.

Maqsud		20-Oct-2013 18:22
EID MUBARAK to all Ex Manorians and also to Zahoor Bahi who shared his memories with all page visitors. Zahoor Bahi PNS Bahadur was renamed as PNS Rahbar and your favorite Cinema was closed after the death of operator Mushtaq Bahi nick name (Daal Masoor) Allah may rest his soul inpeace . KIA LOG THAY Mohabat aor Piar Walay . Its also sad to say that no more Chat Vendors are at beach ( Iqbal bahi died and Ajmal brothers left for better future. Kitni mazay ki CHAT hote thee Iqbal Bahi Madraswala ki.Now 3rd class resturants are looting visitors like the ones at Pindi point Murree (selling uncooked choochas ) here they are selling Khaga and Mangra to visitors saying that its Surmai & dother . Dishonesty have entered in thier blood like plague . Zahoor Bahi did you saw new pic's of Manora at facebook , address has been given on my earler mail. Saying about weather , its very hot in Karachi now a days we still run our AC's to have nice sleep. I hope its enough for now , please keep visiting this page. Mussarat Baji is missing on this page for couple of weeks. Some other EX manorians came on the page and then left with the wind , no traces left . Allah Hafiz

zahoor ahmed		15-Oct-2013 07:37
aoa maqsood bahi eid mubark to you and all the manorians sisters and brothers. here in attock wether has been changed winter is coming .eids which we have passed in manora from 1955 to 1965 are unforgettable.at our time all the manorians used to offer eid prayer at one place ie vast ground in front of pns bahdur .all the three days of every eidwere enjoyed by us on manora beach by camel riding eating of chat and watching movie in cenima manora beach remained over crowded by visitors from Karachi cityduring eid days.cenima ticket at that time was only old four annas eight annasfor eldersand one rupee in first class.

Maqsud		11-Oct-2013 09:48
For latest pictures of Manora , log in to your facebook acount and write Manora Island in search area. The latest images are added by my son Jahageer (Admin) . This may connect old Manorians to thier native place. Rgds

Maqsud		08-Oct-2013 10:32
AOA Such a courageous lady should never regret about the past ,Its all gone . We welcome you & all old residents to visit Manora . Rgds

Guest		07-Oct-2013 17:48
salaam to maqsood and all. my younger daughter maryam will b in london 20 oct due her work. i wish to visit manora again i spent good and bad time in manora. my regards to u all

Maqsud		05-Oct-2013 13:15
AOA I remebmember your daughter sitting in pram out side your house . We frequently had been travelling to UK my elder son studying there and coing back home I had glimps of your daughter at Heathrow . I told my wife that I am not 100 % sure but little lady looks like my friends Bhanji and now your told that she is in oman air . Its not possible to paste latest photos on this page , instead my younger son has his page i shall sent you complete details there you can find lots of latest photos. Rgds

Guest		03-Oct-2013 18:49
Plz share latest pictures of manora

Guest		03-Oct-2013 18:40
Aoa to u all. I know sabeela v well small house and their hotel. Use to visit billu bhai and rafeeq chacha living in mundir my god it takes me way back. My salaam and duaa to all. I m living in Oman muscat for last 22 years studied in UK hotel management. My one daughter working in oman air and so do I. V nice place but I admire saudia mecca I visit there often

Maqsud Ahmad		02-Oct-2013 16:56
AOA At least after lots of efforts , this page is now moving on .I was the only to respond everybody to keep this continued . Its for Munni that I offered Baji Sabeela 's(They have hotel near mandir ) sister to take part in counselors election next month. Both of the sisters came to my house taht night and shared their memories about your family & Muneeza , we were sitting couple of hrs and she continued telling the old days .This what we have (the old days) and very valuableable . She also admired you she said that she was in touch with you for long and unfortunatly lost contact . Munni forget not to take a cup of tea with my faimly , you are not guest you are part of family as my sister. My cell phone is given on this page downstream some where . Zahoor Baho please be present on this page and never left Manorains alone. Best Rgds Maqsud

zahoor ahmed		30-Sep-2013 11:54
thank you sister munni for your comments.izhar abbasi school was located near seaside on mander road a double stoery building having ground floor for boys students and girlsclasses were on uper portion with common headmistress sitting in aroom on ground , miss kishwar is the only name left in my memory along with miss saheen who were students at our time miss saheen s brother namely baber was my class fellow in 9th and tenth class, there father was a kpt officer , miss saheen was later got married with a person namely qayoom khan who was hailing from attock punjab as for as my knowledge isconcernsd, however i have no knowledge about muneeza basser as in our time ie up to 1965 there wason one banglow in side qasim fort all other banglows were located the road leading to mazar of yousaf shah gazi and other side from miroom to pns qasim s gate,and all were in possesion of naval officers few of which i still remembered such asdilwar khan lal khan his brother latif kahan gulzareen rehman gul zameer gul capt ru khan however lalkhan isaanother person running acanteen near miroom , istill remember than lal khan sahib wasa shot statuerd personlity andkind human being,, i must express sorry for calling my late teacher master haider nick name whose daughter is your friend may god rest his soul in peace and janat firdos takecare yorself sister munni andgod bless you and family,

Guest		27-Sep-2013 17:50
Aoa I hv also studied 9th & 10th class in izhar abbasi girls school near mundir. Lots of memories I hv. Lal khan sahib shop I cant forget he use to give me lots of sweets as I was munni of all. Mushtaq sahib was running manora cinema those days. Master haider daughters got job in nasra as I helped them. Do u know maneeza baseer mother of nazia hassan were v close friend of my mama they use to live naval building in qasim. Will visit manora this oct inshahallah allahhafiz

Maqsud		25-Sep-2013 09:14
I ' ll be back after couple of days , with the dtails about ustad naqalteep .Thanks for your mail, anyway Mrs Dilara & Hyder sir (Chamki ) passed away few years back. Nasir sir is retired .Sir Inayat Ullah also retired and left Karachi. Rgds

zahoor ahmed		25-Sep-2013 05:16
maqsood bahi thank you very much indeed for your kind reply,at last some friend from manora has beenfound for exchange of memories ,having been a public figure you are doing service to the island which still a very calm piece of land in a country where terrorisum is rampent everywhere,may god help you all the times and best of luck ,piease give my salam to to those friends of mine the name of whome you have mentioned my friends either who were my class fellows of kpt schools or pertains to navy born ,because my father was navy person naming moh ammad fazil , we have changed four quarters during our stay at manora ,first quarter was located behind kpt school near mander second was near mes store oppositefoot ball grounds trid was near light house and last one was in pns qasim, on beach side way leading to brake waters , the priamray school teachersthe only names which i still remember were madam dil ara master haider his nick name was chamki master inayatullah ,nasir hussain is is the only name of high school teacher left in my mind ,there was also a madam rukhsana in izhar abbasi high school,, master haider has always kept an iron rod covered with cloth for punishment of students so we remained ofraid of him due to that iron rod which was frequently used for beating us so we called him chamki,one of my classfelow in tenth also bears name zahoor ahmed he was aquite fat fellow as cmpared to me and his father wasanaval officer in pns bahadur another class fellow whose name has been forgetten but his nick name was ustad naqalteep who poses himself as poet with poetry of others,maqsood bahi i havewasted a lot of your time now kudha hafiz with best wishes for you and family

Maqsud Ahmad		24-Sep-2013 11:16
Zahoor bahi thanks for your comments , We too miss old manorians . I became counselor of manora in 2010 till date, I tried hard to recover the beauty of Island and started cople of project , like plantation at priority . Now the Plants have grown from Himalaya to Qasim (Mazar road) also on back road of PNS Qasim and Both side of Manora beach , you can see them on Google maps ( From PD Shaokat Hotel to All around) Play land near Church up graded New rides has been placed . Beach road upgraded by Paving Stone. I have shadow like memory of you , perhaps one of your friends were Rauf , Ahsan etc but not sure. You are always welcome to Manora & have of cup of tea with me. I am also planning to leave manora sometime in 2014 cause all my friends have left the Island. Best Rgds Maqsud Ahmad Board member/Counselor Manora

zahoor ahmed		21-Sep-2013 04:56
maqsood sb hellow i entered first time in manora as five year old child along with faimly in 1955,my father was navy service men so aquater has been alloted to him for residence ,ileft this island with heavy heart consequent upon his retirement for shifting to native district attock in punjab ,on 6 june 1965,since than i paid so many short visits just to refresh old memories of my life ; which are unforgetableand horbourd in my heart and soul,lat time i visited manora in feb 2011and during that course i luckly met adeaf person naming ali who was found sitting in front shirine of hazrat yousaf shah gazhi for collection of chandafor adjoing mosque,i believe that ali is only livig personwho is known to me since my childhood,in manora , sitting before shrine old memories of past appeared on screen of my mind recalling those golden days when i used to play games with my close friends like ziaudin and naseerudinin in area adjoing to lighthouse as well near a church,idaily passed through a road on which lalkhan canteen and certain hotels were locatedin my way to kpt school manora.,a cenima was also there where i watched indian and pakistani movies on payment of old eight annas per show , that cenima has now been turned in to pns rahber auditorium,the lighthouse now could not be approched now by civilians due to extension of limits of pns qasim, thus this area is prohibted for visitors like me whose has no connection left in present day navy , similarly residential colony of pnsqasim has also been out of bound areawhere i passed five years of my life , passege from gate to brkewaters was our plyground ,this sitiution made me sorrowful,i also observed that majority of buildings belonging to kpt are now empyt and no body is living there,signal towershas been demolishedon beach side i found no vendor of chatwala who were in our timesused to be seen near mander site providing chat on payment of two old annas per bowl ,i left manora after passing three ours with sad feelings,however your web site has given me a great pleasureand compled me to express my feelings regarding manorawhere golden days of my life has been passed ,boat name baori could not be rememberedas navy boats were used by us due to fathers service god bless all manorians and thanks

Maqsud		19-Sep-2013 11:53
Do you remember a boat named " BAORI" we were daily travelling by this steamer "BAORI" to Keamari. Tidal Observatory at Katchi line Nala , has been gone for ever. A tidal observatory at AZAD MAIDAN PD Manora is no more . Signal Tower at PD Jetty demolished. LAL KHANS Canteen wiped off ,Old heritage gone, and remember the Nations those who erase their past can not survive . Now what to share on say alas those golden days .

zahoor ahmed		18-Sep-2013 05:38
hello all those who lived in manora asi have passed ten years of my life from 1955 to 1965, i remained a studient firstly zh primaryschool at kachhi line and later later//izhar abbasi school of kpt our quarter waz located near light house subsequently in pns qasim,becuse my father waz a service men in navy now i have been living at attock being a retired govt officer/ any one who like to talk with me can contact on mobile no o306 5023800 it would be great plesure for me if some body shares old memories about manora from period 1955 to 1965

Maqsud		14-Sep-2013 12:22
Thanks for your kind comments. Rgds

Guest		10-Sep-2013 17:24
Aoa to you all. My manora was, is and will always be great place. I know every single spot of manora. With great people like maqsud manora will always shine. Keep up your good work. Thanks

Maqsud Ahmad		02-Sep-2013 11:32
Thanks for you mail Munni, actually building a deep sea container Terminal near Hills of left side of PNS Qasim , reuired to control water tides for settling ship berthing . So a Break water was extended about 1 KM more ahead , Now the water water flow whic during June,July was spreading to cliftion & in Channel was blocked and it created pressure at SANDSPIT . The outcome was lose of millions 13 huts swept away , road scraped off . Now pathway to manora is open , but disaster left memories. Anyway its nice to have old manorians back on this page . Thanks again and remain in manora community. Rgds

Guest		21-Aug-2013 13:40
Aoa Yes maqsood and zarina u hv guessed right i m khurshid sister. Munni :-) v right OMG i m so happy to hear from u all Why wat happened why cut off due hi tides? V sorry to hear that inshahallah u will recover. My duaas r with u all

Maqsud Ahmad		28-Jul-2013 15:31
Manora Road link has been disconnected for last 7 days , Peoples are suffering of shortage of food stuff aaaa7 drinking water . Many of the TV channels covered the disaster and sent on Air ,but yet we are trapped . Road to Karachi has almost wiped off ,huts been collapsed .

Maqsud Ahmad		13-May-2013 12:09
Its pleasure to have both respectable Zarina & Musaarat Baji back on Manora's Page . Yes we know you all & we still have great respect & honor for you both famlies. Khursheed Bahi & Ahmad Ali were friends of mine . We well come your comment & memories about Manora .Please stay in touch . During your visit you can have coffee & tea with us . just call 0321-8235725 .

zarina		13-May-2013 11:05
i mis u manora manay apny life k 20 sal yahan guzaray from 1958 to 1079 ham nay yahan 3 house change kiy last house qasim jetty k pas tha 86/3 kpt school say 1971 man matric or musarrat manay tumhan pehchan lia tum khursheed ki sister mania ho mery sister amna teacher theen after marriage manay kpt s west wharf phir kpt g s keamary man 2004 tat parhaya and now i m nany and dady zarina

musarrat		23-Apr-2013 13:55
i miss u manora. born in 1955 and my children marriage kids allin manora. ranyone remember small square white house close to navy rehber masjid? i too studied in st andrew and then cantt public

Maqsud Ahmad		30-Mar-2013 07:51
Hi to all Manorians , some of you left this beach forever & not come back but stii some old residents are visiting fromabroad. Come back to see the glory of Arabian Sea & this beautiful beach. You will be offered complimentary Coffee n cakes . Share your memories with the old residents. About Bowri the staem Boat , Lal Khans Canteen , Surkhab , Thomas Downi , Bustard the old vessels. Rgds Maqsud Ahmad

syed		07-Feb-2013 00:00
engruit@hotmail.com If anyone needs some tips for a trip to Manora then e-mail me on engruit@hotmail.com , as I have recently visited in 2012 and found lot's of new things. I'll be happy to assist. syed from Kindergarten KPT , Plym UK

syed		06-Feb-2013 23:54
Hi , My Name is sayed , I born in Manora and my I used to goto Kindergarten KPT , loved my teacher named Miss Edna (who moved to U.S now ) and miss other mates in Kindergarten manora named Itrat and Shahnila , Now I live in Plymouth , UK and I sometime I think time is flying with the speed of light , when I was in manora I was a lil kid now I'm 30years married man :D , no doubt such a lovely place I still miss the epic peninsula with love and hospitality.

Guest		14-Jan-2013 12:36
Saint Andrew closed in 1960 , That were the Golden days ,love & harmony among residents. Manora is now very changed , empty houses , structural changes etc. I now being a Counselor & Vice President of Manora Cantonment have started plantation scheme , we have planted trees from Himalya Road to PNS both roadrs , Beach Road and at the beach . I am trying my best to uplift it with the limited sources & funds from CBM . Please pray for me to get Allah's help an have success in my misssion (A Green Manora) My love to all old residents & please see me during your visit an have of cup of tea/cofee if you people like . Rgds Maqsud Ahmad 9221-3218235725

S. Anjum		14-Jan-2013 03:50
Hello everyone, I am seeking some information about a St. Andrew School that operated in Manora in the early 1950s. My father was a lieutenant in the Navy and I was born in Manora. I attended St. Andrew (or St. Andrews) from 1955 until about 1958. I am trying to figure if it was affiliated with any particular church for an essay that I am writing. If anyone knows anything about this school or has any memories then please send me an email at: qaaniq@yahoo.com I live abroad now, but visit Pakistan every year. On my last trip in 2012, I spent an afternoon to Manora. It was much changed, and our house that was on the road leading to the lighthouse is now some sort of a school. I wanted to go in and see the layout and see if what I remember is correct, but it was a weekend and the place was closed.

MAQSUD		24-Dec-2012 11:49
YES IT SAFE TO STAY A NIGHT IN MANORA . ONE CAN HIRE CANTT HUT AT VERY REASONABLE RATE RS 2500/NIGHT

R.Taha		13-Oct-2012 20:04
Hello, Has anyone recently visited manora? is it safe? is there an option of staying overnight there at a safe place?

MAQSUD BAHI		13-Jun-2012 13:40
Love to all those ,who used to live here . very first day when I joined the CBM as board member & vice President I choosed to start plantation programme as first step and Board president supported me to start the project . By grace of God Manora is now getting green a day by day with new look , Buildings have been painted in white and roads paving in progress . A new Park has been built at Haji Hotel Plot. I hope all of you ever lived here would love to see the changes. Please visit once to see Old Chruche,s Mandir and light house . Maqsud Bahi 92321-8235725

SYED ARIF HUSSAIN SHAH		11-May-2012 19:20
visited Manora this Feb 2012 with all my kids to my father and grand father grave, stayed there to see the sunset and recall the memories,island breeze touched my heart and it was sad moment when i was going back. Love U Manora l

Mumtaz Khalid		19-Mar-2012 09:22
Memories of 1953 are still fresh in my mind. I was studying in class 3 in a school run by KPT, ZHP School where Razia Karam Illahi was my class teacher. Its cool breeze of the morning with sea gulls flying over was so refreshing. Sundays used to be very crowded. I still remember hawkers shouting "AA MANOREY KHA PAKOREY"

Abid		05-Mar-2012 06:30
Jill, Can you document the memories of your mother's childhood and forward to us to update our archieve. It would be a great treasure for us to know more about MANORA of 1930s with first hand experience of your mother's day spent here.

Guest		05-Mar-2012 06:29
Jill, Can you document the memories of your mother's childhood and forward to us to update our archieve. It would be a great treasure for us to know more about MANORA of 1930s with first hand experience of your mother's day spent here.

jill.s		04-Mar-2012 14:04
Found this site by accident. Mum is always talking about her childhood memories on Menora where her dad was stationed on Menora with the British Army for a period of 3 years from 1932. She had an idyllic time playing on the beautiful beaches and going to the Army school on the island. Its a shame that it is now deserted but glad that people are still visiting those beautiful beaches. Apparently there once was a lovel church as well.

Abid		12-Jan-2012 10:16
Dear Friends, here is a small history of the island, hope it would interest those who love Manora. The area of Karachi was known to the ancient Greeks by many names: Krokola, the place where Alexander the Great camped to prepare a fleet for Babylonia after his campaign in the Indus valley; 'Morontobara' island (ancient Manora island near Karachi harbour), from where Alexander's admiral Nearchus set sail; and Barbarikon, a port of the Indo-Greek Bactrian kingdom. Alexander's writers: Then making their way through two rocks, so close together that the oar-blades of the ships touched the rocks to port and starboard, they moored at Morontobara, after sailing some three hundred stades. The harbour is spacious, circular, deep, and calm, but its entrance is narrow. They called it, in the natives' language, 'The Ladies' Pool,' since a lady was the first sovereign of this district. When they had got safe through the rocks, they met great waves, and the sea running strong; and moreover it seemed very hazardous to sail seaward of the cliffs. For the next day, however, they sailed with an island on their port beam, so as to break the sea, so close indeed to the beach that one would have conjectured that it was a channel cut between the island and the coast. The entire passage was of some seventy stades. On the beach were many thick trees, and the island was wholly covered with shady forest. About dawn, they sailed outside the island, by a narrow and turbulent passage; for the tide was still falling. And when they had sailed some hundred and twenty stades they anchored in the mouth of the river Arabis. There was a fine large harbour by its mouth; but there was no drinking water; for the mouths of the Arabis were mixed with sea-water. However, after penetrating forty stades inland they found a water-hole, and after drawing water thence they returned back again. By the harbour was a high island, desert, and round it one could get oysters and all kinds of fish. Up to this the country of the Arabeans extends; they are the last Indians settled in this direction; from here on the territory, of the Oreitans begins. The Manora Island also was visited by Ottoman admiral Seydi Ali Reis and mentioned in his book Mir'ât ül Memâlik in 1554. According to the British historian Eliot, parts of city of Karachi and the island of Manora constituted the city of Debal. The island was the site of a small fort constructed in the eighteenth century when the port of Karachi traded with Oman and Bahrain. The fort was stormed by the British in 1839 because of the strategic location of Karachi. The lighthouse is a visible reminder of the British presence having been built in 1889 to assist vessels approaching Karachi harbor. The tallest lighthouse in Pakistan (28 m or 91 feet) Manora is also a popular picnic spot because of the long sandy beaches along the southern edge of the island, which merge into the beaches of the Sandspit and then extend several kilometers to the beaches at Hawkesbay. At the southeastern end of Manora island is the tallest lighthouse (28 m or 91 feet (28 m) high)[1] in Pakistan. The island lies approximately 15–20 minutes by boat ride from mainland Karachi. The island has been envisioned as an exotic location with natural landscapes such as the beaches and the mangrove forests, and secluded beauty with an upgrade for the lighthouse to add to the quaint feel of the island.

nikhat		11-Jan-2012 22:03
me and my siblings used to go to Manora almost every weekend as my aunty who was a teacher at KPT girls school. i remember that we used to watch steamers and other boats and tugs from my aunty's dining Room window. Loved the breakfast prepared by my nani which include local DUCK eggs and local GOAT's milk. spend early mornings and sunset by walking around the beach. Remember the huge idols on the enterancegate leading to the sea, near the KPT girls school.The fish was delicious sold be the local people. Remember the big boats SURKHAB and SEEKHPAR. Used to catch fish from CHOTA SAMANDAR in our aunt's dopatta, tiny little fish ( feell sorry now for killing innocent animals_____vegetarian ) and bigger siblings helped us to fry and eat them.it was so safe and harmonious place in the 60's and 70's. now 2 years ago i visited the island after 32 years and found it a deserted place. Most of the people have moved out . One thing i noticed and was very impressed -- the beach was very clean andno plastic bag, bottle,can or any other rubbish was there. Hawksbay and sand's pit were dirty.Also it was sad to see the beautiful hindu temple, which still has some lovely tiles , crumbling away from the cruel sea waves and there is no one to restore it. would love to visit Manora Island again.

Abid		06-Jan-2012 05:59
Dear Friends and those who oncce lived on this great island I was delighted to read posts written with revernce and nostaliga. I am living on the island and working to improve it in some way. Please contact me if you want to give some idea or want to know something about the island.

ADNAN GOLANDAZ		01-Jan-2012 15:12
unforgettable manora its my home town salam to all kokans happy new year

hamza chaudary gujar		22-Dec-2011 09:00
geno is beach ki na takaia o gamya hi nahi

Guest		02-Jul-2011 10:06
Syed hello, Robert here, passing through. I just looked at the Google pics and I see that my old house is still there (Bungalow 2B). Such memories. I'm sure you're right when you say I would be disappointed, but I'll always have the memories of youth. I used to love riding up to the lighthouse on my Hercules bike, spend time with the signalman, descend the steep steps down to the beach, explore the caves and rocks. Family days out with friends from school (KGS) were great fun, too. I must say, though, that I was happiest on my own, riding about, buying snacks from Mr. Lal Khan's shop, meeting up with local boys for a bit of cricket practice, etc. See if you can find "The Buick" by RJMaughan. I wrote it in nostalgic mood years ago online. It defines my time on Manora. Regards Arjay.

murtaza		05-Jun-2011 10:18
humhe manora chore howe 3 year hogaye hein ....manora is my birth place ....me ne manora me apne 19 year guzare hein now i am 21 ,or 22 year ....monora is my place forever & i will alwayz remember my chilhood in manora...but afsoos hota he ab manora ko dhek kr ....blkul weraan hogaya he :(:(:(....

Waseem		17-Apr-2011 20:45
manora beach is a beast beach all in the world i like it so much God Bless my Lovely PAKISTAN PAKISTAN will remain at last day of world and we will be independence INSHA ALLAH. PAKISTAN ZINDA ABAD

Syed Arif Hussain Shah		29-Jan-2011 13:47
Robert its changed all over you will be disappoint, but please do visit its a place of dreams, i have spent my 28 years since birth. Love Manaora, Missing all mmy childhood friends

NAKWA		12-Nov-2010 21:21
MANORA IS NOT PLACE MANORA IS DREEM

Guest		01-Nov-2010 13:29
Addendum - email.me@inbox.com.

Robert J. Maughan		30-Oct-2010 18:08
I lived on Manora Island '48 - '55. My mother ran the Kindergarten for K.P.T. Most of the kids were children of the Pilots then stationed on the Island. I lived at Bungalow 2B. The island was a wonderful playground for an adventurous boy. I used to ride my bike all over, but mostly I loved riding up the hill to the lighthouse then to the clifftops where I could watch ships take on the pilots and follow them round the breakwater into the channel. I remember you, Stephanie! I was eight in '51, too. It was great fun introducing you (and your brother?) to the delights of my home. I was very sad to leave for boarding school in England, and sadly, never managed to go back. I'm retired now and thinking about making the trip, but I understand it has all changed. It would break my heart to find it has been spoiled. Anybody care to comment on the difference then and now. Regards all. Arjay.

SALMAN		10-Jul-2010 21:29
MASOOD SHB, I LOVED READING UR POST

Masood		02-Jul-2010 05:53
Memories of Manora are carved deeply in my heart as I spent my childhood days here. How can I forget waking up in the morning with the sounds of sea gulls and waves crashing on the shore. I used to spent my entire afternoons in the lazy and idyllic beach surroundings, playing with sea shells, taking long walks on the beach and finllay watching the sun set in the evening. Ah those were the days my friend we thought would never end..............

AB		06-May-2010 05:39
i lived in wazirabad gujranwala i have visited manora just one time and took a lot of memories with me. its realy a beutyful;l place. next time when i again came karachi i visit it again to refresh my memories when iwent to sahil of manora at evening time i want to live there for along while with my AB.

nikhat		25-Apr-2010 11:15
i love Manora island. went for a visit in 2008 and found it very depressing and deserted but the beach was the cleanest amongs all the other karachi beaches with no plastic bags or empty cans .the fish tasted the same as 40 years ago.the Temple is crumbling down.and the giant 3 MURTIS near the girls school have GONE and i felt sad that we are not saving our past.people are still loving.

Syed Arif Hussain		22-Apr-2010 13:48
I have visited again Manora on 17th of April 2010 with my mother to recall memories and to say fatiha to my father and grand father's grave, you can not belive manora is empty now very less population, most of the people left the place building are empty i went to see my house but it was totaly broken, i was sad but......................................... I LOVE MANORA memories still there my child hood, my friends,my School, the Mosque where i go to perform Namaz, where i started reading Quran, my teachers................................................................................and ......................................... I Love Manora Syed Arif Hussain Shah Sherazi, Manoray Wali Sarkar

Khurram Ally		15-Apr-2010 10:57
It is a great Island despite the fact that it has become quiet crowded now.

Khurram Ally		15-Apr-2010 10:42
I have lovely memories of Manora Island because i was brought up in nearby Keamari. I used to frequent this historical Island with friends for picnics and enjoyable boatrides. I still go there with my grown up kids whenever i get the time. Oh yes i have the previlege of scaling the historical Lighthouse when in my younger days & believe me the view from up there is simply breathtaking! I love Manora despite the fact that it has become quiet populated now.

YOUSUF GOLANDAZ KOKNI		05-Apr-2010 08:11
MANORA IS A BEST PLACE YOUSUF KOKNI GOLANDAS

soong soong wangru		28-Feb-2010 10:53
i hate these idiotic cheat fucking place

SYED ARIF HUSSAIN		29-Dec-2009 12:00
I LOVE MANORA , BECAUSE ITS MY BIRTH PLACE , I ROUGHT UP THERE AND MY FATHER AND GRAND FATHER GRAVE ARE THERE I USUALY GO THERE, WHEN EVER I VISIT PAKISTAN.

zeeshan aslam		24-Jul-2009 10:18
i like pakistani islands.

S.Ali. Khan ( Vancouver. BC)		22-Jun-2008 22:22
Very nice photos of Manora, I lived there from 1956 to 1970. I miss Manora and will like to meet/ talk with any one who lived there or still living there. Thanks.

Moazzam Butt		15-Oct-2007 06:35
wow, do we need to go to hawaii, I was born in england, surrey, but my parents brought me to karachi when i was only 6, since then i grew up by the sea,hawkesbaay and now clifton. we must do some thing to save our beaches. I do not know what exactly it is, all the news about manora island and other island for sale. all i know that karachi once was a beautiful city and now is a mess. please save the city,which was once named as glory of east by sir napier. what do we need, what exactly our plans our for this megapolis and its million of habitants. will any one ever take it seriously..... where are we going...... God Bless Karachi.

STEPHANIE PHOENIXZEE		13-May-2007 20:37
I ENJOYED COMMING ACROSS THIS SITE. I SPENTABOUT 2 TO 3 WEEKS IN MANORA IN 1951 AS A CHILD OF 8. WE WERE WAITING FOR PASSAGE TO ENGLAD AFTER MY FATHER STOPPED FLYING FOR ORIENT AIRWAYS AND TOOK A JOB BACK WITH AER LINGUS...WE STAYED WITH A FRIEND AND HER FAMILY WHO RAN THE ISLAND CLINIC. SHE WAS THE NURSE.. I REMEMBER IT AS A MOST IDYLLIC PLACE WHERE WE ROAMED THE BEACHES FOR HOURS UNSUPERVISED AND RODE A CAMEL ON THE BEACH. BACK THEN THE BEACHES WERE DESERTED.. I WAS SORRY TO HEAR OF THE IMPENDING DEVELOPMENT BY A DUBAI COMPANY.. IT IS A PLACE THAT WILL ALWAYS HAVE MAGICAL MEMORIES FOR ME.. STEPHANIE

khalid		01-Oct-2006 21:56
very good web site well done khalid(vancouver)

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