Special on Mian Muhammad Shah Din

 BIOGRAPHY OF MIAN MUHAMMAD SHAH DIN

A Pillar of Intehttps://tariqmjaved.blogspot.com/2026/10/special-on-mian-muhammad-shah-din.htmlgrity, Intellect, and Public Welfare

Core Philosophies & Life Motto

* The Ultimate Motto: "Life is not tough, toughness is life."

* The Ultimate Request: A lifelong advocate and practitioner of 

"Rizq-e-Halal" (honest, pure livelihood), urging everyone he crossed paths with to never compromise on financial integrity.

I. Core Identity & Clarification of Heritage

* The Two Legends of Baghbanpura: In the historic area of Baghbanpura, Lahore, 

there were two distinct and highly respected public figures known fondly as 'Baboos':

  1. Baaoo Mian Manzoor (Chief Accountant, Lahore Municipality)

  2. Baaoo Mian Muhammad Shah Din (Senior Bureaucrat)

* Crucial Historical Distinction: Mian Muhammad Shah Din the senior bureaucrat 

must never be confused with the historical figure Justice Mian Muhammad Shah Din. Although they belonged to the same noble Arain caste of Baghbanpura, they were not relatives. Mian Sahib's legendary career was carved purely out of his own self-made merit, brilliant intellect, and exceptional work ethic.

II. Academic Brilliance & Intellectual Depth

* Schooling & Matriculation: Achieved the absolute top scorer position, earning his name permanently on the school's prestigious Roll of Honor Board.

* F.Sc. (Non-Medical): Secured an elite 2nd Position across the board.

* Master's Degree (1953): Earned his Master's degree with a groundbreaking thesis on the philosophy of Allama Iqbal.

* Academic Commendation: Personally awarded a commendation letter for his academic genius by the legendary Vice Chancellor, Professor Khwaja Abdul Hamid.

III. The Scholar-Warrior: Military Endurance (Mid-1950s)

* Strategic Selection: Selected for high-stakes military maneuvers and granted the temporary rank of Captain under the eyes of Commander-in-Chief General Ayub Khan.

* The Midnight Swim: Plunged into the 

treacherous, freezing, mountain-fed waters of the Chenab River at midnight in December, successfully swimming across under General Ayub’s direct observation.

* Soldier's Commander: Refused elite quarters to sleep in the tents on the cold ground alongside his soldiers.

* The 45-Mile March: Woke up the next morning 

and completed a grueling 45-mile tactical crawl-walk all the way to the Gujranwala Cantonment.

* Supreme Recognition: Personally awarded a handsome cash prize and a glowing commendation letter by General Ayub Khan for his superhuman endurance.

IV. National Security & The 1971 War Emergency

* Civil Defence Beginnings: Served as an ARP (Air Raid Precautions) Officer, transitioning to District Civil Defence Officer in Multan.

* Chief Staff Officer (CSO): Elevated to Chief Staff Officer of West Pakistan Civil Defence.

* Strategic Alliance: Worked in close, trusted 

proximity with the legendary war veteran and Olympic hero, Col. Ali Iqtidar Shah Dara, at the historic Bahawalpur House in Lahore.

* 1971 War Deputation to Gujrat: During the intense 1971 Indo-Pakistani War, Mian Sahib was placed on active war emergency deputation. He visited Gujrat as the Additional Director of Civil Defence, 

where he addressed massive gatherings of citizens to rally public resilience. In recognition of his moving leadership and service, the grateful people of Gujrat presented him with a beautifully written official address of praise (SpaasNama).

V. Macro-Level 

Governance: The One Unit Era

* Public Service Commission Selection: Rigorously selected by the West Pakistan Public Service Commission, catapulting him into the elite mainstream executive branch.

* Secretary of PCDC: Served as the Secretary of the Pension Cases Disposal Committee 

(PCDC) for the entire One Unit of West Pakistan. He single-handedly managed, untangled, and resolved the retirement and provident funds for every single public servant from Karachi to Peshawar out of the Lahore Secretariat.

* Governor's Handshake (1960): Upon his first Secretariat appointment as Section Officer Establishment (S&GAD), 

the outgoing Governor of West Pakistan, Akhtar Hussain (ICS), broke strict protocol to personally walk into Mian Sahib's office to greet him and say goodbye.

VI. The Mentor & Peer to the Elite: Training the Bureaucracy

Mian Muhammad Shah Din was deeply revered 

within the upper echelons of the Civil Service of Pakistan (CSP). Due to his vast structural mastery of establishment rules, policy, and unshakeable ethics, he served as a vital guide, senior lecturer, and respected superior to incoming young bureaucrats and general state officials. His close bosses, colleagues, and followers included the 

absolute giants of Pakistani administration:

* Mr. Sherdil CSP: Started alongside Mian Sahib as a fellow Section Officer in S&GAD, and later progressed to become the Chief Secretary of Balochistan and subsequently the Chief Secretary of Punjab.

* Mr. Hassan Zaheer CSP: (Later Cabinet Secretary of Pakistan)

* Syed Nusrat Hussain CSP

* Ch Irshad CSP

* Syed Akhlaq Hussain CSP

VII. Administrative Mandates & Moral Preaching

* The District Courts Masjid Lecture: In the early 1970s, during an official visit to the Lahore District Courts, Mian Sahib gathered all the 

working magistrates inside the court's masjid. Standing before them, he delivered a powerful, moving lecture strictly focused on the divine importance of 'Rizq-e-Halal' (honest living) and directly advised them to fairly, honestly, and swiftly conclude their pending cases without bowing to corruption or delays.

* Section Officer O&M 

(Organization & Methods): Selected to run the structural "brain" of the bureaucracy to optimize provincial efficiency.

* Estate Officer of Lahore: Held absolute administrative control over the GORs (Government Officer Residences), managing the living quarters of the most powerful judges, secretaries, and military 

commanders in the province.

* Home Department (SO Police): Positioned at the apex of law and order coordination, managing police administrative protocols directly under the Home Secretary.

* International Specialization & Grade 18 (1970): Handpicked by the state for an advanced professional course in the 

United Kingdom, returning in 1970 to a well-deserved promotion to Grade 18.

VIII. Unyielding Integrity & Moral Battles (1970s)

* The Defiance of Minister Tari: While serving as Estate Officer, the highly powerful Senior Minister Sadiq Hussain Qureshi ("Tari") ordered 

an out-of-turn GOR-1 bungalow allotment for a favorite. Recognizing it as unfair, Mian Sahib flatly refused, standing firm even when threatened by the Minister.

* Protecting the Weak: Appointed as Inquiry Officer to probe alleged corruption by a CM Office driver. Finding the working-class driver completely innocent, Mian 

Sahib defied the elite and fully exonerated him.

* The Price of Justice: Enraged by his honesty, the Chief Minister's administration abused its power and forced Mian Sahib into premature retirement.

* The Zia-Era Vindication: Mian Sahib petitioned against the wrongful dismissal. He won a historic, complete victory

—fully restored from the backdate with full retro-active pay, benefits, and a promotion to Grade 19 as Deputy Secretary (Welfare) S&GAD.

* The Great Administrator & Pension Chairman: Concurrently served with elite distinction as the Administrator of the iconic Alfalah Building on The Mall. He also sat as the Chairman of the Pension 

Cases Disposal Committee (PCDC), a role so heavy it replaced the jurisdiction of the Accountant General (AG) Punjab.

IX. Public Reverence & Justice for the Vulnerable

* The Grand Sargodha Reception: Upon his arrival at the Sargodha Base Railway Station as Deputy 

Secretary and Chairman PCDC, an overwhelming crowd of over 500 people and high-ranking public officials gathered to receive and honor him. This massive moment of public reverence was witnessed and noted by a top-ranking Principal of the local Air Force School.

* Instant Justice for a Widow: On one notable occasion, a poor widow 

came directly to Mian Sahib weeping and complaining about the non-payment of her deceased husband's retirement pension. Hearing her plight, Mian Sahib took immediate, strict administrative action, slicing through months of bureaucratic red tape on the spot to ensure her check was cut and delivered to her right away.

X. Quitting with Honor

* Dignified Exit: Having completely cleared his name, restored his honor, and won his rightful rank, Mian Sahib proved he did not care for titles or power. He declined promises of even higher grades and voluntarily retired early on his own terms to focus his 

life on his family, values, and faith.

* Media Legacy: Recognized as a living monument of state history, Pakistan Television (PTV) sent a camera crew to his home in Lahore in the late 1970s to broadcast his wisdom to the entire nation.

XI. Public Tributes & Living Testimonials

 "Mian sahib was a practical honest Muslim and an intelligent and witty person... You can guess his character by just counting Allah's blessing upon him in this world in the shape of his contented heart and his blessed children, who are for sure going to be 

SADQA JAARIYA for him. He brought up more than three daughters and as per our Prophet (SAW) promise Inshallah shall be sharing with him in Jannat." — Humayun Azhar Chaudhry (Senior Electrical Engineer, KEO International Consultants, Doha, Qatar)

> "I had the opportunity to sit with Marhoum Mian 

Sahib few times. It was very enjoyable to talk to him. Comparing myself with him, his memory was incredible. He narrated several Iqbal's poems... Last meeting I had with him it was in the hospital. He was little drowsy that evening but he felt my presence momentarily & shook hand. I still feel the tenderness of the hand of a man with great caliber."

 masafer

> "He was a great man. May God bless his soul. I am son of Late Sardar Karim Nawaz, Secretary S&GAD Punjab Govt whom you have mentioned above."

> — Lonelysoul (Son of Late Sardar Karim Nawaz)

> "Masha'Allah wonderful memoir of 

our Grandfather. May Allah make his journey easy and reward him highly for all the good deeds. Truly, he was a teacher! A knowledge tree full of lessons and good wisdom. A shining light! His face always radiated with steadfastness, perseverance, hope and endless mercy from Allah Sobhanu wa Ta'ala."

— Rabia (Canada)

> "My Grandfather, marhoom, had been blessed with character, integrity, honesty, and righteousness in his actions and words. The shine in his eyes and the noor on his face alone was enough for most of us to feel motivated in life... He had devoted his life for the goodness of mankind and for helping the needy, 

the weak and the poor - with the powers of his authority and personally in his neighborhood... He was blessed with amazing memory which even in the late age was unchanged, and he used to quote verses with precise references from the Holy Quran or Allama Iqbal's poems... Mian Sahib lived it by example of his life."

> — Ahmad Siddique

> "Nana abu was a living legend and walking example of Taqwa and Iman. His trust in Allah was just a small reflection of the purity and determination he was blessed with... He used to raise his hands all the time asking for forgiveness and success, not only for himself but for every member of family and 

others too. The land of pure has produced many many gems despite all the problems and he was surely one. His voice still echoes, his presence still felt."

> — Azhar Siddique

Late Mian Shah Din @ the Niagara Fall area

 The iconic personality mian shah din migrated to Canada 🇨🇦 in 1988.

BIOGRAPHICAL PROFILE & SERVICE
RECORD Mian Shah Din (D–2010)

1953–1958: ARP Officer / Civil Defence Officer.  Status: Gazetted position with Magisterial Powers.

Context: Managed Air Raid Precautions (ARP) and municipal public safety protocols during the

post-independence reorganization.

1958–1960: Chief Staff Officer, West Pakistan

Context: Coordinated provincial civil defense operations at the apex level during the historic 'One Unit'

era.

1960: Section Officer (Inaugural Batch) — Civil Secretariat, Lahore

Context: Secured a position in the top ten merit list of a highly competitive examination and interview

cycle conducted by the West Pakistan Public Service Commission (WPPSC). He was a pioneer of the

newly introduced Section Officer system.

1960s: Section Officer & Administrator

Served across multiple specialized administrative frameworks: First appointment was as Section officer establishment S&GAD; Governor Akhtar Hussain alongwith his State protocol and the Press personally visited Mian sahib's office to welcome him as well as for saying goodbye as his tenure was coming to an end.

 

• Home Department: Appointed as Section Officer Police, handling provincial law enforcement

administration.

• S&GAD: Served across the Organization & Methods (O&M), Establishment, and Welfare wings.

• Alfalah Building, Lahore: Appointed as the Administrator of the iconic Alfalah Building during this

decade.

Late 1960s: Estate Officer, S&GAD

Context: Tasked with the allocation and management of government residential infrastructure and

properties in Lahore.

1970: Secretary, provincial Pension Cases Disposal Committee (PCDC)

Context: Managed the administrative operations for the resolution of provincial civil servant retirement

and pension claims mostly by the widows and orphans of the deceased retirees. 

Post-1970: UK Training & Senior Promotion

Context: Completed advanced professional civil service training in the United Kingdom, leading to a

promotion to Senior Class 1 (Grade 18).

1972: Assembly Deployment

Context: As a Section Officer, he officially headed the Provincial Assembly (PA) dispatched team in the

assembly during a critical political transition.

Mid 70s scenarios: 

He was elevated to rank of PCDC Chairperson.

Appointed inquiry officer to probe the illegal action of CM Office driver. The Driver was found innocent so was acquitted from all charges on merit. 

Removal, and Reinstatement

Context: 

The angered CM office

abruptly sacked Mian sahib. 

 During General Zia's era, Mian sahib got reinstated with full honors with all back salary as well as with overdue promotion. He resumed active duties as Deputy Secretary,(Welfare) S&GAD.

1979: 

Though,he was Positioned as a Grade 19 executive in his final years of public service, yet he opted for early retirement. He didn't consider the handsome offer of his promotion to next higher level soon as was promised by his superiors.

Private Sector:

1980s: Corporate Leadership Career

• Kisan Farms Ltd, Lahore: Served as the Chief of Accounts.

• Ali Chemicals Ltd, Karachi: Appointed as the Managing Director (MD), leading corporate executive

operations.

1988: Migration to Canada

Context: Permanently immigrated to Canada following his executive career in the private sector.

June 14, 2010: Passing & Final Resting Place

Context: Passed away peacefully on June 14, 2010, and was laid to rest in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.

Biographical Dossier of Mian Muhammad Shah Din (d.2010)

1. Identity & Historical Distinction

* Name & Lineage:  Mian Muhammad Shah Din belonged to the Arain caste of Baghbanpura, Lahore.

* He was completely UNRELATED to the earlier 20th-century colonial jurist, Justice Mian Muhammad Shah Din (d. 1918), who served as the first Muslim judge of the Punjab Chief Court. 

Under discussion is the later Mian Muhammad  Shah Din who established a legendary reputation for unyielding administrative discipline, zero tolerance for corruption, and profound, quiet philanthropy.

2. ACADEMIC & ATHLETIC LAURELS

* Academic Achievements: He topped his Matriculation Examination at Government High School, Baghbanpura, Lahore, permanently carving his name on the school's historic honors board. He secured the 2nd position in F.Sc Non-Medical and graduated with a Master’s Degree in Urdu Literature in 1953, receiving a historic Special Letter of Commendation for his groundbreaking thesis on Allama Iqbal.

* Athletic Prowess: He was an accomplished wrestler and a highly skilled hockey player.

3. THE CHENAB CROSSING & MILITARY COMMENDATION

* The Feat: During a 1950s joint military exercise, Mian Shah Din executed an extraordinary feat of physical and mental endurance. He swam across the freezing, turbulent waves of the Chenab River at midnight during a winter field competition.

* The 45-Mile Trek: Shivering under the canvas of a military tent, he snatched only a few hours of rest before spending the remainder of the night walking and crawling a grueling 45 miles to the Gujranwala Cantonment the next morning.

* Command Status: Recognizing his natural leadership, the Commander-in-Chief, General Ayub Khan, personally awarded him a private cash prize, an official Letter of Commendation, and bestowed upon him the temporary, honorary rank of Army Captain for exercise purposes so he could legally command his tactical unit.

4. CIVIL DEFENCE & THE PARTNERSHIP WITH OLYMPIAN COLONEL I.A.S. DARA (1953–1960)

* Early Postings: He joined government service in 1953 as an Air Raids Precautions Officer (Gazetted Officer), later serving as District Civil Defence Officer for Multan with Magistrate Powers.

* Bahawalpur House, Lahore: From 1958 to 1960, he served as Chief Staff Officer at the West Pakistan Civil Defence Headquarters at Bahawalpur House, Lahore.

* The Operational Duo: His office was adjacent to the Director of Civil Defence, Colonel Iqtidar Ali Shah (I.A.S.) Dara—a global sports giant, Olympic gold medalist, and captain of Pakistan's first Olympic hockey team. 

Mian Shah Din provided the structural precision, mastery of administrative bylaws, and administrative rigor that complemented Colonel Dara's macro-vision, running massive civil safety operations across West Pakistan.

5. WEST PAKISTAN SECRETARIAT SERVICE & THE GOR BUNGALOW CLASH

* Secretariat Induction: In 1960, he passed the competitive examination held by the West Pakistan Public Service Commission, joining the inaugural batch of top 10  specialized Section Officers in the West Pakistan Secretariat Service (WPSS).

* International Training 1970: following the dissolution of the "One Unit" scheme, he successfully completed advanced foreign training at the Civil Service Staff College in London, graduating with distinction alongside peers like Mr. A.Z.K. Sherdil (later Chief Secretary of Punjab).

* Defying Nepotism: As Estate Officer of the West Pakistan Civil Secretariat, he held absolute authority over housing allocations in the elite Government Officers Residences (GOR-1, 2, and 3). When Mr. Tari, a senior-most Cabinet Minister and Leader of the House, pressured him to allot a prime GOR-1 bungalow out-of-turn to a personal favorite, Mian Shah Din flatly refused. This act earned him the lifelong respect of his CSP peers but made him a target for corrupt political elements.

* The Driver Inquiry Case in the mid 70s: while presiding over an official Inquiry Committee investigating a Chief Minister's office driver, he refused intense executive pressure to wrongfully convict the man. He acquitted the driver on pure merit, which resulted in his summary forced retirement during the PPP era. 

He was later fully reinstated with back-dated promotions under General Zia-ul-Haq's administration before opting for voluntary early retirement in 1979/1980 as Deputy Secretary (Welfare) in S&GAD Punjab.

6. REFORM OF THE PENSION CASES DISPOSAL COMMITTEE (PCDC)

* Structural Overhaul: 

 Provincial Secretary PCDC, Mian shah Din ---took over as Chairperson of the PCDC. He replaced the Accountant General and weaponized the committee to serve vulnerable widows and orphans, enforcing an absolute zero-tolerance policy for bureaucratic delays.

* Enforcement: He personally issued charge sheets and initiated disciplinary actions against high-ranking negligent officers (including a prominent Superintending Engineer) who stalled pension files.

* PTV Spotlight: His unprecedented success led a production crew from Pakistan Television (PTV) to visit his residence for an exclusive, televised interview spotlighting his public administration model.

CORPORATE LEADERSHIP IN KARACHI AND SAUDI  Arabia

* Private Sector Transition: Post-retirement, he served as Head of Accounts for Kisan Farms Ltd. at The Mall, Lahore.

* Managing Director: He was later appointed Managing Director (MD) for Ali Chemicals Ltd. in Karachi.

* International Operations: He relocated to the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to spearhead and oversee the company's international operations in a senior executive capacity, maintaining flawless financial ethics.

8. PHILANTHROPY & QUIET CHARITIES

* Salary & Pension Vow: Throughout his career, he quietly gave away 50% of his active monthly salary to the needy, escalating this to nearly 100% of his monthly pension post-retirement.

* The 21-Kanal Land Gift: Around 1970, Mian Shah Din and his brothers voluntarily gifted 21 kanals of their personal agricultural land to an impoverished local resident, Mr. Ayub, to support the survival and marriages of his six daughters. This land was later rezoned into prime commercial property, altering the family's fortunes.

* Leaving the World with Nothing: 

In 2004, he liquidated his remaining Lahore property to invest in a shop in Rabi Plaza, Gulberg. Following developer violations and partial demolition by city authorities, the investment was frozen. He passed away possessing no material wealth for his children, leaving instead a legacy of absolute moral integrity.

PASSING & CREED

* Departure: He permanently migrated to Canada in 1988, residing in Mississauga, Ontario, where he volunteered for the Toronto Board of Education. He passed away peacefully on June 14, 2010, and was laid to rest at Glen Oaks Memorial Gardens in Oakville, Ontario.

* Life Creed: He preached for rizq e halal.

He lived and raised his family by the unforgettable personal motto:

  "LIFE IS NOT TOUGH, BUT TOUGHNESS IS LIFE"

A Paragon of Public Service: The Legacy of Mian Muhammad Shah Din

 IN MEMORIAM: A TRIBUTE TO MIAN MUHAMMAD SHAH DIN

Originally Commemorated: 

20 June 2010 

Introduction:

In the formative institutional history of Pakistan, certain individuals carved out an enduring legacy not by seeking the spotlight, but through an unwavering, unassailable commitment to administrative integrity, strict meritocracy, and quiet philanthropy. Mian Muhammad Shah Din stood out as a titan among public servants—a brilliant administrative intellectual whose life story serves as a profound masterclass in character, resilience, and unyielding principles.

Academic Excellence and Military Commendation: Mian Shah Din’s foundational achievements included a Master's in Urdu Literature and a thesis on Allama Iqbal that earned a historic Special Letter of Commendation from University of the Punjab Vice-Chancellor Professor Hameed. 

His physical and mental stamina during 1950s military exercises—highlighted by swimming the Chenab River at midnight and completing a grueling 45-mile trek to the Gujranwala Cantonment—earned him a personal cash prize, the status of a temporary Army Captain, and a formal Letter of Commendation from General Ayub Khan.

■Early Authority in Multan, Civil Defence Command, and Bureaucratic Milestones

■Mian Shah Din demonstrated exceptional leadership across rigorous field and secretariat assignments:

* ***Magisterial Authority in a New Nation: Serving as the Civil Defence Officer (CDO) for Multan District, he was additionally vested with Magistrate Powers—a critical responsibility necessitated by the administrative demands of a newly born country. He exercised this authority with absolute fairness, and his 1958 transfer was marked by a massive, emotional public send-off from local citizens and officials.

* **Chief Staff Officer of West Pakistan Civil Defence: At the provincial headquarters in Lahore's Bahawalpur House, he held the powerful position of Chief Staff Officer, working alongside Director of Civil Defence Colonel I.A.S. Dara to drive regional readiness.

* ***Experimental Section Officer Scheme: After clearing a rigorous Public Service Commission exam, he became part of the historic first batch of top specialized Section Officers in the West Pakistan Secretariat Service, welcomed personally by the Governor of West Pakistan, Akhtar Hussain.

■Command over State Infrastructure and Legislative Dynamics

Mian Shah Din's legendary adherence to institutional protocols gave him total administrative mastery over key provincial assets and legislative processes:

■ Absolute Authority over GOR Allotments: As the Estate Officer, he held complete control over allotting residences in the Government Officers Residences (GOR). He became famously known as an unapproachable officer for out-of-turn favors, flatly declining improper requests from powerful cabinet ministers to protect strict merit.

■Administrative Command of Alfalah Building: He exercised full control over the iconic Alfalah Building in Lahore, managing its administrative affairs with structural precision and transparency.

■ Heading the Assembly Team Under the PPP Regime: During the highly intense and politically charged parliamentary sessions of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) regime, Mian Shah Din was trusted to head the Provincial Assembly team, ensuring bureaucratic coordination and legal adherence under immense political scrutiny.

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■●■●Mentoring the Elite and Inspiring Generations

His peerless mastery of administrative bylaws, secretariat policies, and rules of business made him an institutional authority. He frequently delivered lectures on administrative competence that drew high-ranking civil servants. Prominent CSP (Civil Service of Pakistan) officers were noted admirers and genuine fans of his brilliance, including:

■Mr. A.Z.K. Sherdil (Future Chief Secretary of Punjab)

■Syed Nusrat Hussain (Divisional Commissioner & Chairman of the Cotton Board)

■Sayyed Hassan Zaheer (Federal Secretary for the Cabinet Division of Pakistan)

■Chaudhry Irshad Ahmad (Finance Secretary of Punjab)

■Sardar Karim Nawaz (Secretary of the S&GAD, Punjab)

■Syed Akhlaq Hussain (Collector of Sea Customs & Chairman of the Sugar Corporation)

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●●●Compassion in Action: The Pension Cases Disposal Committee (PCDC)

***As Provincial Secretary and Chairperson of the PCDC Punjab, Mian Shah Din transformed the committee into a responsive institution for the vulnerable. Enforcing a zero-tolerance policy for bureaucratic delays, he held negligent officers accountable to ensure widows and orphans received their legal dues swiftly and with dignity. 

■His compassionate and effective handling of grievances led to an exclusive, one-on-one televised interview by Pakistan Television (PTV) at his residence.

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●●●●●An Unyielding Legacy●●●●●

Mian Shah Din maintained absolute integrity, rejecting corrupt practices and opting for early retirement in 1979 rather than compromise on merit. He spent his later years in Canada, volunteering as a teacher and dedicating his life to quiet philanthropy. 

-----He passed away on June 14, 2010, leaving an untarnished legacy of public service, moral clarity, and an enduring spiritual guidance for his children.

Distinguishing Two Mian Shah Dins of Baghbanpura: The Bureaucrat (d. 2010) vs. The Colonial Judge (d. 1918)

The Biography of Mian Muhammad Shah Din. (WPSS) transitioned to (PSS) which is now (PMS).

SPECIAL NOTE 

Important historical distinction between two Mian Shah Dins:

For preventing the frequent identity confusion encountered by search engines and researchers, it is documented that two separate historical figures from the same region share this name: 

(1)  ■The bureaucrat & corporate executive subject of this biography)

belonged to the Arain caste of Baghbanpura,Lahore. Served in civil administration from 1953 to 1979. He joined private sector and then migrated to Etobicoke ON Canada in 1988.

He passed away on June 14, 2010 and buried on june 15 2010 in Oakville ON. 

(2)  ■The Colonial Jurist (similar name): Justice Mian Muhammad Shah Din also belonged to the Arain caste of Baghbanpura, Lahore, and became the first Muslim judge of the Punjab Chief Court. He passed away on July 2, 1918. 

●●●There is no blood or family relationship between these two individuals:

(General information)

The iconic bureaucrat Mian Muhammad Shah Din was a legendary public servant, academic intellectual, and senior corporate executive who served the government (one unit) -west Pakistan till 1970. Later, he continued to serve for the Punjab government till 1979 as (PSS). Re-classified as (PMS).

Known for his utmost administrative integrity, absolute defence of merit, and profound philanthropy, his career spanned critical eras of Pakistan's formative institutional history. 

(Mian sahib's early academic laurels)

 

* Roll of Honor: Topped his Matriculation Examination, permanently engraving his name on the Roll of Honor Board at Government High School, Baghbanpura, Lahore. 

* Iqbal Thesis: Graduated with a Master’s Degree in 1953. 

His thesis on the philosophy of Allama Iqbal earned a rare, historic Special Letter of Commendation from Vice-Chancellor Professor Hameed of the University of the Punjab. 

Chronological Public Service & Legends (1953–1979)

1. Served as "Air Raids Precautions Officer." (Gazetted officer).

Nomeclature changed to Civil Defence Officer for Multan District, a powerful position (with magistrate's powers) for newly born country.

 

* The Midnight Chenab Crossing: 

During a military exercise, Mian Sahib swam across the freezing waves of the Chenab River at midnight, spent the night in military tents, and walked/crawled 45 grueling miles to the Gujranwala Cantonment the next morning. 

 * General Ayub Khan's Commendation:

 For his physical stoicism, General Ayub Khan personally awarded him a cash prize and a Letter of Commendation. 

● For military exercise purposes, Mian sahib was made the temporary army "Captain" to enable him to command his team.

(The Multan Send-off) 1958

Upon his transfer, a massive crowd of journalists, officials, and citizens gathered at the Multan Railway Station to bid him a tearful farewell. 

●Lahore Bahawalpur House(1958-1960)

Chief Staff Officer Mian M Shah Din was given an office adjacent to Director Civil Defence, Colonel IAS Dara (a legendary Pakistan field hockey icon of global recognition). 

 * Note: During this period, Mian Shah Din  sahib continued as a non-cadred Gazetted Officer.

1960-1970

The Civil Secretariat Induction (7 parts)

 (Part 1 of 7)

* Cleared an aggressive examination by the West Pakistan Public Service Commission joining the historic first batch of the Top 10 specialized Section Officers formally cadred into the WPSS (West Pakistan Secretariat Service).

After administrative training was completed, he was assigned to serve as Section Officer for services & general administration department (S&GAD) in the Establishment Section. Class 1 officer.

Extra ordinary welcome:

A few days later, the outgoing Governor of West Pakistan honourable Akhter Hussain personally visited Mian Sahib’s office with full press and protocol to welcome the young Shah Din sahib in civil secretariat and for saying goodbye as his tenure as Governor would soon be over.

Mian sahib worked as

●Section officer establishment.

●Section officer O&M

●Section officer Welfare

●Provincial Secretary PCDC  in S&GAD

Around the late 60s, Mr AZK Sherdil CSP was working as a fellow Section officer in the S&GAD as well.

Mr Sherdil CSP went for the UK training in 1970, Mian Shah sahib joined the same course.

(Lecturing the Elite)

Mian sahib's  mastery over policy matters was so profound that high-profile CSP (Civil Service of Pakistan) officers—including Syed Nusrat Hussain, Hasan Zaheer, Ikhlaq Hussain, Chaudhry Irshad, and future Chief Secretary Mr AZK Sherdil—frequently attended and praised his lectures. 

(Defying Political Pressure)

As the Estate Officer, Mian sahib was controlling all Government Officers' Residences (GORs).

A senior-most Cabinet Minister Mr Tari (leader of the House in PA) asked him to allot 'out of turn' a GOR-1 bungalow to his personal favorite. 

But,  Mian Sahib flatly declined his request, upholding strict merit. 

 At some point, Mian sahib headed the PA team during the assembly sessions.

Mian sahib as "senior class 1 officer" was also given full control of Alfalah Building lahore as its administrator.

(Rizq-e-Halal Lecture upon Chief Secretary's directive)

Mian sahib visited the Lahore Zilla Kachehry Masjid to deliver an ethical lecture to "all sitting Magistrates" on the absolute spiritual necessity of maintaining a lawful, honest livelihood (Rizq-e-Halal). 

(Part 2   from 1970 onward)

*Following the dissolution of  "One Unit scheme," his cadre transitioned to the PSS (Provincial Secretariat Service)—the structural predecessor to today's modern PMS (Provincial Management Service).

*1971 War Deputation: 

Served as Additional Director briefly and visited Gujrat where he received a formal Spasnama (Civic Address of Praise) from the grateful public after his great speech.

On another occasion, he went to Mianwali, where he was received by a massive crowd of around 500 officials, as claimed to have witnessed by a serving PAF Wing Commander. 

*Past mid 70s, Mian Shah Din Secretary PCDC  got elevated as Chairman Pension Cases Disposal Committee to protect widows and orphans of the deceased employees. 

(PTV Spotlight)

Since Mian sahib replaced the Accountant General punjab for the PCDC Chairmanship, Pakistan Television (PTV) arrived at his residence with full studio crews for an exclusive one-on-one interview. 

(The Sacking & Reinstatement)

Around the mid-1970s, he was still working as "Senior Section Officer" for the S&GAD, but he was appointed to probe a misconduct allegation against a Chief Minister's office driver. 

Told by powerful elements to find the accused guilty "no matter what," however, Mian Sahib refused to destroy an innocent man's life and cleared him on pure merit. 

In retaliation, the CM Office forced him into the early retirement. 

After the PPP regime was sacked due to Martial law in the country.

Reacting to wrongful forced retirement Mian Sahib filed a review petition before the martial law administration under General Zia-ul-Haq. 

He won full restoration of service from the back date with full benefits including his long overdue promotion to the position of Deputy Secretary.

Though he was likely to be promoted further from his current grade 19 position as Deputy Secretary (Welfare-S&GAD), yet he chose to go for his "early retirement" in 1979.

(Part3)

---Philanthropy and Quiet Charity---

Salary & Pension Vow: 

Mian sahib, waged a silent war against poverty by giving away 50% of his active salary monthly to the needy.

After retirement, he donated almost 100% of his pension to charity until his passing.

(The 21-Kanal Land Gift) 

Around 1970, Mian Sahib and his two brothers donated "21 kanals" of agricultural land to a desperate, impoverished man named Mr. Ayub to fund the marriages and survival of his six daughters. 

In fact, the same piece of land was later rezoned as commercial.

(Part 4 -‐-sad part)

Mian Sahib sold his Lahore residence and bought a shop in Rabi plaza at the Main blvd Gulberg in 2004. 

The said 6 story building ended up as 9 stories building. 

As violation was noticed, three illegal floors were demolished by the officials. 

Debri has been  lying everywhere since then---therefore, physical possession continues to remain impossible.

In other words, Mian sahib left the world with nothing - no physical property behind for his children. 

Only sweet memories of his advice and تربیت to his children still remain intact.

(Part 5   private sector)

Post-Retirement Corporate Career & migration: 

* Served as Head of Accounts for Kisan Farms Ltd. at the Mall Lahore.

 * Appointed Managing Director (MD) for Ali Chemicals Ltd in Karachi, later moving to Makkah, Saudi Arabia to oversee their international operations in a senior managerial capacity. 

(Part 6  migration)

* Migrated permanently to Canada in 1988, residing in Mississauga, Ontario.

(Part 7 Passing)

* last Breath:

 Mian Muhammad Shah Din (passed away peacefully on June 14, 2010, in Mississaga Ontario. 

Buried in Oakville Ontario 🇨🇦 

 

Sura el ASR

Bismillaa hirraHmaa nirraaHim

Wal aSr. innal insaana lafi khusr

illalladheena amanoo wa amayloo ssualihaatey

 wa tawasau bil haqay wa tawasau bissabr.

Crazy State of Real Estate Market in Toronto (GTA)

The red hot market in Toronto and the vicinity continues to nourish the greedy mentality for profiteering; this really hurts those who are in need of owning a roof over their heads.

Almost all other provinces are already in a slowdown mode mainly for correctional adjustment. 

Good news and bad news: The red hot market helped the rich become richer but hurt the first time home buyers by ousting them from the market altogether. 

Factors leading to rising prices: The laundered foreign money kept on flooding into the Canadian real estate market, hence no inventory remains to be grabbed. In economics it’s a case of supply and demand. 

Greed, by its nature, never ends; it makes you strive even harder for more. 

No doubt, housing shortage is occurring due to the increase in population of the immigrants. The heavy influx of refugees made it worse.

Buying and maintaining a dwelling in Toronto and the vicinity is out of question for the mediocre and the poor. The qualification criterion has changed immensely. This means buying property in GTA is a dream never coming true for the unfortunate ones who are in majority. Affordability has diminished to a great extent while in a majority of the cases it’s just a memory.

According to estimates by some experts, Toronto home prices have shot up 113 percent since early 2009, while Canadian prices as a whole have jumped 65 percent.

Making Vancouver real estate market available to wealthy Chinese was a way too much as it created more ghost towns. Those houses are not occupied. That resulted in a lesser tax collection due to the said ongoing emptiness. 

The property prices in Vancouver are already on ‘a downward-trend’, however, there are stable prices in some cases depending on the location. This happened after the province of British Columbia imposed a 15 percent tax on foreign buyers in that city last August, mostly targeting people from mainland China.

Ontario will soon impose a tax on Toronto properties too, but the premier believes the stable prices will protect the current owners from losing home-values. Nevertheless, Ontario Finance Minister Charles Sousa urged the federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau to consider raising capital gains taxes, among other measures, to rein in speculation.

Fact is Ottawa has repeatedly tightened mortgage lending rules including qualification of the potential mortgage applicant in the past to avoid a housing bubble, but the boiling Toronto market continues to go like crazy.

Now the national market has cooled off, therefore, the developers and other market observers expect the next move from the Ontario government, or perhaps the city of Toronto.

The unethical practices of the regulated professionals are really problematic: The real-estate agents/brokers (mafia) tend to post a listing for an asking price and then encourage a bidding war, this results in attracting a large number of bidders. This leads to an over asking price scenario at the end of the day - unfairly. This becomes an auction style activity which amounts to nothing but cheating. 

The culture of multiple offers is against the set procedure, but the agents are involved.  They should be held responsible for the activity. All involved will have to face the music when time comes. A ruling from the B.C. Supreme Court is a stark warning about the dangers of buying Canadian real estate from foreign owners. The landmark B.C. Supreme Court verdict has already sent shock waves to the Canadian real-estate market which is all due to foreign investment.

The court took notice of a flaw/loop hole in Canadian laws that often leads foreign owners of real estate in cities such as Metro Vancouver and Toronto to claim they are “residents of Canada for tax purposes” when they are not.

The landmark B.C. decision requires notary public Tony Liu to pay his client more than $600,000 because Liu failed to adequately determine whether the Vancouver house his client was buying for $5.5 million had been owned by a tax resident of Canada. Consequently, the CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) did not get paid, at the time of the sale, the twenty five per cent capital gains tax it charges the non-resident sellers of Canadian property on any profit they make on the sale.

The CRA later demanded the buyer pay the $600,000 in tax. The buyer, in turn, sued Liu, arguing Liu failed to discover the seller was not a tax resident of Canada. The CRA considers people who don’t live in the country at least six months a year and don’t pay income taxes here to be foreign property investors and speculators and thus subject to capital gains taxes. http://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/house-buyer-beware-landmark-b-c-court-ruling-will-shake-real-estate-industry

This ruling has definitely put brakes on the Vancouver market.

People who watch the Toronto market closely say that makes sense, arguing that foreign buyers are a limited factor in driving up local prices. They're pointing to a different, home-grown source of the surge in demand: investors who are buying houses not as a place to live, but as a place to grow their money.

The craze has thrust many would-be investors into a market with a limited housing supply, where they compete with people who want to buy a home to live in, bidding up prices. (Wynne 'looking at all options') CBC News asked the Ontario premier if she is ruling out a foreign-buyers tax for the GTA. She replied, "B.C. has put in place a particular mechanism, we are not going to use that mechanism." Wynne said the "heart of the problem," she wants to tackle is affordability for first-time homebuyers. So, can the provincial government do anything to dampen the effect of investors driving up house prices? Premier Kathleen Wynne says Ontario and Toronto are 'not going to go down the road that British Columbia has gone because it is a different market.' (Chris Young/Canadian Press) "That is a question I have asked," said Wynne. "I don't know whether there's anything that we can do. We're looking at all the options." Wynne says she wants to avoid making any moves that would significantly hurt the value of the homes that people already own.

As the qualifying for getting a mortgage loan has become harder, the government has to take some drastic measures to help all for an appropriate accommodation either through encouraging a rental mentality or providing a cheaper home to enhance buying ability. In other words, there must be a housing programme that builds good affordable accommodation to suit the needs of needy families.

• Additional Sources: 

• http://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/house-buyer-beware-landmark-b-c-court-ruling-will-shake-real-estate-industry

• http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/foreign-buyers-tax-toronto-real-estate-investors-1.3824467

 http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/toronto-housing-bmo-td-1.4028032

http://globalnews.ca/news/3307975/generation-squeeze-bc-economy

Pakistan Begins its Long Overdue Census

Census is done to find out the true population of Pakistan including all provinces - not for the benefit of the politicians but for other national & local requirements.

First census in Pakistan was conducted in 1951, the second in 1961 while the third census was held in 1972. The fourth census was held in March 1981 and fifth one was held in March, 1998. Currently, the sixth census is already underway with a time frame (between March 15-May 25 2017).

For the first time in the history of Pakistan, transgender community has been included in the national population census under instruction of Lahore High Court (LHC).

The government is also planning on counting the number of people who suffer from disabilities, and even important metrics like the number of toilets in a household.

The census form has been so designed as to collect more information on important matters like infant mortality and the prevalence of disease but researchers from both the government and academia can at least use the census as a baseline to carry out further research. This census is going to be used for at least the next 10 years for every public policy decision.

Unfortunately, the politicians are habitual of complicating things to make them controversial for political scoring. Be it KB dam or CPEC, they tend to play games by using ethnic cards and regional slogans to carry out their dirty political agendas.

Bad example: In the last 1998 census, the rural Sindhi population was highly inflated causing Karachi's population to be lower percentage of the total Sind population. Fear is the ruling elite (the vested interests) in Sindh and Baluchistan will again attempt to inflate the population of Sindhis and Balochis and undercount the Pakhtuns and the Urdu speakers.

Furthermore, the census will provide an insight into the true number of religious minorities, especially Christians and Hindus. Estimates are approximate and disputed, ranging from 2 to 10 million for the former and 2.5 to 4.5 million for the latter.

Nationality option: The census gives two nationality options: Pakistani or foreign.

Language option: Only nine languages among the country’s regional languages have been included in the form.
Expats excluded: Sadly, the estimated six million Pakistanis working abroad will not be counted.

Price tag: The census will cost nearly Rs20 billion and require the use of over 300,000 civilian staff and military personnel.

Other issues: Now that the census forms have been released, there are some worries about the information the government intends to collect. Afghan refugees will be counted separately and, given the current climate of hostility towards them, they are fearful that giving this information to the government may lead to their being rounded up leading to their deportation. https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/192098-So-it-begins ......

Additionally, all those who are unable to prove their citizenship status will be counted as aliens, which could disenfranchise the millions of Pakistanis who do not have a CNIC. However, old shanaakhti cards, old passport or any official ID will be accepted. (As per the finance minister on TV)

Problem in the past: In previous census exercises in the country, this had been a particularly strong sticking point since both Sindh and Punjab have difficulty in acknowledging the number of migrants settled in their respective areas of jurisdiction.

This time it is crucial that the census reflect a realistic picture of how the demographic balance has changed in each province since the last count was held in 1998.

The data gathered by the enumerators will be used for a wide variety of purposes that go far beyond seat shares in parliament and the NFC award. This is our chance to get a clearer picture of the demographic balance, as well as of urbanisation trends in the country. The data can be used by law enforcement as well as local governments — for example when deciding shares in district finance commission awards.

For so many reasons that have little to do with politics, the quality of the data must stand above reproach and suspicion, and with the start of the exercise, the burden of ensuring that rests more than ever on the shoulders of those tasked with overseeing the operation.

Transparency is the biggest support they will have in ensuring a credible outcome. In the past, suspicions have been raised as a result of the quality of analyses done on the census information, so it would be an idea for the authorities to release the data quickly and make it accessible to multiple research communities simultaneously.

https://www.dawn.com/news/1320322/the-census-finally

An important aspect of the census process is to evaluate the quality of the data.^[8] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Census

·         As per the United Nations estimate, the current population of Pakistan is 195,546,912, which is equivalent to 2.62% of the total world population.

·         Pakistan ranks number 6 in the list of countries (and dependencies) by population. The population density in Pakistan is 255 per Km² (661 people per mi²).

·         The total land area is 770,998 Km2 (297,684 sq. miles)

·         39.2 % of the population is urban (77,107,125 people in 2017)

·         The median age in Pakistan is 22.7 years. (http://www.worldometers.info/world-population/pakistan-population/)

One must understand there is no authenticity without credible data. The real key is raising awareness among people of its urgent need and their responsibility to cooperate. The authorities must do everything to ensure that the results are credible and not marred by allegations of being manipulated.

Other Sources: Dawn.com, thenews.com.pk, 

Print Media’s Uniqueness is its lifeline

Print media’s main contribution is through keeping people updated about the latest news on topics such as politics, economics, sports, agriculture, forest, fishers, stock market and weather update etc. Newspapers, however, continue to face challenges and competition in their role as bearers of news in the information technology age. Despite the challenges, newspapers are doing excellent work through performing the job of giving the people what they want to know with clarity. In other words, newspapers are committed to operate in the public interest.

This  “time sensitive print media” is the oldest form of mass communication. It comes in a wide variety of options. The most commonly circulated forms are newspapers, magazines and fliers. The content of the pieces varies, and the products are distributed using different timelines and in different amounts.

The content communicates the news, the retail sales or whatever message the sender is trying to covey to the intended audience. However, its effect of advertisement is purely based on its content.

No doubt, it still is one of the strongest medium of mass communication.

But, the internet revolution has adversely affected newspaper-reading, hence, keeping it under extreme pressure from electronic competition.

Yes, it’s true that the digital age is going too far too fast and is able to attract a large number of internet and social media users resulting in a decreased-audience for the print media unfortunately. But if Print can survive the Radio & TV, it’s likely to survive the digital age too.

A large majority of the older folks is still interested in enjoying benefit of print media for its tangibility . In other words the hard copy is palpable.

Looking closely, one notices that with the rise of smart phones, tablets, and internet data access, much of digital content distribution and viewing cost keeps shifting to the end consumer whereas in most print these costs are still borne by the publisher and marketer.

Types of print media: A weekly is published once a week and a monthly once a month. A fortnightly is published once in two weeks. A bi-weekly is published every two weeks. A tri-monthly is one which is published every three months. These are also known as quarterlies. Then there are certain publications that come out only once a year which are called annuals.

Admittedly, preparation of printing is difficult and time consuming. Due to this very factor, the print media has become a less attractive source of information over the years. Products are to be designed; the text needs be written and thoroughly checked for errors before it’s printed. Once the copies are printed, they are posted for mail delivery, dropped off at newsstands for purchase or delivered to offices as well as to the readers’ residences.

Problem with the newspaper is its limited-validity (on daily basis) based on its freshness as it has to be read on the same day. No one wants a day old paper. 

Other problem:  Frequency of distribution is a key characteristic of print media. Some publications that contain time-sensitive information such as newspapers and magazines can be distributed daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and even annually. Other media such as newsletters, booklets and pamphlets can be distributed as needed for individuals to pick up at their own discretion.

Advantages: Print media is a type of communication that comes in many forms. Messages can be sent out and printed on fliers, in newspapers, billboards and magazines. Once the pieces are printed, they are distributed to their proper audience. The communication can be used to send the updated information on promotions or news or events without bias. From a business perspective: Things have shifted, mass-media has shifted to digital and printing companies cannot dwell on things that worked in the past. Print marketing is the new non-traditional media. The rarity and physicality of print is making a comeback with consumers who are tired of online ads. Increasing the return of investment (ROI): There are a couple of ways one can use print to increase ROI. http://homebusinessmag.com/marketing/advertising/increase-roi-print-media/-------Not only is ROI better, but print advertising still shows promise for non-profits, small businesses and more. (www.cgtmarketingllc.com); it illustrates some more information about the benefits still being seen by Print Ads despite the industry-wide push for a more digital focus.

If print is made available to advertising media, then return on investment (ROI) is bound to flourish. . Research has shown that adding print to the advertising media mix will increase the ROI of the overall campaign. Print media will also enhance the ROI of TV or online in the mix.

Truly speaking, the effective marketing campaign works excellently when print is used with other media as one element of an integrated solution. Despite the print being under extreme pressure from electronic competition, people continue to be addicted in enjoying the print. And, it will be very costly for advertiser to market their product or brand every day on the newspaper.

Fact: Many print-based media outlets offer deals to brands that tie sales of online ads to the print version.

As some area printing presses move their production lines outside of their local businesses, reading population gets curious about the future of print-media, however, newspaper businesses claim to be transitioning with the new age of digital media.

Fact: Let’s not forget that newspaper circulation has been varying from year to year, yet the ethnic newspapers continue to enjoy a fairly good circulation especially for their being of multi lingual nature.

Having successfully completed 16 years, the Bi-lingual Miracle News continues to remain as one of the best examples as paper in print. However, for the convenience of its readership, the Miracle News is also available online. The paper has been providing its intended audience with the latest updated information regarding all relevant areas including the news analysis, opinions and commercial Ads both in English and Urdu sections respectively.

Quote: "Sometime in the future, we will discover that paper is a miraculous product that enables communication and recycles back to paper."

Other Sources

www.mercatornet.com/articles/view/print_media_will_survive/

www.printpower.eu/Why-Print-Media

New-“World Disorder,” a State of Fear and Anger

There is a growing panic as President Donald Trump is moving too fast too soon on his election promises. He closed the doors on people from seven Muslim countries throwing the United States and the world into chaos never seen before; it’s the worst kind of racism the world has ever experienced. His executive order also includes extreme vetting of travellers from Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Fear is Trump’s ban on Muslims will bring back fascism into the so-called civilized age. Fact is Muslims have already suffered the most because of terrorism against them.

Hate mongers are encouraged to carry out terrorist-attacks on Muslims. Burning of a Mosque (Masjid) in Dallas shows how much hate has been generated against the US Muslims - God forbid!

The anticipated Registry of the Muslim population in the US is also a cause of big concern.

Initial public reaction: Signing of executive orders has received mixed signals from Americans and people from other countries.

The terrorist attack in Quebec: Canada has been considered a sanctuary for immigrants, but mosque massacre has sent a different alarming message to other immigrant communities. Unfortunately, an atmosphere of fear and animosity has taken over, the mainstream politicians and the mainstream media are not sure how to respond positively. . The Muslim worship houses are so vulnerable. Climate of Islamophobia was tactfully cultivated a few years ago, which is overwhelmingly on the rise now.

 In order to get ahead economically, the countries strategically bypass the level playing field and get indulged in foul play instead. Dragging religion, arming the created rebels is part of the dirty game. Hence, things tend to get uglier and end up in a mess for all to suffer. Only big fish prevails. Sincerity remains missing, so do fairness and justice to common man. Greed is to blame for all ills. Islamophobia helps the dirty players. Seemingly, it’s a case of motivated scenario for turning the whole World against Islam and its worshipers. Extremely painful reality indeed! Six Muslim men in the mosque were killed and a few got critically wounded after a 27-year-old white male (university student) went on a shooting spree. The student, Alexandre Bissonnette, was known for liking Donald Trump and for putting forward anti-Muslim, racist and other highly bigoted views on his Face book page.

Thanks to Government of Canada and Quebec as immediate action was initiated; charges have already been laid.

Irony is Trump continues justifying his executive order by claiming that this would ban all ‘radical Islamic terrorists’ from entering the U.S.

Trump misunderstands Islam, thus fails to fully realize that there is no radical Islam; Islam teaches modesty and moderation stressing the application of love for the Humankind.

Those who cross the limits and ignore moderation are said to have committed a major sin for which they are fully accountable. No Muslim is allowed to hurt others on the basis of creed, culture or color.

A good leader believes in diversity: Refugees get welcome jackets from the Prime Minister Trudeau, but in Trump's America, they get handcuffs. Amazing!

In his twitter message: Justin Trudeau@JustinTrudeau: To those fleeing persecution, terror & war, Canadians will welcome you, regardless of your faith. Diversity is our strength #Welcome to Canada

Highly commendable: Trudeau’s offer to accommodate, in his country, the affected refugees and expected to be affected in the future by the US travel ban has indeed come as a breath of fresh air. Whatever is happening in the US today is beyond one’s imagination. If this is how the beginning is, the end could be even worse.

NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair also delivered a direct message to “our Muslim brothers and sisters,” many of whom are now feeling unsafe in their place of worship.

“We mourn with you. We pray with you. And we promise we will stand united and fight against the forces of hatred, bigotry and Islamophobia,” Mulcair said. “And against those who peddle the politics of fear and division.”

"We will never let there be daylight between a Christian, a Jew, a Sikh, an atheist and a Muslim in this country.."
— Green Party Leader Elizabeth May

“Today we are all Muslims,” May said. “We stand with you and we will never let there be daylight between a Christian, a Jew, a Sikh, an atheist and a Muslim in this country.

“We are Canadians and we stand together in love.”

Canada's criminal code outlaws hate propaganda, and Canada should ban Donald Trump from entering Canada and spreading his hate-mongering.

Mr. Trump’s ideas are not simply “outrageous,” “ridiculous,” or “unacceptable.” He is a purveyor of hate, racism, and deep prejudice. This goes beyond ignorance and pandering, and takes us to a different level – the ugliness to which Europe descended in the 1920s and 1930s, and which has unleashed genocidal attacks in our own time (www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/terror-trump-and-canadas-future/article27747138/)

Trump spent his campaign spitting all over Muslims.

Furthermore, amid anger over Trump’s immigration policy, hundreds of Britons are betting that the U.S. president will not last a year in office. British lawmakers will hold a debate on Feb. 20 on a petition signed by more than 1.6 million people calling for the state visit to be called off to avoid embarrassing Queen Elizabeth.

Look at the advantage of being unwelcome in the U.S.:

A travel ban might promote a desire for self reliance in the relevant field.

Also, it will help the affected countries acquire self-dependence in the fields of higher education and industrialization creating better opportunities. An uncontrolled brain drain would come to an end giving a boost to the local economy of the respective country.

Although President Donald Trump is an arrogant billionaire, he has to proceed with utmost caution. Soon his advisors with political wisdom are expected to advise him how to keep all nations on board for the World welfare without siding with anyone in particular.

Surely, his neutrality will help him maintain the First World Order. Harsh executive orders endanger the innocent peace loving people at home and abroad, of course. People may call him insane or stubborn, yet there is one commendable thing--- his gestures and body language is interesting. Beyond doubt, his actions reflect his thoughts almost with clarity.

Going after the terrorists is a fantastic job but punishing the victims is thought provoking.

Removal of double standards is absolutely necessary and so is defining terrorism. Crime and terrorism must be defined by the UNO.

Nations are born in the hearts of poets; they prosper and die in the hands of politicians--(Iqbal, poet of the East)