Feedback on the Website of "Air Commodore Syed Abid Raza"

Sitara-e-Basalat, Pakistan Air Force (1927-2000) (https://www.aircommodoresyedabidraza.com/)

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Dear Ahmer Raza, Very impressive. You have done a great job of preserving the memories and contributions of Abid Raza sahib. May Allah subhan watala reward you for all the efforts you have done to compile your father achievements. Like they say that well groomed children are like صدقیہ جاریہ which continues even after one has left this world. I can imagine Abid Raza sahib smiling up in the heavens seeing your wonderful tribute. Stay blessed.

Air Vice Marshal Iftikhar Gul (R), Pakistan Air Force

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Dear Ahmer Raza,
Taking this opportunity to share my complimentary feedback on your late father, Air Commodore Raza sahib’s website.  Your efforts in archiving and documenting the life, career and achievements of your father are not only impressive but were also the need of the hour for the future generations to benefit from it. I worked very closely with your father during Project Blue Flash I (Induction of Mirage Aircraft) in the late 60s. I noticed that Raza sahib was not only a good engineer and dedicated project officer, but he was a trailblazer for the officers of Engineering Branch of the Pakistan Air Force. He with a caring and influential personality, was also established as the technical authority in Aircraft Engineering, (and I must say that his personality traits are also reflected in you as his son) and other good officers who were junior to him in the engineering branch, left an indelible mark due to their accomplishments and achievements, resulted from the training and grooming by your father. Many great engineering officers, I came across during my illustrious service in the PAF, had a common point of being the students of your father and thus they rose to great heights in the Pakistan Air Force, by getting promoted to the rank of Air Vice Marshal & hold the coveted position of Deputy Chief of Air Staff (Engineering). I may want to add that Air Chief Marshal Hakimullah (former Chief of Air Staff) from GDP Branch was not only a great fighter pilot but also a great project officer (like your father) on the flying side and is considered an iconic figure in the Pakistan Air Force. Air Commodore M. M. Alam, a legendary war hero of PAF, who was also your father’s colleague and friend in addition to me and significant number of other officers from all branches of the PAF, participated shoulder to shoulder alongside with your father in the 1965 war and 1971 war. So, all in all, your father’s contribution to the PAF in both peace and war eras, is colossal. This is also acknowledged and validated by the sincere accolades and tributes shared by the officers on his website.
I am glad you are following your father’s footsteps and bringing a good name for Pakistan. Keep it up & well done. My last parting advice would be to share your website’s link and circulate it globally which will be a great honor for Pakistan. 
Best of Luck!
Air Vice Marshal Farooq Umar (R), Pakistan Air Force
Former Director General Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, Kamra I Managing Director, Pakistan International Airlines I CEO, Shaheen Air I Former President PHF

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I have had a quick look at all of it. Everything looks good. You have set a good example for other people and your family. Go ahead and launch it.
Air Vice Marshal Hamid Khawaja (R), Pakistan Air Force

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Asalam o alaikum. I have gone through the links to your father’s article (website links). Very nice, indeed. They highlight your father’s contributions and dedication to his job and service, what a great personality he was. All well written. I am also full of admiration for you for your love and respect for your father so much and how much pains you have taken out of your busy life to let the world know of his achievements. I’m sure Abid sahib would be rightly so proud of you. Regards.

Air Commodore Khatibur Rehman (R), Pakistan Air Force

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Masha Allah. A great tribute to a great personality. Well researched website. It’s a splendid work.
Air Commodore Adnan Khan (R), Pakistan Air Force

 

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It is an excellent tribute to your late father.
Air Commodore Kaiser Tufail (R), Pakistan Air Force
 

 

Excellent work! You are doing an excellent job! I am sure he is smiling at you and proud of you. Great work for keeping the memory and legacy of your father alive. May Allah bless his soul. Aameen!
Air Commodore Javed Khan (R), Pakistan Air Force

 

 

Great effort you are putting in.
Air Commodore Shakil Sheikh (R), Pakistan Air Force
 

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Went through it, it's a great tribute to your father. MA!

​Air Commodore Omar Sani (R), Pakistan Air Force

 

My honest view is it’s EXCELLENT and a great tribute to the ever-loving FATHER.
Group Captain M. S. Baig (R), Pakistan Air Force
 

The website is impressive. Really well formatted and easy to work with.
Group Captain Shoib Ahmed (R), Pakistan Air Force
 

A very well composed and comprehensive coverage of his life and career.
Wing Commander Muhammad Murad (R), Pakistan Air Force

 

 

Mashallah!

Squadron Leader Syed Kamal Mustafa (R), Pakistan Air Force

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Dear Ahmer, You have done a wonderful work in retaining the legacy of Baray Mamoon. I think you have extensively documented everything for posterity. I was thinking if such attempts be made by respective family members to document some of the other tall figures in family. I have shared with few and even if some people picks it up, nobody will reach your excellence. You are today an authority on Askari Nana and a valuable one being, grandson. Let me admit that you are operating in an area where I am not in step with changing times. Feels bad, but too late.
Prayers and best wishes.
Major General S. Shakeel Hussain (R), Pakistan Army 
 

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Well written, good write up, shows the commitment, professionalism and hard work that was required. 

Senator Nuzhat Sadiq, daughter of Late Air Marshal Saeed (R), Pakistan Air Force

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"A unique way of paying tribute to your late father. It stirred the memories of his staunch personality and outstanding achievements.

May Allah reward him with best in hereafter". Thanks.
Mrs. Nudrat Sheikh, daughter of,
Late Squadron Leader Iqbal (R), Pakistan Air Force & wife of
Air Commodore Shakil Sheikh (R), Pakistan Air Force

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Feedback on the Biographical Article

"ENGINEERING MIRAGE FROM ALIGARH"

(https://www.thekhybermail.com/blog-post/engineering-mirage-from-aligarh/)

Sharing the feedback received on the recently published tribute on Air Commodore Syed Abid Raza by a senior officer of Pakistan Air Force (Air Commodore M. Adnan Khan), in The Khyber Mail, a local newspaper of Pakistan. The article is titled as ENGINEERING MIRAGE FROM ALIGARH, dated December 8th, 2023.
(https://www.thekhybermail.com/blog-post/engineering-mirage-from-aligarh).  The Khyber Mail is a local English newspaper of Pakistan which was first published in Peshawar by eminent journalist Sheikh Sana Ullah in 1932.

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Good I m glad ...there are sons like U who wish to make their father be remembered across the globe... Your father is lucky to have U as his capable son... Thanks

AVM Farooq Umar (R), Pakistan Air Force

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What a tribute!

Murad

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Amazing set of accomplishments and achievements. His entire life is nothing but full of achievements Mashallah. Your father certainly left his mark on PAF and a lasting legacy for all who love to see Pakistan prosper. People like him are not born everyday. May he rest is peace and may his status be elevated on the heavens inshallah. I can imagine how proud you, your mother and your entire family must be. Amazing contributions. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

And you being his son is surely very fitting. I can now relate better 👍👍

Syed Ithesham Hamdani, USA

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Thank you for sharing. 

Masha’Allah uncle had an amazing journey in PAF. May Allah bless and reward uncle for all his efforts and achievements in the service of his nation. Aameen. 

Flt Lieutenant Rashid Khan (R), Pakistan Air Force

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Mashallah!

Prof. Tanvir Anjum, QAU, Pakistan 

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Zindabad Zindabad Zindabad Zindabad!

Mukesh Kumar, Pakistan 

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Ma sha Allah very impressive indeed!

May Allah bless his soul Ameen

Prof. M. Batool, IIUI, Pakistan 

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That’s really great.

Ayub, Pakistan 

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How nice. Thanks for sharing dear Ahmer.

Wing Commander Wajahat Lodhi, Pakistan 

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Thanks for sharing.  You have a big shoe to fill.  Very impressive accomplishment is his lifetime.  I saw you once had a sister but she passed away at the young age.  The Mirage III was an advanced fighter jet back then.  Pakistan AF is now equipped with US F-16, China F-7 and Thunder.  

Kevin Lu, USA

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Thanks Ahmer for sharing. Very impressive 

Mazhar Rizvi, USA

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Wow so India to Pakistan to an amazing career.  I did not know roots of your family are in India.  Quite a story.  Everyone has your name in your lineage! Wish I had that many people that could write good about me!  Nice to know your roots, I don’t have that trail.  Good stuff to smile about.

James Rhodes, USA

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Thank you for sharing syed, I am looking forward to reading it over the weekend. It sounds like he was an amazing individual 

Ryan Goldstein, USA

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You have big shoes to fill. The Raza’s are very decorated military family. Thank you for sharing with us.

Robert Goldstein, USA

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Thanks for sharing Syed. It is a long article. I will take sometime to read it tomorrow

Prem Kumar, Canada

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That is so so cool!  That’s some serious heritage you’ve got and Dad would be proud to see what you’ve accomplished yourself.

Tom Benton, USA

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Allah aap ke abbu ki maghferat farmaye aur jawar e Masoomeen (A.S) mein jagah ata farmaye.

Prof. S. E. Hussain 

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Thanks Ahmar for sharing this trubute.This clip, I would save and preserve.Allah tumhari taufeeqat me izafa kare.Ameen.🤲🤲

Imtiaz A 

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Thank you so much Syed. You come from quite the learned family!

Wendy Gomez, USA

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Mashallah very well written and nice article.  Great man.

Usman Shoaib. (Son of Lt General Wyne) USA

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Wow. That is quite the legacy. Thanks for sharing 

Doug Hodges, USA

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Wow I did not realize your father passed away. You have my most sincere condolences. He was a very accomplished man and I am sure you were very proud of him. It seemed he was an early pioneer for the RPAF in its early stages of the Air forces development. 

Darrel Divine, USA

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Thanks for sharing.  You have a big shoe to fill.  Very impressive accomplishment is his lifetime.  I saw you once had a sister but she passed away at the young age.  The Mirage III was an advanced fighter jet back then.  Pakistan AF is now equipped with US F-16, China F-7 and Thunder.  

Kevin Lu, USA

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That’s really awesome. A lot of important legacy people are in your family.

Ricardo Calderon, USA

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Zabardast👍; very detailed biography of Abid Bhai covering his family & professional life. Very detailed biography and career progression of Abid Bhai. Our best compliments to Air Commodore Adnan for paying tributes to our dear Abid Bhai & remembering him in this way.

Syed Zawar Haider, Pakistan 

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MA amazing biography about my Barey Mamoon, always was & always will be proud of him.

May he always rest in peace 🙏🏼

Chammi Mustafa, USA

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MA.

What an honour.

Many a details of his professional accomplishments were not known to me.

It's time we record history of our elders for following generation. Prayers and love.

Major General Syed Shakeel Hussain, Pakistan

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Wah! Ahmer, thanks for sharing. 

Tony had told me about this. So proud of Baray Mamoon. 

Syeda wife of Major General Syed Shakeel Hussain, Pakistan

(We need to record the history of our elders in some details, as somebody has done for Baray Mamoon. The effort could be shared family wise or by profession.

Hoping to hear from some volunteers.

Message from my cousin Major General Shakeel to all our family members)

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Excellent biography. Thank you Ahmer for sharing. 

Love.

Syed Pervaiz Hasnain, Canada

 

Jite raho .mere abid bhyya.

Razia Fatima Haider (w/o late Admiral Syed Wasi Haider), Pakistan 

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​​Thank you very much for sending the comprehensive article written by Air comd Adnan  about Abid Raza  No doubt it is really a very nice tribute to the deserving person

Syed Ashfaq Raza, Pakistan 

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Very impressive. Indeed Abid Bhai had very distinguished educational and Professional career. We are all very proud of him.

Dr. Syed Mukhtar Haider, USA

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Lovely work

Thanks for sharing it’s an amazing achievement

Dr. Syed Asghar Naqvi, Pakistan 

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​​​How wonderful a great man remembered

Mehr Naqvi, (wife of Ambassador Sarwar Naqvi) Pakistan 

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Very well written based on facts and amazing grit and achievements of uncle Air Commodore Syed Abid Raza. May Allah bless his soul with highest place in Jannah. Ameen 🤲

Syed Azhar Mustafa, USA

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Thanks for sharing Ahmer. A very detailed and thorough article.

Zaiba Haider, Pakistan 

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Excellent article

Anis Ally, USA

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Wow!

Dr. Saba Amir, USA

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Lovely to see this. Thanks.

Dr. Izhar Mustafa ( brother of late Flt Lt Safi Mustafa shaheed), USA

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Ahmer, this is such a nice and detailed account of Abid bhai's life. I learned quite a bit. He lived such an accomplished life. May he rest in peace. 

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Thanks for sharing.

Syed Wali Haider, USA

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Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.

Syed Zaki Mustafa, USA

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​Thank you for sharing. 

Syed Zamin Kazimi, USA

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I had pleasure working under his command in the year 1973- 74.
An excellent commander and loving personality. 
He is daily in my prayers.
May ALMIGHTY ALLAH shower His blessings on the late  Air Cdre Syed Abid Raza and place him in Jannah among His most beloved ones. 
Aameen. 
Thanks, Air Cdre Adnan, for wonderful tribute writeup. 
Keep it up
Comments from Group captain M Siddiqui Baig(retd) in praise of your father.

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Your father was an icon in the engineering set up. One of the great commanders and professional
Air Cdre Adnan (R), Pakistan Air Force

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I was lucky to meet Late Air Cdre Raza once he was in SF. A great personality and a down to earth humane human. May Allah bless his soul. Elahi Ameen. He belonged to same province as my maternal ancestry. We did talk about it a little, specially the local cuisine.
Stay blessed.

Air Marshal Mirza Zafar (R), Pakistan Air Force

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Very well written based on facts and amazing grit and achievements of uncle Air Commodore Syed Abid Raza. May Allah bless his soul with highest place in Jannah. Ameen 🤲
Azhar son of Wing Commander Ashraf (R), Pakistan Air Force

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I had the honor to serve under his command as Flg Off when he was OC 102MU. May Allah bless his soul. Aameen.
Shoib Ahmed mentioned he was a caring person and good commander. We saw that as the junior most officers in the unit.
Air Commodore Javed Khan (R), Pakistan Air Force

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He was my OC at 102 MU. A very caring person who always had helpful advice for newly graduated Aerospace Engineers. May he rest in peace in Jannat.

Group Captain Shoib Ahmed (R), Pakistan Air Force

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He was a thoroughbred gentleman and a brilliant engineering officer. Soft spoken and amicable. Met him both at Faisal and in the DHA office - he was forthcoming for the officer I was assisting.

Nasir H Khan

 

MashaAllah Adnan. Very well written article. The illustrious and iconic figure of Air Cdr Syed Abid Raza is the glaring example of a man who led from front and the great vision of the great Organization PAF who recognized the worth of a Person and gave him all the required encouragement and support to enhance his personal capacity and placed him in challenging positions and in process raised the standard of PAF Engineering.  No doubt Raza sahib became a trusted and  towering figure and among pioneers of PAF Aeronautical engineering wing. The credit of laying  foundation on solid footing with long term expansioning design surely goes to such visionary officer. Salute to Air Cdr Syed Abid Raza. 

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Assalam o Alaikum,

My late father Grp.Capt Agha Syed Hassan Raza (old timer from Admin branch ,  known as A.S.H Raza) always spoke very high of Air Cmdr Syed Abid Raza. (S.A Raza)

He use narrate stories of him that how brilliant  and knowledgeable your father was. Specially when Kamara was being made in  1976/77. He was interacting with him a lot Along with Air Vice Marshal Saeed. 

Allah bless their souls in heavens.

No we were mostly in Peshawar. 
Now presently living in Behria Islamabad. My mother is also Alhamdolillah alive . She surely be remembering your mother. Let me check with her in morning.
Syed Qaiser Raza
 

Thanks for sharing Ahmer. A very detailed and thorough article.
Zaiba Zawar

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You come from quite the learned family
Wendy

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Very impressive. I was also not aware of many the accomplishments of Abid Bhai which is mentioned in this article.  Indeed Abid Bhai had very distinguished educational and Professional career. We are all very proud of him.
Mukhtar

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With pride. May Baray Mamoon rest in peace. 🌹
Syeda Shakil

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Very nice. I never knew he was a talented genius and had a decorated career! You must be so proud of him! I didn't know your paternal grandfather was Askari Nana's older brother! I didn't know he studied from AMU and earned honors. Wow, he kept mastering one course after another with excellent performance

Saba A.

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Very nice and and a detailed tribute recognising the technical know how of Abid khaloo and detailing his academic and extra achievements and his family's description in very great details.Allah Abid khaloo ke darajat buland karte hue unhe jaware masoomeen me jagah enayat kare,aameen.

Mumtaz A.

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Thanks Ahmar for sharing this trubute.This clip,I would save and preserve.Allah tumhari taufeeqat me izafa kare.Ameen.🤲🤲
Imtiaz A.

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Allah aap ke abbu ki maghferat farmaye aur jawar e Masoomeen (A.S) mein jagah ata farmaye.

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Thanks for sharing!

Dean

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Feedback on the Project Article

"Lightening Blue Flash in Blue Skies"

(https://www.thekhybermail.com/blog-post/lightening-blue-flash-in-blue-skies/)

Sharing the feedback received on the recently published article on one of the projects of Air Commodore Syed Abid Raza by a senior officer of Pakistan Air Force, in The Khyber Mail, a local newspaper of Pakistan. The article is titled as ENGINEERING MIRAGE FROM ALIGARH, dated January 15th, 2024.
(https://www.thekhybermail.com/blog-post/lightening-blue-flash-in-blue-skies/).  The Khyber Mail is a local English newspaper of Pakistan which was first published in Peshawar by eminent journalist Sheikh Sana Ullah in 1932.

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Dear Ahmer, More we hear, more the respect for Baray Mamoo's professional competence. I was attending squash camp in Peshawar and Baray Mamoon was there for a day trip in 1977. At lunch I was with him in officers mess and Air cmdr M M Alam also entered the mess. Soon I saw them talking as intimate friends, disregarding all other officers present there. It puzzled me a bit as they were from different branches. This article clears that question of there relationship. Mammani must be privy to these details. Air Force displays strength of its system. Honour it's heroes/retains it's history unadulterated.

Prayers for you and family.

Major General Shakeel Hussain (R), Pakistan Army son of late Brigadier Zair Hussain

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Wonderful article. I am sure you must be filled with pride.

Air Commodore Kaiser Tufail 

 

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MashaAllah, thank you for sharing!

Mrs. Shahnawar Uzair, daughter of late Squadron Leader Iqbal.

 

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Yes saw this. Very interesting and well documented article by Adnan 👍

Syed Azhar Mustafa Ashraf, son late Wing Commander Ashraf

 

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Thanks sharing... Lovely memories, life-time cherishable.

Air Cdre Aslam Ansari

 

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Thank you for sharing, I really enjoyed reading them. Your father was a powerhouse and so inspiring. He was an asset for Pakistan. May Allah grant him a high place in Jannah.

Pilot Officer Ifrah Faiz (R) PAF

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It is great to see that Abid bhai is acknowledged and appreciated for his role in the selection and purchase of mirage aircraft.

Dr. Mukhtar Haider

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Nice article, Ahmer. Learned quite a bit of history about PAF. Nice to know about the role Abid bhai played with regard to the purchase and maintenance of the Mirage fleet. A very significant accomplishment indeed.

 

 

Thanks for sharing.

Wali Haider

 

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Great history & honour for Abid Bhai and his family 👍

Zawar Haider 

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Mere abid bhayya the great.

Mrs. Razia Fatima w/o late Rear Admiral Wasi Haider

 

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Very impressive. Bare Mamu is missed every day.

Jameel Hussain son of late Brigadier Zair

 

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I read the article and saw Abid bhaiya's photo signing the agreement. Yaadein hi ab hum sab ka asasa (assets) hain.

Allah ne unko apne jawar rahmat me inshaallah zaroor rakha hoga.

Aameen🤲🤲🤲

Najam Askari son of late Professor Askari

 

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Great ! Tony told me a little about it.

Syeda Shakil wife of late Major General Shakeel Hussain / daughter of Lt General Zaidi

 

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Very nice!

Tanya Sani

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Memorable and Proud moment.

Prof. Imtiaz Ahmad 

 

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Great!

Dr. Syed Iftikhar Ahmed son of late Group Captain Najmuddin. 

 

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Thanks for sharing I will read it soon.

Dr Syed Asghar Naqvi

 

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Thanks for sharing!

Mrs Shahnaz Hasnain

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I read the article and saved it.Came  to know the expertise of Abid khaloo. Allah unhein apne jawar e rahmat me jagah de aur unke darjat buland kare.Ameen.🤲🤲

Dr. Imtiaz A.

 

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Nice.

Aamir Ishaq

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Phupha was a legend. Very nice and impressive article, thanks for sharing.

Dr. Asiya A.

 

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Yes very impressive!

Your father and his colleagues were truly heroes, and it's a shame that we don't see such heroes anymore in today's Pakistan!

Saifullah

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Yes, u got to read this earlier last month. Wonderful to be remembered so fondly & acknowledging Abid Bhai’s contribution. Very proud of him. 

You all must also be very proud children of a great father.

Sami Mustafa

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Oh wow! Project Blue Flash!

Asher A.

 

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Makes me very proud. Thanks for sharing and thoughtfulness and sharing it with me.

Zaki Mustafa

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Acknowledgments on FB:

Ahsan Hussain

Huma Fatima

Nawed M.

Prof. Tanvir A.

Omar Ashfaq

Mrs. Sheeba Akram wife of Major General Masood Akram

Air Cdre Javed Khan

Wing Commander Sikander

Air Marshal Mirza Zafar

Wing Commander Fareed Bilgrami

Adeem Usman son of late Colonel Usman

Shariq Shahbazi son of late Group Captain Shahbazi 

Mrs Saba Naseem

Mrs. Mehr Naqvi, wife of Ambassador Sarwar Naqvi

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FEEDBACK ON AIR COMMODORE RAZA'S PHOTOGRAPHS POSTED ON SEVERAL FACEBOOK PAGES & FORUMS

 

Great human being and officer. 
Larger than life generation - one of few uncles I held in awe yet was not afraid of him   - I can never talk of them in the past tense
Flt Lieutenant Ahmed Saeed (PAF Club FB Page –July 14, 2016), FB June 22, 2015 

 

 

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Must be part of PAF Museum and PAC.
Air Marshal Mirza Zafar (PAF Club FB Page –July 14, 2016)

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His remarkable services will be remembered for all times to come .. May his soul rest in peace . Ameen 
Senator Nuzhat Sadiq, PAK April 5th 2021

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A Great Man he was. May Allah bless him in Paradise. Raza Bhai was simply unforgettable. Always smiling. 
A wonderful personality, a good neighbor and a sincere friend.
Oh, my dear friend Syed Abid Raza, you are missed ever since you left to reside in paradise. Unforgettable memories. What a nice friend was he. He was a dear friend of mine. May Allah bless him in paradise Ameen. A sweet and sincere friend Ever
Colonel Wajahat Lodhi FB June 22, 2015 , January 14, 2016, June 22, 2015, April 17, 2016, 2019 

 

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Abid bhai aur sibte bhsi dono aaj ke din sab kochor gaye. Abid bhai was like my father always taking care of my family .allah jannat me aala darja naseeb kare ameen.
My handsome abid bhayya
Razia Fatima Haider w/o Rear Admiral Syed Wasi Haider (Late), Pak April 3, 2020 April 2, 2021

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A thorough gentleman... fond memories.

May his soul be blessed!
Aamir Ishaq,  USA FB 2015

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A very kind and upright person. May Allah rest his soul on peace.
Dr. Shabana Iqbal, UK, FB 2015, Daughter of Squadron Leader Iqbal (Late), PAF

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In addition to many of his qualities Abid Bhai was also a very handsome man. Late Abid Bhai was a thorough gentleman, had a great presence wherever he was, and of course, his role and responsibilities in building up PAF go a long way. May his soul rest in peace. ALLAH TAALA unkay darjat buland karay aur unko Jannatul Firdous may jaga dae. Ameen.
Zaiba N Zawar Haider, Pak, FB 2015, 2017

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Your father was indeed not only a handsome man but also very accomplished.
Indeed great men leave their mark behind .May Allah bless uncle with his infinite mercy.I believe that death is the beginning of another stage of journey I am sure will be still creating history.
Seema Kazim, Canada, FB 2015 . April 2, 2021 Daughter of A/C Kazim (Late), PAF

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​What a great man he was. My handsome Baray Mamoon, but more important he was a great man. We will always miss you Baray Mamoon. RIP
Chammi Mustafa,  USA FB 2015, June 22, 2015 

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Pervez and me are proud of Bareh Mamoo! Time go faster when it is gone. The future appears to be crawling. Barray Mamu, what a gentle soul.

May both of them rest in peace.
Pervez and Shahnaz Hasnain, Canada, FB 2016, June 22, 2015 

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My smart and elegant baray chacha!
Sabiha Nasim, Pak April 3, 2020  

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Great person and great personality.
Syed Mehdi PAK, FB April 5, 2022 

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Feedback on the Photo Album on FB

Great work Ahmer
Tehmina Janjua

Beautiful pictures Ahmer. Thanks for sharing them
Atia Naqvi

Amazing collection Ahmer.
Zaiba N Zawar Haider

Ahmer, I am not on FB regularly, so I am seeing this todày. Great pictures and memories. In addition to many of his qualities Abid Bhai was also a very handsome man, look at his post-retirement picture. Great effort. Take care.
Zawar

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Precious memories and beautiful pictures!
Sabiha Nasim

Precious memories. Thanks for sharing
Hina Iftikhar

Absolutely love the one in the kilt, Wow!!
Tanya Sani

Beautiful pictures
Hina Raza

A great collection of memorable photos!
Shanawar Ozair

Good collection Ahmer
S. J. Naqvi

 

Beautiful record. Raza Bhai was simply unforgettable. Always smiling.
Wajahatullah Khan

 

Lovely memories Ahmer. Proud to be part of some. Best wishes
Muhammad Murad

 

Story through pictures is so interesting that the character comes to life in the most amazing way. Your father was indeed not only a handsome man but also very accomplished.
Seema Kazim

Great accomplishments
Ali Naqvi

 

Bera Mamoon you will always be missed. What a great man he was
Chammi Mustafa

 

Amazing Collection ! Beautiful memories.
Nuzhat Sadiq

 

Simply Wow!! Priceless collection!
Sharmeen Fatma

 

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Feedback on the photo, wearing Scottish kilt in UK from early 1950s 

sean connery, move over...

Zehra Fatima Hussain

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my dashing baray mama
Shazaf Haider

 

Wow
Sheeba Akram

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Great picture
Poppy Taloot

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so proud of my handsome mama
Atia Naqvi

 

very nice memorable picture.
Seema Kazim

 

A Great Man he was. May Allah bless him in Paradise.
Wajahatullah Khan

 

This is perhaps the only such photo. What a memory. I would like to share it to the PAF Club, if it's OK with you.
 

Hamid Khawaja

 

Gr8 pic!
Guriya Syeda Shakeel

Yeh koi hrero se Kam nahin so handsome mere Abid bhayya
Razia Fatima Haider

 

Feedback on the group photo, from early 1960s 

A very nice collection Ahmer. Can I share this with another friend whose dad Uncle Hussain (late) is sitting next to your father.
Shabana Iqbal

Memorable picture thanks for sharing
Asghar Naqvi

 

Mirage Group Photo 1980

Ahmer Raza. A historical photograph.
Khatibur Rehman

 

SF Portrait Photo 1987

Time go faster when it is gone. The future appears to be crawling. Great personalities of our time passed away on April 4: Abbu, I miss him terribly and Barray Mamu, what a gentle soul.
May both of them rest in peace.
Pervez Hasnain

 

My handsome Baray Mamoon, but more important he was a great man. We will always miss you Baray Mamoon. RIP
Chammi Mustafa

 

 

PAF Portrait Photo early 1960s

Great father's great son. May you live long bro!
Mukesh Meghwar

Retirement/Farwell Dinner, Kamra 1980

Lovely pictures. Thank you Syed Ahmer Raza
Tehmina Janjua

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What a treasure trove. Good job
Zaiba N Zawar Haider

 

Great pictures and excellent compilation !!!!! 
S. J. Mohsin

 

Portrait Photo 1948

Wonderful to have these historical pictures restored. Uncle looking great....
Saadullah Lodhi

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I havent seen these before - what amazing pictures- barrey mama was so handsome!!
Zehra Fatima Hussain

 

Nice portrait of young Abid Bhai
Zaiba N Zawar Haider

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Gorgeous picture
Shahnaz Hasnain

 

 

 

Ancestral House Photo
Good job, Ahmer!
Hamid Khawaja

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So beautifully written Ahmer bhai..kudos to u to bring this forth which will help pass it as a knowledge heritage for generations to come.
Sena Fatma

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OC, Parade Photo, 1960

Great compilation. Its always good to see Uncle through the years of his service. Keep the memories fresh
Nudrat Sheikh

AOA Ahmer long time ! Good to know about Uncle
Najamul Saqib Siddiqi

Mere handsome Abid bhai
Razia Fatima Haider

Medals Photo
Late Abid Bhai was a thorough gentleman, had a great presence wherever he was, and of course, his role and responsibilities in building up PAF go a long way. May his soul rest in peace. ALLAH TAALA unkay darjat buland karay aur unko Jannatul Firdous may jaga dae. Ameen.
SZH
Zaiba N Zawar Haider

Small Group Photo 1960s
Thank you Ahmer for sharing I can see my father also.
Mahjabeen Tariq

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Ahmer, nice picture. Great way to remember Abid Bhai. Allah Taala unkay darjat buland karay aur unko Jannatul Firdous may jaga dae. Ameen
Zaiba N Zawar Haider

Mere Abid bhayya. He was a father to me .
Razia Fatima Haider

BF Group Photo, Paris 1968

Some great history to learn. Thanks for sharing
Najamul Saqib Siddiqi

Portrait Photo, Kamra, 1980

Indeed great men leave their mark behind .May Allah bless uncle with his infinite mercy.I believe that death is the beginning of another stage of journey I am sure will be still creating history.
Seema Kazim

Portrait Photo, Karachi, 1984

May he Rest in everlasting peace. Ameen
Riffat Masood

 

 

Portrait collage 1948 n 1980
Ahmer Raza you are gr8 like your father. God bless
Farhat Hussain

 

May Allah bless uncle's soul. Ameen
Saad Habib

Apart from being a gentleman, Abid Bhai was also very handsome. RIP
Syed Zawar Haider

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May Allah give him a highest place in jannah. Ameen.
Zia Ullah

 

MashaAllah.
May he blessed with the highest place in Jannah.
Rizwan Ahmad

 

May Allah bless him highest place in Janatul Firdous. Ameen Ya Rabul Allameen
Shahnaz Hasnain

 

We pray for his place in Jannat ul Firdaus! Amen!
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