AERC Alumni Reunion

It was a Sunday evening and what a evening it was. AERC lawn was full of young, aged and old faces who had spent memorable years of their academic life in AERC. They were gathered to celebrate reunion, perhaps first reunion. The event was attended by a large number of old and new AERCians.

Director AERC, Prof. Dr. Nuzhat Ahmed was the key speaker. She highlighted the history and early days of the institute besides appreciating the services of AERCians in the industry. She also promised many new steps, including launching of virtual directory of alumni, new AERC website, arranging visiting lectures and continuation of alumni gathering. Other noted guests include Mansoor Ali (State Bank), Dr. Ayub Mehar (FPCCI), Dr. Naved Ahmed (IBA), Riaz Hussain (AASA), and Amjad Nazeer (MM Securities). Dr. Ayub Mehar ensured the sponsorship for the next alumni reunion. At the end of session, Zia Abbas and Kamran Ali Khan entertained the attendants with their touchy and witty poetry (note, it was the full moon night as well). Later all mingled informally and had dinner.

This Alumni Reunion was the brain child of Minhajuddin Siddiqi, researcher and instructor mathematics, who not only floated the idea but also managed the whole event effectively, albeit did not appear on the stage. So due credit should go to him. Zia Abbas, Tehsin Iqbal, Kamran Naqvi, Khurram Iftikhar, Asghar, Kamran Ali Khan and other young fellows dedicated their time and efforts to make the event successful. But unfortunately, no invitation or press release were forwarded to any newspaper or television. Consequently, the event could not find space in media. But keeping in view the resources, said reunion was indeed a great beginning perhaps first step towards a thousand miles journey.



PS: I'll share the event's pictures soon. Right now they are too heavy to upload.