Oh, Dear Khalid Ghias
Sunday, 22 December 2024
Dr Aamir Khan said, “I have never seen anyone celebrated like this in my life. I sat transfixed listening to my childhood hero Javed Iqbal (the famous cartoonist), Governor Shahid Hamid, Zahid Hamid, PTV GMs of those times, the Gymkhana president, Ambassadors, and many more pay tributes to Khalid Mamu: all were eloquent, respectful, funny at times, but very sincere in paying respects to a wifeless, childless man who touched the hearts of so many and taught us that relationships are built not through blood but through Ehsaas. I must thank Gen Shami here who pulled it off magnificently. Not easy to bring together such diverse people and maintain the grace of the occasion.”
Nadeem Alam wrote, “Khalid was an institution, a walking encyclopedia whose vast knowledge spanned centuries, continents, and cultures. His lectures on history were the stuff of legend, leaving listeners in awe of his intellect and passion. With an uncanny ability to recall even the most obscure references, Khalid's opinions were always delivered with unwavering conviction.”
“No topic was off-limits for Khalid, from politics and philosophy to literature and the arts. His fearless candor inspired lively debates, and his generosity of spirit earned him a vast network of friends and admirers,” added Nadeem. Khalid's family was the community he built around himself at the Gymkhana Club. His legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched, the minds he expanded, and the hearts he warmed.
I struggle to find words that fully encapsulate his unique persona. A man who often threw caution to the wind, yet even in his recklessness, the end that eventually came was beyond imagination. Rest in peace, dear Khalid Ghias. Your absence will be deeply felt, but your impact will continue to inspire and educate generations to come.
Labels: Khalid Ghias, Obituary
posted by S A J Shirazi @ Sunday, December 22, 2024,
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