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“At that time I was a Courier Officer, and it became the most
important day of my professional life having the Chairman
spend the whole day with me on my motorbike,” says Imran.
Imran’s favourite food is Mutton Karahi. He enjoys action
thrillers and Arnold Schwarzenegger is his favourite movie
star. His romantic streak and penchant for tragedy is reflected
in his choice of favourite movie, the Titanic. Imran was born
on the 9th of June, 1961 in Rawalpindi, and enjoys playing
cricket.
Syed Mujahid Ali joined TCS
on the 1st of December, 1984. His
father was in the Government
service, and he has one other
sibling, a sister. Born on the 11th
of January, 1960, Mujahid has
a penchant for Chinese Food
and white meat. He likes
watching old classic movies,
and his favourite movie stars include Daleep
Kumar, Shahrukh Khan, Rekha, and Shlpa Shetty. Mujahid
has played Badminton and Hockey.
“I felt very elevated and proud to be part of such a highly
regarded service provider,” says Mujahid, citing Arif Malik
and Tahir Amin as mentors who have motivated and groomed
him.
Zafar Nawaz Awan was
born in Dera Ismail Khan on the
23rd of October 1958, and joined
TCS on the 1st of March 1984. He
is one of eight siblings, and his late
father was in Government service.
His most memorable moment was
the road accident that he was
involved in on the 23rd of September
1991 on Motorway 1 at Kundian.
Zafar not just survived the crash, but in a traumatized state
went on to complete his deliveries, an act for which he
received an appreciation letter from TCS (#PERS 15/6) for
a job well done, a document that he treasures. Zafar is fond
of cricket, cites fish as his favourite food, and likes watching
movies that feature Amitab Bachan.
His success as an
administrator is possibly due in part to the
patience of an artist, as also the artist’s attention to
detail. “I do not want to bind myself to a specific philosophy
or theme,” he says.
MAK has displayed in Islamabad’s Jharoka Art Gallery in Islamabad
alongside some formidable names like Hajra Mansur, Mansur Aye,
and Mugees Riaz who teamed up with 30 others in a group exhibition
of contemporary artists of Pakistan. On the 11th of July, 2008 two of
his paintings were put up on permanent display in the University of
Zurich’s Department of Geography in Switzerland. For the last two
years he has been working on the personality development of less
privileged children through art in Karachi’s Landhi Industrial Area.
Soon after passing out from Karachi University MAK joined TCS
(Private) Limited as Admin Officer on March 19, 1997. On June 1st,
1999 he was promoted to Assistant Manager Administration, and then
Manager Administration from July 1st, 2003. “I whole-heartedly enjoy
working in our country’s leading international courier company, and
looking after the administration of more than 350 offices across the
Network. This has broadened my understanding and knowledge in
practical terms”, says MAK.
MAK with appreciative guests at his exhibition
Muhammad Arshad Khan, popularly known as MAK,
is the Manager Administration at TCS and a gifted
artist alongside. MAK is inspired by nature and the
people around him which is why he prefers to keep
his paintings close to reality.
Reading, traveling, gardening, hiking, running and fishing comprise
MAK’s other interests.
The World Art Foundation in California (USA) has invited MAK to take
part in its grand exhibition in June this year, and sponsored his gallery
fee of $500. Ron Barsano, MAK's Internet friend since 2001, has
offered to host him at his residence during his visit.
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