Comments on: How it all began

By: sarah

sarah — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:11:50 +0000

Dear Mr. Arif,

Thank you so much for your kind words. We are trying very hard to change the mentality of the society and I can proudly say that we have an equal number of boys and girls in our school who study together without any gender discrimination. I sincerely hope that we can take our resolve to a higher level. I will covey your message to Mrs. Shabina. Do come and visit our school. You will find it so much more better than other community service centres. You can also send us an email on thegarageschool@gmail.com, if you have any queries.

Thank you.
Regards,
Sarah Adnan
for Mrs. Shabina Mustafa
The Garage School

By: S.M. Taqui Hussain

S.M. Taqui Hussain — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 04:38:57 +0000

AOA. Dear Ms. Shabina Mustafa! Whatever words are expressed, they are short to appreciate your vision and mission of the Garage School. One can very easily understand the treacherous days without moral support and your brave effort to rise and make your way for yourself and your only child Zain whom I recollect to have seen in December 1971, only once. My salute to the wife of the great soldier. Torrent of tributes to the brave Safi Mustafa who is to me an unforgettable character and shall never be out of my memory until my last breathe !!

By: arif rasheedi

arif rasheedi — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:57:49 +0000

P.S. to my message preceding, my e-mail is: arif_lawarif@yahoo.com
I would need the address of the garage school where I can come by, when I am in Karachi, and make donation and continue doing so thereafter, as and when I can. I am presently in Los Angeles, CA.

By: arif rasheedi

arif rasheedi — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:51:52 +0000

Dear Shabina:
My brother, flying Officer Rasheedi was in 14th squadron Dacca during the 1971 war. I am touched by your ordeal and suffering. My brother must have known your husband. I have been looking for worthy causes that are catered to giving education to Pakistani females. You might be surprised how difficult it is to find worthy people and causes. Poor women I met in Karachi who I offered to educate their daughter were not interested. They wanted their “Puttar” to be educated, not the girl child. I shall return to Karachi in a few months and would then make a donation to your school and continue doing so as and when I can afford, in the future. Pl respond so that I can remain in touch.

By: Khawar Islam

Khawar Islam — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:29:22 +0000

Dear Madam…
After going through you life’s story…I don’t have the words to commend your unflinching resolve and fortitude. You are a real source of inspiration of all men and women who lose hope in the times of adversity.
I really salute you for your courage and bravery
Best Regards
Khawar

By: Syed Ata-ur Rahman

Syed Ata-ur Rahman — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 10:32:46 +0000

Gentlemen and Ladies.
There is no doubt about the heroism and gallantry of Flt Lt Safi Mustafa and he rightly deserved the coveted award of Sitara-e-Jurat (I only now learn due to the untiring efforts of Mrs Safi Mustafa). But the valour and courage of Mrs Safi Mustafa is also notable. I have personally seen this gallant lady ensuring her only son received the very best education and today she can be proud that he is an architect, a tribute to her untiring efforts and sacrifices that ensured her son received the very best education possible. We can only salute her. And now through this email I pleasantly learn that her spirit has not faltered and now she is on a glorious path to educate poor children living in the slums of Karachi. Hats off to her. We who read this must support her as best as we can. This is my earnest appeal to all my kith and friends.

By: Kairasp Daruwala

Kairasp Daruwala — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 03:16:19 +0000

Madame I must compliment you for what you are doing,helping poor & needy children to have education,superb,just superb.You are like next Mother Teriza,Pakistan needs women like you,my Salam to you.Now a days I am in USA,but if I were in Pakistan I would have visited your Garage School,your husbands soul must be really Happy.I am a Parsi by religion,Inshahallah God will be really pleased with you.

I sincerely wish you all the very best in your endevours.

By: Khalid Mahmud Khalid

Khalid Mahmud Khalid — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:52:07 +0000

I was with 14 sqn and last met late Safi when he last left for mymensingh.i am a sagodhian,knew late Safi and admired him immensely as a person.As far as i knew him, he would have done just what you have achieved in your efforts.His soul must be so pleased with you.hats off to you.

By: Nisar Haider Abbas

Nisar Haider Abbas — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:29:04 +0000

My email contact is: nisarhyderabbas@gmail.com

By: Nisar Haider Abbas

Nisar Haider Abbas — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:24:37 +0000

Respected Begum Shabina Mustafa wife of Flight Lieutenant Syed Safi Mustafa Shaheed (S.J).

Assalam ‘o’ Alykom.

Being son of a PAF person (served 1951-1981 in observers’ squadron), i always feel Airforce as running in my blood streams. Surfing the PAF History, I just stopped at the handsome picture of young Flight Lieutenant Syed Safi Mustafa and got eagered to read the detail history of his bravery. My (late) father was also posted in No. 246 Squadron during the years 1972-1977 at PAF Base Lahore. The words “No 246 Sqn; MOUs & his airmen” attracted to read the whole details about his extraordinary devotion to the duty and care for his airmen. When searched more about him on the google, I saw your name and the brief family detail.

Salute to you and to all those who supported you thereafter. It was highly pleasing to know about your only son who is now an architect at UAE.

Wish you best of health and happiness. I pray for your more courage to make your dreams come true in the field of education. Hats off!

Best regards.

Nisar Haider Abbas,
NHA International (Lahore/Karachi).