Featured PAFian 1.2

Interviewer : Mehak Saleem

ROTMUN'12; one of the winners came to a guy who was probably remorsing over his loss. He was told of his potential and was urged to continue. ZABMUN 2012 came, and this guy improved tremendously and walked out the hall with an honorary mention. This did not stop him and he went on to conquer the biggest MUN of Pakistan, and came back from LUMUN 2012 with an honorary mention. The new academic year kicked in, and he was made responsible for the Public Speaking Society 2013-2014 because everybody knew he would raise the bar even higher. Leading from the front, he returned to ZABMUN in 2013 and won the Best Delegate in the toughest committee beating the very legend who had advised him initially. Perhaps the perfect ending would have been the best delegate award at LUMUN 2013, but he returned to Karachi with an Honorary Mention nonetheless amidst controversy.
He managed to raise the Pafian flag even higher and truly deserves credit for that. Scroll down to read what this awesome person has to say about the journey. For the slow ones, the blogging society has featured the guy who is always smiling, Mr Usman Baig a.k.a "Baigu" or "Baigy. "
Q. Lumun has always been targeted as being biased and unfair. Do you believe your Honorary Mention (HM) was justified or maybe you deserved more? 

Yes, Lumun indeed has been popularly accused of being biased and unfair, but honestly, summing it up in a way as subtle as possible, I'd like to call it an MUN where the criteria of judging delegates and awarding them according to that already set criteria is a bit different from what we see in the Karachi's MUN circuit. Hence, my HM in my opinion was pretty much not justified according to what I had stated earlier, because I believe that with the kind of performance we all had displayed at Lumun this year, it would have won us a best delegate award at any conference in Karachi, for sure.

Q. You are probably the only Pafian who has won at LUMUN consecutively. What would you like to say about that?
Well, it's definitely an honor to find myself under that predicament. Never knew I'd be having my name mentioned under such an achievement, never accomplished by a Pafian before. But this is definitely what I have always been dreaming of ever since I have joined PAF Chapter, definitely something I'd like to call as a dream come true, since it has helped me in maintaining PAF Chapter's pride. I am really proud to come across this fact. 

Q. It has always been said, victory has many fathers. Who do you think is responsible for you maturing into an outstanding MUNer?

Victory has many fathers? I'd like to disagree with how the phrasing of the question has been done. But anyways, there are a few people who have indeed played a vital role to groom me into what I am today. Those people include firstly my Seniors, who had vested in me the initial confidence, making me realize that I actually am worthy of attending MUN conferences, helping me in taking that leap of faith and carrying on my MUN career ever since. Secondly, but most importantly, it is my trainer Mr.Yelmaz Mujtaba who may have joined us in our senior year, but the amount of knowledge in terms of research, strategy and confidence he has given me is definitely one of the very strong reasons I am what I am today with regards to MUNs and public speaking as a whole.

Q. They say, its not the destination but the journey that matters. Summarize your trip for us. 

Alright, the trip of Lumun X representing PAF Chapter, with PAF Chapter has been undoubtedly one of the most memorable trips of my life. The reason it was so memorable was specially because of the people I was accompanied by on this trip. What made our team so strong was the fact that they were extremely hardworking and dedicated to their aim of winning Lumun yet fun loving and entertaining at the same time. Serving as PAF Chapter's Head Delegate to Lumun this year was indeed an honor in itself, making this amazing journey even more exhilarating and challenging with the amount of responsibility added to it. Meeting people, engaging into healthy debates, cracking jokes at every level, standing united at each and every step taken. All in all, an unforgettable experience.

Q. Pafians generally do not perform well at Lumun. What would be your advice to upcoming batches?
Well, it is a myth that Pafians generally do not perform well at Lumun, although I'd like to disagree. A person's performance is never judged by the number of awards he has, it's always done by the hard work and effort he puts in, and when I talk about this year's performance of PAF Chapter at Lumun, it'd call it nothing but phenomenal. Every committee spoke of us by the end of the conference with awe and respect. Apart of that, a piece of advice for all the upcoming batches regarding Lumun will be that Lumun is definitely the most meanest, most unforgiving yet the most decorated conference of them all, so research and prepare so well that you do not leave any single space for correction. All the enjoyment, everything will go side by side once your research and your game plan is ready, and that is what will guarantee your award. Best of luck to all the upcoming batches for Lumun.


Baigu, we really hope you keep on winning accolades and awards. Aye, Deputy Secretary General PAFMUN 2014, Aye!

The Man with the Magical Voice.

Featured PAFian 1.1 (Because it starts all over again)

Interviewee: The Voice of Chapter A.K.A Mr. Osaid Tabrez
Interviewer: The beautiful Mariam Parekh

Q. Before you joined chapter, were you this passionate about singing?

*Yes I was passionate about singing before I joined chapter..I represented my school (The City School Gulshan Boys Campus) in several competitions and Alhamdulilah ended up with great results :)

Q. How has the overall experience of Obhartey Sitaarey been?

*It's been amazing. I must say that the Obhartay Sitaray's managerial staff has been working really hard to promote the talent that exists in many of us so hats off to them (y).

Q. Ao you expect being titled as the winner of the solo comp of Obhartey Sitaarey on 2nd nov?

*Undeniably the competition is very tough. Yes I am expecting to win this and Insha'ALLAH I will :) because of the level of appreciation I got from the judges and audience that day was great.

Q. Are you looking forward to Pakistan idol?

*I didn't go for the Pakistan Idol because I have my CIE's to worry about. I heard that the show is going to take place in April/May so it will be very difficult for me to cope up with my studies while participating in the event.

Q. How happy is your family with your success in this field? Do your parents want a doctor/engineer beta or are they happy with you being a singer?

*They are very happy with it. I never took singing as a career and I am sure that they will be much more happy if they'll see a doctor beta rather than a singer beta :p

Q. Your message for people who wish to gain recognition in the world of singing?

*I'd say people should not hesitate in showcasing their talent because you never know that maybe you are the next Atif Aslam or Rahat Fateh Ali khan ;) Thankyou.

Berry and Benny, Over and Out.

On 10th of September 2013 Berry and Benny officially hand over this blog to AbdulSattar Zahid , Mahrukh Mohsin and Marium Parekh. (Yes, Berry and Benny graduated) We trust that they will take care of this blog with their LIFE. 

So, an official welcome to the three new heads of this blog! 
And, an official goodbye as Berry and Benny sail away.

Meet Berry and Benny.

---

Yes, this post couldn't have been complete without our farewell notes

---

"I'm finalising the editing schedule for the blog"
"We're working on the Yearbook's stuff"
"Going to buy Chocolates for the award ceremony"
"Zubairi, Zubairi, What to doooo?!"

"Through out the past year, the above phrases have became my 'Cushion Statements'. In this world we can't apparate (sadly), thus, I had to excuse myself from various events JUST because there was Blogging Society's work to be done.

All that was done, could not have been done alone. I'm glad I had Ayesha Zubairi's Amazing-ness by my side. And, of course, the best-with-no-comparison-out-of-this-world Editors at the Student Blog Team. You guys are the Best-est. Also, Ms. Shireen Karamally, Ms. Seema Rasheed, Ms.Naureen Ahmad and Ms. Bushra Siddiqui, Berry and I have no words to thank you all for the support. :')

Now, saying goodbye to this blog seems unreal. Yes, it still does. But, what has to be done must be done.

Hey Upcoming Batches at PAF Chapter A Levels, take care of this Blogging Society like you have not taken care of anything or anybody ever before."

Lubaina Ehsan
President Blogging Society 2012-2013
Signing Off

----

"The blog has been everything somebody can wish for to make their last year at school worth every minute , which is why I’ve been procrastinating bidding it goodbye. Having read Lubaina’s before writing this, I will keep this short because her note got me emotional. Chapter couldn’t have gotten a better society, run by a better head who was an exceptional leader and a role model. The Student Blog Team exceeded our expectations with their enthusiasm and support. AbdulSattar, Minahil, Mahrukh, Usman Baig, Usman Aqeel, Mahnoor and Maheen, Sarmad, Marium Parekh, Hiba and Bhimani, you lot have been the best team ever, the blog wouldn’t have been where it is now if it wasn’t for each and every one of you! 

Finally, thank you to Makati for being an amazing friend, because if it wouldn’t have been for you, I wouldn’t be writing this note. And thank you, Asad Boolani for being there."

Ayesha S. Zubairi
Vice President Blogging Society 2012-2013
Signing Off.

---

Sigh. Guess this will be the last Berry and Benny post at this blog. We bade this blog and this group farewell with a very last initiative that was thought of by none other than Aliasgher Makati. A Group for the Class of 2013 to stay in contact at 

So, Class of 2013, wait no more and join this group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/237154636433075/

---

It is as if this blog has a way of making all those associated with it be at peace with their creative yet awesomely weird side.

Witness as this blog casts its spell on the three newly appointed heads and their team too. Welcome, AbdulSattar, Mahrukh Mohsin and Marium Parekh!

May the blessings of our beloved founders and mentors, Ali Mehdi Ziadi and Syeda Ramsha Wasti, be with you.

Finally (Sadly) Over and out, Berry and Benny. ---

Happy Birthday Mehraz-Head Boy 2012-13

The post below is for a very special person PAF Chapter A Levels had the honour of witnessing. Read on  an insight to his life which is written by none other than his sister, Laiba Khan, and edited by Moaaz Sidat and Lubaina Ehsan. 
Happy Birthday Big Guy! :D

PAFIAN Stage Play, 2012-13

Written, Produced & Directed by Laiba Khan (Mehraz ki Behen)

Scene 4 shot 2:

(Mother talking to her eldest son)

Mom: Beta, I wonder why you aren’t a high achiever at college?

Son: Well... mum, that’s just too ordinary. almost half of the students end up being high achievers. But tell me, how many end up as Head Boys? Wow! JUST ONE.  And mum, that’s your son, Mehraz.

Guess who the son was?

I know that it is not a difficult one to answer, as every PAFIAN knows that it is none other than our very own, Mehraz Khan; Head Boy 2012-13. And, allow me share this with all the smart girls of PAF Chapter that today is his 19th birthday!

People often ask me how and why Mehraz became so popular and successful. Well, mainly it was because of his adorable looks (*wink wink*) and innovative style followed by sincerity, acute sense of responsibility coupled with humour, caring attitude for his team (and non-team) and never ending love for his school that made him THE MOST POPULAR Head Boy that PAF Chapter has ever seen. It also gave him the privilege of becoming Director Logistics at PAFMUN 2013 after an initial start as a Security volunteer in the first edition. He spent days and nights at Chapter teaching us the true meaning of responsibility and dedication, inspiring us with his ways of organising various events and delivering nothing short of the very best!

On a personal level, he 'donated' his iPhone to a pick-pocketer just after offering Friday prayers. With a shoe size of 14 and a height of 6’4”, he definitely earned the respect of all those who knew him. If you know what I'm referring to ;)

He was tense throughout the tough Election Campaign 2012-13, even more than he ever was for his CIE results. I remember my share for his campaign, especially the comments from his close friends for me, like 'The promos/banners are amazing. Mehraz is lucky to have a sister like you' which made me proud to be his sister. Oh and, in the end all the hard work paid off with a triumphant victory.

I still remember the old PAFMUN days when I had to wait for him for long hours but he just wouldn’t go home until every single person had left. Ms. Shireen would always say, "Mehraz, go home! It's not safe. You have your sister with you too." She said this despite knowing very well that he would not leave and would stay till the very end. It was perhaps that everlasting confidence she had in him which became a reason as to why she loves him like her very own son.

Last but not the least, how can we forget Farewell '13? What a grandeur night it was. For the very first time I saw my brother actually crying with tears in his eyes and subsequently, bringing to tears to the eyes of all those around him. It was impossible for me also to control myself. Ms. Seema Irfan came to him and said, "Beta, it is okay. Please don’t cry." Mehraz replied (in a weird tone): "Miss, when I came here I... *BHEN BHEN BHEN*."

Two things I hate about my brother. One, his singing acumen. Two, his crying pitch. Although, I'm glad he is not fond of doing these too often. Allow me to share a childhood memory of Mehraz Khan. When he was in 2nd Grade, our parents went to a parent-teacher meeting in The City School, Darakhshan Campus, and got a complaint from his class teacher saying, "Mehraz is a very nice boy. Just make sure he never sings again, we will award him full marks in music."

In the end, I would just like to tell him that his family and the never ending list of his friends love him so very much and are immensely proud of him. As Ms. Seema Irfan said, and I quote,

"Mehraz has left a legacy."

We wish to thank him for all the amazing and beautiful moments he gave us and wish him an even more successful career in his life ahead. Ameen.

Lil' Cute Mehraz ^_^
Collage Courtesy: Laiba Khan.

Featured Pafian 1.8

Interviewee: Waleed Sherdil
Interviewer: Mahrukh Mohsin


Featured Pafian one point eight is how you might read it but I read it as Featured Pafian one point great. For those of you who don't know Waleed Sherdil (Pfft, who am I kidding? We all know Waleed Sherdil), he is the goalkeeper for Chapter's football team which recently won the KUSC cup defeating former the champions, Nixor College. Not only did the team win but Waleed was also awarded as being the most valuable player of the tournament. I guess most of you must have seen this coming since this is the man who owns the limelight right now. The man who brought us to glory. The man who made the difference. The man who was the difference. Our Facebook Newsfeeds are already flooded with 'Chapter ka dil, Sherdil'. And, it's time the blog caught up with him. So, without any further due I give you the man of the moment; Waleed 'The Wall' Sherdil.

Q. Firstly, congratulations on your win. How does it feel to know that you are a part of the team which took the trophy home?
Ans. Thank you. To be honest it feels great to finally get our hands on the trophy which was ours from the start. It feels great to win it for Hamza Khatri, his family and all the people that have supported us throughout the campaign. A special thanks to my team mates for helping me bring the trophy home.

Q. What were your sentiments as the penalties were going on, as they progressed and a tie kept emerging?
Ans. Hahah. Well, you will be surprised to know that I was not really under any pressure throughout the match even during the penalties. I had the support of the crowd and all the people watching at home so it helped me and motivated me to do well and keep my focus.

Q. And after you were able to successfully defend the final penalty?
Ans. I felt relieved after saving the final penalty which won us the match. I felt like this was the best feeling as my hard work had finally paid off. I am very grateful to ALLAH that I was able to save the penalty and win it for The City School PAF Chapter and for Hamza.


Q. How did you feel when you heard the crowd chant 'Chapter ka dil, Sherdil' from the stands during the game? And, how did you receive their admiration and love since after the victory?
Ans. To get this much support from the crowd was amazing. I had always dreamed of having a day like this where the crowd is chanting my name and I win the game for them. I guess dreams do come true. The crowd had supported us throughout, even last year, but this year has been special as the admiration I got after and during the match was amazing and getting to hear your name on TV 'Waleed Sherdil ney match jheeta diya' was the best. I would like to thank Ms. Shireen Karamally for allowing the crowd to come. A special thanks to Safa Ayub for providing me with her amazing commentary.


Q. You were the man of the tournament. Apart from yourself who do you think deserved that title and was a worthy contender?
Ans. Before the final I had not expected myself to become the MVP. I think if Nixor would have won, it should have been given to Sohaib Afridi.


Q. What inspired you to take up football and what has been your biggest achievement in the sport thus far?
Ans. Well I started playing football from the age of 8 after the 2002 world cup. My inspiration was Germany's goalkeeper Oliver Kahn who was the best goalkeeper of the tournament. All the children dreamed about becoming a good striker but i had other dreams that is why I decided to become a goalkeeper. I have been playing for 11 years now and being titled the MVP in Saturday's final was my biggest achievement thus far. INSHALLAH many more will follow.


Q. This is your final term in this school and it will be the last time you wear that kit. Just say a few words about how this run has been for you and what you expect from the team in the years to come?
Ans. For me this has been the best time of my life with the best team ever. From training to playing football to getting scolded by the captain to fighting with one another to playing in the finals of KUSC for straight 2 years running to finally win the trophy in the last match as a student of The PAF Chapter. I wish I had more time with this incredible team I salute all my fellow teammates, my coaches and everyone who supported us throughout these 2 years. I expect the team to just go forward from here and hope for the best in the future. INSHALLAH they will bring more trophies into Chapters cabinet.

Waleed Sherdil. Goalkeeper. Legend. Pafian.

           

When WEIRD meets AWESOME.

Name: Syeda Ramsha Wasti
Class: A2C2

“Ramsha, it’s 4.30 am. You asked me to wake you up because you needed to research.”
“Aaan? Yeah, yeah. Bas 5 minutes aur”
“Ramsha, it’s 5. Please wake up. You had to research, remember?”
“Yeahh. 5 more minutes, please”
“Ramsha, it’s 5.30. You needed to research.”
“Yes. I have to research. Just 5 more minutes.”
“Ramsha, it’s 6. Wake up!”
“Yes, yes, yes” *dozes off again*
…….

“Wastiiiii. It’s 8. We are heading out”
“FUDGE. I HAD TO RESEARCH. DARN. BATOOOOOL, WAKE UP. Both of us needed to research” *Teary eyed*

Well, do you guys have any idea who the patient and consistent lady in the aforementioned conversation is? I am sure you don’t. These dialogues come straight from the LUMUN Pensieve (Yes, I am a potterhead. A proud one, that is). I am going to leave some clues here and there and if, by the end, you are still not able to guess the name, then I am almost sure that you are not a student of The City School, PAF Chapter A-levels’ Section.

So here you go:

Clue #1: So what exactly is creativity? This person is the epitome of the word. You don’t believe me? I bet you haven’t met her, yet.

Clue #2: Feeling like a celebrity and an accomplished one? I am sure she has featured you on the blog.

Clue #3: Got chocolates for merely liking and commenting on the blog posts? Well, she likes to appreciate people. Her motto is
“to MOTIVATE people. And RECOGNISE them for the AWESOME work they have done”

Clue #4: Have you heard the word ‘awesome’ several times today? You must have been around her for the most part.

Clue #5: Feeling low and peevish? Go to this lady and she would lift up your spirits because she is a staunch believer of this quote by Lance Armstrong: “Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever.”

Clue #6: Reading is fun now, isn’t it? Well, the credit goes to this lady and her team, of course.

Clue #7: Who gets happy when she is given a band, a piece of chalk, or a mere paint brush? It’s most definitely her.

Clue #8: In such dark times when you are hopeless and at the verge of giving up, who is there to let you “know that we're not powerless and that not doing anything does not mean that we do not have the power to do it”? Yes, I think the name you are about to utter is right! ;)

Clue #9: So who’s bookscolorsquotesbandsaholic? Yes, she is just as weird as the word I just created! ^_^

Guys, I think I have provided you with sufficient clues. As they say, ‘even one hint is enough for a wise person’.

Purpose of this post:
1. To recognize the person who recognizes us all the time.
2. To thank the lady who leaves smiles on our faces time and time again.

And in closing...

Lubaina Awesome Ehsan.

‘Cause she is the EHSAN ...and she is AWWWWESOOOME’ *Miz Style* (Yes, I love wrestling as well)

Featured Pafian 1.7 Part 2

Interviewee: Mariyam Khanani
Interviewer: Lubaina Ehsan

Q1. Describe your passion for photography in three words.
Ans1. Zealous, enthusiastic and never-ending fun!

Q2. The quote of 'Monkey with a DSLR'. What's your take on that as a photographer?

Ans2. It is true that every person with a DSLR thinks themselves as a photographer, but to me the remark of being a ‘monkey’ is just by the people for those who roam around with a DSLR for public approval. Photography is what I do for my own happiness, it is one of my hobbies, and not to get into the Public’s eye.

Q3. Being a PAFMUN 2013 Photographer. How was the feeling?

It was a great feeling to be the photographer at PAFMUN 2013… We learned a lot... Although it was a bit tiring but over all I had a great and memorable time.

Interviewee: Zain Azeem
Interviewer: Lubaina Ehsan

Q1. Why Photography?

Photography… Mhmm. Well, for most of the people it’s just a way to gather some crowd or maybe some likes on their photography page or attention, in fact people did assume that I am one of them as well. Now, comes the question that why photography? Well, it isn’t just me but my whole family is pretty crazy about photography, my dad loved it and my brother loved it too. So, the interest of capturing memorable moments developed in me as well... Although, I’m not a pretty good photographer and I accept that I’m just in the process of learning and that every event like PAFMUN 2013 or LUMS PsiFi is just an opportunity to learn and discover more. I’m thankful to Osama Khalil and Jehanzeb Raza Husain who are always there to correct me and teach me the basic essence of photography.

Q2. How does it feel when people call out 'meri bhi tasveer, meri bhiiii'?

Hahahaha. That’s the most interesting part of it. Damn, it feels amazing when someone is like "yaar bhai eik tasveer hojai"

Q3. What was your best moment at PAFMUN 2013 as a photographer?

The best moment about PAFMUN 2013 was when I along with Nida, Zohaib (Our beloved head of the creative department), Murad and Fahad were taking interviews for PAFMUN Closing Ceremony’s short video.

Interviewee: Waleed Ghani
Interviewer: Ayesha S. Zubairi

1. Do you regret now being on the other side of the camera?

 No. I get to capture people and their expressions at different moments and love it when they appreciate my work. It makes me proud when I am praised and known well for my photography. I try to be creative and love doing it every time at different occasions. I don’t regret being on the other side because I am lucky to have friends who are also fond of taking pictures and capture me.2. Describe the feeling when random girls run after you to get their pictures taken?

 Haha. Who doesn’t love being followed by girls. It’s fun to hear girls shouting my name in the huge corridor and saying 'Waleed, ek picture please.'

3. What made PAFMUN'13 special for you?

Okay, So Pafmun 2013. A tiring yet amazing experience. It was my first official chance to prove my love for photography. Those four days are undoubtedly unforgettable. I certainly became one of the most important persons in those days. "Waleed,picture please!" were the words i heard the most. A lot of girls screaming and asking for pictures. It was fun! Haha. Jokes apart, it wasn't an easy event to cover. And ofcourse without the inspiration i get from Shan, the instructions from Zohaib and the support from Babar it wouldnt have been possible. A lot of hurdles had to be crossed and by the grace of Allah, i was able to tackle all of them PAFMUN was LOVE. 

 Interviewee: Jawad Ashraf

Interviewer: Ayesha S. Zubairi


1. Rate your PAFMUN experience?

It was an AWESOME experience. Had lot of fun capturing the amazing moments of PAFMUN. The committee sessions and the social events were very entertaining. I aslo learnt a lot and it helped to improve my photography skills.

2. How does it feel when people around you upload pictures with your watermark on them?

Its a great pleasure when people upload my pics and its an honour when my work is appreciated. My friend got crazy the way i covered the event. They were like "Oye Hunter, chah gya tu toh". I felt like flying.

3. If you could go back to PAFMUN, what one moment would you want to capture or recapture differently?

3) That would be Go-Aish Park. I wasnt able to have good shots, as I took the wrong lens with me. I didnt know the the lightning would be so awful. Otherwise the MUN shots were perfect.

Featured Pafian 1.7 - Part 1.

Interviewees: Amin Imran and Saad Haseeb

Interviewer: AbdulSattar Zahid

Amin Imran

Amin 'The Man' Imran

1. What did it feel like possessing the most sought after item i.e. a DSLR?
Well I felt what a bag of flour must feel during a drought. The never ending shouts, ever
awaiting groups and unique poses greeted me throughout the event. Can’t pretend I didn’t
enjoy the attention. ;)

Well someone did enjoy Pafmun that’s for sure.

2. Did you feel at any point that being part of Pafmun Creative Department was a mistake on your part?
Be a part of the PAFMUN creative team has been a great achievement for me, I have been
able to learn new aspects of photography and expand my social circle. All and all it has been
a truly enriching experience the only downside was being the photographer I am hardly part
on any pictures.

3. What changes or improvisations would you plan as Head of Photography for Pafmun 14?
I don’t want to take anything away from the Heads of Creative Department but obviously as
we keep on gaining experience things will improve and get better. One thing I would like to
improve is the coordination and planning before the event as I believe if the photographers
were assigned committees and different locations beforehand they would have been able to
cover all aspects of the event and would have avoided duplication.

Seems to me Pafmun14 is in safe hands.


Saad Haseeb

1. How did you cope with dual duties of being an ACD and Head of Photography?

I would rather not comment much on that, because eventually it would be a bit of self-

obsession, but honestly speaking, I think I did pretty well. Being an ACD, my committee

directors were happy with me. As far as photography's field was concerned, I believe you

all see the level of commitment my team has shown, making sure every single corner of the

event was well covered.

2. I have often wondered that having a DSLR makes a photographer or I really to posses some

skills?

I strongly disagree. EVEN I don't have a DSLR! Why am I sitting as a head, probably because

Saad Haseeb

I know slightly more skills of operating a camera? See, if you want to become a good

photographer you need 3 checks;

- A creative mind

- Experience of basic photography (ISO/Shutter speed/Head-room errors)

- Level of commitment and interest to the work.

Well that clears up the matter.

3. Describe Pafmun as it happened for you.

PAFMUN came with a bang, got even more interesting as it progressed and left registering

it's place in that cerebral part of brain (Yes I'm avoiding biological terminologies ) where

you have stored memories for the entire life. Yes, when I’ll be a grand dad, I might tell such

stories to my grandsons Cute right? Ma'am Shireen would be so proud.

Interviewee: Abdur Rafay and Jannat Vohra
Interviewer: Marium Parekh

Abdur Rafay

Q1. Is it the camera, the photographer or the scene/person being captured which makes a photograph remarkable?Ans: The photographer and the scene both as everyone gets to see everything but its the phototograther who captures the scene mesmerizing which a normal person can't, I believe.

Q2. How did you expect of Pafmun to be? Did it prove to be helpful in your career?
Ans: I expected pafmun to be fun and exciting.. It proved to be just that and more... And it did help me in gaining more experience and recognition along with great words of appreciation.

Q3. How does it feel when beautiful ladies run after you and smile to your camera while posing elegantly for their photos? Special huh?
Ans: hahaha.. Well, yes this attention does makes me feel special, for instance when people compliment my photography.. It's a source of pride to be honest!

Jannat Vohra

Q1. How has PAF helped you develop interest or polish your already built qualities in the field of photography?
Ans: I was always passionate about photography but I never thought of pursuing it. Since PAFhas shown faith in my photography, now i am looking forward to it in future.

Q2. Do you suggest people reading this to opt for photography as a career? And why?
Ans: Yes, they should opt for it. Photography is the best way to sense nature and appreciate it. You never know when you will fall in love with this art.

Q3. What do you think is it you or your photography that attracts people to have their photos clicked by Jannat Vohra?
Ans: Hahaha. Well, I think its more of my photography as I have been doing this since a while and it is liked by my friends and many random people.

Interviewee: Afif Ather and Faizan Jalebi Alamgir
Interviewer: Kiran Bhimani

Afif Ather

1. Do you regret not capturing one scene that was worth preserving? 

Well, when I walked into committee rooms, I saw the emotions, eagerness to speak and prove your point, some sleepy faces and some delegates noting down the points being spoken. Outside the committee room, it was completely different. No sleepy and tired faces but all enjoying and socializing. Same was in the social events. But the volunteers were always seen working. These were the things I observed and I believe I was successful in capturing these moments. And its not always the scenery in the picture that makes a picture worth seeing but also the person behind the camera. So no regrets.

2. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate the photography at PAFMUN?

10 OUT OF 10. The experience of being a photographer at PAFMUN was totally amazing. It was my first experience of covering a mega event. Um. I cannot declare any photographer best and worst because I saw all of them working their pants off. And the effort they put in was unreachable. And I believe all were the BEST.

To be honest, I was prepared well before the PAFMUN even started. I knew that the people are crazy for their pictures at MUNs and it would not be an easy job.  The number of photographers were just enough to cover this mega event. Also, the photographers selected were all hard working and dedicated. Trust me, to carry a camera and take pictures whole day, and that too for four consecutive days, is not an easy job at all.

3. Describe a funny incident that took place while you were on duty. 

"Meri solo picture lou" was the only dialogue i heard the most from delegates. And when i took their photos, they would run after me to see the pictures as said by a delegate, " I'll follow you until you show me my pictures". Then I had no other option but to enter MEN'S WASHROOM! :D

P.S. I would like to thank the heads of photography society who gave me a chance to prove my photography skills and helping me through out this event.

Faizan Sheikh 

Q.1) Who is your Role Model?

 Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Spongebob Squarepants :D

Well, to be honest, my role models are my parents. Yes it might not seem surprising but aren't parents every child's role models? Everyday I see them work hard in their respective fields and multi-tasking, which is not at all easy for people their age! I wish to have the will and strength like them, as they say, "Never back down from what you opt to achieve".

Q.2) Describe how you felt when capturing the most beautiful sight.

Ans.2) Just when I was about to press the shutter release button, moments away from capturing most probably the best picture at PAFMUN, it got photo bombed by our very own Mr. Afif Ather :3

Even though I haven't uploaded all the pictures yet I believe there must be one or two moments like that.. Well of course when you capture something beautiful and it comes out awesome, it feels awesome :D I would like to point out the photograph by Amin Imran of Mrs. Shireen Karamally with Anusha Khalid. Adorable, no?

Mohammad Faizan Fuzz Fuzz Sheikh Jalebi Alamgir

Q.3) Why did you choose to be a Photographer?

Ans.3) Ammi kehti hein :/

kidding :p there's a very long history behind that but I'd like to summarize it for you guys. I did not know what I was good at so I used to experiment all kinds of stuff to see what I do best, so back in the O' Level Section of The City School PAF Chapter I opted Film Making, started off with my own little show by the name 'SHUGHAL' along with my friends who helped me out with it, most of the people really liked it but then due to some issues it couldn't be continued after the 3rd episode :( Moving on, I thought of trying photography as well, gave it a try, responses were good, started a page 'PAFOGRAPHY' O level photography squad, again got good response, then came Jalebi Productions in the summers and working ever since, turns out, I was a better photographer than a film maker but in Jalebi Productions I do both :p with my team, Photographers Faizan Ahmed and Shayan Baig.. Hamza Mandviwala for ALL the technical support and not to forget Ariba Shahid and Marium Parekh for volunteering at Jalebi Productions. To be honest, I wouldn't have been where I am if it wasn't for these Jalebies. I mean it.