{"id":89783,"date":"2025-08-06T23:09:57","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T17:39:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.khushalekashmir.com\/?p=89783"},"modified":"2025-08-06T23:09:57","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T17:39:57","slug":"ahata-waqar-honours-academician-writer-social-activist-dr-farooq-peer-mission-in-life-not-merely-to-survive-but-to-thrive-to-do-with-some-passion-and-compassion-dr-farooq-lone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.khushalekashmir.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/06\/ahata-waqar-honours-academician-writer-social-activist-dr-farooq-peer-mission-in-life-not-merely-to-survive-but-to-thrive-to-do-with-some-passion-and-compassion-dr-farooq-lone\/","title":{"rendered":"Ahata Waqar  honours  academician , writer , social activist Dr. Farooq Peer. Mission in life  not merely to survive, but to thrive  to do  with some passion and  compassion :- Dr Farooq Lone."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Srinagar, 06 -August \u2013\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Ahata Waqar Chanapora \u2013 a day care and recreation center for senior citizens \u2013 on Wednesday honoured eminent ecademician , and social activist\u00a0 , Dr Farooq Ahmad Peer ,Former Secretary BOSE , at an impressive function held here today.<\/p>\n<p>Honoured personalities who constituted the presidium included Dr Farooq Ahmad Lone ,former secretary General department and\u00a0 Chairman J&amp;K PSC,\u00a0 Dr. Farooq Ahmad Lone ( IAS rtd. ),\u00a0 Dr. Waseem Raja\u00a0 JKAS ,Jt Dir. 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His stint as member JK SSRB was also hailed during which about 4ooo educated youth were selected in a most transparent manner.<\/p>\n<p>While sharing his lifelong journey and experiences , Dr. Farooq Peer , who is the father of youngest IAS officer of kashmir,\u00a0 Faz -lul- Haseeb Peer , underscored\u00a0 the need for\u00a0 social commitment ,consistency and hardwork to achieve and enrich cherished goals in the life.\u00a0 He said\u00a0 life, at times, feels tough while\u00a0 pursuing conviction\u00a0 and coping with adversity but\u00a0 it has to be made a catalyst for growth and resilience. He stressed the need for learning kashmiri ,which is optional subject for UPSC and PSC exams.<\/p>\n<p>Farooq Ahmad Lone in his inspiring presidential address shared his experiences as a member of the administative head and urged the need for for selfless service and spirit of compassion to address chronic problems confronting the society. \u201d Mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do with some passion and some compassion, Farooq Lone added.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>He called for for organising social discourses among the youth at regular intervals to foster thoughtful interaction, sharing experiences, and reflecting on education, values, and community engagement. He said education was the only instrument for bringing a desired change.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>He hailed the contribution of Dr Farooq Peer in the fields of education , social services and environment.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on the occasion , Waseem Raja while felicitating Dr Farooq Peer said social interactions with experienced academicians and social activists not only enhance community cohesion but also raises awareness on pertinent issues and promote holistic well-being among senior citizens and vulnerable populations.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Peerzada Abdaal Mehjoor and Farooq Geelani also expressed their views, emphasizing the importance of community support and collaboration in advancing societal welfare initiatives . Thier views marked a thought provoking discourse on ways and means to cope up in the society . Waseem Raja described the journey of Farooq Peer as a role model.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Chairman Ahata Waqar Ab Gani paray welcomed the guests whereas its organiser and former Director Doordarshan Shabir Mujahid presented vote of thanks.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Secretary Er. Khazir Mohammad Trag and Qazi Ab Rashid also spoke on the occasion .<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>on this occasion , the the serene atmosphere of Ahata Waqar Chanapoora was imbued with spirituality as the successful event commenced with a touching Tilawat of the Quranic verses by Haji Gh Hassan shah and soulful Naati sharief by Javed Ahmad Baigh .<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Laila Sultana nicely moderated the event and ensured smooth proceedings and stimulating discussions among participants.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Srinagar, 06 -August &ndash;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ahata Waqar Chanapora &ndash; a day care and recreation center for senior citizens &ndash; on Wednesday honoured eminent ecademician , and social activist&nbsp; , Dr Farooq Ahmad Peer ,Former Secretary BOSE , at an impressive function held here today. 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