Mir saheb,
a prominent personality who achieved what many can't
even dream of is now no longer among us but his memories
and legacy will live forever. His close associates and
a few other prominent personality describe his personalities
in their words:
"The products and proofs of Mir Khalil-ur-Rahman's
personal hard work, interest, intelligence and far-sightedness
- the daily Jang Karachi, Lahore Rawalpindi, Quetta,
Multan and London and The News Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi
and London today are in front of the world with the
grace of God. Due to the sheer hard work and efforts
of generations of employees, today the Jang Group is
considered among the biggest newspaper institution of
South Asia.
From Karachi to the Line of Control, morning begins
with Jang. Mir Khalil- ur-Rahman never wished for his
accounts of praise to be published in his honour. Neither
did he wish for his pictures or news about him to be
published in newspapers. He never let his personal views
and ego interfere with his professional life. He only
gave importance to the nation and his readers. He wrote
what the readers wanted and said what the nation said."
-- Mahmood Sham, Group Editor, Jang
"Mir Khalil-ur-Rahman during his life time did
not claim to have started a revolution instead he kept
working hard silently. Today he is not among us but
due to his sheer hard work and dedication, a silent
revolution has been witnessed in the newspaper industry,
so much so that not only newspaper readers but also
the external and internal forces around the world are
enjoying the fruits of this revolution."
--Khalil Malik, Columnist
"Mir saheb was a great guardian of the field of
journalism. During the creation of Pakistan he played
an active role by responding to the allegation and opposition
of various countries for creating a new country. It
is due to the untiring and consistent efforts of Mir
saheb that Jang Group has now become the world's largest
newspaper organisation."
-- Advocate Muhammad Shafique Siddiqui
"The founder of Jang Mir Khalil-ur-Rahman is a
prominent personality in the history of Pakistani journalism
and he has achieved this status only though extensive
hard work and consistent effort.
Mir saheb was a firm believer of the benefits of study
and observation. Through his efforts Mir saheb constantly
tried to promote the benefits of disseminating knowledge
in the society. He himself had a habit of book reading
and persuaded others to develop this habit as well,
since it leads to success. The role that Jang has played
to promote the habit of studying in the society can't
be ignored."
-- Nisar Awan, Irum Ghulam Murtaza and Nimra Rahman
"Through Jang, during the period of creation of
Pakistan, Mir saheb bravely contributed towards the
cause of Pakistan. Through the character building of
many Muslims Mir saheb inculcated in them a sense of
nationalism."
-- Advocate S A Khan,
Former Governor of Rotary International
"Through journalism Mir saheb defended Pakistan's
ideological and geographic borders. Throughout his lifetime
Mir saheb practised consistent hard work and determination.
However, during his journey to success he also met many
trustworthy companions."
-- Raeees Ahmed Khan,
Assistant Governor, Rotary International
"Mir saheb's personality was a blend of worldly
success and humble temperament. He started from humble
beginning and built a journalistic empire. This empire
might be a source of wealth for his successors, but
it was an asset and source of inspiration for the nation.
Mir Khalil-ur-Rahman had left behind this asset through
which the nation building process could be continued.
He adopted modern techniques in journalism and turned
his newspaper into a popular organ."
--Nawaz Sharif, Former Prime Minister of Pakistan
"Mir saheb's journalistic services can never be
forgotten. He worked hard and devoted his life to journalism."
-- Hafeez Billo
"Mir Khalil-ur-Rahman, through journalism raised
political awareness and the sentiments of patriotism
in the nation. He also played an important role in strengthening
the ideological base of the nation."
-- Muhammad Anwar Gondal, Vice President, Pakistan Muslim
League.
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