Hanan Ali Abbasi has a very comprehensive list of achievements throughout his career as a writer, broadcaster, and a youth leader. His first accomplishment shows him to be an erudite writer and highlights his good writing sense and skills. . He started his writing career at the age of only sixteen. “My Village” was his 1st essay which was published in Daily Nawa i waqt. Hanan Ali Abbasi demonstrated a nice balance between his professional and her personal achievements. His Leadership achievements include:

As a Youth Leader:

• He established a nation-wide, youth-led platform; the National Youth Assembly along with its Upper House – Youth Senate Pakistan, where talented youth from more than 100 districts are working under the umbrella of NYA and they are prepared for holding the reins of the country.

  

  Receiving best Youth Parliamentarian Certificate from Ex. Dy. Speaker National Assembly of Pakistan

• He triggered a campaign to feed hungry people during the holy month of Ramazan initiated by his own established organization – Youth Senate Pakistan. Thousands of poor people from different nooks and corners of Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Hyderabad, Abbottabad, Mardan, Sailkot, Chakwal, Jhelum, and other districts of the country are benefited from this campaign.

• Hanan Ali Abbasi also got serious injuries during his travel to Charsada for ration distribution to poor families. This accident did not disappoint him but were a source of more strength. He is of the view that his team has set an enviable standard of self-help for rendering social services to the needy people of more than 20 Districts of the country. He said at the moment our future policy is to inculcate the habits of social services in our tomorrow’s Leaders. He aims at moulding the team workers to become social Leaders more capable than the political functionaries.

• As Information Minister of Youth parliament of Pakistan Mr. Hanan highlighted following important ideas in Youth Parliament Pakistan.

  

a)       Through a calling attention notice in youth parliament Pakistan, Hanan demanded a monument should be constructed in the memories of 152 martyrs of Margalla plan crash, and he pursued this case for one year continuously at every forum. He met with the chairman CDA with his delegation and presented a comprehensive presentation about Margalla monument, and also, in this regard, he wrote an open letter to Interior Minister which was published in “Daily the News”. Finally, the monument has been constructed according to his recommendation.

b)      Through a resolution he demanded that “National Reconciliation Ordinance NRO should be condemned and called upon the Government of Pakistan to set up a commission to spend the money gained by NRO beneficiaries through the act on developmental works”. The resolution was adopted with heavy majority”.

c)       Another resolution was moved by Mr. Hanan Ali Abbasi the resolution said that “practical steps should be taken to promote National language at national level as mentioned in the Constitution of Pakistan and recommended promoting Urdu language through the use of modern technology. The resolution was adopted unanimously by the House. The Member Senate of Pakistan Dr. Ismail also presented this idea in Senate of Pakistan.

d)       Hanan Ali Abbasi has moved a new resolution that said “This House is of the opinion that for the better delivery of public services, the Government of Pakistan should form new administrative units in the shape of new provinces.

e)      Hanan Abbasi moved another important resolution that “Pakistan’s policy on Terrorism should not compromise on the country’s dignity and national interest. This resolution was unanimously adopted by the House”.

f)         In a very important session of YPP with Governor KPK, Awais Ghani, Hanan dauntlessly pointed out the non-parliamentary presence of loaded gunman in youth parliament. He stood a view that it is against parliamentary rules and regulations, Governor immediately got his gunman out of the parliament. Mr. Abbasi strongly condemned the weapon culture and fully supported local body’s resolution during the session while Governor NWFP chairing.

g)       Mr. Hanan greatly highlighted the activities of youth parliamentarians in Media until he was Information Minister of youth parliament. He presented unique concept of “Media for Education, allocation of reserved seats for Youth in real parliament and demanded National Media commission comprised of retired judge of Supreme Court and senior journalists to control media.

h)        He raised calling attention notice regarding Dr. Afia Siddiqui’s case and participated as a special guest to receive Afia Siddiqui’s sister in Abbottabad.

i)          A Calling attention notice initiated by Hanan Ali Abbasi inviting attention of the House to the killings of innocent people of Hazara during protest on renaming issue. The Youth Information Minister asked the Government to highlight fact and personalities behind this tragic incident & the families must be compensated.

j)         As Information Minister of Youth Parliament he attended Seminar “Role of Media promoting the culture of Mutual Tolerance, Civic responsibility & Role of Law organized by National Defiance University Islamabad and Pakistan Young Leaders Conference 2010 organized by National Union of Pakistan’ student & Alumni in Convention center.

• Hanan Ali Abbasi is pioneer of well-liked Youth movement of District Abbottabad, District Bagh & Tehsil Murree. You can visit detail of this movement through this link.

As Author & Columnist

Hanan's book Zameeni Sitaray

Hanan Ali Abbasi has worked with many National Daily Newspapers, Radio Pakistan & and Pakistani TV channel ATV as “Assistant Producer”. He hosted more than 500 live programmes from Radio Pakistan, Islamabad center like “Mustaqbil key Log”, “Gird-o-Pesh”, & “Surmala”. Besides this, he wrote more than 350 Articles for Editorial pages of Daily Nawa-i-Waqat, Daily Ausaf and other Urdu newspapers. Below are some of his literary work glimpses:

• Hanan also wrote Drama series by the title of “Kali Andhi” in an exclusive.

• He wrote a book “Zameeni sitray in his teenage. The District Government of two Pakistani districts officially provided this book to all school of Districts.

• He wrote a travelogue “China to United Kingdom”, and he visited both countries as a state guest.

• He introduced a new concept of launching a book in video documentary format. He released an introductory Video documentary of his Book, “Zameni Sitary”. The C.D contains brief introduction of his book and argument of many prominent personalities of Pakistan in this regard.

  

  Booklet of District Govt. Sheikhpura

• In teenage, Hanan Ali was covering National Assembly proceedings, political developments, General Elections and proceeding of Supreme Court. Government’s Press Information Department issued him accreditation card when he was only 19 years old.

• In 2005, Hanan became the youngest journalist ever to be awarded the “Pak-UK Excellence Award” in the field of Media and Urdu Literature. Pakistan Television (PTV) declared Hanan Abbasi is Youngest Journalist & Author of country in a commentary.

• Observing his services in highlighting the problems of people, affected in Oct 2005 Earthquake, a Turkey based international human rights organization I.H.H awarded him best Young Writer Award in Earthquake issues.

• Pakistan Television (PTV), Radio Pakistan and private channels invited Hanan Ali in their special youth programs. A number of National newspapers and magazines also interviewed Hanan and published these in their editions.

• He participated in workshops on “Child Rights” organized by ILO and “Media monitoring” organized by International Federation of Journalists and several others. Hanan also attended many seminars on Education, Human Rights, Media and Political Affairs.
• Hanan Ali Abbasi’s Media firm Media Door Pvt Ltd. has compiled an 80 pages book-let on two Years Public activities of District Government Sheikhupura in Urdu Language. This unique book-let presents concept to District Governments to highlight the active role of Local Governments in society.

Youth Motivation Seminar in COMSATS University

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A seminar conducted in the COMSATS University, Islamabad on May 13th, 2011. The topic of the seminar was Youth Motivation. Javed Chaudhary; columnist, anchor was invited as a Chief Guest and Hanan Ali Abbasi; Chairman Youth Senate was the “Honorary Guest” of the seminar. The audience composed of the students of degree classes. Various aspects of youth motivation had been discussed during addresses of Javed Chaudhary and Hanan Ali Abbasi. During his speech, Javed Chaudhary said,

Kohsaar University Campaign

On the border of District Abbotabad, District bagh & Tehsil Murree”KOHSAR UNIVERSITY” can be the symbol of educational friendship & harmony between Pakistan/Kashmir & Punjab/ NWFP. It will be the message of bright future for students with incomplete higher education, just because of poorness & unavailability of university, This Statement given by Chairman University Lovers Mr Raja Mobeen Ur Rehman & Member National Youth Assembly Mr Hanan Ali Abbasi in a talk show on private channel. They welcome the federal Government commitment on new universities & put demand in front of President Of Pakistan to announce KOHSAR UNIVERSITY within no time as it is the basic need and right of more than 4 million people of Abbotabad, Murree & Bagh, in addition they said currently approximately 50(both governmental & non govt) inter Schools are working near by these areas but the area full of natural beauty has a lack of higher education & student thirsty for higher education, have no way but to stop there further studies.

Raja Mobeen ur Rehman Khan & Hanan Ali Abbasi Talking in ATV's Morning show with Farah Hussain

Chairman University Lovers Raja Mobeen Ur Rehman Khan & Member National Youth Assembly Mr Hanan Ali Abbasi said the role of youth education is important in rural area but their legislative body has shut their eye. It is relevant to note here that number of district Kohsar areas but there is no university in more then thousand villages of district Abbotabad, District Bagh, semi part of District Mazffarabad and Tehsil Murree Called “Khitta-e-Kohsar who are leading a life of extreme poverty and ignorance owing to uneducated culture.

Raja Mobeen Ur Rehman & Mr Hanan Ali Abbasi appreciates the current supportive voices of elected people from these areas.

They suggested especially to youngsters & other people that if they wants there problems to be solved then they have to struggle by there own self without waiting political players for rescue.

Mr Raja Mobeen Ur Rehman & Mr Hanan Ali Abbasi also point out the propose area situated at the border of ,Murree, Abbotabad & Bagh with 350 kanals(Govt of Punjab owned land) or any other approachable place suggested, now its just federal government’s announcement & solid commitment is required for this noble cause & step towards bright future of Pakistan.

They believed that there cause is not just for KOHSAR UNIVERSITY after that they will use this forum to enlightened the area.Large number of people belonging to Khitta-e-Kohsar, the area starting from Murree and stretching up to Muzafarabad,have not been facilitated with any public university since creation of Pakistan.

More than 4 million people are living in said area and they are still waiting for any varsity and accusing their respective for not raising their voice on the National forums for the establishment of the university.

This lethargic attitude of politicians who are reportedly accused by the people of the area are being considered as a main hurdle in establishing any university and apparently they are no serious attitude towards resolving this public issue.

Raja Mobeen Rehman & Hanan Ali Abbasi's meeting with Chairman PTI regarding Kohsar University

Finally discourteous attitude of the area’s representatives have forced the youth of area to come forward and ask the authorities concerned to give them their due right of the university otherwise they would stage number of protest demonstrations and bring out rallies.

In this connection a group of youngsters from Khitta-e-Kohsar have joined their hands and started a unique campaign “University Lovers” for establishment of “Kohsar University.”

They have launched movement and they also seem very active in order to press the people of the area for launching a comprehensive campaign in favour of their due demand of a university.

Pioneers of the movement, Member National Youth Assembly & CEO of Media Door Hanan Ali Abbasi, Chairman “University Lovers” Raja Mobeen ur Rehman Khan & Vice chairman Ali Asghir Khan said the role of youth education is important in rural area but their legislative body have shut their eye. It is relevant to note here that number of district Kohsar areas but there is no university in more then thousand villages of district Abbottabad, District Bagh, semi part of District Mazffarabad and Tehsil Murree Called “Khitta-e-Kohsar who are leading a life of extreme poverty and ignorance owing to uneducated culture.

These villages length an area of 400 km. Hanan Ali, Raja Mobeen and Ali Asghir said Educational backwardness of youth is a serious, extremely sorrowful and disappointing whose average literacy rate is far less than the national rate of literacy. They were of the view that education is a vital for progress and prosperity of any nation. Strong educational infrastructure, being the backbone for development, helps in boosting economy, scientific and technological advancement and promotion of social sector.

The educational backwardness was due to the traditional neglecting attitudes of the governments, politicians, and the other high ups of the area.

More then 35 Higher Secondary Schools & 350 High Schools working in above area. Residents demanded to President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari to announce university in anywhere in Khitha-e-Kohsar.

It is relevant to note here the students of the area have to travel to Islamabad, Rawalpindi for higher studies which is too expensive for them and ultimately they have no option but to give up their studies.

Twenty-four-year old Hanan Ali Abbasi began his journalistic career at the age of 17, and covered National Assembly proceedings, political developments, general elections and the judicial movement. He also worked as a freelance Urdu columnist for many national daily newspapers and wrote a book, Zameeni sitaray. Abbasi visited the UK with the youth parliamentarian delegation, and has also been the state guest of the Chinese government. He became the youngest journalist ever to be awarded the ‘Pak-UK excellence award’ and was honoured with the ‘National youth award’ as well. Currently, Abbasi is the chairman of the Youth Senate Pakistan.

• You started your journalistic endeavors at a very young age. What was it that attracted you to this field”?

There were many reasons, but primarily it was the importance of the media for public representation. I became a journalist because I wanted to understand the story behind every story. I may not be able to change the world, but at least I can contribute at some level. During my college life I studied biographies in order to better understand how journalists achieved their successful careers. My interest and passion with words and storytelling helped me. I knew that as a journalist I could work in various fields—foreign affairs, politics, sport, news, literature, etc.

• What is the role of the media in present-day Pakistan?

The responsibility of Pakistani media is far greater than any other media source in the world. Pakistan needs a big change and the media can become an agent of change, especially because it is easily accessible to the public. Media should take care of national interest, culture and tolerance. The effort should be focused on supporting the national image rather than highlighting the harmful and depressing news.

• What is the importance and the functions of the Youth Senate?

Youth Senate Pakistan is a mock legislative council. It’s a politically independent and leading youth forum for future leaders as a mock senate, aspiring to promote leadership and new community-based developmental concepts. YSP provides an ideal environment to the youth of Pakistan that enable them to understand the functioning of national legislative bodies, political campaigns, media strategies, action programmes, and other public welfare tasks. Led by former youth parliamentarian and national achievers, YSP aims at involving youth in meaningful experiences. Our 15 youth ambassadors from different countries, 35 youth senators and 500 district members are working together to encourage young people to play their part in the leadership process. The Youth Senate will play its vital role in producing young leaders with energetic and revolutionary spirit. You wrote a book, Zameeni sitaray, that has been distributed by the government in schools in the Abottabad and Mansehra districts.

• What is the content of the book?

Zameeni sitaray (Stars on Earth) is a group of short biographies of 50 living luminous personalities who are regarded as commanding individuals in different walks of life. It is a combination of inspiring and missionary stories, shaped and compiled in a 200-page book. Each story represents exceptional struggle of prominent personalities, how they began their journey of life, faced harsh impenetrability but were successful. What would you consider as your most important achievement? All my achievements are equally valued, but if asked, then my greatest achievement would be the success of Youth Senate, where hundreds of talented Pakistanis are united for a brighter tomorrow.

Talking to APP on Sunday, he said that YSP has received thousands of applications from all over the country for “District Membership” and letters have been dispatched to these applicants via surface mail.

“After the acceptance, these short-listed candidates would be considered as “District Members” of YSP,” he said.

Meanwhile, he said the other talented students/achievers; between the age bracket of 18-29 can apply through our membership form which can be downloaded from our website.

Regarding YSP’s Modular schools project, he said YSP will establish at least five Modular schools in severely affected areas in the first phase and the other five phases will be established later.

Hanan Abbasi said Modular village school team YSP would constitute a 4-member committee comprising Local School Teacher, an elderly Nobel person from the community, Social Mobilizer and an ambitious Youngster. Youth Senate of Pakistan wishes to resolve transportation problem of the students for which senate introduced a student discount card, the Chairman Said.—

APP- Daily Nation, Daily Pakistan Observer, Dated 10^th January 10, 2011

Daily The News

Saturday, December 11, 2010

Myra Imran
Islamabad

Meant to encourage talented Pakistani youth for their extraordinary performance at national level, the National Youth Awards 2010 became a source of immense disappointment for the nominees as the Ministry of Youth Affairs (MoYA) failed to organise the ceremony before its was transferred to provinces.

Along with other four ministries, the Ministry of Youth Affairs has been transferred to provinces under 18th Amendment. The National Youth Award, held annually on the occasion of International Youth Day on July 12, were the third biggest activity of once MoYA. This years again, the procedure for nominations started as per schedule. Big advertisements were given in electronic and print media encouraging youth to apply.

According to ministry sources, around 4,000 nominations were received. Among them, 41 were announced winners by the jury and they were informed through official letters, which they received on August 6. “My family and I were very happy. On August 9, the ministry officials called to take the address and contact numbers of my parents so that they can become part of the ceremony,” said one of the nominees on condition of anonymity.

The Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) hall was booked and media was called but on the evening of August 11, just one day before the ceremony, the event was cancelled saying that the award ceremony had been postponed due to flood situation. “It was quite disappointing. The ministry officials said that nominees will soon receive new date for the event but it never happened,” said the nominee. The nominees kept contacting the ministry.

“Every time, they said that event will be held next week,” said another nominee Hanan Abbasi who is also the Chairman Youth Senate Pakistan. He said that a delegation of nominees met Federal Minister for Youth Affairs Shahid Hussain Bhutto on November 20, in which the minister ensured that award ceremony will be held in any condition. “But on December 9, they took the decision to shift awards to provinces,” he said. “It was only a matter of holding an event.” He said that there is a big difference between award given at national level and award presented at provincial level. “Now we do not know when and where the award ceremony will be held,” he said.

Referring to recently held Human Rights Awards, he said that all kinds of awards took place in past four months other than National Youth Awards. “It goes to show where the youth is ranked on the priority list of the government.” Asking another genuine question, he said that who is going to present awards to those who belong to Islamabad and FATA. “May be for ministry officials, the awards ceremony was nothing more than a bureaucratic procedure but for us and our families, it was the most precious moment of our lives that we missed because of the lethargic attitude of the Youth Ministry.” Hannan said that he and his friends plan to go to Supreme Court for help. “How can provinces present the National Awards?” he asked another logical question.

A previous official when contacted said that the ministry was all prepared to organize awards since July 11. “The shields were prepared, cheques of Rs50,000 were issued for each candidate and even the pane flex banner to be displayed on the stage was prepared.”

Talking to ‘The News’, former Senior Joint Secretary for MoYA Shahid Barlas said that they have dispatched shields, certificates and the cheques to the provincial governments on December 9. “The nominees will not be deprived of the award,” he assured. “The only difference is that the provincial department will present the award.” He said that they have paid Rs20,000 only for the dispatches.

Hanan Ali Abbasi (Young Author, Youth Parliamentarian & Broadcaster) has won the National Youth Award offered by Government of Pakistan in the field of “Media”. The National Youth Awards are conferred annually by the Government of Pakistan (the Ministry of Youth Affairs to high-achieving and distinguished men and women from all over the country. These prestigious awards are conferred after a highly competitive selection process, which commences in late June every year and culminates in the announcement of the awards on the eve of the International Youth Day on 12 August. The main objective of the National Youth Awards, as dictated by the policy directives of the Ministry of Youth Affairs of the Government of Pakistan, is to “Recognize the achievements of the young people in their lives and of volunteers working for the welfare and development of the youth”. The award, a shield and a certificate accompanied by a monetary award of Rs50,000, is given in the fields of literature, culture, education, science and technology, sports, business, community service, media, ‘Qirat’ and ‘Naat’, management science, agriculture, computer science and information technology, environment, technicians, paramedics and skilled workers and award for special youth.

ISLAMABAD, Aug 12, 2010:  On the eve of International Youth Day, ex-members of Pakistan Youth Parliament of Pakistan (YPP) and a group of young activists have announced establishment of Youth Senate of Pakistan (YSP).

Youth Senate aims to bring opportunities for young people to make advancement in their political and social life. The YSP’s manifesto states that it will focus on educating, empowering and uniting young people to bring about positive political and social change in Pakistani society.
Former Speaker National Assembly Ghoar Ayub will be the Chairman of Youth Senate where as he will be assist be a young deputy chairman of youth senate. A 10 member steering committee consisting of parliamentarians, civil society representatives and bureaucrats will be form to lead and guide the working of youth senate.
In the launching ceremony of Youth Senate of Pakistan, Former Minister for Information, Youth Parliament Hanan Ali Abbasi, Waqas Nazar Tiwana (Global Young Leaders award Holder) and Deputy Speaker YPP Aysia Bilal Bhatti announced the establishment of Youth Senate. They said that Youth Senators will initially be nominated for yearly bases. All young people aged 18-29, have achievements in their academic or professional career can apply for youth senate through website www.youthsenate.org.
The total members of Youth senate 2010-11 will be 35 that will be nominated from across Pakistan. 13 from Punjab, 08 from Sindh, 05 from Khyber PK, 03 from Balochistan, 02 from Islamabad, 02 from FATA, 01 from Azad Kashmir and 01 from Gilgit Baltistan.
The Youth Senate would also appoint its overseas youth ambassadors to represent Pakistani youth in friendly countries.
Hanan Abbasi said that Youth Senate would work as a mark parliament and conceived development projects through its youth senators.
The Founding members of Youth Senate are Sonia Hamid, Yashfeen Zafeer, , Waqas Nazar Tiwana (Global Young Leaders Award holder)Amman Tareen, Muhammad Saleem, Sajid Nisar and Imran Manzoor.
They dedicated the effort of YSP to the 06 martyrs from Youth Parliament who did their best in promotion of politics in young generation and dedicated their lives for a better tomorrow.

In the continuation of their mission, YSP will be a promise for a new political and social tomorrow with most involvement from youth.

]]> http://www.hananabbasi.com/138/youth-senate.html/feed 32 http://www.hananabbasi.com/110/future.html http://www.hananabbasi.com/110/future.html#comments Tue, 03 Aug 2010 07:38:23 +0000 admin http://www.hananabbasi.com/?p=110 Six Members of Youth Parliament Pakistan’s family Crashed on an Air Blue’s Flight ED 202. They were travelling from Karachi to join the Youth Parliament session. Dearly departed of the Youth Parliamentarian family consisted of Mr. Hassan Javed, Syeda Rabab Zehra Naqv, Mr. Bilal Jamaee, Mr. Prem Chand, Mr. Owais Bin Laiq and Syed Arsalan Ahmed. 

Their passing away was a dire shock to the youth parliamentarians and the nation of Pakistan, the death of their young leaders was a blow that can never be forgotten. Their memories would stay in the youth parliament’s hearts till the day of their last breaths. Their vision would be kept alive by the youth parliamentarians of our glorious nation. 

The Youth Parliament members expressed deep sadness and anguish at the horrible tragedy. “We stand by the aggrieved families and pray for the safety and survival of our fellow members,” the members said in a resolution passed in the House. The Youth Parliament noted that an inquiry has been ordered and hoped that it swiftly and objectively concludes by bringing to light the real reason behind the plane crash. 

British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Mr. Adam Thomson joined Youth Parliament after the tragedy of the death of 6 Members of Youth Parliament, offered his condolences and observed a minute of silence on the sad and tragic death of MYPs. The Youth Parliament members were joined by Chairman Youth Parliament Steering Committee Senator S. M. Zafar and Mr. Wazir Jogezai, Member, in the session that began with a resolution expressing shock and sorrow at the national tragedy of plane crash today that had 6 Members of Youth Parliament on board, including other 152 passengers. 

Former Information Minister Youth Parliament Hanan Ali Abbasi presented an idea by calling attenuation notice demanding, the construction of a National Monument at the place of incident further adding that the equipment and coordination of the response force is required to be upgraded to a greater extent. 

                    Loving Memories of Martyrs of the Youth Parliament   

Bilal Jamai out side the House of Parliament UK

Syeda Rabab Zehra Naqvi at Young Leaders conference

Hanan, Bilal, Lahrasab, Owais, Abdullah & Imtiaz

Arslan, Waheed, Owais, Bilal, Hanan & Anam

"Inain roay ga Zamana bersoon"