Mr. Abdul Rehman Mohammad Qureshi - Founder

Mr. A. M. Qureshi was born in Rajkot, Kathiawar, India in 1918, In 1945 he started Public Transport Loading Service and Passenger Bus Service from Karachi to Hyderabad, Hyderabad to Mirpurkhas, Karachi to Sukkur and also in Karachi city and generally in the entire Province of Sindh and was the Managing Director of Qureshi Transport Company for the above transportation network.
In 1947 he became the Director of Daily DAWN English Newspaper (Karachi) and Proprietor of Gujarati Pakistan Sam Char and the Editor of 'Views Post' English weekly, Karachi.
In 1948 started wholesale Motor Spare Parts business in Karachi. In 1949 also established three Petrol Pumps. In 1951 established Qurashi Salt & Chemical Works Ltd. at Dhabejhi as Managing Director producing 1,000,000 tons of salt per year.
In 1962 established Pakistan Industrial Development Corporation i.e. Consultant and Engineering Company for Construction Works.

World Personalities with Abdul Rehman Mohammad Qureshi

Gemal Abdul Nasser - President of Egypt

Mr. A. M. Qureshi receiving Gemal Abdul Nasser, President of Egypt, Mr. Mohammad Ali Bogra can be seen in the background.

 

 

 

King of Jordan

Mr. A. M. Qureshi with His Majesty the King of Jordan.

 

 

 

 

Shahanshah of Iran

Mr. A. M. Qureshi greeting His Imperial Majesty the Shahanshah of Iran.

 

 

 

King Muhammad Zahir Shah - Afghanistan

Mr. A. M. Qureshi shaking hands with His Majesty King Muhammad Zahir Shah of Afghanistan.

 

 

 

World Dignitaries with Abdul Rehman Mohammad Qureshi

China

Mr. A. M. Qureshi with The Ambassador of China.

 

 

 

 

Brazil

Mr. A. M. Qureshi with Dr. Pinto, Foreign Minister of Brazil.

 

 

 

 

Indonesia

Mr. A. M. Qureshi with Foreign Minister of Indonesia.

 

 

 

 

William M. Rountree - Ambassador - USA

It has been a great pleasure to participated in the ceremony related to award for 1960. It was particularly happy that the event took place on the site of the magnificent new Campus reflecting not present accomplishment but a forecast of great institution which the college will make in the future towards the education of Pakistan youth – All good wishes in the undertaking.

 

Dr. Robert J. Kibee - Advisor - University of Chicago

To those interested in education the effects of the Islamia College to improve the facilities available to students is a heartening experiences. Wish them in their work and hope that in the years ahead the college and its associated schools will grow in strength and quality.

 

Col. I. C. Edwards - Director - British Information Services

I can hardly express my admiration for the magnificent efforts which Mr. A. M. Qureshi has made towards the betterment of the children and student of Karachi. His noble efforts deserve and merit the fullest support and encouragement.

 

Loyd E. Grimes - Chief Education Division - ICA

It was a real pleasure to participate in this series of Extension Lectures. The administrative officers are to be congratulated for this excellent proagramme, it is extremely important, to related education to the life of the Community and its Nation for this reason this type of programme is very important, Again Congratulations.

 

James S. Killen – Director - ICA

“We of the U.S are happy that we can assist in a small way towards this grand project, conceived and shaped by Mr. A. M. Qureshi”.

 

J. K. Thomson - Director - Colombo Plan Bureau - Colombo, Ceylon

An unscheduled call this morning took me by surprise at the immensity of this new philanthropic project for education in Pakistan. I shall watch with the greatest interest the growth of the new college and much ho0pe that it will be possible for me to flew into it thorough cooperative effort of the Colombo plan.

 

Miecheal Joseph Corbett - Charge d’affairs - Brazil Embassy

This library the neurologic point of a cultural and scientifical institution is certainly prepared to fulfill the ultimate aims of Islamia College.

 

Zafarullah Khan - Member of International Court of Justice - The Hague, Holland

I have been greatly pleased with my visit to the college. I feel very grateful for and have been deeply touched by the welcome that has been extended to me. I feel I must have tried the patience of the audience by the length of my discourse, yet I was listened to throughout with courteous attention I carry with me a very happy memory of my visit.

 

Manzoor Qadir - Chief Justice - Supreme Court of Pakistan

It is a monumental task that Mr. A. M. Qureshi has accomplished. May God give him long life and may God further strengthen his resolve to serve the nation in the constructive manner in which he is serving the nation. This is a great institution and has a great future in front of it.