Alhaj Shamim Uddin
Alhaj Shamim Uddin (17 March 1931 – 23 March 2021) was a senior politician of Pakistan. He migrated from Badaun, India to Karachi, Pakistan on 7 May 1950 with over 40 families. He has been associated with social causes, politics and public welfare. He died on 23 March 2021 in Karachi on Pakistan Day. Alhaj Shamim Uddin was appointed the chief election agent for Maulauna Shafi Okaarvi and Zahoor ul Hasan Bhopali who were the candidates of Pakistan National Alliance- PNA for National and Provincial Assembly respectively in 1970. He was responsible to look after the election process  and supervised the polling agents for these two candidates. Civil Defense Organization was formed with the purpose to reduce to the minimum the number of casualties in the people, to minimise damage and dislocation of essential services, to ensure uninterrupted production in mills and factories, to provide active civilian support to war efforts, and to maintain in the people a high standard of morale and a strong "will to win". Alhaj Shamim Uddin had successfully undergone the civil defence training in 1965. Being a post warden in 1965 war, he fulfilled his duty in educating the people regarding the defensive  techniques and safety precautions in war conditions. Alhaj Shamim Uddin founded this non political organisation with the profound intention to revive Islamic spirit in all sects. Pakistan Islamic Forum consists of a Founder chairman, one central President and general secretary with other office bearers. It also has power structure on town levels, Union Council Level with office bearers, general members and workers. This organisation organizes various Islamic conferences and seminars aiming to unite the Muslims to serve together for a common purpose. He was the founder and chairman of this organisation. Pakistan Islamic Forum celebrates birth anniversary of Muhammad by  organising Islamic conferences since 1995. This conference has a unique motive to assemble Aalims and scholars from all Islamic sects on one platform which largely contributes to rejuvenate the core teachings of Muhammad. Religious roles. Dating back to 1970s when Jamiat Ulema-e-Pakistan held the recognition as one of the exalted political parties, the local residents and supporters of Alhaj Shamim Uddin encouraged him to become a part of JUP to boost it further. Leaders and religious figures at that time uplifted the incentives of Pakistan movement and Pakistan Muslim League. Alhaj Shamim Uddin was the President of Karachi , Information Secretary of Sindh and member of central working committee (during the presidency of Maulana Shah Ahmed Noorani). He was affiliated with JUP from 1970 to 1978. Alhaj Shamim Uddin became Naaib Nazim and Information Secretary of Jamaat Ahle Sunnat. He worked for the party from 1972 to 1979. He has also held the following positions: Written works. Compilations. Following books are compiled by Alhaj Shamim Uddin: Autobiography. Alhaj Shamim Uddin wrote his biography and compiled in the book known as 'YAADON KE DIYE'. His memoir is based on two volumes, covering the experiences from 1950 to 2008. Yaadon ke  Diye (From 1950 to 2008) in 2 volumes: