Shandoor and Beyond

DARKOT PASS

Darkot Pass
Elevation	15,430 ft (4,703 m)
Location
Location	Pakistan
Range	Hindukush Mountains
Coordinates	36°44′42″N 73°25′59″ECoordinates: 36°44′42″N 73°25′59″E

Darkot pass (el. 15,430 ft., open May thru October) is a high mountain pass that connects Broghil valley in Chitral to the Ghizar valley (Yasin tehsil of Ghizer district) in Gilgit in Pakistan. It is also known under the name Darkut.

The pass is about 10 miles to the east of Koyo Zom (Zum) peak (6872m), the highest peak in Ghizer district. The border between Chitral and Northern Areas runs through the pass over Darkot Glacier. 8 miles to the south is village Darkot (11 miles north of Barkulti) on the River Darkot (small tributary of Ghizar river). To the northeast of the pass is Chitral (Yarkhun river valley). 10 miles to the NW of the pass is village Chilmarabad, just one miles south of Boroghil pass.

Broghol, also spelled Broghil, Boroghil and several other ways, (el. 3798 m./12,460 ft.) is a high mountain pass that crosses the Hindu Kush and connects the Wakhan Corridor of Afghanistan with Chitral in Pakistan.

Broghol is a relatively low pass. It was closed for about three months each winter because of snow, but for much of the rest of the year it was passable even for cart traffic.

It is one of the four major mountain passes entering Chitral; the others are the Dorah Pass from Badakshan in Afghanistan, Shandur Top from Gilgit, andLowari Top from Dir in Pakistan.

The area of Broghol is inhabited by Wakhi and Kyrgyz people.

Broghol
Elevation	3,798 m (12,461 ft)
Location
Location	Pakistan / Afghanistan
Range	Hindu Kush
Coordinates	36°53′N 73°21′E

TRIP TO SHANDOOR AND BEYOND

This year again as usual we are embarking on another hiking and trekking expedition to Shandoor and beyond………

The aims and objective of this expedition is to highlight the short route from Pakistan to Tajikistan via the Broghil Pass into the Wakkhan Corridor and across into Tajikistan.

Last year we took the route from Chitral to Mastooj valley to Kashmanja, Lashkar Gah and Teri Dasth but because of inclement weather and bad road conditions we could not complete our track tour to Broghil pass.

This year we have chosen a different route from Goupis to Darkot Pass to Ishkomin Valley to Maranjah on to Lashkargah to Teri Dasht.

My initial reconnaissance of the road conditions show that up to darkot pass we can go on an ordinary vehicle and onwards we need a good 4/4 vehicle / off road.

The detail itinerary is given below and subject to slight modification from Darkot and beyond.

You are invited to come and join the expedition subject to your physical fitness and willingness to be a happy member and part of our team.

Expected expenditure

The estimated expenditure per participants may vary from 30000 to 35000/-

This includes transportation / hotel stay / messing / camping / horse fare / Jeep transportation, local tolls from ISB to DARKOT & Back.

Last date of confirmation.

In case you are interested please confirm your participation before 15^th June 2011.

RAZA SAFARI TOUR ITINERARY JULY 2011

Date	Destinations From	To	Night Stay
03rd July 2011	Assembly in RWP / ISB		At own
04th July 2011	RWP / ISB	Chilas (482 km)	Hotel
05th July 2011	Chilas ****	Gilgit (255 Km)	Hotel
06th July 2011	Gilgit	Local Visit	Hotel
07th July 2011	Gilgit	Shandoor	Camping
08th July 2011	Shandoor	Local visit	Camping
09th July 2011	Shandoor	Gakuch	Hotel
10th July 2011	Gakoch	Chatoorkhand to Ilmit	Camping
	Ilmit	Mastanger to Dharkot pass	Camping
11th July 2011	Dharkot Pass	Kashmanjha	Camping
12th July 2011	Kashmanjha	Teri Dasht (Broghil) Valley	Camping
13th July 2011	Teri Dasht (Broghil) Valley	Local Visit	Camping
14th July	Teri Dast	Broghil	Camping
15th July	Broghil	Dharkot Pass	Camping
16th July	Darkot to	Ghakosh	Hotel
17th July	Ghakoch to	Gupis / Gilgit	Hotel
18th July	Gilgit to	Chilas *****	Hotel
19th July	Chilas to	Islamabad	Home

***** 04^th July 2011 Night stay at Chillas may be omitted if we make good time and can reach Gilgit the same day.

***** 18^th July 2011, If we are before schedule then a quick trip to the fairy meadows may be possible.

This is the tentative tour itinerary for our up coming trekking expedition to Broghil Pass on the Wakkan Corridor.

Note:

The dates from 09^th July 2011 to 14^th July may vary as to the road conditions / weather conditions and fitness of the participants / members and the local topographic conditions.

Prelude to the Trip

Thing to take with you

Personal.

• Joggers, trainers, or hiking boots up to ankle high
• 03 pairs of towel socks white colour
• cap , jungle cap , sola cap
• Sun glasses
• Sun block with S.P.F 50 , anti sun block
• Shooting jacket
• Jeans , trousers , track suit shalwar kameez
• T- shirt , sweat shirts
• Vests , u / wear Bermuda shorts
• Shock proof wrists watch , pocket compass
• Rechargeable flash light and torches
• Personal medication
• Towel handkerchief and towels
• Chappal and moccasins
• Mosquito repellants / sprays
• Personal back pack
• Warm Clothes jacket / Pullover / Sweaters
• Sleeping Bags
• Ground Sheet
• Walking stick / Mountain Stick
• Digital Camera / Movie Camera

EQUIPMENT:-

Provided by the Organizer

• Tents ground sheet / sleeping bags Optional
• Pick and shovel
• Cooking utensils

Gas stove, frying pan, disposable glasses, plastic glasses, plates, fruit knife or sauce pan

• Walkie /talkie , vehicle mobile charger
• Generator
• Masalas, condiments , salt , cooking oil , wheat flour , sugar tea bags , powder milk and rice
• Tinned fruits cocktails , meat balls , minced meat , meat curry , fish
• Biscuit saltish and fancy as per your liking loads and loads of them
• Cold drinks , mineral water in plastic bottles

• Whistle & mega phone
• G.P.R.S phone (If available)
• Maps general map , topo graphic map , contour map.
• To top it all by 4 x 4 vehicle / Toyotta Hiace Ace / Hi Roof
• First Aid Kit

Daily Trek Notes

ü Reach your next destination point before sunset under no circumstances should you over stretched your self or travel at night.

ü Please mark your route before you start your journey

ü There should be a talc sheet over your map with markings

ü Permanent marker: - Plan your trek in such away that you are able to make it to your next point with in that day before sunset.

Preparations for the Trip

Please start walking and exercise daily by covering 1 mile distance in 15 minutes.

Climb 50 stairs in 10 – 12 minutes

Carry a load of 05 - 10 kg on your back for half to 1 hour

Determination

Remember this is a chance to see Mother Nature at its best and those areas of Pakistan where less than 10 % of the population has gone.

So be determined and make a resolve to complete this trip as a challenge for the out doors.

Dr. Babur Zahiruddin

0332-4923235

A Panoramic View of the Hall

Group Photograph with the participants

Giving Certificates to the Participants

Seminar on

MIDAS TOUCH

SILK BANK LIMITED

Held at Hussain Centre Main Shahra –e –e Faisal Karachi

14^th April 2011

ATTITUDE / INTER PERSONAL SKILLS

This 8 letter word is widely used these days in positive and negative connotation which reflects upon the outlook of in individual in dealing with day to day matters. The background of attitude formation, behavior pattern, carrying one self, management of attitude, reflection of attitude, manifestation of attitude and conversion of negativity into positivist is dealt in this presentation.

This presentation was of more than 2 and half hours and full attention and focus was given by the participants.

Stress and its Management

In this fast moving world with busy scenario, traffic jams, dead lines and high expectations employees become stressed out and this leads to bad work performance and loss of man hours.

This presentation was of two hours plus. What is stress? How stress is defined? Recognized? Factors leading to stress? Factors aggravating stress, management of stress, soothing and allaying factors, avoidance of stress and how to prevent others being affected by your stress?

WHY EMPLOYEES LEAVE

A case study which deals with the multiple reasons for an employee to leave his job.

It focuses on trigger mechanism which leads an employee to a point of no return. Alerts supervisors and managers to look for those stress points which they should avoid in handling employees at the same time creating congenial and healthy working environments.

Personal Grooming & Communication Skills

An illustrative and absorbing animated presentation which requires display of high degree of presentation skills. This is a must for front office managers, floor managers, receptionist and people who are given the job of MEET GREET AND ASSIST.

Company secretaries, PSO’s and people in interactive job mode have a chance to brush up their communications skills. The emphasis is laid on correct pronunciation, how to raise and lower their voice in order to make their verbal oratory more emphatic, forceful and in putting their message across.

Group Discussion

OBJECTIVE / SUBJECTIVE ACTIVITY

The participants are divided into batches of 4-5 people per batch and given assignments for them to read and come up with their solutions and resolutions. A group discussion follows with each group.

The time available to the trainer is spent in having one to one dialogue with each participant so that a feedback to the employer / management can be given by the trainer.

The Participants were very interactive and friendly…………. And it was pleasure to switch from English to Urdu to English but I got tired at the end…….

Dr. Babur Zahiruddin

Dear All,

Reference to Midas Touch – Managing Practices for Success workshop held in Karachi on April 14, 2011. Feedback analysis & Suggestions are given below for your information.

ASSESSMENT AREA	VERY GOOD	GOOD	FAIR	AVERAGE	BELOW AVG
	%	%	%	%	%
Usefulness of subject discussions	42	37	21	0	0
Relevance of topics to your present job	42	47	11	0	0
Quality of exercises/ Activities	37	42	11	0	11
Quality & relevance of videos	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Instructor Friendliness	63	26	11	0	0
Instructor presentation skills	53	37	11	0	0
Was the content presented in a well-organized & clear way?	37	32	26	5	0
Were the questions answered to participant’s satisfaction?	42	37	16	0	0
Level of participation/interaction	37	47	16	0	0
Ambience/comfort of classroom	32	53	11	5	0
Overall rating of the program	42	37	21	0	0

Suggestions and Comments:

Ø Course was informative and will enhance our output and capability.

Ø It was good to learn skills other than banking in a useful session that we will share with our team.

Ø A unique learning session. More video/visual to be included, concepts of impression and expression was a good learning to be adopted.

Ø Things which we already practiced but usually ignore their importance are explained very well and we will improve them further.

Ø Learnt how to improve work life and achieving success in professional life.

Ø More explanation is required in understanding the topic “Stress Management”

Regards,

Rekha Malani

Officer HR

SILKBANK Limited

Human Resource Development

UAN: 021 111- 00-7455 Ext 204

Fax: 021 246 0404

Seminar on Motivation & Job Loyalty

Seminar on Motivation & Job Loyalty

Held on 13^th April 2011 at HBL L & D Centre Hasrat Mohani Road Karachi.

PREAMBLE

MOTIVATION & JOB LOYALTY

In this presentation the basics concepts of H.R.M are explained. Employees are motivated to do justice to their Jobs and put in their utmost for increased efficiency and productivity of the company which will be mutually beneficial to both in the long run. Employees are emphasized and mentored to be loyal to their company and what they gain by sticking to one Job. What they loose by changing jobs frequently. Illustrated with examples, slogans and references.

At the same time employers are advised to fulfill their side of the agreement by creating job satisfaction, Merit recognition accolades, rewards and succession planning.

Employers are also advised to retain their work force by constant monitoring of the employees plus and to have an exit interview in case an employee falls prey to head hunting.

HOW TO DEAL WITH IRRITATED CLIENTS

In normal course of day to day routine handling some clients / end users become irritated due to wrong handling.

This is a short hypothetical Presentation in which the Call Centre trainees or people handling public relations or complaints are given tips on how to handle such situations.

CONCLUSION:

It was my first experience with Habib Bank Limited and I was very much happy to be a part of their learning team and to share their experience.

HBL L & D Centre at Karachi is the state of Art teaching center of excellence in Pakistan.

I would request other multinational and corporate entities to emulate their example……….

I look forward to greater interaction with HBL……

Dr. Babur Zahiruddin