Father's Day

Published June 15, 2013

To father with love...

We all love our father, he is a very special person on whom we can rely to take care of us. But what makes him so special? Here are some of the things that make them so special to our readers, though there are countless more reasons to love the wonderful person called father

MY father never ignores me. He cares about me and brings me lots of things and expensive gifts.

Purav Kumar, 13 years, Karachi

Whenever I make any mistake, instead of scolding me, my father remains silent. And believe me… my father’s silence works like a magic spell and I dare not to repeat my mistake. His calmness is really special for me. Ghania Anwer, 12 years, Karachi

I am lucky to find a best friend in my father. Even before I tell him, he knows what I want. He is the most caring person I have in my life. Syed Saad Raza, 11 years, Karachi

My dad is the power behind everything I have — my talent, confidence, etc. I like his temperament and his reaction when I offer all the five prayers of the day. He always appreciates me and gives me the power and ability to turn the impossible into the possible. Muhammad Ali Sheikh, 11 years, Karachi

My father spends time with me, plays with me, teaches me good lessons and brings things for me. What makes him special is that he respects his parents. He always encourages me and prays for my success. Syed Saaim Shadman, 8 years, Karachi

My father does everything for my happiness. He boosts my confidence and encourages me. His is always smiling in every situation. Syed Naaim Shadman, 9 years, Karachi

My father is very kind and generous. He never delays anything and helps me in my homework. He plays and spends time with me. M. Taha Khan, 11 years, Via email

Life with my father seems like a perfect movie. Even when I was absolutely wrong, instead of scolding he showed his confidence in me. He showed me the difference between right and wrong. Amina Farrukh, 11 years, Lahore

My father has a polite way of speaking. He never ignores anyone or uses harsh language. He handles severe situations with patience. Mehmooda Jawad, 12 years, Islamabad

I always feel safe with daddy. He feels proud of me when I do well in class, and when I don’t perform well, instead of being angry, he encourages me to correct my mistakes. Zahra Fatima, 12 years, Karachi

My father is no more with me. But the time I spent with my father was the best time. He cared about me more than anything else. If I said to my father that I needed a doll or anything, he would bring it at once. Sania Arif, 14 years, Multan

One day I had fever and my mother was at grandma’s home. My father took care of me, brought me medicines, cooked food and nursed me in the best possible way. He didn’t care about his own comfort and spent his days and nights in taking care of me. Ahsan Iqbal, 11 years, Karachi

My dad is perfect — be it handling family matters or his job related issues — he manages everything in quite an efficient manner. He never tolerates anyone saying anything bad about me, even if it’s true. Hadi Iqbal, 13 years, Faisalabad

My father takes good care of me. He is very polite and he never shouts at me. He is good at math and helps me with my math homework. Raheen Sohail Khan, 11 years, Karachi

My father is not only a perfect father, but also a perfect son, brother and a defender of the nation. Hamza Azeem, 6 years, Karachi

My dad’s love and support for me never ends. He is always there to help me out when I get into any trouble. He provides me with everything that I need. Mustafa Bandukda, 13 years, Karachi

My father understands and fulfils every wish of mine. He helps me in everything, be it studies or any other problem. Hijab M. Arif, 13 years, Karachi

My father stands against any difficulty. He never bends down in front of injustice. He is always there whenever I need him, full of motivation and enthusiasm. He always protects and encourages me. Shewana Khan, 14 years, Karachi

Whenever my father holds my hand I feel secure and comfortable. He is my greatest supporter. Bismah Sheikh, 11 years, Karachi

My father is lovable and polite. He teaches me whenever I am in need of his help. He is a problem-solver because he fixed my bicycle and all its problems. M. Monis Siddiqui, 11 years, Karachi

When I’m sad or I’m having trouble in math, English or science, my father is always there for me. When I get hurt, he makes the pain lesser by sharing it with me. He always helps others and is an inspiration for me. Azalae Danish, 9 years, Karachi

My father works all day long so that I can live comfortably and happily. He buys me anything I want. He is getting me educated in an excellent school. Sameed Abdul Quddoos, 11 years, Karachi

Whenever my father is with me I feel protected and strong. He guides by setting examples — how to talk to people and to be thankful to God in every situation no matter if it is good or bad. He never shouts at my mother and talks to everybody in a respectful tone. He is very supportive too. He is a good listener and his advices are always useful for me. Mohammad Baqar, 13 years, Karachi

My father is a hard worker. He helps me in everything, does not scold me, fulfils my wishes and takes care of our needs. He loves our family very much. Ahmer Habib Khan, 9 years, Karachi

My father provides me with guidance, support, love and care. He has the utmost concern for our studies. I always look up to him as my greatest role model. Zainab Ali, 13 years, Karachi

My father’s prayers help me get out of any trouble. Recently when I was worried about my exams, he prayed for me and I passed all my papers easily. Syeda Isha Ahmed, 13 years, Karachi

My father always takes my side in an argument and helps me win it! Rubab Zainab, 13 years, Karachi

Although my father is a very angry man, but his love for me is remarkable and that’s why I love him. Nimra Nisar Khan, 13 years, Karachi

My dad is the coolest dad. He drops me at school and then goes to work. In the evening he drops me at my tuition and then picks me up. He also helps my mother with work. He cares for me a lot. Rose Mary Mubashir, 13 years, Karachi

My father is a perfect person who works hard to make me a better person in every aspect of life. Ali Masood Khan, 11 years, Peshawar

My father teaches me mathematics in such a good way that I understand it well. Hneya Idrees Baig, 8 years, Islamabad

My father makes lunch for me and my brother. My mother is a teacher and he is a colonel in the army. My mother does not get enough time, so my father makes our lunch so that we do not stay hungry at school. When the servant is on leave, he does all the chores at home and that’s what I love the most about him. Zoha Afridi, 11 years, via email

My father does everything to fulfil my wishes. He takes great care of me. He sometimes gets angry but I know that he loves me very much. Areeba Azam, 13 years, Karachi

My father knows all the stuff I need. He is very hardworking and if I don’t understand something, he helps me learn and do it. He is the bravest of all. Afroze Ali, 11 years, Lahore

My father works hard and earns money for us. He cares a lot about us. Hafsa Hawa Talpur, 9 years, Hyderabad

My father’s kindness and love makes him special. His special quality is that he takes care of everyone, even strangers. Mishma Akbar, 13 years, Abbottabad

My father struggles day and night for our family. He is also a nice person and he cares for all of us. Muzammil Jan, 10 years, Karachi

My father works hard to fulfil our needs. He considers education the foremost priority and does his best to give us the quality education. Sana Ahmed Alvi, 13 years, Karachi

My father builds up my confidence and buys me things. He spends time with me and cares about me. He doesn’t discriminate between me and my brother. He even teaches us manners. Fiza Abid, 10 years, Karachi

My dad catches me before I fall! He picks me up, brushes me off and lets me try again. He holds me when I cry, scolds me when I break the rules, shines with pride when I succeed, and keeps his faith in me even if I fail. Fatima Khalid, 13 years, Rawalpindi

Through thick and thin my father has always been there for me and taught me the difference between right and wrong. He puts a smile on my face and makes me laugh. Sasha Zuberi, 12 years, Karachi

Even after working hard all day long, my father never forgets to bring the stuff I ask for and that makes him truly special for me. Adina Altaf, 11 years, Karachi

Bold, brave, caring and loving… all these qualities make my father really special for me. Yamna Ayub, 13 years, Karachi

My father is loving and caring and whatever I am today, it’s because of him. Syeda Maryam Shah, 11 years, Bahawalpur

My father is very caring, loving, hardworking and helpful. He understands my likes and dislikes. Haiqa Arif Ansari, 13 years, Karachi

I feel confident because of my father. He is my best friend. I share all my joys and secrets with him. He helps me in every way and solves all my problems. Hafsa Arif Ansari, 14 years,  Karachi

My father is a very honest, gentle and simple person. I am the only daughter so he makes every possible effort to give me good education. He loves my mother and he’s truly a caring person. Ufaq Zahra M. Amin, 11 years, Karachi

My father never breaks any promise. He takes care of my likes and dislikes. He is very understanding and I can share with him anything. Dania  Muneer, 12 years, Karachi

My dad always speaks the truth and helps the needy people. Umaima Khan, 13 years, Karachi

My father scolds me when I am wrong but deep in my heart I know that he wants my wellbeing and that’s why he has to be strict sometimes. Amina Basharat, 13 years, Gujrat

My father can sense whatever I wish for in my heart. Whenever I am angry or sad, he knows how to put a smile on my face. Simal Nafees, 13 years, Karachi

My father fulfils all my wishes and he is caring and supportive. Shabbir Burhanuddin Jasden Wala, 12 years, Karachi

My father always manages to take time out of his busy schedule to spend with us. He is very caring and always willing to sacrifice his own comforts and happiness for us. Fatima Shams, 13 years, Via email

My father inspires me and is always there whenever I need him. He is a very successful businessman and a very responsible person with very elegant taste. Hiba Saad, 11 years, Karachi

My dad is very special because he loves me more than I deserve. Minahil Hassan, 14 years, Islamabad

My father is always with me, he taught me to be obedient to my mother. Because of my mother’s busy schedule, my father takes care of me like a mother does. Soha Yawar, 14 years, Peshawar

My father’s cheerful mood and sense of humour brighten my day. His strictness towards my studies compels me to work hard and when I get good grades, he praises me to further boost my confidence. Zarlish Raza Kazmi, 12 years, Karachi

My father is a source of inspiration for me. He is very encouraging. Zahra Fatimah, 10 years, Karachi

My father is a very kind person. He brings lots of toys and books for me. Amra Zahid, 9 years, Karachi

My father saves me from my mom’s rage. Whenever my mother gets angry over my mistakes, he controls the situation. Laiba  Imtinan, 9 years, Lahore

My father is a hardworking, fun-loving and energetic person. He provides me and my siblings with very useful knowledge. Areej Sohail, 12 years, Karachi

My father picks and drops me for school and tuition centre. He takes care of me and my family. He also visits grandma’s home regularly. Aqsa Aslam, 9 years, Via email

My father has a great sense of humour. He never scolds me. He makes me laugh when I am sad. Shafaq Nami, 13 years, Karachi

My father is very intelligent and good at taking the right decisions. He is very polite and is not at all a ‘bossy’ father. He hates lies and avoids breaking rules. Mudassir Mushtaq, 14 years, Karachi

My dad works hard to give us a better life. He also likes to help the needy. He has visited many foreign countries and he completed his studies from Australia. Zainab Khan, 13 years, Multan

My father is the greatest father in the world. He takes me for outings every weekend. Syed Faiq Ali Faisal, 12 years, Karachi

My father is a very nice, kind and honest person. He is very hard working and intelligent. He plays badminton with me and my siblings in the evening. He also plays chess with us. Maria Zulfiqar Awan, 13 years, Islamabad

My father is a brave man. He is also very gentle and caring. He wishes for me all those blessings that he could not get in his childhood. Sheikh Abdul Basit, 10 years, Karachi

My father gets me colourful story books and takes me for excursions. He also tells me to work hard and is concerned about my happiness. Mansoor Gabol, 8 years, Mirpur Mathelo

On my birthdays, my father brings special gifts for me. He is an admirable person. Muaaz Sohail, 9 years, Karachi

Being my father, he is naturally a hero in my eyes. But everyone, even the peons at his office truly respect him because my father is a kind, sincere, honest and humble person. Shiza Noor, 9 years, Karachi

My father smiles like a shinning star and his eyes are like diamonds. He is a loving person and likes to read the Holy Quran. Ambreen  Wadood Alvi 12 years, Islamabad

My father is always trying to fulfil the wishes of his children. No matter how exhausted he is after coming back from work, he never refuses to give us time and attention. Haleema Saadia, 11 years, Karachi

My father listens to me carefully. He loves me more than anyone else; he does everything for me to make me well-educated. Saroosh Zahid, 9 years, Lahore

I and my father cook new dishes while mother is asleep. We also pillow-fight and enjoy each other’s company. He also helps me with my homework and cleans the house. He snatches my snacks sometimes to tease me. He is not a typical father. Maha Yawar, 12 years, Karachi

My father is hard working, and a very kind and affectionate person. Rumaisa Khan, 11 years, Karachi

My father forgets and forgives all my mistakes. Hunaina Rasool, 13 years, Karachi

My father makes each and every day special for me through his loving care. M. Anas, 8 years, Via email

My father is very caring. Every Sunday, he checks my cycle and if it needs any repairing, he takes it to the mechanic to get it mended. He also cleans my cycle so that I can enjoy a smooth ride. Abeer Yasir, 7 years, Karachi

My father loves to help the needy. He advices me too, to help others in need. Zakeesh Muddassir, 13 years, Karachi

There are many qualities that my father possesses. His qualities are uncountable and his negative points are zero. He helps me in every step of my life. Manahil Irfan, 9 years, Karachi

My father has a great personality. He is smart, funny and always puts a smile on my face. Though sometimes he gets angry at me but his love for me overshadows his anger. Zara Zuberi, 9 years, Karachi

My father is my inspiration. He gives us the best education. He has a multidimensional personality. He can fix and repair anything. He is my true supporter. Sara Saleem, 12 years, Faisalabad

My father is the most sacrificing and encouraging person in the world. He had struggled hard to provide us with all the luxuries of life. Marsha Rehan, 10 years, Karachi

My father remains awake when at night I prepare for my exams. He doesn’t care about his own comfort when it comes to supporting me. He helps me in my studies and makes me laugh. Khadija Siddiqui, 12 years, Via email

I love the way my father behaves and eats chocolate… just like a kid! He is very sweet and loving. He is my best friend who I can always trust. Faiza Qadia, 11 years, Abbottabad

My father is special because he loves me, takes care of me, helps me in my studies and works hard to give us a better life. Maryam Shariff, 7 years, Via email

My father is dedicated towards making my life better. I sometimes get annoyed by his advices and instructions but later I realise that whatever he says is just for my betterment. Mustafa Hasan, 12 years, Karachi

My father says to me, “Son, if you want to achieve something in life, you have to work hard. Nothing can give you success except sheer hard work and dedication.” These words make him unique and truly special. Sandeep Kumar Mansha, 12 years, Karachi

My father always supports and is like a friend. He is a very responsible and hard working person. Muhammad Omer Ansari, 10 years, Karachi My father is a doctor and despite his busy schedule, he manages to spend time with us. He is a very loving, polite and tolerant person. Hiba Bukhari, 9 years, Karachi

I like my father because he cares for me a lot and helps me with my school homework. He motivates me to work hard. He also takes me and my brother to parks. Umaima Jawad, 12 years, Larkana

I love how my father plays cricket with me. No other father can compete with him when it comes to playing any outdoor or indoor game. Seerat Larik, 12 years, Karachi

When I took my first step, my father was there to support me. When it was my first day of school, my father was there to encourage me. I still haven’t finished my school and I hope my father will always be with me to guide, support, encourage and pamper. Samana Abid, 11 years, Lahore

My father is special because he fulfils all his responsibilities towards us. Immad Siddiqui, 11 years, Karachi

My father works hard to give us all the comforts and that makes him special. Samiya Ellahi, 11 years, Karachi

My father struggles hard to make me a better person. My father is my inspiration. Dania Mohiuddin Ahmad, 12 years, Karachi

My father always gives money as a token of inspiration to anyone in our family who for the first time makes tea or cooks food. My father also supports me during my exams. Bushra Tariq, 11 years, Karachi

My father is always with me to correct my mistakes. Rabeesah Nageen, 12 years, Karachi

I am inspired by my father’s brilliance in solving problems; his determination and optimism; his magnetic personality and humbleness; his convincing style, and most importantly, his way of showing his love and affection. Kabeer Lakhani, 8 years, Karachi

My father always guides me and tells me the difference between right and wrong. Nazoora Manal Zakar, 12 years, Lahore My father is very kind, nice and gentle. He always cares for us. He helps us whenever we need him. He works hard for us and our happiness; and never fails to help us no matter how busy he is. Rayan, Maham & Maimuna Akhtar, 9, 11 & 13 years, Okara Cantt

My father’s best trait is that he never passes offending remarks or says harsh words to displease others. His magical manners make his presence felt by all. Areeba Shahid, 11 years, Karachi

My father always helps me with my homework and in everything. He takes care for us. Ilsa Asif, 12 years, Karachi

My father loves me a lot. He takes me for trips; fulfils my needs, and whenever I am sad he tries his best to make me happy. Sana Umair, 10 years, Bahawalpur

My father provides us with food, toys, games and clothes. My father is very brave, courageous and helpful. Mahibah Nadeem , 8 years, Karachi

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