On October 10th 2023, the 104th Birth Anniversary of Shahzada Rehmatullah Khan Sadozai Durrani was solemnly observed at Sadozai House at Chaman Housing Scheme in Quetta. The event commenced with the recitation of the Holy Quran, gathering office bearers and members belonging to Pashtun Congress Balochistan, Sadozai Quami Welfare Organization Balochistan and Sadozai tribesmen. They came together to pay tribute to their Tribal Chief, vowing to follow his footsteps of Shahzada Rehmatullah Khan Durrani in true sense and uphold his legacy. while special prayers were also offered to pay respects and tribute to the eternal peace of departed soul and also for peace and prosperity of the country and the nation.
Shahzada Rehmatullah Khan (Sadozai) Durrani was born in British India Quetta on October 10, 1919, in the esteemed Sadozai dynasty of Durrani Tribe and a distinguished Sadozai Pashtun tribal chief, the descendant of King Ahmad Shah Abdali the founder of the Durrani Empire, He was the first male of his family to receive formal education in British India. He made significant contributions as a social welfare activist, politician, and a prominent Sadozai Pashtun tribal chief. Shahzada Rehmatullah Khan also played a key role in the Pakistan Independence Movement, standing with Qazi Muhammad Essa and Abdul Ghafoor Khan Durrani beside Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah. He was renowned for his activism and dedication to the welfare of his tribe and the earthquake victims of 1935 in Quetta.
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He continued to serve his community and was instrumental in various endeavors, leaving an indelible mark. Shahzada Rehmatullah Khan Durrani passed away on November 29, 1992, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire and guide generations of his clan. His descendants, following in his footsteps, have achieved remarkable success and have brought honor to their clan and nation.
The Guest of Honour Hashim Khan Ghalzai Principal secretary to Governor Balochistan, Saeed-ul-Hassan Mandokhail Ex-Senator, Malik Abdul Rahim Babai Patron Pashtun Congress, Abdul Wali Khan Anddarh Khilji tribal Chief, Syed Agha Faisal President Chiltan Adventurers Association, prominent Sadozai tribal leaders including Caving legend, Environmentalist and Patron-in-Chief Sadozai Qaumi Welfare Organization Shahzada Hayatullah Khan Durrani (Pride-of-Performance), and Nasrulla Khan Durrani, Habibullah Khan Sadozai, Nadir Khan Sadozai, Muhammad Umar Durrani, Asghar Khan Sadozai, Engr: Naseebullah Khan Sadozai, Ashrafuddin Sadozai, Samiullah Khan Sadozai, and National Canoeing Champion Mohammad Abubakar (Sadozai) Durrani the Grandson of Shahzada Rehmatullah Khan Durrani shared their feelings and paid him the gratitude that he deserved. Each of them shared their feelings and paid heartfelt gratitude to the revered leader. The event was skillfully coordinated by Abdali Productions (Pak-UK).