Master Afzal Hussain
Master Afzal Hussain ماسٹر افضال حسین | |
|---|---|
| Born | Delhi, India |
| Died | 15 7 1987 Karachi, Pakistan |
| Occupation | Tailor |
| Known for | Stitching the first flag of Pakistan |
| Title | Baba-e-Parcham |
Master Afzal Hussain, (ماسٹر افضال حسین) also known as Baba-e-Parcham (which means "Father of the Flag"), was a tailor from Delhi. Together with his younger brother, Altaf Hussain, he stitched the very first flag of Pakistan two months before the country's independence.[1] Even though he played an important role in the country's history, Master Afzal's story is not well-known, and his family continues to live in poverty without any help from the government.[2][3]
Early life and career
Master Afzal Hussain was a dedicated participant in the Pakistan Movement and had a tailoring shop in Delhi. His shop was frequented by well-known politicians and leaders of the Pakistan Movement who came to get sherwanis (traditional clothing) tailored. After moving to Pakistan, he decided to live a simple life in Karachi, allowing his significant contributions to the country to be forgotten over time.[4][5][6]
Recognition
Afzal's contributions were acknowledged later in his life, by the efforts of a well-known scholar Hakim Mohammad Saeed. This led President General Zia-ul-Haq to announce the Pride of Performance Award for Master Afzal.
Controversy
His dilapidated grave in the area of New Karachi gained attention on social media.[7]
References
- ↑ "ماسٹر الطاف حسین، ماسٹر افضال حسین: ملک کا پہلا قومی پرچم کس نے سیا اور اس پر تنازع کیا ہے؟ - BBC News اردو" [Master Altaf Hussain, Master Afzal Hussain: Who has designed the first national flag of the country and disputed it?]. BBC News اردو. Bbc.com. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ↑ "Horrible Condition of Pakistan's Flag Maker Master Afzal Sparks Debate". 14 August 2023.
- ↑ "پہلا پاکستانی پرچم بنانے والے ماسٹر الطاف کی خدمات کا اعتراف" [Acknowledgment of the services of Master Altaf who made the first Pakistani flag]. Independent Urdu. 23 March 2023.
- ↑ "Master Afzal Hussain — an unsung hero of Pakistan". Geo.tv. 24 March 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ↑ "پہلی بار پاکستانی پرچم کی سلائی کرنے والے ماسٹر افضل حسین کی قبر کی تصویر سوشل میڈ یا پر وائرل" [The photo of the grave of master Afzal Hussain, who stitched the Pakistani flag for the first time, went viral on social media]. Dailypakistan.com.pk. 15 August 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ↑ "پہلا قومی پرچم سینے والے ماسٹر افضال کے اہلخانہ کس حال میں؟" [In what condition are the families of Master Afzal, who carried the first national flag?]. Jang.com.pk. 23 March 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ↑ "قومی پرچم کے ماسٹر، افضال حسین کی قبر خستہ حالی کا شکار" [The grave of Afzal Hussain, master of the national flag, is in a dilapidated condition]. dailyausaf.com.