1965

Posted May 10th, 2008 at 08:58 AM by ehsan
Updated May 11th, 2008 at 03:11 PM by ehsan

Going through old pics I came across this one of mine which brought back some memories. The year was 1965 and just after the 65 war. I was based in Lahore at the time. Having just gone through a war I was all patriotic and wanted to join Pakistan Air Force. A few other friends were also keen so we all sent in our applications. Come the interview day we got to the PAF recruitment centre and were waiting along with all others to be called. While we were waiting a guy appeared and called my name. I thought I am going to be the first guy to be interviewed. He led me to an office where a clerk was sitting. The clerk said so you want to join PAF. I said yes. He said we were just reviewing the applications and I am sorry but you have been rejected. I was disappointed and asked him why I had been rejected. He smiled at me and said normally only Pakistani nationals can join the air force. Slight technical problem. I was like all embarrassed. He smiled and returned my application back to me.

For the record I was Kenyan national and had come to Pakistan in 1961 to study. There ended the dream of joining PAF.

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	Well good tht u dint join the PAF considering India had the more favorable result in the 1965 engagement...but its amazing how u were born in Kenya and still had such strong sentiments for Pak...Im Indian and I never ever thought of joining the army/IAF etc...
	Posted Nov 9th, 2008 at 10:35 PM by kambakht

	ur kid looks like u
	Posted Nov 9th, 2008 at 10:51 PM by XChorniX

	Ehsan Bhai, if you were in love with PAF then why didnt you have a Kattoura Cut....and not this waheed muraad style?
	Posted Dec 12th, 2008 at 03:08 AM by Nikema Updated Dec 12th, 2008 at 08:08 PM by Nikema

	Nice pic ehsan Bhaii you were a lady killer.
	Posted Dec 12th, 2008 at 03:21 AM by UZ

	Wow. So handome.
	Posted Feb 24th, 2009 at 12:19 PM by Niksik

	Ehsan bhai you look like one of those pappu bachay from indian art movies from the 70s and 80s. Like that kid from Masoom (1983)
	Posted Feb 24th, 2009 at 12:55 PM by Cheegum

	hahaha! I can't believe I havenm't commented on this! thanks cheegum for bringing this up! and i so agree with cheegum! you so dooo! at code_red. haahhahaha! You look great ehsan uncle!
	Posted Feb 24th, 2009 at 01:04 PM by sweet.i.f

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