MIAN ATAULLAH (sahab)
If cities have a memory then there can be no doubt that Lahore remembers one of its finest and most gifted sons, Mian Ataullah (sahab), a businessman-cum-philanthropist. It is he who introduced greenery into the Middle East, completed mega construction projects in the UAE, conceived a book titled 'Al-Murshid Al-Zarai', taught widely in UAE institutions, was the first ever owner of Rolls Royce cars in Pakistan, and above all, established a business empire that is known as Ataullah Group of Companies. On 10th October 1937, when Mian Ataullah (sahab) was born into a respectable Arain family, nobody knew that the newborn baby was destined to win a name and fame for his family and his country. Since his early childhood, Mian Ataullah (sahab) exhibited extraordinary brilliance. He passed all his examinations with flying colours, including the Punjab Civil Service Exam and became Extra Assistant Commissioner. However, Mian Ataullah (sahab) was wise enough to realize...