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Sir Rahi's home that was also his gallery and studio is under a severe threat of being sold as well by the perpatrators. This was confirmed when the CDA Building Commision team went on the location to inspect. A normal practice by CDA after an application is submitted for sale of a property.
It is a known fact that Sir Rahi built this house with his hard-earned money and was never interested in selling it, in fact he wanted it to be an non-commercial place for arts - where people can view his work and his belongings. Hundreds of his paintings, sketches, sketchbooks, and art material was located at this house. However, the safety of his belongings is now a major concern due to the perpetrators frequent access to the place, and attempts to liquidate.
This used to be a destination for all his art gatherings, classes, and functions. He really enjoyed his home and the RAHIS gallery.
Along with other properties - his son Danish is currently trying to save this house as well from the perpetrators and trying to stop it from getting sold. After Sir Rahi's death, his wife Hajra placed an iron barricaded door on the stairway to restrict access.
The court was able to hold the sale of this property by approving a stay order. We hope and pray that Sir Rahi's house along with his belongings will be saved.
RAHIS - The Acclaimed Residence of Sir Mansoor Rahi, his Studio, and an Epicenter of Arts - Islamabad
RAHIS - The Acclaimed Residence of Sir Mansoor Rahi, his Studio, and an Epicenter of Arts - Islamabad
This house was constructed by Mansoor Rahi and remained the epicenter of arts for decades. Sir Rahi lived and taught arts here. Many of his priceless masterpieces of international significance were created in this house. This house has been visited by many prominent dignitaries including the President of Pakistan, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, and many ministers, ambassadors, and other senior most national and international delegates.
This house sits as a place of historical significance and remembrance.
August - 2024
August - 2024
Image shows the nameplate as of July 2024 in its original state where Sir Mansoor Rahi's name is still preserved.
September - 2024
September - 2024
Image shows the nameplate as of September 2024 - Just few days after the FIR was lodged against Sir Rahi's son. Here Saima Malik has erased her own fathers name from his own house.
Sir Rahi's son's belongings left at the entryway at his fathers house by the perpetrators (only three months after his father's death) who wanted the belongings removed as quickly as possible and pave the way for the sale of the property.
Saima Malik Audio (A) - Threatening to discard and throwaway Danish Rahi and his family's personal belongings from the residence. Many of Sir Mansoor Rahi's items are discarded and rest are in severe danger of being destroyed.
Saima Malik Audio (B) - Threatening to discard and throwaway Danish Rahi and his family's personal items at his F-11 Islamabad house. In the audio, Saima insults Rahi's book that is a five-year research based project and part of the US Library of Congress. It is the first-ever book on the identity and branding of Pakistan, and have been presented at many prestigious institutions in and out of Pakistan.
Saima Malik Audio (C) - Threatening to discard and throwaway Danish Rahi and his family's personal items within few hours.
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