Kharlzada Kasrat Rai
Kharlzada Kasrat Rai is a Pakistani two-time holder of the World Record for Peace Walks.[1] He has devoted his life for the cause of Peace, Education, Health and Cultural activities. He has achieved a wide spread fame for the sake of his noble cause. He has conducted a number of walks with the flag of peace within and beyond the boundaries of Pakistan. [2]
Kharalzada Kasrat Rai کھرل زادہ کثرت راے | |
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| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Known for | International Walker |
| Website | http://www.kasratrai.com// |
Vision
To reduce aggression and violence, equilibrium in power between nations is necessary. The violent menace of terrorism has adversely affected the whole mankind. The people who have insight and wisdom are fully aware that peace can be ensured through balance of power.
• Kharlzada Kasrat Rai was born in Khidday, a village near Hafizabad, Punjab, Pakistan. He started his social work from early stage of his life at hometown level. He worked for Shoukat Khanum Memorial Hospital and SAHARA for life trust as a volunteer till 2003. To see his efforts for social welfare, one can visit the website given below: www.mehactrust.com • Kasrat Rai is the only man in the world who walked for approximately 16000 kilometers for different issues and basic human rights. He is the man in this world who does specific walks for particular issues. He is the man who associated walk with cause. • He is the only man in the world who walks with Pakistani flag in any other country. He also has the honor of doing the biggest peace walk of the world and also a record of having the longest walk in a single blow. • He is the very first civilian man who put Pakistani flag on the line of control. • Kasrat Rai is the foremost Pakistani who revived a peaceful image of Pakistan in the world by walking on his feet through five Muslim countries and also the very first person who took pilgrimage from Karachi to Makkah tul Mukarramah afoot. • He is the pioneer from Pakistan in winning the world traveler festival. • Kasrat Rai is that great patriot who got wounded and injured in different blasts but still stood side by side with his armed forces in the war against terrorism. • No matter whatever the issue is, whether it is Kashmir cause or to raise a sound voice for FATA’s rights, or the fight for the rights of all other provinces, his efforts are admirable and unforgettable. • His literary works also have a great worth and his national song, sung by various artists namely including Shokat Ali, Arif Lohar & Asif Ali Santoo is a proof of his literary efforts as the song won the international award. • Kasrat Rai as an actor performed in drama serial Neela Asmaan (2004), on PTV & PTV World; in which he outlined various shortcomings of the society. • Kasrat Rai is a motivation who inspired to a number of social & peace organizations and known as a symbol of peace. • He is the proud son of Pakistan with the titles of Iron man, Flying man and also with number of nation & international awards and medals.
Walks
'Achievements:
1.Peace-for-Mankind Walk -2020
Wellington to Christchurch, New Zealand
Duration: 11 Days
Distance covered: 396 km
2.Kashmir Freedom Walk -2019
Mazafarabad to Chakothi AJK
Duration: 02 Days
Distance covered: 64 km
3.Clean Pakistan walk -2018
21 different cities in Pakistan
Duration: 33 Days
Distance covered: 107 km
4.Hamara Pakistan walk -2017
Khyber to Islamabad, Pakistan
Duration: 06 Days
Distance covered: 237 km
5.Smog Free Pakistan walk-2017
Pindi Bhattian to Lahore
Duration: 04 Days
Distance covered: 127 km
6.Arabic Language Walk -2016
G-9 to D-Chowk Islamabad
Duration: 01 Day
Distance covered: 14 km
7.Muhabat-e-Harmain walk -2015
Jeddah to Al Riyadh in Saudi Adrab
Duration: 13 Days
Distance covered: 1100 km
8.Afwaj-e-Pakistan walk -2014
(Parliament to G.H.Q)
Duration: 01 Days
Distance covered: 27 km
9.Walk for Global Peace -2013
Karachi-Pakistan to Makkah-KSA
Duration: 117 Days
Distance covered: 6387 km
10.KPK Peace Walk -2012
DI Khan to Swat, KPK
Duration: 17 Days
Distance covered: 549 km
11.Longest Peace Walk -2011
Khyber to Karachi, Pakistan
Duration: 72 Days
Distance covered: 2287 km
12.Takmeel-e-Pakistan Walk-2009
Islamabad to Chakothi, AJK
Duration: 09 Days
Distance covered: 222 km
13.Istahkam-e-Pakistan Walk-2009
Lahore to Islamabad, Pakistan
Duration: 14 Days
Distance covered: 327 km
14.Pakistan Peace Walk -2007
Khyber to Karachi, Pakistan
Duration: 85 Days
Distance covered:1999 km
- In 2020, he is doing a 350 km Long Peace Walk from Wellington to Christchurch in commemoraƟon of the Christchurch Mosques Attack.He is joined by the New zealand nationals in this historical march
Honours and awards
- Best Religious Performance Award, Govt of Saudi Arab
- Peace Award from Ministry of Information, Govt of Saudi Arab
- Best Sports Award from Ministry of Sports & Youth Affairs, Govt of Saudi Arab
- Best Performance Award from Ministry of Culture, Govt of Saudi Arab
- Appreciation Award from Governor Madina, Saudi Arab
- Best Traveler Award, Govt of Dubai
- Best Performance Award, Govt of Jordan
- Best Performance Award from Govt of KPK, Pakistan
- Peace Award from Govt Azad & Jummu Kashmir
- Best Performance Award from Governor KPK, Pakistan
- Peace Award from Governor Punjab, Pakistan
- Member GWR Community
- BGC Awarded
- National Record Holder of IPW
- National Record Holder of TPW
- Social Services Award from Govt. AJ&K.
- Peace Prevalence Award from AJ&K
- Award from Karachi Press Club (Two Times)
- Award from HANDS, Karachi
- Award from Al-Arabi Foundation
- Award from Chamber of Commerce, Rawalpindi. (Two Times)
- Award from Khanani & Kaliya Group of Companies, Karachi (Two Times)
- Hafizabad Aman (Peace) Award 2011
- Award from Press Club Hafizabad 2011
References
- "Pakistani man Kharlzada Kasrat Rai walks 6,387 km to reach Mecca for Hajj". Indian Express. Retrieved 2013-10-14.
- "Pakistani man Kharlzada Kasrat Rai walks 6387 km to reach Mecca for Hajj - The Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 1970-01-01. Retrieved 2013-10-14.
