‘Remembering a robbery back in 2011’ I was robbed in Karachi back in 2011 at the Eid-ul-Fitar Chand Raat alongside my uncle while returning from EID shopping...They looted us at the gun point...This was my first such experience...When I look back, I re-call many small things and when try to sort out reasons behind them … Continue reading A ROBBERY IN KARACHI! #14
2014 Ke Neeru, 2014 ki Bansuri #13
“Comparison of Rome’s only Neeru and Pakistan’s team of Neerus” A work of fiction based on our ground realities…Invitation to choose your path…Neeru OR Shaheen” You have to make your choice…NOW OR NEVER! This is night of 13th August, 2047 exactly after 100 years of Independence, Pakistan is remarked as one of the Greatest Nations … Continue reading 2014 Ke Neeru, 2014 ki Bansuri #13
CALENDER OF 1947 = CALENDER OF 2014…#12
Without Ishque and Junoon for Pakistan, Does matching of dates & days really matter today??? Right at the verge of 2014 dawn, we came to know about the resemblance (in fact similarity) between the Calendar of 2014 and that of 1947. Year 1947 being the year of Independence for Pakistan has a special … Continue reading CALENDER OF 1947 = CALENDER OF 2014…#12
Rabi-ul-Awwal and Shahbaz #11
“Introduction to a righteous Person within all of us and his feelings this Rabi-ul-Awwal” This Rabi-ul-Awwal, Shahbaz was thinking of how to celebrate Birthday of his beloved Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.W.). Considering him of being a very ordinary man in whole of Prophet’s Ummah, Shahbaz was very confused and depressed this year. Horrific scenes of … Continue reading Rabi-ul-Awwal and Shahbaz #11
A VISIT TO PAKISTAN: “Notes from a Karachite expatriate’s diary”…#10
I had a chance of comparatively longer visit to Pakistan last October-November (2013) during my annual vacations. My trip is usually limited to Karachi but this time around it included a week long stay in Punjab. Roaming in Punjab I took a rather long flight to Lahore. From there, I had to travel to Sargodhafor … Continue reading A VISIT TO PAKISTAN: “Notes from a Karachite expatriate’s diary”…#10
A FLIGHT WITH PIA #9
Despite of getting drowned by PIA very often, I still can not resist myself to fly with my national carrier…But, how long more??? I had a chance to travel with PIA this October with my wife from Lahore to Karachi and it turned out to be a disaster. After roaming around in Lahore for … Continue reading A FLIGHT WITH PIA #9
Bravo Patriotic Media…Still, Long Way to Go! #8
“Patriotic media is all set for a key role in shaping a wonderful future of Pakistan. Carry this flag with sincerity, people of Pakistan are hopeful again…Do not stab them ever!!!” It has been said that media is the fourth column of a state and carries a huge responsibility to represent and defend their nation. … Continue reading Bravo Patriotic Media…Still, Long Way to Go! #8
UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL… #7
“If we want to be together and can display Unity in Patches, so why obey theories of conflict???” We have lately witnessed a very tragic incident on 10th Muharram in Rawalpindi-Pakistan in which groups of people involved in a clash when the spark of sectarianism was ignited. Not only fought each other but also damaging … Continue reading UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL… #7
PAKISTAN IDOL…(Entertainment OR a Slap to Ideology???) #6
A very unwanted feeling while I first heard it. When I Saw an add showcasing ‘Pakistan Idol’ with whirling bodies responding to soothing Music, “What the Hell is that?” was my first impression. Following the Western and Indian footsteps of a famous TV show, the whole scheme is planned for Pakistan now. It’s really not … Continue reading PAKISTAN IDOL…(Entertainment OR a Slap to Ideology???) #6
Role of Books in Era of Information Technology! #5
"Reading books is a dying Habbit in our Society that needs special attention/revival" In this era of information storming when almost you can get anything and everything with a finger touch (via internet), debate on importance of books keeps itself alive. While the advent of Information technology and social media has changed the face of … Continue reading Role of Books in Era of Information Technology! #5