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From the Blog khatrihinaThis book has one of my favourite tropes executed fabulously. A story revolving around the festive atmosphere and the spirit of giving and sharing, this book hooks one in from the first. Either it be a little flirting here … Continue reading →pakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog propakistani State Bank of Pakistan has finally issued “Regulations for The Security of Internet Banking” that will be implemented in the banking industry from 1st April next year. They will be applicable for financial and non-financial transactions through internet irrespective of software tool used by banks and access devices used by customers. Internet Banking has become... - pakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog pamirtimes[image: ta.vhosts.casite-618346.cloudaccess.net.httpdocs.images.newsite.IDDR2015-knowledge-for-life-800pxnsp-117]ISLAMABAD 21 October 2015: Focus Humanitarian Assistance (FOCUS) Pakistan, an affiliate of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) participated in a week of activities to commemorate the International Day for Disaster Reduction (IDDR) with various activities. The focus of this year’s IDDR theme “Knowledge for Life” is on the traditional, indigenous and local knowledge which […]pakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog tanveerrauf [image: cute-couple-holding-hand-walking-in-seashore] His story is famed that he fell in love with a damsel That damsel’s beauty was not charming or captivating Girls were prettier and fairer than flowers in that locale; She had appeal in her talk and some magic in chanting The same alluring magic that enlightens lover’s feelings Being so engrossed in her love he forgot his own being There lived a nutty nut in a town, and he was called Insha Neither playful actions nor any lovely chat between them They only met on the way, or chuckled on the telephone We made fun of their affair; it was a simple pass time only Whatever they had was veiled, the secret was their solely One day there was no boat no shore in violent love’s ocean There lived a nutty nut in a town, and he was capakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog areejusmanSo Girls as I mentioned in my Oils Of Life launch and range post, I ll be reviewing the main three products from this range this month & so the first review from the series is here.The product that I am reviewing today is the OILS OF LIFE Intensely Revitalizing Facial Oil by The Body Shop. The whole range consists of the following products ~OILS OF LIFE Intensely Revitalizing Facial Oil ~OILS OF LIFE Intensely Revitalizing Cream ~OILS OF LIFE Intensely Revitalizing Gel Cream ~OILS OF LIFE Intensely Revitalizing Bi Phase Essence Lotion *~Something about the OILS OF LIFE Range~* NEW LIFE FOR YOUR SKIN: *IT'S NOT A MIRACLE BUT IT'S CLOSE THE BODY SHOP INTRODUCES OILS OF LIFE* OUR OILS OF LIFE™ SKINCARE COLLECTION CONTAINS THREE PRECIOUS SEED OILS. THE FACIAL OIL, CREAM, GEL CREAM AND ESpakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog theajmals [image: 1954, 37-47][image: 1954, 48-59] pakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog mtrtmk You know, Sean Naylor, who’s a great investigative journalist with deep ties in the military, in his new book that he wrote, he details this story of how they struck a target because he was taller than the other people around him, and they thought that he—that that meant that he was sort of an Arab or a foreign fighter. And it turned out that he was of average size and that the people around him were children. And they killed them all, with the exception of, I think, one survivor. Drone War Exposed: Jeremy Scahill on U.S. Kill Program’s Secrets & the Whistleblower Who Leaked Them pakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog islamicspiritualismتحریر ۔۔۔۔۔۔ سالک وٹو ۔۔۔ '' انسان '' آئینوں کو کیا خبر اس بھید کی ۔۔ ایک چہرہ جسم کے اندر بھی ہے ۔ انسان کا چلنا ،پھرنا ، بولنا ،سوچنا ،رونا ، ہنسنا ، دیکھنا ، یہ سب کچھ روح کی بدولت ہے ۔اور اس دنیا میں انسان کے انسان سے جتنے بھی جذبے وابستہ ہیں ،یہ سب وابستگیاں بھی روح کی مرہون منت ہیں ،یہ لب و رخسار کے قصے ۔یہ ہرنی کی سی چالیں ،چاند سے چہرے ،جھیل سے گہری آنکھیں روح کے بغیر کسی کام کے نہیں۔ ایک جوان بیٹے کی میت اگر گھر میں پڑی ہوتو اس کی ماں کی کیا حالت ہو گی یہ الفاظ میں بتائی نہیں جا سکتی ،سب کچھ کے باوجود گھر والے اس کی تدفین کے انتظام میں جلدی کر رہے ہوں گے ،فرض کریں کوئی اپنے بیٹے کی میت کو دفنانے سے انکار بھی کر دے تو یقینا 2 دن بعد ہی اس بے کار ہڈیوں سے وحشت ہونے لگے گی ۔نتیجہ یہ نکلا کہ ہمارے سارے رشتے روح کی موجودگی سے ہیں ،یہ انسان کی انسان کی طرف کشش صرف روح کی وجہ سpakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog noorsplaceYesterday was astounding + wonderful - I was given the opportunity to host freshmen's orientation program in my college & I couldn't be more excited to pull it off. But of course, it wasn't easy to take it all at once. I tried to do my best and it went so well. TOTALLY ACED IT. Phew!!!! Exactly one year ago, I was sitting in the same auditorium, listening to the similar speeches, trying to make up my mind for what awaited ahead. Little did I know I'd be the one to stand on the same stage, welcoming my juniors. It feels unreal to be the senior and how college is going to end within few months. This is how life goes on. I am just so grateful of every single opportunity I've availed so far.I have some poems to share today. Last time I published my poems was in July. So without any fupakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog pkhope Chaudhry Sarwar is furious over the defeat of PTI in NA-122. He had guaranteed Imran Khan that he would win that election for him at all costs. Aleem Khan threw money like water all around after this guarantee, but he lost it all. Ch Sarwar has also become embarrassed in front of other PTI leaders especially Shah Mehmood Qureshi. Activism of Chaudhry Sarwar has pushed Qureshi to the back benches. The old guard of PTI is also not happy with the thrills and frills of Sarwar who has landed into the lap of PTI through parachute. Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has bestowed all the Punjab affairs to the Chaudhry Sarwar, who is making his own team ignoring all the other groups. Jehangir Tareen is also sliding on his side now after sensing that Imran Khan also wants to rely on Sarwarpakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog diaryofshirin Thank you, for giving me a touch of life. pakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog cricnama1978ء میں آج کے دن یعنی 20 اکتوبر کو دنیا میں وریندر سہواگ کی آمد ہوئی اور 37 سال بعد انہوں نے کرکٹ کو خیرباد کہہ دیا۔ دہلی سے تعلق رکھنے والے ہندوستانی اوپنر نے 1999ء میں ایک روزہ جبکہ 2001ء میں اپنے ٹیسٹ کیریئر کا آغاز کیا اور 104 ٹیسٹ، 251 ایک روزہ اورpakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog mastitime247Hardline Hindu Nationalist Party Shiv Sena has threatened Pakistani actor Fawad Khan and Pakistani actress Mahira Khan. Shiv Sena had already threat to a Muslim Umpire Aleem Dar and now the turn of Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan. Mahira Khan is working with Shahrukh Khan in the movie "Raees". Fawad Khan has already done a movie Khubsoorat Starring with Sonam Kapoor, now he is busy in his new movie "Ay Dil Hy Mushkil". Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan are the versetile artists of Pakistan showbiz industry. There famous play was "Hamsafar". pakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog propakistani Mobile phone services are to remain suspended on 10th of Muharram or October 24th, 2015 in several districts across Pakistan, we have been told by sources. There are some districts where services will be suspended for one day on 10th Muharram only, while others will face service shut-down for both 9th and 10th Muharram. Phone services are... - pakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog odysseuslahoriBack in the mid-1990s, village Sultan Chang near Tando Adam in Sanghar district had only a middle school for boys. Girls too could attend this school, but only until grade five when, by the standards of the Chang Baloch, they were old enough to be married to raise their own families. Reshma Chang who attended school with her younger brother was made of different mettle, however. Raised by an illiterate mother and a livestock farmer of meagre means, she wanted to be a judge when she grew up. When she was in grade five, her brother, her schoolmate and escort, died after a brief illness. With no other ‘man’ available to accompany her to school, parental pressure bore down on Reshma to give off education. The girl resisted and eventually finished primary school. Now, if she was to pakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog pamirtimes[image: 1]By Zulfiqar Ali Chaboi Hunza is a valley situated in the heart of the Karakorum mountain range. Hunza valley is best known for its serene landscapes and snowcapped high mountains surrounding it. When it comes to infrastructure, central Hunza is a struggling and slowly urbanizing town. Roads, buildings and sewerage systems are being built. Markets […]pakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog cricnama1978ء میں آج کے دن یعنی 20 اکتوبر کو دنیا میں وریندر سہواگ کی آمد ہوئی اور 37 سال بعد انہوں نے کرکٹ کو خیرباد کہہ دیا۔ دہلی سے تعلق رکھنے والے ہندوستانی اوپنر نے 1999ء میں ایک روزہ جبکہ 2001ء میں اپنے ٹیسٹ کیریئر کا آغاز کیا اور 104 ٹیسٹ، 251 ایک روزہ اورpakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog pakteahouse *With relations between China and Pakistan growing stronger, the region is in for a period of economic upheaval* * By Namra Mansoor* [image: Pak-China] On a concrete wall running along a tunnel in the north of Pakistan, a phrase painted along Pakistani and Chinese flags reads, Long live Pak-China Friendship. Having more than just ornamental value, the words have become a household chant and serve as a testimony to the time-tested friendship between the two countries. The relations are only growing in strength each day. Five Pak-China Friendship Tunnels were recently inaugurated in Gilgit-Baltistan region that borders China. Measuring 7 km in length and built with Chinese collaboration, the tunnels are part of a restoration project undertaken on a 24 km-long segment of the Karakopakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog lubbyz*Hello ! Here are some things I've been obsessing over for fall and winter !* *I love this plaid scarf from Target. It's very long and thick and perfect for layering on those cold nights ! Target has a great selection right now of cool plaid stuff from clothing to home decor. * *Purchase here* *I've been obsessed with home decor lately. We moved into our beautiful 2 bedroom apartment almost 10 months ago and we still have so much to do. Progress has been slow because we've been super picky and also busy with other things. I found this cute vanity table tray from Home Goods. I am so obsessed with that store ! We always find cute unique pieces. When I saw this black/gold jewelry I knew I had to have it. It was only $7.99 ! I am waiting to get an extra storage unit for our room sopakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog jasminecatchesbutterflies [image: Wearable Black Smoky Eyes for Halloween] Before we go rash and rabid, I wanted to give you guys something wearable to rock this Halloween. So for a more sophisticated look for formal gatherings while still playing the fall and spooky cards, I decided to do a cult classic black smoky eye look. This is fairly simple and you won't even end up looking like a raccoon. I have already worn it three to four times in the past couple of weeks and I am obsessed. The photographs do no justice to the actual impact of this look and too bad the close-ups didn't turn out very well either, but just follow the instructions closely and you will do great on your own. [image: Black Smoky Eye Makeup Products] *Step 1:* I used *Luscious Angel Eyes Eyeshadow Base* as a primer to get maximum ppakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog randomlyabstract randomlyabstract: “Dil hi toh hai na sang-o-khisht Dard se bhar na aaye kyun” “Everything around us said Ghalib. Everywhere we looked, there was Ghalib. Every moment we spent there, it was with Ghalib.” “Maybe, the hearts of men are made of bricks and mortar. Perhaps, compassion and remembrance are just words.” Best post ever. I traveled to a place where I couldn’t have gone otherwise (at least not in a long while) and this journey through words was exhilarating. So, so amazing. Originally posted on Sulphurman: *(Warning: If you find my normal posts tiring, do not read this. This is so mind numbingly long that it might kill you. And if you still go ahead, don’t haunt me after you die.)* Place: Delhi Time: 5:00 PM It was a hot day. Despite the departing sun, the temperaturpakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog khatrihina She existed. And then, she did not. A story of one woman's lost life and the limits she goes to to put a wrong done centuries ago to right. Alex Madison goes to the grocery store and finds … Continue reading →pakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog mastitime247Rumours have been surrounding about the secret engagement of the famous bollywood actor Salman Khan and Romanian TV personality Lulia Vanture. The latest news we hear is that Salman Khan and Lulia Vanture are finally secretly engaged. According to a report, Lulia is back in Romania since the past 5 weeks and her PR in Bucharest claimes that Lulia is secretly engaged to Salman Khan and they will be marry early next year. However, there is no official confirmition of this news made by Salman Khan. pakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog propakistani Seeing very little success with its BlackBerry OS powered handsets, the Canadian firm has launched an Android Lollipop 5.1.1 running device called BlackBerry Priv. The thrill of running native Android apps on a Blackberry smartphone aside, you’ll also be running BlackBerry’s legendary security protocol on a platform that is rife with security issues. The Blackberry... - pakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog mehmalThe Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan’s decision on Wednesday to maintain the conviction of Mumtaz Qadri by an Anti-Terrorism Court is being hailed as a landmark judgement. Qadri, who had filed an appeal for a reduction in his sentence, was earlier convicted for the assassination of Governor Punjab Salmaan Taseer. Qadri killed a man he was duty-bound to protect, but shamelessly maintains he did the right thing. According to Qadri, Shaheed Taseer had committed blasphemy by challenging the blasphemy laws and asking for the pardon of a blasphemy-accused, Aasia Bibi. Less than two months after Taseer’s assassination, Federal Minister for Minorities Affairs Shahbaz Bhatti was also gunned down. He, too, was vocal about the conviction of Aasia Bibi on alleged blasphemy charges. The Islapakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog pamirtimes[image: 12167580_491898400973087_1993603724_n]Gilgit: Masooma Maryam Shigri got the Best Cadet award during the recently held Passing Out parade. She received the award from Gen. Rashad Mehmood CJCSC. Masooma was part of the 13th Lady Cadet Court at Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul. Masooma is the first female army commissioned officer from Shigar district, and Baltistan division of the GB […]pakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog faisalkhan In my previous post (*Collaboration and not disruption, may just be the key! Stitching together the world of disparate payments*) I discussed on how fragmented the payment system is world over. I want to highlight a problem area that is abundantly documented in the form of posts on forums all over the internet – the ability to take one payment and juxtapose it to another payment platform. In my previous post, I highlighted three examples: 1. There is no way a PayPal payment can land on a bKash wallet in Bangladesh. 2. There is no way Boleto payments can be loaded on to a debit card in Philippines. 3. There is no way for a Dwolla payment to go to Venmo – seamlessly. Companies are *reluctant* to expand into territories or connect to other payments system, if thpakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog riazhaqPakistan auto industry is booming. Toyota, Suzuki and Honda factories are working around the clock in the southern port city of Karachi and eastern city of Lahore -- yet customers can still wait for up to four months for new vehicles to be delivered, according to media reports. At the same time, increased construction activity is visible everywhere in the country. Local car sales, excluding imported cars, jumped to 54,812 units in the first three months (Jul-Sep) of fiscal year 2016, up 72% from 31,899 units in the same period of last year, according to data released by the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA). Pak Suzuki led the pack with 33,770 units followed by Indus Motors (Toyota) 14,767 cars and Honda Motors 6,184 units. Industry analysts at Topline Securipakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog areejusmanLately I have been missing from my blog!The main cause has been that I have been very busy with my son's school routine.Yes hes a preschooler now.Thanks to ALLAH hes been settled now in his Nursery & so I can find some time again to myself. So I am going to talk about the most happening thing around.Yes I attended the launch of the OILS OF LIFE Range by The Body Shop Pakistan at Centaurus Mall Islamabad.It was an honour to be invited at the launch & know and test the products with the team.Also a lovely Hi Tea was arranged for the guests and the Bloggers.I am attaching official pictures of the hi tea and group photos & then I will introduce you the new range The Oils of Life! The Hi Tea was amazing.Totally loved the way the food and drinks were served.The beautiful Sara Isis Mikaapakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog formerlydelirious The afternoon was dedicated to the visit of Shaunter lake. A dirt jeep trek lead to the lake from the village. It was an enjoyable hour long walk along a gradually ascending grade. On our way, we crossed a couple of lively fresh water falls that bisected the trek along its twists and turns. Located at the verge of a vast plain along the base of high mountains, Shaunter lake is a surreal spoon shaped aquifer surrounded by abundance of colourful wild flowers that mark its bank and periphery. Beautiful Shaunter lake [image: Flowery banks of the lake] Flowery banks of the lake The hike to the picturesque Chitha Katha lake started from Domail early next morning. We crossed the bridge at half past six and took a narrow trek that descended quickly along the stream. Walking on a precapakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog thinkinglifeandyou Today I visited with my beloved husband ... A Dentist ! After little check up (which is for beloved husband) both of us with Dentist went to his office.. hmm....it was a nice scene behind his office chair..I saw it with aww.... He had decorated all kind of teeth with gums (which must be plastic made . . . I mean not original ) on the wall with caption and sizes printed in small white plates beneath every set. I tried to take a selfie but seeing that my beloved husband after having removed his tooth ....not in the least mood of showing any enthusiasm to the dentist I kept the notion with me and move a bit away from the gentlemen talking about what to do next and how to prevent remaining teeth.... Suddenly a thought came into my little brain... hmm....at a certain age....not all pakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog pakteahouse Ubaid Imran interviews Raza Rumi on the Syria conflict. Please watch the video and give us your feedback. [18/10/2015 9:22:34 pm] ubaid: Whats Happening In Syria | Raza Rumi With Ubaid Imran from Ubaid Imran on Vimeo. [18/10/2015 9:22:39 pm] ubaid: embaded code pakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog sonyarehman *By Sonya Rehman* This year, one of TIME’s Next Generation Leaders, Nighat Dad, a young Pakistani activist and lawyer based in the city of Lahore, is one of the most significant voices in the country in creating awareness amongst Pakistani women about cyber crimes and cyber harassment. Having founded her not-for-profit, Digital Rights Foundation (DRF) a few years ago, Dad, also a member of Amnesty International’s Advisory Council on Human Rights and Technology, not only focuses her work on coaching Pakistani women about online harassment, but also works on Internet governance in a country where freedom of speech via the Internet has been consistently curtailed and restricted; one major example being the ongoing ban on YouTube by the Pakistani government since 2012. In an intepakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog mtrtmk Hindu extremists threaten a Pakistani umpire Aleem Dar, vowing to stop him officiating an ODI between India and South Africa. What is the ICC’s reaction? Absolutely Nothing. Disgraceful. Not a surprise, though. After all ICC has been hijacked by India and the self proclaimed “Big Three”. Update: ICC has decided to withdraw Aleem Dar from the series. Absolutely shameful by BCCI & ICC. Aleem Dar was not in India as a PCB official, but as a representative of the International Cricket Council. So, what is the bottom line? What is the message being sent? If violence is threatened towards match officials, we will bend over backwards to accommodate the thugs and criminals. ICC has chosen to side with the Hindu terrorists. Shame on India, Shame on BCCI, Shame on ICC. pakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog firstaidtosavealifeRespected All, First Aid to Save a Life is proud to announce free CPR training courses for Schools. In first stage the free courses shall be conducted in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Lahore. In second stage we shall include new cities … Continue reading →pakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog jasminecatchesbutterflies[image: Makeup Revolution Iconic Pro Lipsticks] Warning you in advance that this is a photo heavy post, but I hope you would still be delighted by looking at all the swatches of these drool-worthy Makeup Revolution Iconic Pro Lipsticks! The whole range comprises of 20 shades, most of which are wearable and some come in matte and cream versions. On the whole, the collection has a variety of beige/nudes, reds, pinks and purples. I have 6 shades to show you, out of which 3 are matte, but they are available in their normal versions too. In this post you will be seeing; Game of Mystery (Matte), Duel (Matte), Propoganda (Matte), Looking Ahead, We Were Lovers and Not in Love. When I first saw the bullets in my mail, I was instantly smitten! Identical to MAC, these tubes look much more pakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog hallopakistan*Few years back while dinning in an Indian restaurant in UK; my german female colleague asked me would I recommend her any Pakistani movie? She actually in past saw few Indian movies and it brought infectious smile on her face while describing Bollywood songs where dozens of girls dancing around or along hero. However, she was bit upset why in every seductive dance Bollywood hired blonds or white girls. I tried to explain her because in India there is obsession for fair skin as Indians are highest buyers of fair skin creams which are endorsed by none than other but mega stars such as Shahrukh Khan. However, I couldn't find a single Pakistani movie to recommend her as either Pakistani movies were too old or the latest two movies which were made by GEO FILMS i.e. Khuda Kaye Liye anpakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog randomlyabstract One, two, three stars so bright Come lay next to me, and count Twinkling, sparkling before your sight Tell me, what do you think of this amount? Spurting beams of silver so fine Soft trails they leave while playing around Tell me how you like their shine Or does it leave you too spellbound? Twenty, thirty, this might never end: We can count and count until morning calls. Their smiles say they do well understand There are less chances we might name all. It might also be true they know secrets of God And so they dance, His love they applaud. — This is the last one for the Writing 201 challenge as it finally ends today after two weeks. Our form was “sonnet” and theme “pleasure”. Filed under: 2015, Poems and poetry pakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog cricnamaپاک-انگلستان سیریز کے پہلے ٹیسٹ کے بارے میں ابھی تک کسی کو سمجھ نہیں آ رہی کہ اسے سنسنی خیز قرار دیں، مایوس کن یا بدترین۔ چار دن تک اکتا دینے والا مقابلہ اور آخری روز پاکستانی بلے بازوں کی نااہلی اور انگلش باؤلرز کے جوش و جذبے نے میچ میں نیا رنگ بھر دیا،pakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog odysseuslahori Zafar Abbas Naqvi is quite a remarkable man — there are scarcely any police inspectors in Pakistan avidly pursuing intellectual interests. And he happens to be one. It is evident that the man was a keen traveller and observer even as a young and impressionable student. His freewheeling may have been curtailed in a small way by his joining of the service in 1997 but that still did not curb his spirit of inquiry. Over the years he thereby built up a large repertoire of travel tales and anecdotes. Add to this a sharp observation of what he sees on the way. From the mundane to the extraordinary natural or built object to stories related by locals Naqvi imbibes all with enthusiasm. Best of all he couples his folk knowledge with a reasonable dash of research. Author of nearly 300 trapakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog pamirtimes[image: biomass-briquttes]By: Gul Hamaad Farooqi Chitral, October 18: A Four-days training workshop for 15 students of Gilgit Baltistan started at Creative Approach for Development (CAD) office Chitral on Bio Briquetting as a substitute fuel. People of Gilgit, Baltistan and Chitral depend heavily on firewood for cooking and heating. As a result the pace of deforestation has increased considerably […]pakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog cricnamaپاک-انگلستان سیریز کے پہلے ٹیسٹ کے بارے میں ابھی تک کسی کو سمجھ نہیں آ رہی کہ اسے سنسنی خیز قرار دیں، مایوس کن یا بدترین۔ چار دن تک اکتا دینے والا مقابلہ اور آخری روز پاکستانی بلے بازوں کی نااہلی اور انگلش باؤلرز کے جوش و جذبے نے میچ میں نیا رنگ بھر دیا،pakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog theajmals ايک گيت بہت مشہور ہوا تھا ۔ کسی نے اُس کا سوانگ (parody) لکھا تھا ۔ نیچے پہلے اصل گیت اور پھر اس کا سوانگ اصل گیت اِس سے پہلے کہ تیری چشمِ کرم ۔ ۔ ۔ معذرت کی نِگاہ بن جائے اِس سے پہلے کہ تیرے بام کا حُسن ۔ ۔ ۔ رفعت ِ مہر و ماہ بن جائے پیار ڈھل جائے میرے اشکوں میں ۔ ۔ ۔ آرزو ایک آہ بن جائے مجھ پہ آ جائے عشق کا الزام ۔ ۔ ۔ اور تو بے گناہ بن جائے میں ترا شہر چھوڑ جاؤں گا اِس سے پہلے کے سادگی تیری ۔ ۔ ۔ لبِ خاموش کو گِلہ کہہ دے میں تجھے چارہ گر خیال کروں ۔ ۔ ۔ تو مرے غم کو لا دوَا کہہ دے تیری مجبوریاں نہ دیکھ سکے ۔ ۔ ۔ اور دل تجھ کو بے وفا کہہ دے جانے میں بے خُودی میں کیا پُوچُھوں ۔ ۔ ۔ جانے تو بے رُخی سے کیا کہہ دے میں ترا شہر چھوڑ جاؤں گا ۔ ۔ ۔ چارہء درد ہو بھی سکتا تھا مجھ کو اِتنی خُوشی بہت کچھ ہے ۔ ۔ ۔ پیار گو جاوداں نہیں پھر بھی پیار کی یاد بھی بہت کچھ ہے ۔ ۔ ۔آنے والے دِنوں کی ظلمتpakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog afficerMama and baba could do nothing but console their daughter. They tried every thing in their capacity to comfort their darling daughter, their hero, as they called her. Gloom prevailed upon their house, for the grief was uncalled for. Tears were rolling down their eyes and asking Lord just one question, why they? Why they had to face such a problem when their daughter did no harm to anyone. The incidence was enough to shatter their spirits. Haya started her medical training under Dr. Zee but that move did not prove fruitful for her. Dr. Zee, as called by fellow doctors, had a repute of being difficult at times. But Haya did not anticipate what could happen to her. Dr. Zee put a wrong case of medical negligence against Haya and almost got her license cancelled. Haya and Mona were mpakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog iabhopal SRINAGAR: Addressing a conference organised by the army to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of 1965 war at army’s strategic Srinagar-based 15 Corps headquarters, Brigadier Cheema said, “Attacking Pakistan Army headquarters was an option with the Indian Army”. He said that Indian Army had already carried attacks inside another country – Myanmar – by attacking the camps of its rebel leaders and attacking Pakistan Army headquarters would not be something new. Indian Army had “crossed over to Myanmar territory” and launched a massive search involving hundreds of Army men and helicopters to track down the rebels during the operation. Major General Raj Shukla of the 19th Infantry Division, in his speech said, New Delhi need not worry about the growing Islamabad-Beijing mipakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog mystutteringlifeHow much is too much? What is a lot? I knocked once on your door, You returned my call with a block. I am still stuck on what you said, I want to know what you mean, I waited on your time, You took my silence to be mean. It is so simple is it…pakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog ozairrao [image: Naz cooking while the electricity went out. We got these 2 cute chargable lights for starters.. to light up the dark.. next we aim to get fast internet and a backup power for the laptops #pokhara #nepalnow #nepal #cookingindark #yummyfood #hopscotchers #travel #thamel #instapassport #wunderlust #trip #nomadlife #nomads #travelling #beautiful #mountains #instatravel #instalike #love #nepalissafe #nepalissafetovisit #instago #instagood #trip #holiday #photooftheday #fun #instatraveling #mytravelgram #travelgram] The post Naz cooking while the electricity went out. We got these 2 cute chargable lights for starters.. to light up the dark.. next we aim to get fast internet and a backup power for the laptops #pokhara #nepalnow #nepal #cookingindark #yummyfood #hopscotchers #pakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog islamicspiritualismتحریر ۔۔ سالک وٹو ۔۔ ۔ '' مفاد پرست '' مزاج کئی طرح کے ہوتے ہیں ،کئی مفید تو کئی لالچی ۔کئی زر پرست تو کئی زن پرست ۔کئی تیز گام تو کئی نرم مزاج ،کچھ دنیاوی مزاج تو کچھ خالص دینی ،کچھ شرمیلے تو کچھ بجلی جیسے ۔کچھ مزاج محبت آشنا تو کچھ مفاد پرست ۔۔۔۔۔۔۔۔۔۔۔۔۔ ان مختلف مزاجوں کے بننے میں حالات ،معاشرے اور تربیت کا بھی بہت عمل دخل ہے ،پردیس میں رزق کے متلاشی مزاج رشتوں کی مٹھاس رکھتے ہیں جبکہ قریب بسنے والے اپنوں سے اکتاہٹ ،زندگی کے مختلف مراحل سے گزر کر جب یہ مزاج پختہ ہو جاتے ہیں تو ان کے اثرات زندگی بھر پیچھا نہیں چھوڑتے ،ان مختلف مزاجوں پہ سیر حاصل گفتگو کی جا سکتی ہے انہی مزاجوں میں سے ایک ہے مفاد پرست مزاج ۔اس مزاج کے حامل لوگ زندگی کے کسی بھی میدان میں چلے جائیں مفاد ہرستی ان کی اولین ترجیح ہوتی ہے ۔۔ مفاد پرست مزاج کے حامل لوگ دین میں بھی دنیا کمانے کی راہ نکال لیتے ہیں جس طرpakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog randomlyabstractYou can stop searching. I am who I am. I am not yours. I never was. You should go away. And never look back. So? GO! Go. Go… Yes, I think I should stop searching. Yes, you are who you are. Not mine. You never were. I should. I should go away. And never look back. Send me. I am yours. I am yours. I will always be yours. Filed under: 2015, My Writings pakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog mastitime247 Here I want to draw attention of the readers towards the increased vulgarity in Pakistani showbiz. The actors of Lollywood are becoming so much vulgar that they are completely forgetting that they are Muslims and representing Pakistan. We notice this in the lux style awards where they dress up so openly that it becomes difficult to accept the reality that they are Muslims and belong to an Islamic state. This kind of appearance is putting negative impact on the younger generation of our country. Not only this but now a days we can see that the films which are being released in Lollywood are also not worth watching. The dialogues, dresses, movie themes as well as movie titles are also cheap. This should be controlled as soon as possible. Because of this we are getting away from opakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog pamirtimes[image: 12165943_1019513994780060_1720868635_n]Islamabad: Members of the GB ARIDians Forum called on Chief Minister of GB at GB House in Islamabad, 16th October, 2015. The student discussed their issues with the regional Chief Minister, and sought his support for resolution of issues being faced by students from across GB who are studying at the Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi. […]pakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog faisalkhan In my previous post (*Collaboration and not disruption, may just be the key! Stitching together the world of disparate payments*) I discussed on how fragmented the payment system is world over. I want to highlight a problem area that is abundantly documented in the form of posts on forums all over the internet – the ability to take one payment and juxtapose it to another payment platform. In my previous post, I highlighted three examples: 1. There is no way a PayPal payment can land on a bKash wallet in Bangladesh. 2. There is no way Boleto payments can be loaded on to a debit card in Philippines. 3. There is no way for a Dwolla payment to go to Venmo – seamlessly. Companies are *reluctant* to expand into territories or connect to other payments system, if thpakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog riazhaqPakistan's middle class consists of over 6.27 million adults, according to wealth criteria used by Credit Suisse in its Global Wealth Report 2015. It represents 5.7% share of Pakistan's total adult population of 111 million, almost twice as large as India's middle class made up of 3% of its adult population based on the same criteria. Average ($4,459) and median ($2,216) wealth figures for Pakistani middle class adults are higher than average ($4,352) and median ($868) wealth figures for their Indian middle class counterparts. It's a consequence of lower income wealth inequality in Pakistan compared to its neighbor. For comparison, only 1.1% of Bangladesh adult population qualify as middle class. Their average wealth is $2,201 and median wealth $1,102 per adult. Pakistan Wealpakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog periodicreflectionsHave you seen PTCL's "Winter is coming" ad? Yes? Read ahead. No? Let me attach it for you The web banner from PTCL's website Did you notice the font of "Winter is coming" , specially the "O"? Did you see … Continue reading →pakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog tanveerrauf [image: RAIN] Even if we break the tradition For being getting forlorn Refrain from loving; then–? Will there be no rain again?? Weathers won't transform? No funfair no amusement ever again? Will the rain never downpour again ? Missing someone madly Will love come to an end? Will the birds never chant again? The butterflies will never flutter On blossoming flowers again Won't kids chase butterflies again? The partridge, to reach the moon Will fail to remember its direction Stars will not twinkle in the sky to show Gentle wind will not enliven the garden Rising sun rays won't caress flowers The sunrays that sang melody on sea shore Will no longer hum, thus travelers will mislay Live and stride aimlessly astray losing their way, Will fade away unnamed, no one to moapakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog jafar-haledilکوئی جائے اور شہباز مسیح کو بتائے؛ فقیروں کو لُوٹ کے تونگری نہیں ملتی۔ خدا اس کی قبر کو نُور سے بھر دے۔ ربع سال ہوتا ہے، جون کی تپتی صبح کو جانکاہ اطلاع ملی، جارج گھسیٹے خاں گزر گئے۔ ایسا نجیب و بے ریا آدمی۔ زمین کا نمک۔ دو دہائیوں کی سنگت رہی۔ ایک بھی دن ایسا نہیں کہ شکایت کا موقع دیا ہو۔ ہمیشہ جو کہا، وہی ملا۔ قناعت ایسی کہ تہواروں پر بھی وہی دام جو عام دنوں میں۔ فقیر، بُہتیرا اصرار کرتا کہ میاں، سب زیادہ لے رہے ہیں۔۔۔ تم کیوں نہیں لیتے؟ آنکھیں بھر آتیں، کانوں کو ہاتھ لگاتے اور آسمان کی طرف انگشت شہادت سے اشارہ کرکے گویا ہوتے۔۔۔ خدا کو کیا منہ دکھائے گا؟ فقیر، شاہوں کی محفلوں میں بھی گیا اور اپنے جیسے بے مایہ رندوں کے ساتھ بھی محفلیں جمائیں، پَر جو بوتل، خلد آشیانی لاتا تھا ویسا خالص پن کہاں۔۔۔۔ جو مزا چھجّو کے چوبارے وہ بلخ نہ بخارے۔۔۔ برّصغیر کا مزاج مگر تقلید کا ہے۔ نشہ حرام pakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog iamzeeshanImage credit: Southasia Pakistan’s associate membership of CERN could open interesting new possibilities. By Syed Zeeshan Ahmed It is said that the sciences are important for any society to evolve. Scientific discourse, approach and critical thinking should be considered as necessary components. Carl Sagan, the celebrated astronomer and astrophysicist, said, “We live in a society exquisitely dependent on science and technology, in which hardly anyone knows anything about science and technology.” A rather troubling observation but it happens to be a reality. In the case of Pakistan, this could be seen in its most terrible form. Recently it was announced by CERN (Conseil Européen pour la Recherche Nucléaire) or The European Organisation for Nuclear Research, that Pakistan has ofpakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog the-emo-wolverine-writes [image: 22088645]When the Angels attack, there’s NO REST FOR THE WICKED. Father Montgomery, an elderly priest with a secret past, begins to investigate after his parishioners come under attack, and with the help of Jones, a young businessman with an estranged child, Montgomery begins to track down the origin of the Angels. The Angels are naked and androgynous. They speak in a dreadful harmony with no clear leader. These aren’t biblical cherubs tasked with the protection of the righteous – these are deadly creatures of light that have the power to completely eradicate. When Jones himself is attacked, Father Montgomery knows he has to act fast. He speaks to the Angels and organises a final showdown where he’s asked to make the ultimate sacrifice. -Goodreads This book was providepakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog diaryofshirin She was different She was not interested in lip-stick But... "lip to lip..." He was her favorite lip-stick.. pakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
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From the Blog propakistani Adobe’s problems are far from over. After officially releasing security patches for various softwares which included Flash Player, the company has confirmed a major security vulnerability that affects software platforms ranging from Windows, Mac and of course, Linux. According to the company, this vulnerability is currently being used by hackers to target a limited number... - pakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog lahoreschoolofeconomics Mr. Wasif Waseem, CEO of 360d consulting, delivered a lecture to Lahore School of Economics MBA class on 2 October 2015. The topic of discussion was “Revolutionary vs Evolutionary Change”. Mr. Wasif highlighted the importance of structure, strategy, systems, style, skills and staff for organizations. He talked about hard and soft skills, where he defined hard as technical and soft as social skills. He also emphasized on the importance of placing focus on the culture of organizations. Quality assurance and quality control were also discussed. Mr. Wasif said that quality excellence not only consists of improved quality but also cost reduction and innovation. *Click Image to Enlarge* pakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog pakmediablog Kaymu opened “Pakistan’s largest shopping mall in your pocket” at the Masala Family Festival 2015 held at the Expo Centre in Lahore. Kaymu’s stall featured an Experience Lounge enabling visitors to browse through over 200,000 products on the website simply using a tablet or a computer screen. Based on the Kaymu model, the purchased product […] Kaymu opens largest shopping mall at Family Festival is a post from: PakMediaBlog All Rights Reserved. This post Kaymu opens largest shopping mall at Family Festival is aggregated on PakMediaBlog. pakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog pakteahouse This article was originally posted as a facebook note by Sumaira Jajja and it is being reproduced by PTH. By Sumaira Jajja [image: Constable] In Pakistan, the easiest way for the state to evade responsibility is to label the victims of terrorist attacks, accidents and natural disasters martyrs (shaheed) and dole out a compensation package based on the gravity of the situation (dependent of media backlash and public anger). The compensation for a dead can range from Rs100,000 to Rs10,00,000. Those who survive attacks also get some compensation but no one ever bothers to check if the assistance package is enough to meet their medical needs and allow them to function properly. Meet 29-year-old Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police Constable Mushtaq Ahmed, supposedly ‘one lucky man to be alivpakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog beenasarwar *My article on the symposium I attended last week at University of Texas, Dallas, published in Aman ki Asha* [image: The real cost of conflict in South Asia] *Peacetalks symposium: Raza Rumi, Pritpal Singh, Amitabh Pal, Nyla Ali Khan. Photo by Beena Sarwar* *By Beena Sarwar* *Born in the Rawalpindi area in 1943, Suresh Bakshi was about four years old* when his family left their ancestral home after Partition in 1947. But he still remembers and has strong feelings for the place where he was born. These feelings created a powerful conflict when, as an Indian Army soldier, he fought in the 1965 war against Pakistan. Last Saturday, talking on the phone to a young man he had never met, Bakshi painfully revealed how difficult it was for him to order artillery fire toward his birthppakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog ashrafiya [image: watesmu] Shaykh Sayf ad-Dīn father of Shaykh ‛Abd al-Ḥaqq Muḥaddith Dihlawī (Allah have mercy on them) said, 'The (polemic) wars which take place on academic issues (differed upon) are solely for the pacification of the self (*nafs*). They are futile. They result in mutual enmity and hostility. There must be an exchange of views with love and kindness on academic issues (differed upon) . This is because: 'It is a matter of love. When there is no love, no work can be accomplished.' From: Shaykh ‛Abd al-Ḥaqq Muḥaddith Dihlawī: By Mawlānā Muḥammad Qamruz ZamānʾIlāhābādī Translated by Mawlānā Mahomed Mahomedy pakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog randomlyabstract [image: concretepoem_randomlyabstract] [In response to writing challenge 201: cold, concrete poetry. ] Filed under: 2015, Poems and poetry pakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog cricnamaسری لنکا اور ویسٹ انڈیز کے درمیان جاری پہلے ٹیسٹ میچ کے پہلے دن کو یاد کریں تو ایسا معلوم ہورہا تھا کہ وکٹ میں گیند بازوں کے لیے کچھ ہے ہی نہیں اور اگر میچ ایسے ہی چلتا رہا تو نتیجہ آنے کے امکان معدوم ہوجائیں گے، مگر دوسرے دن کے کھیل نے سارےpakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
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From the Blog propakistani Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, after mandatory approvals from Azad Jammu & Kashmir along with Gilgit Baltistan Councils, today published Information Memorandum for the spectrum auction of WLL (Wireless Local Loop) licenses for AJK and Gilgit Baltistan. PTA said that it plans to auction spectrum in 1900MHz and 3.5GHz bands for WLL licenses for all three telecom regions of AJK... - pakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog pamirtimes[image: DSC_5214-001]By Saleem Shaikh and Sughra Tunio ISLAMABAD: Climate change scientists, experts and policymakers emphasized that boosting intra-regional collaboration in South Asia for dealing with common climate risks, particularly glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), has become inevitable for making the region climate-resilient. The South Asian countries including Pakistan have witnessed increased frequency in GLOF incidents, which […]pakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog smartchoice Wi-Tribe is one of the leading WiMax operators in Pakistan that provides various broadband packages for users of all types. The residential users of Wi-Tribe enjoy a wide range of packages and services that enable them to use broadband speed they prefer at affordable rates. Recently they have launched “*Buzz*“, touted as the first Pakistani communication app, below is a general review that should help you understand and get around the app. *What is Buzz?* First of all, I’d like to give you a general introduction of Buzz, it’s a communication app that’s for the Android platform for now, that helps you make VoIP calls for free for Buzz users including group calls and instant messages along with file sharing. Not just that, it comes with the ability to call any international/locapakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog riazhaqThis year's Nobel Prize winning economist Angus Deaton of Princeton University considers foreign aid to developing nations a curse like the oft-mentioned resource curse of energy and mineral-rich nations of Africa and the Middle East. Deaton has studied poverty in India and Africa and spent many decades working at the World Bank whose charter it is to fight poverty. He argues that, by trying to help poor people in developing countries, the rich world may actually be corrupting those nations' governments and slowing their growth and hurting the poor in the process. Prof William Easterly of New York University has published a paper titled "Can Foreign Aid Buy Growth?" that supports the view that increase in foreign aid has reduced economic growth in Africa. Source: William Easterpakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog cricnamaسری لنکا اور ویسٹ انڈیز کے درمیان جاری پہلے ٹیسٹ میچ کے پہلے دن کو یاد کریں تو ایسا معلوم ہورہا تھا کہ وکٹ میں گیند بازوں کے لیے کچھ ہے ہی نہیں اور اگر میچ ایسے ہی چلتا رہا تو نتیجہ آنے کے امکان معدوم ہوجائیں گے، مگر دوسرے دن کے کھیل نے سارےpakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
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From the Blog ashrafiya An intelligent question was put foward by a reader, Dear Sir, as salamu alaykum I’m a middle class working male. I’m married and have 3 beautiful children. My life revolves around my work and family. All praise is for Allah! I stay away from the major sins. I pray puntually, mostly in mosque with congregation (*jamah*). I recite Quran, Hadith and *Sunna* adhkar daily. Also, I often fast the Sunna fasting days. I attend a dars regarding *tazkia* weekly. Is this all not enough for my *islah*? Why do I need to consult a spiritual mentor (Shaykh)? Reply: Yes! For a spiritually healthy Muslim this is quite enough. However, for a spiritually ill Muslim specific interventions are required. For example, an individual can not keep his thoughts focused on the worship being done. Menpakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog mystutteringlifeI rather be in a crowd of courteous laughs A room full of soft applause Have an apologetic meal Be given room to mend and heal. Than be in a crowd That knows me well, knows me now But is a crowd full of absences Absences they can all do without.pakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
From the Blog islamicspiritualism حسد اور رشک کوئی ظاپری اعمال نہیں۔، اور نہ ہی ان کا کوئی ظاہری وجود ہے یہ انسان کی سوچ سے جنم لینے والی دو خواہشیں ہیں اور کافی حد تک ایک دوسرے سے ملتی جلتی بھی ہیں ۔ ۔ لیکن ان میں سے ایک کے متعلق آتا ہے کہ وہ سب نیکیوں کو ایسے کھا جاتی ہے جیسے سوکھی لکڑی کو آگ اور ہمارے پیارے نبی ﷺ نے اس سے بچنے کا حکم دیا ہے لیکن دوسری خواہش کو اچھا کہا گیا ہے ۔۔ سادہ سے انداز میں حسد کسی بھی دوسرے انسان کی عزت ، مرتبہ ،حیثیت ، دولت ۔تعلقات اور عہدے کے چھن جانے کی خواہش کا نام ہے ۔۔ اور رشک یہ کہ دوسرے کی صفات کے حصول کی خواہش کرنا حسد کیے بغیر ۔۔۔ چلیں اب ان دو خواہشوں کے بارے میں تھوڈی سی مزید بات کر لیں ۔ تاکہ ان کو سمجھنے میں آسانی ہو ۔۔۔۔۔۔۔۔۔ حسد کی خواہش ایک باطنی بیماری ہے جو انسان کی روحانی کیفی ت کو ختم کر دیتی ہے ۔روحانی مسافر کے لیے یہ بہت بڑی رکاوٹ ہے ،یہ نیکیوں کو کھانےکے سpakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full PostComments
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