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At last I succeeded in successfuly connecting my modem with Samsung Star :-) thanks to an online forum!!!

http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/SW/201102/20110225145744226/ICM_110512_Setup.exe

American version of "Freedom of Speech" unleashed

http://www.daily.pk/%E2%80%9Cthe-americans-can%E2%80%99t-gag-me-in-my-own-country%E2%80%A6the-last-round-will-be-mine%E2%80%9D-says-shireen-mazari-10289/

Cricketting

Economic woes, political turmoils and terrorist threats, all went in blurred by the fabulous victory of Pakistan Cricket team in 20/20 world cup.
It spelled bound the whole nation and provided a rare opportunity to rejoice and celebrate. It boast up the morale and lifted up the spirit and
united the whole nation together for their love of cricket and gratification for scoring a big win against a very strong team. Ironically, our cricket
team symbolises what we are going through: good players, bad teams, endless personal issue, hapless team work and helpless and inexperienced captain,
underdogs and "lost cause", shaky start, disappointing performance, losing from every team, tactless performance..........
but they gained position and won the Final showing best team work and best stratedgy. In a way, it gave hope to Pakistani nation that no matter how gloomy the present situation is
and bleak the future looks now....just keep on moving forward together as THE GAME IS STILL ON

Ramchand Pakistani

Another Pakistani movie that claimed to be part of "New wave" in Pakistani Cinema that promises to give new life to dying or already dead local movie making industry. There was much hype created in newspapers and channels about it but the reason was quite clear when I saw their names in sponsors list. "Khuda key liye" was a better attempt in production, storyline, acting and direction, it was a pleasure to view a movie that depicts our society's dilemma so well. No doubt the storyline of "Ramchand Pakistani" was very unique and depicted very realistically . But still it left me with the feeling that more could have been done and the abrupt ending was a big shock. A sudden love interest of mother in another man, was half cooked and failed to portray the lonliness or the desire to share the pain of losing that lead to that relationship. The acting was too good even the child actors were stunning in their roles.
Media and people should encourage such attempts but positive criticism always help in improving quality of work.

Thats the Spirit!!!!!!!!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/urdu/pakistan/story/2008/08/080807_old_couple_as.shtml

BBC NEWS | World | Americas | Canada apology for native schools

BBC NEWS World Americas Canada apology for native schools

Sorry for runining lives, sorry for stripping their identity, sorry for loss of heritage,sorry for losing self-respect, sorry for snatching away their family members, sorry for the physical and sexual abuse, sorry for a life of despair and solititude, sorry for being insensitive & cruel, sorry for showing disrespect & inconsideration,sorry for inhuman treatment,sorry for playing with human lives, sorry for imposing their own sense of right and wrong on others.

This is not the first time and it wont be the last time either, Australian aborginals, Red Indians & Africans Slaves of America and Canadian aborginals all suffered the same fate and brutality, only to receive a "sorry" after centuries of misery and pain. Is it enough?

Islam feminists urge gender jihad

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4384512.stm
The major factor behind discrimination against women in the Muslim world is lack of knowledge about rights and duties as defined in the Holy Quran. We reject and accept whatever we feel like without even bothering to consult the Quran. We Muslims should understand that our religion is not just a few praying rituals but a doctrine defining our behaviours and ways of life. Lack of education and weak financial conditions make men insecure and more liable to turn oppressive, violent and dominant, proving to themselves and others that they are still "Man enough". Education and good job opportunities is a way to make them realise that there are better ways to prove themselves "Man" rather than beating their wives.
Shaheera Munir, Lahore, Pakistan

Innocent Target of Extremism: Sophie Lancaster & Robert Maltby

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/lancashire/7314306.stm
Shocking, disgusting, unbelieveable, infuriating, painful, tradgic, frustrating!!!!!!!! I want to write all such words but stillfeel unable to express myself! Its heartbreaking and it sounds so unreal! the victims are not my relatives or friends but itsmaddening and heart wrenchingto read about the way two people are treated with such brutality and senseless violence. I felt nauseated by seeingeven somewhat healed injuries of the guy! Their only "crime"? having body piercing and wearing black!! the mob of wild teenagersattached those two harmless people and left them to bleed to death!!!!!!!! Extremism and such brutality!I feel for the guy and girl's family who are left to suffer their whole lives from the memories of this most tragic accident.Its depressing the way the girl didn't flee to save her life because her boyfriend was under attack..I just cant get it out of my mind....may Allah console her family and the guy...and may her soul rest in peace...I wish they both find justice and the responsibles get life sentences something very very painful and worst...I dont have a little bit of sympathy for them at all!Even I can't understand the logic behind so much body piercing and find it weird...but still find no reason to impose myviews on others by insulting them. Why this world is turning in such a mad place where people can't accept different views?Why can't we value human lives? how can someone be killed so ruthlessly just for dressing something that is not acceptible for a bunch of rowdy teenagers?

Extremism is an issue faced by whole world not by a specific religious group or location.

Is Sarkozy Crazy to Wed Carla? | Newsweek International | Newsweek.com

Is Sarkozy Crazy to Wed Carla? Newsweek International Newsweek.com

Its hilarious that when the Super Powers are entangled in their "Fight against (damn)Terrorism" and scratching their heads over economy, a leader has guts to have such a tabloid-scripted affair with a French model and providing best photo opportunities to Papparazis who are finding it more glamorous than our Brangalina trotting around with four kids. The President and his girlfriend went to Disney World enjoying Fairy Tales characters, roam around on beaches in swim suites and walk around in Pyramids holding hands, these news made Bush envious of French lover's luck as his own wife has no plans to dump him for another guy and give him a chance to check hot babes of Beverly Hills! so the poor guy spends more time in meetings scheming to fight against shadows threatening his country and venting his frustration by fighting wars in other countries.

There is no doubt that world should be thankful to French President for adding spice in World News as we are too overdosed with sad news and grim faced politicians.

Graveyard Politicians

Islam has forbidden grave worship but fortunately or unfortunately not grave politics. So our most influential politicians are the ones burried 6 feet deep in graves than the ones living and kicking (their political rivals). They have managed to assert their powers and stronghold even from the graves. They are better in attracting voters, winning elections and triggering masses towards toppling any regime. We have seen politicians turning into better leaders after their deaths. The instructions of Allah not to talk ill of a dead person is obeyed with such vigor in Pakistan that we canonise them as saints as soon as they are declared dead. Zulfqar Bhutto was introduced to arena of politics by a Marshal Law administrator Ayub Khan and he brought Yahyah Khan, the most notorious Marshal Law administrator to legitimate his hold on power but alas he was hanged as a result of a controversal judiciary verdict tainted heavily by his conflict with another Marshal Law administrator Zia-ul-Haq. His sorry demise was more noticeable than his rise. Suddenly he became epitome of democracy, someone who stood up to the dictatorship and paid the prize with his life. His daughter's comeback was hailed by the Jialas more as his own second-life in world. We are not fortunate like Americans whose presidency candidates convince voters of their validity through economic and foreign policies but we listen to same mantra of "fighting against corruption" and "democracy establishment" in every election. Hell with economics and people dying in Northern areas, our politicians will fight the corruption by establishing the democracy.
Now we have another addition to the graveyard politicians mafia, Benazir Bhutto. She will build the political career of her husband and son, will help them to retain their hold on voters, will be quoted in every Jalsa of PPP and will have her picture printed in all the PPP elections banner. She will be more convincing and effective from grave than she was from Dubai or Larkana. A politician who sacrificed her life for waving to her supporters. I sympathise with her family who lost a wife, mother, sister, Bua and friend, I mourn her death as a loss of human life and I protest her killing as senseless murder but still I won't forget or forgive these politicians for the harm done to my nation and my country.

Benaizir's Murder: Pakistan Politics Murder Mystery Series

BBC NEWS | Middle East | Marine avoids Iraq murder charge

BBC NEWS Middle East Marine avoids Iraq murder charge

The World Self-appointed and unchallenged Champion of Human Rights & Justice way of dealing with People of lesser god whose death falls in the category of Collateral Damage!

Farewell Wadi Bua, my aunt- Hindustan Times

Farewell Wadi Bua, my aunt- Hindustan Times

Loss of Beauty & Colours

Ismail Gul jee's name is enough to mark his life-long association with colours & life. He was a big name in the world of Calligraphy, portraits and paintings etc. I won't claim to know his work and achievements nor do I have much sense about paintings. But still I mourn the ruthless murder of an artist and his family, may their soul rest in peace

Stepping back in Past

Today I got a chance to spend my sunday in a very traditional way of Lahoris.....no its not eating out but its visiting Shahi Qilla and Badshahi Mosque. Shahi Qilla survived so many battles and attacks, time was also cruel to its grandeur and architechure but human element or Pakistani element has played enough part to demolish whatever is left of its ruins. I couldnt resist comparing it with Topkapi palace (Turkey) though there is no comparison between two as ours had gone through worse but the general public treatment is so shameful.
Badshahi mosque is spared by Paki crowd due to religious reasons, so there are no mobile numbers written or statment of eternal love for someone printed. Its beautiful and worth visiting especially the lighting effect at night is simply wonderful.
Last but not least Cuckoo's cafe!! Its a beautiful havaili turned into an open air cafe. There is such a breathtaking view of Badshahi mosque from the terrace of it not to mention the hindu art in the havelli. Thank God, it was saved by some realigious zealot and it was amazing to walk around in that 17th century haveli which was quite an experience.

Imran Khan- Latest Victim of Puppet Politics.

The way Jamiat's students manhandled Imran Khan was so shocking and infuriating. It was unbelievable to see pictures of him being literally dragged by collar and threatened. I have heard lots of funny stories about Jamiat' student movement in Punjab university to implement their version of Morals. What did they try to prove by taking Imran Khan hostage and handing him over to Police???? These self-appointed saviors of Islam helped the Dictatorial powers to get it hands on Someone who was there on the invitation of students to attend a non-violent protest. Isn't it better to trust an educated man with the responsibility of handling students to stage their rally for democracy instead of some firebrand violence-provoking and self-serving corrupt politician who uses students like puppets and put their lives at risk so that his political agenda is served well? They see bloodshed of workers as a stamp on the validity of their leadership and disappear as soon as their interests are taken care of.


Don't we have an ounce of respect for a person who lead Pakistan to bask in glory of success in cricket and whose unselfish, relentless efforts gave us a Cancer hospital where poor are getting free medical treatment. Who wouldn't agree that Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital can be compared to any cancer facility in any developed country? At least, it is giving a hope of proper treatment and cure to the cancer patients irrespective of their social status.

Its amusing to see that a country where a woman minister had to resign on hugging her French instructor, the male police was used to beat, drag and arrest Imran Khan’s sisters and other ladies of Tehrik-e-Insaf. Didn’t Moulanas feel disgusted now on seeing a woman in tight grip of a man being thrown in a police truck? Don’t we feel our nation’s honor at stake by having such pictures out on media? Where the hell were women police? Why did now we allowed to put our religious, social and moral values put aside so that we could “teach” these “vagabond” out-on-streets “shameless” women asking for the release of their brother? It would be great to make a list of circumstances in which it is allowed to treat women in this barbaric way. Were they suicidal bombers or carrying weapons of mass destruction? What was the exact nature of their crime that let such inhuman treatment to become their fate?

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