Last week I with one of my office colleague Jibran and two representatives from KalSoft Academy went on the tour to interior Sindh. The purpose of the tour was to supervise the Preliminary Test taken by KalSoft Academy after the successful execution of “Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Youth Development Program” a unique initiative of Government of Sindh IT Department.
Overall the tour was good but the time was not appropriate. This kind of tour should be planned somewhere between October to March when the atmosphere is pleasant. I don’t have word to tell how it feels to be in the area where the temperature is 48 Degree Centigrade.
We started our journey from Karachi to Hyderabad, stayed one night in Hyderabad then went to Mir-Pur-Khas for around 5 Hours and then left for Nawab-Shah. I tell you if you want to take revenge from anyone send him to Nawab Shah in the month of July. There is only one restaurant named “Sakoon” in whole Nawab Shah where you might get some sakoon. After spending one night in Nawab Shah the next day we left for “Sukkur”, this is also one of the hottest place in Sindh. We went for some shopping at 09:00pm in Sukkur but couldn’t continue it for more than 30minutes as the climate there was as hot as it’s here in Karachi at 01:00pm. We had plans to go to Larkana but skipped it in order to meet a pending project deadline at office.
Overall the tour was nice especially the people were really welcoming and cooperative. The land of Sindh is full of beauty, it contains some of the world best fruits specially Mango & Dates.
I drank Thandal twice in this tour and I am a BIG FAN of it, believe me this drink makes you feel “COOL” even when the outside temperature is 48 degrees. Yes; there are few challenges of security, people usually avoid travelling during night time but with very little efforts the land of Sindh can provide some of the best tourism resorts in the world.
Yes! We are the real champions; yesterday Pakistan proved what their strength is!
They came to the ground to be the number1, to rule the world, to stand as Champions!
The moment they won, the whole nation was at the peak of patriotism. They were celebrating the victory like anything. Crackers, Air-Firing, Shouting and of course Facebook.
Again a superb innings by Boom Bomb Afridi and you can’t ignore the superb bowling by Abdur Razaq, he gave a worm start to the team. Overall Pakistan proved what real team-work is!
This is the moment our nation was in dire need. This victory brought smile on every Pakistani face and I am sure everyone must have felt proud of being a Pakistani.
It’s been long time I haven’t updated my blog, it’s not I wasn’t getting time to update it but I used to think what to write; politics, current affairs, terrorism! and what impact could my post have created (among the readers); increase frustration, increase sadness, more guilty, more pain. I never want/like to be a part of any such campaign in-fact there are already many bloggers and writers who have volunteered for it :P
But today I am happy, a wonderful performance by Pakistan Cricket team. They won against the unbeatable South Africa. They showed team-work, their strategy was fantastic (especially in the last two overs). Of course you can’t ignore the marvelous bating and bowling of Boom Boom Afridi. People call him crazy; I say he is an asset for Pakistan Cricket Team, he is just like a Nuclear Weapon for the team who occasionally show his strengths and all opponents are concerned when he is on the crease.
I am also happy because after a very long time we got this cheerful moment. Every day what we hear and see on the media is very painful and disappointing in the sense what the world’s perception is about Pakistan. Rather than going in that detail, I would say that yesterday Pakistan Cricket team proved that what Pakistan is, this is our real strength.
Finally, a message for our Cricket Team; Keep your spirits high be just like that in the finals and win this world cup for Pakistan. The nations need it!
Couple of days before we(tele_freakers) went to Pizza Express for aftari. Actually we planned for Papa Jones, but few minutes before we came to know that Clifton branch is closed. So we had to shift the venue to Pizza Express, though the Pizza Sucked but the get together was good after a long time.
It’s just not about sacrificing your hunger, your thirst. It has a depth, a commitment with Allah to avoid all the bad habits that we have in us and adopt all good habits that are appreciated in ISLAM.
For Example we abuse, we don’t offer Namaz, we fight, we never care for others specially our elders etc. I am not feeling proud to mention here that I have all these habits, there’s a lot variation in concentration of every habit, but I have these habits.
So my celebration is to avoid (at least try to) all the above mentioned habits and start to adopt all the good habits. Just try to avoid abusing at least in this month, try to offer 5 times prayers and try to recite Holy Quran, care for others while driving, while standing in line, simply while doing anything, if he is going crazy just let him go first. Just try to be a good Muslim.
In Ramadan I always see people fighting, driving crazy, abusing, what and what not! I have seen people getting extra-benefit because of high demand. A month of BARKAT becomes a month of be-BARKAT. Let’s just not do this in Ramadan; Please For GOD sake!
Well this is a kind of different look on a song in an Indian Movie; Papuu can’t dance – Saala! from Jane Tu na Jane Na. We (me and my group mates) presented a different side of this song, in our management presentation. We highlighted something which I am sure majority has ignored in this song.
In the song Papuu had everything like: he had a speedy car, he was famous in girls, he was handsome, he was well-off but he couldn’t dance!
Why? This was because he never felt (within himself) that he can dance. The lesson in this song is that there is a force in all of us which stops us from doing anything; this force has “You can’t do it!” attitude. Sometimes you must also have realized that there are many simple things which you are not able to perform. For example: In presentation; when you are talking to a group, as a sales person; when you have to deal with customers, in public speaking etc. Sometimes you feel; you didn’t said what you actually wanted to, even I experience it several times.
You need to ignore those forces hidden inside and have to believe in yourself, “You can do it!”
Whenever you hesitate doing anything just ask yourself; “only Papuu can’t do this! and I can!” —
tata
stainless Haseeb
I usually read very less but I had to read a book to give management presentation. The book is “The Magic of Thinking BIG by David S Schwartz”. I still haven’t read it all but it’s worth reading. Papuuness is one of its after effects.
Just heard the speech of X-President Musharaf, he resigned. I don’t know what will be the after effects of it, my concern is:
Why he resigned? Why the current government always forced him to resign? They say he is corrupt, they say he has abolished Constitution of 1973, they say he is a dictator. My questions are: Are they not corrupt? Do they follow 1973 constitution? Do we deserve democracy (look at the history of past 10 years before he came; in early and mid 90’s)? Do they have any vision? What are their strategies to improve current situation? What are their plans? Finally what is their performance up till now?
I see President Musharaf as a “Leader” with all guts that a leader should have to represent a Nation. Today the way he resigned was also heart touching! The review he gave about last 8 years was outstanding in the History, except the last 1 and ½ year which I see as a conspiracy against him.
I don’t know about the others but I have no-good hopes from current govt.
The leaders who go to foreign countries for just meetings, who spend millions of rupees just to promote Judicial Campaign, have dozens of foreign bank accounts and property, have already grabbed billions and returned back for more.
At least he was the least corrupt (if corrupt) then all of them and the best thing I like about him is that he is always used represent Pakistan with a Pride, as a bold Leader. Not like someone who has no ethics to talk especially in front of media.
He is still not worried of any impeachment.
I see today’s happening just like any other abnormal happening that Pakistanis are experiencing and looking forward for something good in the country like every Pakistani.
Cheers!
stainless Haseeb
P.S: many of you might not agree with all this, but the above is only my opinion.
We celebrated ANP, MQM, PPP, PML, MMA, what and whatnot!
This is something you might feel a total inverse of my previous post but that’s what I felt, it has not created disloyalty in me but it can create in anyone who’s illiterate.
14th August 2008 is the day when “Pakistan” got independence, but the feeling I experienced was like “the political parties I mentioned above got the independence”. I saw more political party’s flags then Pakistani flag. I saw people with less love for Pakistan and more for their Parties.
This is not fair, one day should be for country only, regardless of religion, culture, lifestyle and Parties but only and only PAKISTAN – Pakistan Zindabad!
From the past couple of years I didn’t celebrated Independence Day like I used to, during my childhood. I still remember the competition among cousins; who has the longest flag displayed at his home.
Surprisingly this year, I am getting a feeler and I guess everybody must be getting it that people are so fed-up of the abnormal happenings and uncertain situations in Pakistan that they are least bothered about the Independence Day. At max they are just happy to get a one day off and rest (at home).
I know I am sharing it at 11th hour but still, I believe this can make a difference.
This year I have attempted to create a change, revive the patriotism among all, make people to think as Pakistani, think that this is their own country, give them the feeling “whatever is the situation, whoever is responsible, it’s(Pakistan) mine!, I love it!, will die for it!”
The way I have decided to make revive this passion is first develop my surrounding as “I am” celebrating Independence Day, a Flag on CAR, a badge on chest and long flag at any prominent location at home would do.
This will compel people to ask me the question “Are you celebrating 14-August!” or they’ll pass a comment “Aur Patriotic!” and my answer would be: aren’t you celebrating! (With a surprised emotion) afterward I’ll induce in his brain that this is his country, he is also responsible to take care of it and the minimum he can do for it is to LOVE it!
-stainless Haseeb
Proud Pakistani
P.S: I planned this activity but had no plans to post anything on blog; the credit goes to Rabia Sameem (http://rsameem.wordpress.com). She motivated me to write something on my blog for the Independence Day. Thank you Miss Patriotic!
From the past 4 months I have been noticing that everyday when I leave home for office I see some maintenance going on at Nazimabad Underpasses. Well it’s a prediction which could be wrong but this is a symbol of pathetic planning. After few days heavy rain’s gonna come in Karachi (already predicted) and this would result in the blockage of all the three underpasses, after which the authorities(govt.) will give a political explanation/excuse; “ I was already under-maintenance, that’s why this bull shit happened”. This could have been completed far before but never keep any hopes from hopeless people (govt.).
It’s not about any corruption or any fraud; even it does not involve any politics. It’s just about the laziness and carelessness. Early or later they have to renovate it, but they delay the work as if someone else will do it for them .
Very minor planning is required for it … but who cares!
