DIG IT 2012

DIG IT 2012

This December, when the chill is beginning to swell, the hottest trend of marketing was coming under debate at DIG IT 2012. Organized by Pakistan Advertisers Society, the first of its kind, the Digital Marketing and Advertising Conference – DIG IT 2012 held on December 18th, 2012 at Sheraton Hotel. 

With the help of its engineering team, Wateen deployed a WiFi mesh at the venue to enable the expected guests attending the event, especially bloggers, in using social media at the conference. As the country’s leading converged communications provider, Wateen Telecom acted as one of the headline sponsors for the event. Mr Naeem Zamindar, CEO Wateen Telecom, also addressed the conference as a keynote speaker. Mr Zamindar spoke of the increasing importance and role of convergence in Pakistan’s telecommunications technologies during his address on Mobile Marketing. 

Pakistan Advertisers Society PAS initiated this conference as a platform that aims to bring the Pakistani marketing and advertising community together on the subject of reinventing and reshaping. The conference will be attended by CEO’s, VP’s, Directors, Senior Managers and professionals from different backgrounds related to Brand Management & Marketing, Advertising & Promotions, Communication & PR, Digital Strategy & Planning, Ad Agency & Media Buying, Web Design & Online Content Development, Research & Measurement Specialists, Publishers and Technology Providers etc.

Key speakers, panellists and moderators include Abrar Hasan, Chairman Pas, Javed Jabbar, Prominent Pakistani writer, advertising executive, intellectual and former Information Minister, Pakistan. Shakir Moin, Marketing Director, Naeem Zamindar – CEO, Wateen Telecom, Bilal Farrukh – CMO, e-Business (Pring), ASEAN, Coca-cola, Thailand, Farhan Qureshi – CEO Starcom, Nick Whetham – General Manager, Tribal DDB, Michael Leander – Master Trainer, Marketing and Advertising – Denmark, Kieran O’Sullivan – Head of Digital, JWT (MENA), Aly Mustansir – Head of Brand Management and Marketing, HBL, Hassan Shahid – Internet & Media UK and Visiting Lecturer, IBA, Mahmood Nanji – Advisor, Millac Foods Pvt. Ltd, Amin Rammal – Partner, The Brand Crew, Monis Rahman – VP, DPAP and CEO, Naseeb Networks, Richard Webb – CEO, Effective Measure – Australia, Babar Bhatti – CEO, MutualMind – USA, Salman Abedin – Consultant, JWT Fusion, Amir Paracha – VP Marketing HPC, Unilever, Adnan Syed – CEO, The GMA, Haroon Qassim – CEO, Shield Corporation, Amir Rauf – Chief Digital Officer, Lower & Rauf, Tyrone Tellis – Experienced Media Planning, Ahsan Afzaal – Diector Commercial – Ice Cream at Engro Foods Limited, Professional, Dr Istrat Hussain – Dean and Director IBA.

No-doubt event was well managed & organized. An organizer deserves round of applaud on organizing such event in Karachi.

Remembering 16 December

Remembering 16 December 1971

Most of my friends don’t know about 16 December and its importance. I personally think that it’s because of our biased course books of Pakistan studies which we are forced to study in our schools & colleges. Our 9^th grade Pakistan studies book got 10 pages and 24 headings on Kashmir issue, but 5 lines paragraph on war of 1971 & not even a single heading of separation of East wing! This is what I called BIASED. Why we are not teaching our children’s truth? Why we are hiding our mistakes? Ohhh… May be the reason is our great ARMY was involved in this whole scenario.

Reason for remembering 16^th December is may be my mother, who used to tell us about it, as members of our family have suffered from this incident. Blaming anyone after 41 years is completely foolishness. But remembering our mistakes and commitment not to make it again is necessary. BUT unfortunately neither we remember it NOR did we are committed not to make these mistakes again.

Surrendering of A.K. Niazi was one of the unfortunate events in the history of Pakistan. But yet, we are not able to figure who was the culprit of this unfortunate event. I am one of the biggest fans of BHUTTO (Real BBHUTTOS - Not FAKE one’s who are ruling us). But for me, Bhutto was also a part of this event. I even can’t give whole credit to BHUTTO but yes, so called government including military forces were also a part of it. I am yet confused that Why Gen. Yahya doesn’t handover country to Sheikh Mujeeb as his Awami league was in majority? What was the main reason? And why Bhutto acted stubborn? Why YAHA HUM WAHA TUM was introduced? I have hundread of questions which are yet unanswered and I think no one is on a state to answer me.

After independence, Bangladeshi’s have faced many unfortunate events. I was reading an article by a neutral foreign media, that lady journalist confirms that more than 1000,000 women’s give birth to unwanted (AMRY) children ( even she was not sure that wither it was Pakistani Army or Indian or Both). This shows that more than 2 million women got rape during this bloodily war. Pakistan was the only countries whose largest province was on eastern side and don’t have any direct land & sea route towards eastern province. At least at this stage, I can say, Partition like this (Eastern & Western without any connection) was a blunder. I just get to know that there is no border between INDIA & PAKISTAN! I know it sounds weird but it’s a reality, as the lines which we call borders are Line of Control (as all borders are disputed).

I have read many articles & books on war of 1971, but while reading I always felt that whatever happened was seriously worst of all. History won’t pardon us as we have set example of behaving worst. Our politicians badly need to wake up as almost same independence revolts are up in Baluchistan. Here I would like to give credit to Z.A.Bhutto & Indira Gadhi who understands all situations and free Pakistan’s civilians & army who were war prisoner by India.

I have that surrendering document which was signed by A.K.Niazi infront of Maj. Arora (India). Whenever I look on it, as a Pakistani I really feel ashamed. Whatever happened in Bangladesh was worst of all. But we youth really wants to know who were the real culprits & why they were not punished. Humood-ur-Rehman commission report was not published in Pakistan but it was published in Bangladesh & India. Pakistani government still doesn’t know how those secret documents were being transfered to those countries. Gen. Musharaff was the person who has guts to publish that report and he did it.

During visit to Bangladesh, Gen. Musharaf apologizes on 1971 incident. Many parties including Jamat-i-Islami started propaganda against him as well as this incident. I again appreciated Mr. Musharaf (although I don’t like him) who have guts to apologizes on behalf of Pakistani government & Army.

I would recommend you all if you really don’t know about Fall of Dhaka, do read about it. It’s necessary for us to remember what had happened and try to judge with neutral mind that who were its culprits. I would also like to recommend you one poem of Faiz Ahmed Faiz, he wrote it after Fall of Dhaka, on his first visit after independence of Bangladesh. Nayyara Noor, one of the famous singers sings that poem with such emotions & feelings.

“Hum k Thehray Ajnabi, Itna Madarato k Baad.

            Phir Banay gaye Aashna, Kitni Mulaqato k Baad.” (Faiz)

Asian Union

ASIAN UNION

The European Union (EU) is an economic and political union of 27 member states which are located primarily in Europe. The European Union is composed of 27 sovereign member states: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. 

Above treaty was signed in 1958 and since, these countries are together for progress and betterment of their people. But what’s happening in South Asia? After 1947 Partition, we have divided everything. It was a division of land but we make it division of people, Division of assets, division of blood, Division of everything. I am not against the partition, but whatever happened after it and happening still, I am against it. Separation must be the need of that time, but no one wants these barriers. 

I am the one who always favors UNITED ASIA, just like Europe Union. Asian’s can also have Union. Just in South of Asia, two major Nuclear Powers exists i.e. India & Pakistan. One of the biggest film industries is entertaining people by the name of Bollywood in India. Biggest jute producer is there i.e. Bangladesh. Biggest Rice, Cotton, Tea, man power, zinc, copper, spices, Marble, what else? Everything is available in ASIA! Then why we are most back warded nations? Why we are not spending our budgets on Education, Health and on betterment of our people? Why we are spending majority of our money on defense?
During South Asian Youth Conference 2012 (SAYC2012), I met many Indians, Nepalese, Bhutanese, Srilankans, Indians, and Afghanis etc. After meeting them, I come to conclusion that we all are same. Our looks, sense of humor, our thinking, styles, jokes, even our Slangs are same as well. Many Nepalese asks me either I am from Nepal. Some of them thought that I might be an Indian belongs from Delhi or Mumbai. This is just because we all look same. 

I am also representing Youth Foundation Nepal YFN in Pakistan, an organization working for betterment of Youth & Peace. Since I joined it, I got a brother in Nepal named Sunil, who is 2 years younger than me. Even we don’t belong from same religion but our views bring us on same page. Just like Sunil I do have many Nepalese friend including Karuna, Monika, Ankit (Best singer), Bandita, Aditi, Ranjan, and many more. Not only with Nepal, But Indians, Afghanis, Srilankan’s & rest South Asian youth are on same page. During whole conference I have met amazing people who were working for betterment of local people, but all of us worried for bi-literal relationships. Hardik, who belongs from India, was one of those who really don’t know about Pakistan. But once he visited, his views have been changed for Pakistan & its natives. Sajith who belongs from Srilanka, was perplex to found such hospitality & love from Pakistan. According to him, he left for his country with many unforgettable memories. Karuna, a Nepali girl was having many reservations when she was coming for SAYC2012, but as she arrived, her views totally changed. She started loving Pakistan & their natives. Akshat, Abhishek, Priya, Rizwan, Vikas, Divya, Anurag, Saurabh & many other delegates wish to come back, as they had one of the best times of their life in Islamabad. They have realized that what western media is portraying is not exactly Pakistan is. Pakistan is as peaceful as their own country is. 

I wish in near future, there will be no Visa issue for all Asians, Same Currency & there will be no war in this region. I think this is the high & Right time to stand United. I can guarantee on it if once South Asia is united, they can compete rest of the continents. During conference, All South Asians youth were having concerns on Visa issues. Once these so called barriers devour, I believe this continent will become one of the fastest progressing continent and become rich from every aspect. 

SAYC 2012 – Train Journey

SAYC 2012 – Train Journey (From Karachi – Lahore –Islamabad)

Our journey for SAYC2012 started on 2^nd November 2012, 6:00am in the morning. It was my first train journey, I was bit excited and confused as well because I wasn’t sure either we will reached Lahore on time or will arrive Lahore on Closing Ceremony. I was accompanied by Faizan Lakhani (CAPTAIN), Rabeeya Siddiqui (Senior Citizen), Alize Rizvi (Bawli), Anas Malick (HOT BLOOD), Imran Taighoon & Zara Ali (ZINDA LAASHIEN), Priyanka (Sweetey) & Alize’s Mother & Brother (Sajid). Osama Motiwala & Bushra were in Lahore and waiting for us to join our caravan to Islamabad via Daewoo. Whereas, Waiza Zainab, Sara Muzammil, Adil Siddiqui (AUR-ADIL), Shiraz Hassan (PINDI BOI) & Ahsan Saeed (TWITTER TRENDER) were suppose to join us directly in Islamabad.

My parent’s dropped me to Cant station at 5:45, where everyone was present except Priyanka. Anas, as usual was calling Priyanka again and again & asking for the exact location. After 5 minutes we planned to check in as according to sources, Train was on time. Luckily Priyanka arrived just 5 minutes before. We seated ourselves and distributed our seats & berths in to two, one is pure MARDANA (Male) & and one into ZANANA (FEMALE). 6:00am sharp train left for Lahore, I was bit surprised to see the private management of Shalimar Express is really good and trying their best to make sure that trains are arriving and leaving on time. Our journey was of 18 hours. I was sitting on my berth found a guy (named Rohail) moving here and there in tension. He came back, put his bag on top berth and slept for 8 hours. Same happened with Zara & Imran. I was feeling like I am surrounded by ZINDA LASHIEN. We all were trying to enjoy our journey but these Zinda LASHIEN were sleeping.

Our first stop was Hyderabad where we stop for minutes hardly. Then our next destination was Rohri Station. We all were hungry as well, as we didn't have breakfast and nothing was available in Train. I just got 2 LAYS chips packets and we were done with it in an hour. After a long journey (it was 2:30pm), we reached Rohri station. Most of our girls were sleeping at that time. Suddenly Anas got an idea, and wake all girls up and said, we are at Rohri station and here we have Gloria Jeans, let’s have a coffee and something to eat. Alize, Zara & Rabeeya got excited to hear about Gloria Jeans. They manage to come down from berth and came out of train. All three were finding Gloria Jeans on ROHRI junction. After few minutes, Alize came to me and asked, Qaiser, Where is Gloria Jeans? This innocent question makes me laugh like hell. After a while they have realized that they have to purchase something from those DHABA’s which we were calling GLORIA JEANS. We stayed there for half an hour; purchase some BUN-KABAB’s and cold drinks for our rest journey.

Till Lahore, Alize was the one who was providing us ENTERTAINMENT through her INNOCENT Quotes ! While journey, Alize’s father calls her and asks:

LARKI, CHA HAAL AHYE

Alize responded:

HAYE, Mai to Mahajir Aba chor k gaye thi, Ye Sindhi kaisay hogaye!

Wazzup QAISER is a trademark by Alize, all who were travelling with us in Train and Daewoo, must know my name, All credit goes to her!

Rohail was finally up, and was discussing Football, Cards & Lums adventure society with his fellow from lums. There were about 5 or 6 guys travelling with us from Karachi to Lahore & all belong from LUMS. After meeting them, I can admit that LUMS guys are really Nerdy. Like all of them were even studying in train as well! Interesting part was one when Rohail was letting his friend know about his travelling experience, which was pretty ADULT, and both of them were discussing in code words. BUT as Me & Faizan both are KARACHITES and know all Adult terminologies of Karachites so both of us get it. Once he done with it I let know Rohail that I am going to write 2 blogs, one will be bit serious, and another one will be about all stuff happens with us & conversation which were off the record. So on that BLOG I AM going to add this MARDANA TALKS as well. Rohail & his friend were bit surprised that how I get his chat as both of them were talking in code words, but in second minute he realizes that KARACHI WALAY KARACHI WALAY he HOTAY HAI J

Zara was lying on top berth, and exactly at opposite side Imran was sleeping. According to us, BOTH ZINDA LASHIEN are neighbors. It was 2:00am, we all were sitting on lower berth and playing PARCHI PARCHI (Worst game but it was really good for killing time) a sweater sleeve was constantly interrupting us. It was none other than Zara who was done with her sleep and now she was awake to disturb us.

Worst Scene which took place on our Faislabad Stop where all of us want to use Toilet and none of us has such courage to do so. Sajid, Alize, Rabeeya & Priyanka, Anas Along with me decided to check it as our tolerance level was about end. I was heading all towards washroom. First I checked out washroom with WC. I open the door and close it immediately as I can’t condone the SMELL of that Washroom. Then I went to the washroom with commode.  It was comparatively better. But I forced Rabeeya to go to the washroom with WC. She went inside, and within 2 minutes, she came out of washroom. According to her she was not able to breathe inside and she has decided not to use Washroom at any cost. Then I took my team to the washroom with commode. It was better as 95% of Pakistanis are not using commode system. So luckily all of us use that washroom. At the end Rabeeya realizes that like GLORIA JEANS at ROHRI STATION, it was another JOKE by us. During our whole trip, she was cursing me; whenever she calls her train’s washroom memories.

We reached Lahore early in the morning; Osama MOTIWALA (one of the famous personalities during SAYC2012) was there to pick us up from station. My journey from Karachi to Lahore was one of the memorable journeys. I really had a quality time specially my train journey.

Who Will SAVE KARACHI?

Who Will SAVE KARACHI?

In last 9 months, more than 1800 people died in TARGET KILLING. Congratulations to the Government of SINDH/PAKISTAN & of course highest stake holders of Karachi. Yes We Karachittes are born to shot dead by bullets. Daily our city contributed to this government by giving 6-10 lives. BUT WHO CARES? All stake holders of KARACHI are busy in Compromises. Saddest part is Karachi is the business hub of Pakistan. And they all are destroying it by destabilizing it through worst LAW & ORDER!

My parent’s & grandparent always discuss Peaceful Karachi Era (which sometimes sounds DREAM) i.e. early 50- late 80’s. Then unfortunately Zia-ul-Haq gifts us Extremists, from which we are still trying to get rid of. Pakistan is the country where neither SALALA check post, PAF Airbases are safe nor important figures like Benazir Bhutto, Malala (From MALALA to SALALA, no one is SAFE). So how can we expect that a local citizen like me is safe and sound? 

Just get to know about incident took place in Old city area of Karachi known as Kharadar – Khajoor Bazar (Dates Market), where a family bought a cow for sacrifice cost around 80,000Rs. Suddenly UNKNOWN (which is much known to all Karachites) came and asks about the price. Family told them the actual figure, and then they drop a PARCHI of 25000Rs. As BHATTA for getting 80,000Rs cow. Family didn't give importance to those UNKNOWNS, after 2-3 days; those UNKNOWN came & inquired about that BHATTA. Family denied to give them there required amount they shot Cow & left. 

This is the worst example of harassing Karachites. Even there Sacrifice Animals are not safe. Who are doing this? TALBANS? AMAN COMITTE? Or STAKE Holder of Karachi (PPP, MQM, ANP)? Unfortunately government of SINDH is responsible for all this MESS. Its been 5 long years and they are not able to overcome on all these target killings? 

Being the citizen of world’s 7th biggest Cosmopolitan city, I regretfully confess that our single necessity is not even fulfilled. All cosmopolitan cities have best Public transport, Metro trains, Picnic spots, etc. BUT here, our lives are even not secure. When I left for office, my parents are not sure either I will be back alive or will be sent by ambulance! Our social life & activities are getting limited day by day. Are we turning towards STONEAGE?

In past, Pakistan ARMY use to take control of Karachi; and on those times, Karachi don’t bleed as it is bleeding daily. BUT I think KAYANI Sahab is waiting for U.N ARMY to help us. According to SHEIKH RASHEED:

“ARMY ny SATTOO piye howe hia”

At least in case of Karachi, I should admit it From Army chief to Sindh administrator, “SAB NY SATTOO PIYE HOWE HAI”. Whom should I complain about my problems? 

MQM? They are Busy in romance with PPP.
PPP? They are busy in taking revenge from local man through DEMOCRACY.
ANP? USELESS.
JAMAT-i-ISLAMI? They don’t have hold any more.
MOLVI HAZRAT? They are not united, busy in tagging KAFIR to other sects.
Pakistan ARMY? Waqaye SATTO piye howe hai.

I personally know many investors withdrawing there investment from Karachi and leaving for either Lahore or Dubai. Even families are migrating from Karachi to SAFER place. As Whole Pakistan is occupied by Either Extremists or LIBERAL ROBBERS. We locals are surrounded by Killers, either in face of Government or Extremists.

Who should I ASK for HELP? WHOM? I can’t see killing of My Karachi mates on daily basis. I have lost my friends, relatives in these GENOCIDES. Whom Should I COMPLAIN? Finally I have realized these government people including everyone are not here to serve us BUT to enjoy LUXURIOUS life from our TAX MONEY !

Jo Zabaan Ahl-E-Sitam khoob samajhtey Hain Yahaan,

Doston ab hamain uss sanchey main dhulna hoga.

My Sister - MALALA

My Sister - MALALA

It was a usual after noon for me; I was occupied with bundles of work in office. Suddenly received a friend SMS that MALALA is badly injured and hospitalized. This incomplete information makes me worried. I log on to a news channel website to go through what exactly happened. I was shocked to see the news that MALALA shot in swat by UNIDENTIFIED militants. She receives bullet on her head and is in critical condition. This sad news takes me into my last year memories when I met this brave kid MALALA in a Youth Conference.

It was a dialogue session in Lahore; Luckily I was moderating that session. This Dialogue session was on Education and Extremism. We all know her views about Education and extremism. There she also expresses same, and shows her concern on extremism and operation in SWAT and rest areas. During session we had Lunch and Tea together. During these hours, I have found her polite but full of enthusiasm. During whole session, her confidence constantly impressed me. Although she is 10 years younger than me but I became her fan after spending few hours in that session. She is a LIGHT in Darkness. Darkness from which we all are suffering, Especially Pakistan’s Switzerland SWAT.

Who Attacked MALALA? Tehreek-i-Taliban? WHY?

·         Because she wants to study?

·         She wants every girl of Pakistan to be educated?

·         Because of her popularity? Or because of gender discrimination as TALBAN never accepts any female?

I am yet not able to understand what TALIBAN wants. There goals, aims & objectives. Are they really preaching ISLAM? NO. They just want SO CALLED altered NIZAM-e-Shariyat. They are creating Rebellions, Rebellions against ISLAM & its ideology. Islam is a religion of PEACE. Islam won’t give right to kill anyone specially FEMALES. Islam is the only religion who first gives rights to females. Even these rights are far better than UN rights.

Our Prophet (S.A.W.W)’s teaching was not what Taliban wants. Even we should not call them TALIBAN. They are BLOODY ZALIMAN, One who doesn’t want Pakistan to prosper. They are not conservative but Mentally SICK. They are our ENEMY, Our Future’s ENEMY.

Did Islam allow killing of anyone? Especially Females, who are respectable for all of us! They don’t attack MALALA, but Pakistan’s Youth. I am not considering this attack on any cast but on Pakistan FUTURE.

I think this is the high time to THINK. I am yet confused about operation clean of SWAT. Still militants are roaming in SWAT. WHY?? SWAT is not FAR from Islamabad. Our so CALLED POLITICIANS should think. If they can capture SWAT again so they can capture ISLAMABAD and Pakistan as well. Are we ready for these Talibanization? At least I am NOT. I always found MALALA covering her head with a long CHADAR. I never saw her hairs all open. She always follows customs of PASTONS and follows Islamic teaching.

I was standing with my little sister MALALA and will remain with her. I am not a hypocrite like our Politicians and Molvi Sahiban, who even don’t have a single word for this worst incident. All of them are condemning this incident but none have words for those TALIBANS who attacked this innocent.

Are they really scared of that 14 years girl? NO, they are scared of PROSPER PAKISTAN, A Moderate Pakistan, A Powerful Pakistan. For me TALIBAN’s are ANTI-ISLAM.

Mazhab k jo Byopari hain,

Wo sab se bari bemari hain,

Wo jin k siwa sab kafir hain,

Jo deen ka harf-e-akhir hain,

In JHUTAY aur MAKARO se

MAZHAB k THEKEDARO se

Main Baghi hoon main Baghi hoon

Jo chahe mujh pe Zulm karo

All Pakistanis Prayers and Best wishes are with the Daughter of Pakistan, My sister MALALA. May ALLAH protect her and blessed her with Health & Imaan. AMEEN.

Peace March

Peace March

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf announced a Peace March towards Waziristan on 7^th of October 2012 (Sunday). Criticizers are as usual criticizing Khan’s move towards Waziristan march. I am really having severe reservations from PTI nowadays, after resignation of Sherien Mazari makes me think that what is going in the party? Is it hijacked by Kusuri’s, Laghrai’s, Qureshi’s & Hashmi’s? Mazari & Khan’s policy is same. Both are against War and terror. If PTI comes into power, Sherien Mazari must be the one will be dealing all foreign policies of Pakistan and it must be against WAR on Terror.

But after all above stuff, I second Khan’s march towards Waziristan. Stance of PTI on War of terror, and drones attack are natural and voice of majority people residing in Pakistan. Khan is planning to take a crowd of 100,000 people including International Media, National as well as International Human Rights organizations, NGO’s and locals to Kotkai (South Waziristan). Taking local and international organizations is a smart move. Only Khan has guts to invite and take them to Waziristan. After Jalsa in Quetta, it will be a second biggest achievement of PTI. I can challenge all political parties, if they love Pakistan and want Pakistan to prosper then organize a Jalsa in Baluchistan and organize Peace March towards Waziristan.

During Ramzan, Our very own Interior Minister Rehman Malik stated that Waziristan, Specially southern part is creating trouble, after Eid, state will take strict action and might go for operation (as the only option for our government).

Marching towards Waziristan is such a difficult but positive move by PTI, and calling International NGO & media is a smarter move. Because after it, these organizations will let their countries know what exactly happening in Pakistan, and what are the effects cause by these drones’ strikes. Khan always pointed that these drones are not killing Terrorists but creating terrorists. I completely agree with this, we are in state of war since 12 long years, but didn’t get a single reward. And no chances of ending of this WAR. It’s true that the war against terrorism is NON ENDING WAR.

I have heard that PAKISTANI Embassy in UK have rejected Carol Grayson and Yacine Helali visas. Others have already applied but I doubt, Government of Pakistan might not give visas to them. Now the test is of Pakistani media have started that how they cover this peace march. I have heard that many famous names from Pakistani media are joining Khan on this Peace march and will do programs on it.

I can only Wish Khan & team luck... Fe-Amaan-Allah.

Celebration of Terrorism Day

Celebration of Terrorism Day

Initially I was thinking not to write on this topic, but anger, sadness and frustration inside me forced to express my yesterday’s anger. I usually criticise PPP government, but stance on this ANTI-ISLAM movie by the current government was good. Although announcing a holiday is not a solution but sometimes it’s good to record your protest through these tactics internationally.

21-September-2012 was declared as ISHQ-e-Rasool day. Almost every political party organized rallies against that ANTI-ISLAM movie. Even NGOS, student organizations were there as well to support that day. I was expecting bit disturbance as our very own interior minister REHMAN BABA jammed all cellular network by 2:00am without any prior information. Rumours were already surrounding about blocking of networks, but no one was sure. Till Namaz-e-Jummah, everything was looking normal, but don’t know what happened after it.

Sudden change was found in ASHIQ’s behaviour. In Islamabad, Protestors reached to SARENA Hotel and started looting and harassing staff. There demand was to handover foreigners especially American’s. They have also reached Diplomatic enclave’s gate in Islamabad and were forcing to allow them to march towards American & French Embassy.

In Lahore, same situation happens, but JOSH of ASHIQ were pretty high in Lahore, they managed o reach on street next to American Consulate and chanting slogans ‘Ghulami-e-Rasool mai MOUT bhi Qabool hia’. After 4 hours of hard struggle, Rangers and police successfully dispersed Protesters.

BUT in Karachi, JOSH-o-JAZBA by ASHIQAN-e-Rasool were at PEAK. Protestors cum TERRORISTS were marching towards American Consulate located near MT. Khan road. Roads were blocked with containers, but protesters were again and again demanding to allow them to reach U.S consulate. On one news channel, reporter asked a protester that why they want to go to U.S embassy, his reply was an eye opener,

‘Hum Gustakh-e-Rasool ko marna chahatay hia, AMREKA ny hamarey NABI (SAW) ki shaan mai Gustakhi ki hia, hum AMRIKI consulate walo ko nhe choray gaye, isko jala de gaye. Hamara Hukumat se Mutalba hia k AMREKIYO ko Mulq se Nikalo aur tamam Sifarti taluqat khatum karo.  NATO Supply band karo. France walo ko bhi nikalo, Bal k hamarey Hawalay karo Ta k hum apna inteqam khud laye. Agar Police walay hum ko CONSULATE nhe janay daye gaye tu hum poray Karachi ko aur is Elaqay (PIDC and areas nearby) ko Tabah kar de gaye !'

After watching this 2 minutes interview, I have realized the mentality of our ILLETRATE Nation. I mean if police will not allowing them to march towards U.S consulate, so they will burn their very own Pakistanis property! What the CRAP is this? And then it happened, Banks were looted, Fast food chains were destroyed, Cinema’s were set on fire, Damaged many properties including Hotels (Sheraton, PC, KFC, Nandos, Pizzahut) and proved that we are the WORST NATION who can kill and looted their very own country mates.

Can anyone answer to these questions?

1.       WHY they have burnt CINEMA’s? Is that cinema was planning to screen that ANTI-ISLAM movie?

2.       Why they were armed?

3.       Why was Banks Looted? Especially National Bank, United Bank, MCB & NIB bank. Are they running by that BLOODY Director of that movie?

4.       Why they have destroyed KFC, Pizza huts, Nandos, Sheraton, PC & MC Donald?

I know they are international FAST FOOD chains but own and operated by Pakistanis. Investments on these chains are of our Pakistanis brothers. These fast food chains are providing employment to more than 20,000 Pakistanis. If they wind -up there business then who will give employment to those 20,000 people??  Can Any Mullah who was cursing KFC yesterday as ‘YAHODIYO ki COMPANY’ can reply me?

In class 6 or 7, we studied in Islamiat that one of our Prophet (SAW)’s companion (SAHAB Karam) worked in a Jews garden for whole night and in return he receive dates (as a wage), he handed over all those dates to our Prophet (S.A.W) for battle donation. This shows that working directly for any non Muslim especially Jews are not wrong and the earning from that job is HALAL & JAIZ. BUT I don’t know why, Our MULLAH’s hate Israel and Jews. According to them, every false thing is being done by Jews.  In KFC and rest fast food case, all are international chains, but in Pakistan they are owned and operated by Pakistanis are serving 100% Halal food. They are not serving anything which is prohibited in ISLAM.

After having yesterday’s worst and bitter experiences, I think that people who use to oppose me should realize that Secularism is a need. These illiterate ISLAM k THAIKIDAR will ruin us. Internationally they have spoiled Pakistan & Islam’s image. I am still confused that either it’s a PROTEST or TERRORISM?

At least I can’t call it a PROTEST. We have set an example that we can destroy ourselves. It’s all because of our Dominancy of Illiterate Molvi’s and frustration. I am still not able to get WHAT the HELL was police and rangers were doing? Till 6:00pm, not even a single MOLVI SAHAB came in front and asked protesters to remain in Peaceful. Where they were? This shows the hypocrisy of our society. I second that we should protest and record it internationally but is this the way to record your protest? GROW UP PAKISTANIS!

According to our REHMAN MALIK, our target is to secure Diplomatic Enclave (he was least bothered about the citizens who are paying for his Salary). Why he didn’t call army for Peshawar, Karachi & Lahore? May be 20 lives doesn’t make sense to call army to him. If death toll rises to four figures, then maybe he calls Army. For him loss of Millions of Dollars is very low. If it rises to trillions of Dollars, then he will call Army. So according to him, EVERYTHIGN IS FINE & PERFECT!

Anti-Islam Movie

Anti-Islam Movie

Since few days, I am again & again listening about an ANTI-ISLAM movie. Then suddenly heard about the protests against this movie and the killing of American Ambassador in Libya. This makes me curious what exactly it is. As I personally don’t believe on anything without knowing it by own. This curiosity takes me to Youtube & google. Finally found a 13 minutes& 51 seconds clip with many reports on the "Innocence of Muslims".

I am not a good practising Muslim, but YES; firmly believe on Islam & its teachings. Being a Muslim, I know my limits and respect for other religions as well. Since I have watched that 14 minutes clips, I can’t control my feelings & emotions. I am yet in shocked that how someone without doing research made a movie on a Religious topic? If we go through History books, every one gives Examples of our Holy Prophet (S.A.W) and his soft behaviour. Not even from Muslims, but from NON-Mulims historians write about him a lot. BUT what in 13 minutes movie had portrayed, it was totally a CRAP. I don’t have words to express my feelings. That movie really hearts me. They don’t only target our Prophet (S.A.W), but our Mothers Hazrat Ayesha (R.A), Hazrat Bilal (R.A) all Caliphs of Islam & Islamic teachings. (NA-AOZUBILLAH).

I wish no one watch it, if any practising Muslim watched it, there reaction will be so HARD. Current reaction is nothing in front of it as what I have seen is literally SHAMEFUL. I can’t express it in words. I welcome U.S.A government officially condemned this movie. I watched Hillary Clinton’s views on movie.

I would also like to Thanks Mr. Michael Tessler & Mr. Spencer Isen, President & Vice-President of International Youth congress (USA). Both of them Condemned this movie and also show solidarity and respect for all religion especially Islam.

Being a Muslim, We have to believe and respect all Prophets & Messangers of Allah, including:

• Moses (Musa A.S)
• David (Dawood A.S)
• Jesus (ESSA A.S)
• & Mohammad (S.A.W)

We even can’t think of disrespecting any religion. Even in history, there is not a single incident reported that any Muslims have disrespect any religion. Not event Hindus, Parsis, Sikhs, Budhists etc.

I think U.N.O & O.I.C should come in front and take serious actions. Even in freedom of speech law, following line should be added.

Everyone have Right to express their feelings BUT they CAN’T DISRESPECT ANY RELIGION, RELIGIOUS FIGURES & Sacred PLACES.

Discriminatory Education System

Discriminatory Education System

International Literacy Day 8 September

Ten years of education in Sindh can be

·        O-Level Cambridge

·        Matriculation (Urdu Medium) –Sindh Board

·        Matriculation (English Medium) –Sindh Board

·        Matriculation (Sindhi Medium) –Sindh Board

·        Matriculation (Agha Khan Board)

·        Madarsah

This means that every year, we are developing 6 types of DIFFERENT YOUTH. Is it DISCRIMINATION OR NOT??

I received a reply from a government official that NO, it’s all about your choice. You have the option either to select any. Unfortunately those rich people can’t understand that it’s NOT about choice. It’s about DISCRIMINATION. We all know that labour class can’t afford O-Level’s fees. That’s why they prefer either to select Matriculation in (Sindhi/Urdu) or to go for Madarsah, or not to select ANY and keep rising illiteracy rate!

If it’s about choice to select any, then I can challenge, change the fee structure to same, NO one will select Matriculation or Madarsah. Everyone will go for Cambridge system.

Getting education in Pakistan is status symbol now. If you are from a well to do family, you will definitely go for O-A- Levels and after completing it, they have the option; either to go abroad or to complete education from some EXPENSIVE PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES. It’s a HARSH reality that an O-Level’s student is not equal to a Matric student. Unfortunately our so called politicians have confined us to such system in which from beginning to end, students have to face DISCRIMINATION! WHY?

If prince William of England can study in local institute and live in shared accommodation during his studies then why this DISCRIMINATION in ISLAMIC REPUBLIC of PAKISTAN?

Once in a seminar on education, a government official says that all these educations systems give a healthy competition in our society. And with this, all boards will start struggling to come over on other.

With due respect, SIR, it’s not COMPETITION. It’s all about accommodating Elite into Elite institutes and poor into worst! Can’t we provide a single education system to everyone?? If we, then I am 100% sure that our unprivileged class will bring change in this country. Most of the positions will be taken by those. And I am pretty much sure that this is the reason which insecure our politicians. They always distance lower class/Middle Class from Education...