April 2012
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Kaskade feat. Skylar Grey - Room For...
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12:39 am // Lack of decency or just common sense?
One of these days someone will need to explain me why would you play a song at a wedding whose lyrics goes like: “don’t touch me, don’t touch me, I have turned adult now, *ahhhhhh*” (sexual innuendo intended - song)
Like seriously, are you people just dumb to play that with young children around or with that brother and sister dancing to that song you are just completely...
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“Either he really does not know or is the most superb and patriotic liar I have...”
– From memos of veteran US diplomat and translator Vernon Walters regarding Pakistani Dictator General Zia-ul-Haq. Gives my view further confirmation that even after having the worst politicians and dictators in last 60 odd years, only thing they have shown sincerity to is somehow the Pakistani...
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9:40 pm // And an extra share
Whenever I am travelling to or from Pakistan and my flight is over Iraq and Saudi Arabia, I always make a pledge that I will get to Dubai and drive all the way to Makkah and do Umrah. But unfortunately I haven’t been able to do that yet.
I need to make a solid plan for this thing when I get back, better in winter time. Last year I was so close to being able to do that but at the last moment...
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9:20 pm // Batteries out
Both of my phones are running extremely low on battery, and very smart of me I didn’t put the chargers in my carrying bag. So unfortunately a lot of interesting pictures to be uploaded later from my camera.
Should be in Lahore in next 4-5 hours.
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2:11 pm // Imagine a very intelligent and witty...
yes, you are awesome!
On way to Pakistan now, decided against enjoying Istanbul for 6 hours but did take some good long breathes on the Turk soil. Probably will return sometime soon.
Details later.
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3:22 pm // glad that I didn't move to Turkey
And no nothing in negative way - things are pretty here! :)
Paid 20$ and got my 30 day visa in 10-15 minutes but will be staying back to give company to my friend and colleague who didn’t get his visa done. Probably will roam a wee bit around Istanbul on way back from Northern Cyprus.
I still desperately need a bed!
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8:08 am // Abu Dhabi Airport
All I need is a bed!
By the way Etihad need a bunch of angry Punjabi aunties as their hostess who can tell people, “oey aram naal bainda ain ya tainu ik puthay hath de lawan?!”
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8:50 pm // Plane crash in Rawalpindi and other...
Unfortunately a local airliner crashed near Rawalpindi just minutes before landing. All aboard are feared dead with many on the ground as it crashed near a rural area. Had to struggle get in touch with cousins who live near the Airport area - but glad they all are alright. A real tragic event, and my prayers are with those who have lost their loved ones in this crash. There is a serious need for...
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“Airport departure lounges are for hugs, kisses and a few tears. But hey Bon...”
– Me
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10:19 am // Interesting emails I have to deal with...
(EDITED SINCE IT IS PART OF OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE)
Dear Mr Munir father of Mr Mushtaq,
Pakistan though named Islamic Republic of Pakistan, it is still a democratic country. Constitution of Pakistan does not allow for forcing anything on anyone, including a dress code on women of this country. However in University we still have a general dress code for all the students (male and female) which...
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Replies....
wingspan replied to your photo: Got published in Asia Society blog: Some of my…
AMAZING, Malik, simply amazing.
Ma’am thank you! Always great to hear from you :)
helpmeflyyy replied to your photo: Got published in Asia Society blog: Some of my…
interesting thoughts..though that doesn’t seem to account for the fact that poorer people seem to be more religious/spiritual as...
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Lonely Saudi woman offers 1.33mln US dollar for...
A Saudi woman is offering to pay SAR5m (US$1.33m) to find a suitable husband, it was reported in local media. The marriage announcement, which did not mention the woman’s name, age or residential whereabouts, was published in the Arabic language magazine Roa. The lady has asked any interested applicants to contact her by fax or email. “Applicants should provide their contact number so the woman...
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Random terrorist joke
A suicide bomber walks into a pet shop and yells, “everyone out - you got one minute!”
Turtle smirks and says, “you bastard!”
(fresh off the facebook)
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Despite innocent verdict, blasphemy accused shot...
LAHORE: An elderly man, recently released from prison after acquittal by the court on proving innocent in a blasphemy case, was shot dead by the complainant in the Farooqabad area of Sheikhupura.
80-year-old Iqbal Butt was on his way home on a motorcycle rikshaw when he was shot dead when the accuser Maulvi Waqas and an unidentified accomplice chased him on a motorcycle and opened fire, resulting...
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zengg asked: Hi! I'm still curious about the major foreign policy differences between the US and Pakistan. How can these nations compromise around based on those differences? What do you think are the major foreign policy similarities that these nations have?
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11:16 pm // A quick recap of the day
I find it really annoying if someone pisses me off before 11 am on a workday! There should be some decency there people.
Came back home after work and gym. Realised that I was having a craving for ice cream yesterday, so took the tub of that mango ice cream out of my freezer and had it while watching House (had to).
There was a thunderstorm outside, so tried to take some pictures. Interesting...
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“Due to Pakistan’s support for the cause of Algerian struggle for self...”
– Ahmed Ben Bella (1918 - 2012) Algerian soldier, revolutionary and the first President of Algeria (Wikipedia).
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WatchFAITH | time-lapse from Mecca (by Hosain Hadi)
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4:49 pm // Slightly confused on what should I...
Really feel like writing something again, but I am kind of stuck whether I should write about Bhuttoism or the lack of having no Centrist approach in Pakistani political and social mindset?!
Oh yes! the kind of “insightful” articles I read from “noobs” who think they are some sort of “experts” on Pakistan and India is just too painful. They need to stop using...
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“President Asif Ali Zardari has donated $1 million for Dargah Sharif”
– according to a custodian of the shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. I just hope Mr President that it wasn’t from the tax I pay!
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1:16 pm // A week long hiatus and what Pakistan...
Apologies for a week long hiatus from regular micro-blogging, I was showing off Pakistan. Things I have been able to share and probably even learn myself:
Pakistanis stare at you if you do not look South-Asian enough.
Tourist places will try to rip you off.
Souvenir shops often do not have a tag on their merchandise because they want to slap you one accordingly.
Women once in Pakistan get a...
