Electricity In the Summer?

For the last 2 weeks i have been surprised, nay shocked at the fact that in the full blaze of summer in Karachi the electricity is available and stable. I wonder how such a miraculous change has happened, as upon questioning from various friends and relatives living in this cities different neighborhoods, i have found…

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Bushism’s Of The Week Part 4

“Let me start off by saying that in 2000 I said, ‘Vote for me. I’m an agent of change.’ In 2004, I said, ‘I’m not interested in change –I want to continue as president.’ Every candidate has got to say ‘change.’ That’s what the American people expect.” –George W. Bush, Washington, D.C., March 5, 2008…

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Food Crises, it aint local no more!

Often a person gets so involved in their local and day to day problems of which we face several living in Pakistan, that we begin to lose sight of the bigger picture. Pakistan has been in the grip of serious shortages of food, i.e flour, rice and other edibles since the start of this year….

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Bushisms of the week Part 3

“I am here to make an announcement that this Thursday, ticket counters and airplanes will fly out of Ronald Reagan Airport.” —Washington, D.C., Oct. 3, 2001 “Do you have blacks, too?” —to Brazilian President Fernando Cardoso, Washington, D.C., Nov. 8, 2001 Wait a minute. What did you just say? You’re predicting $4-a-gallon gas? … That’s…

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The Spirit Of Ghandi Still Thrives

Although Mahatama Ghandi, the Indian leader and spiritual guru has long gone from this world. the spirit of his ghandigiri or non violence in the face of utter adversity still lives and thrives,  at least in his decendents. Proof of this is in the fact that Priyanka Ghandi, sister to now famous Rahul ghandi and…

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The Bookies Strike Again?

Younis Khan has withdrawn himself from the rest of the Pak vs BD series under serious circumstances. Apparently him, Danish Kaneria and Umar Gul were questioned over their alleged relationship with a shady Indian character known as “Annu bhai” Younis was fuming when he was not advised in advance of an ICC’s Anti-Corruption and Security…

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