You only live once, make the most of it!
Its been a hectic week and a half, since me and Awab Alvi decided to roll our sleeves up and do something for the flood victims of Pakistan and specifically sindh. The resulting initiative saw many friends joining us in our effort, as well as bloggers and tweeple from our online lives. They are now actively collaborating with us…
The earthquake’s  that hit Pakistan in 2005 and 2008 were regarded as the worst tragedy for the nation. Few have realized that the recent floods have in fact caused more damage then those earthquake’s did. As per latest reports official figures stand at 1600 dead and 12 million left homeless. The Monsoon rains began two weeks ago and…
The people of Pakistan are a paradox. Faced with the insurmountable Taliban, the war on our city streets via suicide bombs or the staggering inflation and crushing economic debt , most would either run for the hills or try to stand up for what they believe in. Instead, we see most of us living in a bubble…
The quarter-final stage of the Fifa World Cup is just round the corner but the air is already thick with controversy and gloom as a result of poor refereeing decisions. Football is a very strenuous sport as referees have to run from one end of the field to another to monitor the on-field play, aided…
This report was posted by Fahad Siddiqui the admin from the Facebook Group Say NO to Reality Shows As promised, we are now publishing a conversation with one of the contestants / eyewitness of the Clear man show. For confidentiality purpose we can not disclose the names of the people who were involved in this…
The above picture is taken from google earth and shows an alleged U.S base in Pakistan, complete with drones et all. This location is just this side of the Afghan border (50 kms) and as is clear in the picture one can see a couple of the much talked about drones parked outside. This is…
Here’s wishing all the authors and readers of deadpanthoughts a Happy new year…2009 I hope you’ve all managed to wrap up the odds and ends of 2008 – lets walk into the new day and the new year with hope, enthusiasm, and a fresh perspective for the future 🙂 best of luck…
Around this time of the year I happen to get very moody and mopey, no its not because Christmas is here and I do not get to celebrate it, I do wish all those who are a very merry one! Its because the last week of December marks the end of the year and the…
Everything is in boxes. It’s not that I’m packing up to leave; I’m packing up to stay. Stay sane, that is.  The boxes I am referring to are, of course, my emotions. One box for my husband, and another, smaller, box for Owen. And the most puzzling thing is – they are entirely separate….
As reported by APP (NO other private media reported this news despite rhetoric of free and fair reporting) no official function was organized in Balochistan on August 14, the Independence Day but the provincial government announced a holiday on August 15 which is Indian Independence day. This clearly reflects at the linkages of Baloch Nationalists…