You only live once, make the most of it!
The sound of “Rule, Britannia!” or “God Save the Queen” is missing from the European Championship. Â Not once has a group of fans spent hour after hour in a stadium or a city center beating incessantly on drums and playing trumpets to “The Great Escape.” There haven’t been any rousing choruses of the English…
They say cricket is the great equalizer, when Misbah Ul Haq made that behind the wicket paddle mistake at the cusp of a legendary victory in the 20 20 world cup some time ago Pakistani hearts sank as India raises their arms in victory. It is often said that the cross border rivalry is all…
I am often asked this question by my friends in the most erstwhile manner, why do you bother to write about politics man? Well the reason is simple, first it keeps me sane and helps me define my own strategy (yes everyone here needs one just to get through the week) and second and most…
The sky is a perfect china blue and the breeze warm on our backs as we wander through the village. I don’t know how many times we’ve walked up this road, but today is still special, although the reason is unspoken. Today is a day to celebrate us.  Ahead is the big house, its…
An interesting quote from Iqbal… I dont know the exact words – but it basically said.. The heart is best, when often controlled by the faculty of the mind… But there are times when the heart should be left to its own devices…. This was based on the theme of love/hate in Shakespearean tragedy.. Only…
This craziness has got to stop. In all probability it only exists in my own head, and it’s making me miserable rather than happy. So it has to stop. Surely, surely, it’s a simple case of mind over matter. Surely, surely, my heart (if it is indeed my heart and not the female equivalent of…
“salam, KESC?” “yes madam” “We haven;t had electricity since 2 pm Yesterday.. it is now 12 30 pm today!’ – when can we expect electricity?” “Madam, there is a fault in the line, and your area is next in our list of priorities – as soon as your loadshedding time gets over..” “what? you mean…
Nowadays saviors of all sorts and types are coming out of the woodwork here in Pakistan. The latest of these messiahs seems to be the ex generals and officers committee that has been holding several meetings in the capital and coming on Tv channels. They have lambasted the governance of Musharraf and the measures he…
I sip my polystyrene cup of coffee pensively. Another day’s play going pear-shaped; we are not having a good season. The clouds have blown over again and all I can do is pray for rain. Politely, I clap the end of the over: another maiden for the opposition bowler.  Owen slides into the seat…