We mentioned that the Prophet (peace be upon him) was loved by all his companions. Every one of them felt that he could do no better than being close to the Prophet, because he was a most caring friend. When he met someone, he would inquire about his affairs and his family. He would attend [...]
Current Affairs
Clinton’s Reception In Pakistan: Civil Coalition Launches ‘Stop The War’ Campaign
- Foreign Presence Source Of Instability - Trial for American and Pakistani War Criminals - Afghan Resistance Is Legitimate - Cease All Military Operations in Afghanistan - Compensate Pakistan For War Losses - Shut Down Terror Export To Pakistan From Afghan Soil A PakNationalists.com REPORT Saturday, 17 July 2010. WWW.PAKNATIONALISTS.COM ISLAMABAD, Pakistan—This is not the [...]
Life
Six Tips To Stop Smoking
I have a totally different experience. I was a smoker for about 26 years on an average of 60 cigarettes a day and kings in the latter half of smoking life. I had tried and succeeded in quitting smoking a number of times spanning days and weeks. I would always latch it back. I am yet to [...]
Life
happiness comes from giving
This story is about a beautiful, expensively dressed lady who complained to her psychiatrist that she felt that her whole life was empty, it had no meaning. So, the lady went to visit a counselor to seek out happiness. The counselor called over the old lady who cleaned the office floors. The counselor then said [...]
Society & Culture
Rickshaw Wisdom, Again: Better Than Hillary
Adil Najam I was going to write about the recent media interview of US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton by the stalwarts of the Pakistani electronic media. But I left that midway because she had nothing new or important to say. Nor did our media have anything new or important to ask. On the other [...]
Life
Some Useful Facts
By Puran Mungroo 1. The “57″ on the Heinz ketchup bottle represents the number of pickle types the company once had. 2. Giraffes and rats can last longer without water than camels. 3. Your stomach produces a new layer of mucus every two weeks so that it doesn’t digest itself. 4. 95% of all murders [...]
Society & Culture
Hunger knows no friend but its feeder
While a minority, born with a silver spoon living in their palatial havelis, luxurious farm houses and bungalows, can talk about the problems being faced by the country such as fake degrees, terrorism, the presidency and target killings on their dinner tables, with generators on standby and water tankers at their disposal, there are millions [...]
Society & Culture
Awam Mar Gae … Bhutto Aaj Bhe Zinda Hai
Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto’s birthday was celebrated with full zeal and zest throughout the country. Pakistan People’s Party arranged processions country wide. Government held mass gatherings and seminars to mark the birthday of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. Promises were made once again to empower the AWAM with roti, kapra and makaan. Oh yes! roti, kapra and makaan. [...]
Current Affairs
Why is Pakistan in the Top 10 FSI list again?
Once again, for the fourth time in the last five years, Pakistan has figured in the list of the TOP 10 FAILED STATES amongst 177 countries in the world. The rankings achieved by Pakistan over the past half a decade in the Failed States Index (FSI) are as follows: 2006 – Rank 9 2007 – Rank 12 [...]
Society & Culture
E cigarette; Quit smoking while smoking
After E mail and E commerce the next big E thing is probably the E cigarette. An electronic cigarette or “e-cigarette” is an alternative to smoked tobacco products, such as cigarettes, cigars, or pipes. It is a battery-powered device that provides inhaled doses of nicotine by delivering a vaporized propylene glycol/nicotine solution. In addition to [...]
Politics
Why Was the Islamic Republic of Pakistan formed?
Why Was the Islamic Republic of Pakistan formed? This question keeps on nagging me. Also, why was it decided to name it ‘Islamic’ Republic of Pakistan? Let’s go down the memory lane of the history of Pakistan and search for answers. Flashback. Whoa, where am I? The place seems to be set up for some [...]
Life
How To Raise Healthy Kids For Life 5 Steps You Can Take Today To Change Your Child’s Future
How To Raise Healthy Kids For Life 5 Steps You Can Take Today To Change Your Child’s Future Childhood obesity is growing at an alarming rate. You know that. You hear the news, read the articles and watch the reality shows on television. Our beautiful children are suffering from diabetes, heart disease, eating disorders, and [...]
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