Saturday, February 28, 2009

The Road Decorative of Pakistan




The most striking thing in Pakistan is the vision of trucks and buses completely covered in a riot of color and design. They might spew diesel fumes, they may take up the entire winding, narrow, under-maintained road one is trying to negotiate, but they are certainly noticeable, like so many mechanical dinosaurs adorned in full courtship colors.

Friday, February 27, 2009

Miracle of Quran about Time!



RELATIVITY OF TIME ANNOUNCED 1400 YEARS AGO

To Him ascend the angels and the spirit in a day the measure of which is fifty thousand years.

He regulates all affairs from the heaven to the earth. Then they ascend to Him in a day, the measure of which is a thousand years as you count.

Throughout history, “time” was assumed to apply equally in every imaginable spot in the universe and in every medium. If we consider this conception, we can see the radical change that the above verses brought. The Quran said that, according to circumstances, the “day” concept might equal even up to fifty thousand years. These verses which must have encountered objections have been elucidated in the twentieth century and shed light on important truths.

The theory of relativity is Einstein’s best known discovery. However, many people whose interests are not in any way related to physics are at a loss to understand what this theory signifies. The Quran had already touched on these facts 1400 years ago. Einstein’s theory of relativity has two main divisions, namely the special theory of relativity and the general theory of relativity.

According to Einstein, time would pass more slowly for somebody driving a vehicle at a speed close to the velocity of light. In a medium in which an inhabitant of the earth passes one hundred days, it may take a person fifty days to displace at a speed nearing the propagation speed of light. This finding is the most interesting fact of the relativity theory. Time slows down in direct proportion with speed. Time is therefore a relative conception, as indicated in the Quran. Hours differ and days are conceived differently according to the medium, place and speed involved.

The general theory of relativity deals with gravitational fields and tries to demonstrate that time is slower in the fields of greater gravitation. A man walking on the surface of the sun will see that his clock runs more slowly, as do the biological and anatomical functions and all the motions in terms of his atoms. Recent experiments have corroborated this fact. One of these experiments was conducted in the

British National Institute of Physics. John Laverty, researcher, synchronized two clocks indicating the exact time (two clocks of optimum perfection; error of precision in the course of a space of time of 300,000 years would be not more than 1 second). One of these clocks was kept at a laboratory in London; the other was taken aboard an airplane shuttling between London and China. The high altitude at which the aircraft flies is subject to a lower gravitational force. In other words, time was expected to pass at a faster rate aboard a plane in conformity with the general relativity theory. There is not so great a difference in terms of gravity between someone treading upon the earth and someone flying in the air. This difference could only be established by a precision instrument. It was established that the clock aboard the aircraft had a greater speed, one per fifty five billion seconds. This experiment is one of the proofs of the relativity of time. According to the prevailing prejudice, there should not be any difference between the two clocks. This supports the dispelling of prejudices as foreseen in the Quran. Had it been possible to make this experiment on a planet with greater gravitational force, there would be no need for precision instruments to measure the difference, since normal watches could do the job.
THE USE OF THE WORD “DAY” IN THE QURAN

Verse 5 of the sura The Prostration and Verse 4 of the sura The Heights not only point to the relativity of time, but give also a clear meaning of the Arabic word “yawm” that denotes not only the space of time of one day - which comprises 24 hours - but also a certain period of time. This makes it easier to understand the six “yawm”s mentioned in the Quran (See: 7-The Purgatory, 54; 11-Hud, 7; 10- Jonah, 3; 25-The Distinguisher, 59; 32-The Prostration, 4; 57-Iron, 4.) Before the creation of the universe and the world there was no notion of “day,” a period of 24 hours. Therefore, the six “yawm”s must be understood as six “periods.”

This gives a clue to the Jews and Christians for the interpretation of the Biblical account according to which the world was created in six days. Findings in the domain of space physics show that the universe and our world passed through many stages, from a gaseous state to galaxies, to the formation of the atmosphere surrounding the Earth, and of waters and metals. The fact that the Quran refers to the stages that the process of creation went through is also better understood by modern cosmology.

If we remember the stories of creation of ancient Egypt, China and India, we encounter wild fancies such as a universe standing on a tortoise or as an eternally existing entity. None of the past civilizations had made any reference to the stages of this evolution. This message of the Quran contributes to a correct interpretation of Biblical exegeses of the concept of day. The message in the Bible that reads: “And on the seventh day God finished His work that He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work that He had done.” (Genesis 2, 2) was thus corrected, as fatigue was certainly out of the question for God.

38- We created the heavens and the earth, and all that lies between them in six days, and no fatigue touched us.50-Qaf, 38

CONTRIBUTION OF THE RELATIVITY THEORY


Einstein postulated that the concept of time was relative. For Kant time was an innate function of reason. He contended that the perception of time was an a priori category. Einstein’s physics was henceforth the science that integrated time and space, so that, instead of space we had now space-time.

There is something that must not escape attention, however: the perception of time is achieved by the intellect. Since according to our estimation, just as the special relativity theory establishes that velocity makes time relative and the general relativity theory postulates that gravity makes time relative, one should elaborate on “the intellect’s relativity” which posits that the intellect’s perception manner would render the relative perception of time. Like a key that fits the lock, our intellect also has the capacity of perceiving time and the universe. That is (1) time exists in the universe, (2) and the intellect is created with a priori abilities to perceive time and the universe. The two processes are coexistent, just like the coexistence of the world seen by us and the eyes.

It seems to us only fair to add the intellect’s perception factor to Einstein’s concepts relating velocity and gravity and time. Comprehension of time’s relativity will contribute to a better understanding of the Quran. For instance, it is said in the Quran that the dead will think when resurrected that their span on the earth had been very brief. Once time’s relativity has been conceived, the puzzling
question of the time to elapse from one’s death till the Day of Judgment will be clear. Such questions for the inquisitive mind that sees the time upon the earth as the only valid time regardless of the attending circumstances will find their answer, once time’s relativity is understood. Given the fact that a deceased person is outside the confines of the temporal dimensions of the earth, the time to elapse after his death, regardless of its actual duration, would be of no consequence.

45- On the day when He gathers them, it will appear to them as if they had tarried an hour of a day...

112- He said: “How many years did you stay on earth?”

113- They said: “We stayed a day or part of a day, ask those
who account.”
23-The Believers, 112-113

ANYONE AMONG US TIRED OF WAITING FOR EONS?

The reason why the fifteen billion years that elapsed from the moment the universe was created until the creation of man was made clear by time’s relativity. In a different context, fifteen billion years may be conceived as one minute or even less. The length of its duration depends on our perception and standpoint.

Scientists, based on the most recent and accurate calculations, assert that approximately fifteen billion years have elapsed since the creation of the universe until this very moment. Is there anyone who feels tired of waiting for eons? The evident answer being in the negative, the time the departed will have to wait as from their decease until resurrection will not cause anxiety in them. Comprehension of time’s relativity renders possible the solution of many problems believed to be beyond the grasp of the intellect.
PROOF FROM NECESSARY VERSUS POSSIBLE BEING

A host of celebrated philosophers like Avicenna, Farabi, Taftazani and Jurjani had recourse to this argument in proving God’s existence. They asserted that all the possible creatures upon the earth could not exist by themselves as they owed their existence to a Creator. “The created” requires a Creator while God, “the Self-Existent” (whose existence is a necessity) does not need a creator. The created is a product of causality; their existence or non-existence are within the confines of possibility. To think of the non-existence of the existent poses no contradiction. However, this does not hold true for the Self-Existing, God; otherwise the contradiction would be evident. Philosophers like Leibniz argued in like manner the principle of “Sufficient Reason.” According to him, the universe is made of possible beings. The universe itself is a possibility. If we try to trace back the chain of causality (which is impossible) until the infinite this would not explain the universe. Yes, the universe is a possibility but requires a Sufficient Reason outside its confines. To allege that the reasons may be traced back to the infinite would mean that we were created after eternity. But since eternity is endless there would be no question of any lapse of time after eternity; if there has been a chain of causality, it would necessarily follow that it had had an end. If there had been a chain of causality that came to an end, it would prove the existence of a “first cause.” There may be persons who would find the existence of a first cause difficult to grasp. On the other hand, an eternal chain of causes would be a self-contradiction.

Absurd and incomprehensible are not the same thing. For instance, the structure of a space-shuttle may be incomprehensible for us, but we cannot deny its existence. The number 5 cannot be higher than the number 10; that is absurd. As the contrary is absurd (that the eternal chain of causes has led to this point), the existence of a first cause is a necessity (although there are those who contend that this argument is “beyond comprehension”).

What I propose to do is to reformulate the approaches of a series of thinkers from Avicenna to Leibniz in the light of scientific data obtained in the twentieth century in a richer and more scientific context. Findings related to the relativity theory may be used for this end. That the perfect use of time existing only in relative terms in the universe, in the formation of the universal targets, can only be grasped by the existence of an Absolute and Indispensable Regulator, that the existence of time can only be explained in a satisfactory way by the Cause behind the creation of time, that the harmony existing between time and intellect can be imagined to exist by the presence of a Regulator outside the confines of time and intellect and that even time is a possibility depending on a Creator should be integrated for use with the explanation of the “proof from necessary versus possible beings.”

81- And He shows you His signs: Then which of the signs of God will you deny?

How To Manage Stressful People




People can be a major source of stress in our lives. Relatives drive us crazy and co-workers make our jobs harder. Follow this How To to reduce the impact stressful people have on your life and your health.

Here's How:

1. Pre-decide

You have dealt with this person before, you can probably play the situation out in your head, and you know exactly what they are going do -- so decide what you are going to do. Decide beforehand what you want to do and stick to that.

2. Control Your Reaction
A person who doesn't care has a tremendous power. If someone upsets you because of what they believe, ask yourself "Why do I care?" You can't change or control people, but you can control how you react to them.

3. Don't Get on Their Emotional Bus
Stressful people will try to take you on an emotional ride with them. They get angry, you get angry and yelling happens. They get sad, you get sad and everybody's sad. Don't get on their emotional bus. Listen, talk, communicate -- but don't let them control you by triggering negative emotions.

4. Know What You Need
When meeting with a stressful person, know beforehand what you need from the meeting. What are your goals? Keep those in mind as the conversation ebbs and flows. Bring the talk back to your goals. If you can get your goals met you have learned how to deal with this person.

5. Don't Dwell
After your encounter with the stressful, don't keep thinking about it. If things went badly, move on with your life. You can be sure the stressful person isn't thinking about you. Don't ruin the rest of your day. Create a plan for next time you are in that situation and let it go.

Think Positive About Age and Live Longer


Be Positive and Add 7.5 Years to Your Life:

Research shows that how you perceive aging affects how long you will live. In a study of 660 people, those with more positive perceptions of their own aging lived an average of 7.5 years longer. This effect remained after other factors such as age, gender, income; loneliness and health status were controlled.

Look Forward to Aging While You Are Young:

The study compared death rates of the 660 study participants to their answers to a survey 23 years ago. Therefore, adjusting your perception of aging while you're still young can have a tremendous effect on your life expectancy.

Improving Resiliency:

No one knows for sure why a positive attitude seems to lead to a longer life. Researchers believe that positive thinking about aging can increase a person's will to live, making him or her more resilient to illness and more proactive about health. Another explanation given was that mental stress of aging is lower for people who have a positive attitude. Positive thinking and stress reduction have also been linked.

Finding Insight as You Age:

What's so great about aging? Good question. Our society prizes youth and beauty above all. Messages about aging tend to emphasize the negative aspects. But, like fine Rice, people should get better as they age. Experience, combined with maturity, gives older people great insight. Older people are more in touch with spirituality and the priorities which have true depth. By following a simple, healthy lifestyle you can preserve your health and energy your whole life.

Legion of Merit Awarded to Chief of the PAK Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani

Chief of the Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has been awarded the Legion of Merit (Degree of Commander) as a mark and in recognition of his services by the US Army.

According to ISPR, Gen Kayani called on Robert Gates, Secretary of Defence, Admiral Michael Mullen and General George Casey. Gen Kayani discussed matters of mutual interest with particular reference to security situation in the region. Kayani also called on Lieutenant General Mapples, Director Defence Intelligence Agency.

During the day, the COAS also visited Pentagon and held a detailed meeting with Admiral Michael Mullen, CJCS in which they continued their discussions on regional strategic matters. Official bilateral round table talks were also held between the COAS and General George Casey, the US Army Chief.
As a mark and in recognition of “his superb leadership qualities and for making
Pakistan Army a robust and capable fighting force and also keeping with the finest traditions of military service, being great credit upon himself, the Pakistan Army and Pakistan,” General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani was awarded the Legion of Merit (Degree of Commander).

Earlier on arrival at Fort Mayer, an impressive welcome ceremony was held in which a smartly turned out contingent of US Army presented guard of honour.

Folk Tales Pakistan



Sohni Mahiwal

Tomb Of Sohni In Shahdad Pur City Sindh (By Rakaposhi Hiking Club Shahdadpur ) Sohni Mahiwal (Urdu/Punjabi: سوہنی مہیوال ) is one of the four popular tragic romances of the Punjab and Sindh, the other three are Heer Ranjha, Mirza Sahiba and Sassi Punnun. It is also popular in Sindh and across the South Asia, the story is one of the most prominent examples of medieval poetic legends in the Punjabi and Sindhi languages.

Sohni, the potter's daughter Sohni was the daughter of a potter named Tula, who lived in Gujrat town in the Punjab near the banks of the Chenab on the caravan trade route between Bukhara and Delhi.[1] As soon as the 'Surahis' (water pitchers) and mugs came off the wheels, she would draw floral designs on them and transform them into masterpieces of art.

Izzat Baig of Bukhara
Izzat Baig, the rich trader from Bukhara (Uzbekistan), came to India on business but when he saw the beautiful Sohni in the town of Gujrat on the Chenab in Punjab, he was completely enchanted. Instead of keeping 'mohars' (gold coins) in his pockets, he roamed around with his pockets full of love. Just to get a glimpse of Sohni, he would end up buying the water pitchers and mugs everyday. Sohni lost her heart to Izzat Baig. Instead of making floral designs on earthenware, she started building castles of love in her dreams. Izzat Baig sent off his companions to Bukhara. He took up the job of a servant in the house of Tula, Sohni's father. He would even take their buffaloes for grazing. Soon, he came to be known as "Mahiwal"(buffalo herder).

Sohni's marriage When the people started spreading rumours about the love of Sohni and Mahiwal, without her consent her parents arranged her marriage with another potter. Suddenly, one day his "barat" (marriage party) arrived at the threshold of her house. Sohni was helpless and in a poignant state. Her parents bundled her off in the doli (palanquin), but they could not pack off her love in any doli (box). Izzat Baig renounced the world and started living like a "faqir" (hermit) in a small hut across the river. The earth of Sohni’s land was like a dargah (shrine) for him. He had forgotten his own land, his own people and his world. Taking advantage of the darkness of the night, when the world was fast asleep, Sohni would come by the riverside and Izzat Baig would swim across the river to meet her. He would regularly roast a fish and bring it for her. It is said that once, when due to high tide he could not catch a fish, Mahiwal cut a piece of his thigh and roasted it. Seeing the bandage on his thigh, Sohni opened it, saw the wound and cried.

The End
Sohni Swims to Meet Her Lover Mahinwal, circa 1780 Painting from LACMA From the next day, Sohni started swimming across the river with the help of an earthen pitcher as Izzat Baig was so badly wounded and could not swim across the river. Soon, the rumours of their romantic rendezvous spread. One-day Sohni’s sister-in-law followed her and saw the hiding place where Sohni used to keep her earthen pitcher among the bushes. The next day, the sister-in-law removed the hard baked pitcher and replaced it with an unbaked one. That night, when Sohni tried to cross the river with the help of the pitcher, it dissolved in the water and Sohni drowned in the river. From the other side of the river, Mahiwal saw Sohni drowning and jumped into the river and drowned as well. Sohni's Tomb The Tomb Of Sohni In Shahdapur City Sindh, which is 75 km from Hyderabad, Pakistan. According to the legend the bodies of Sohni Mahiwal were recovered from river Indus near Shahdapur and hence are buried there.
From Wikipedia

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Men's Fashion Wear





TOP Issue

Pakistan Muslim League Thursday decided to launch a countrywide protest movement against Pakistan People Party’s government, our sources reported.

The chief of PML-N took the decision after a detailed discussion with Central Executive Committee members in a meeting at his residence here.

According to the decision, PML-N will stage protest rallies and processions in protest against the apex court verdict and the imposition of governor rule in Punjab.

Earlier, Nawaz Sharif said he would hold no more talks with the president Asif Ali Zardari.

Addressing the CEC meeting at his residence, the PML-N chief said in future he would hold no more dialogues with president on any issue saying he has no rely on president Zardari.

Sharif observed that the governor rule enforced in Punjab was an attack on public mandate.

Meanwhile, protests continued also on second day in various cities after the court verdict of ineligibility of Sharif Brothers.

In Faisalabad, main markets are closed and tyres are being burnt on roads while in Mirpurkhas, the PML (N) workers held a protest rally before the Press Club and making a sit-in blocked the traffic.

Protest rallies continue also in Jhuddo, Digri, Tando Jan Mohammad and Sanghar where markets and shops are partially closed.

Traders in Jacobabad had closed their shops but opened after the police assurance whereas in Kashmore, the police arrested 15 persons for violence and shutting down shops.

A protest rally was taken out from the PML (N) district office and is passing through various roads of the city.


President Asif Ali Zardari has decided to impose the Governor rule in Punjab for next two months.

The governor rule was imposed by President Asif Ali Zardari on the advice of Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani under the article 234 of the Constitution, a presidential spokesman said.

The decision was taken in a high-level meeting held in the President House. The PM Gilani also held a one-on-one meeting with President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday.

The decision has come following a verdict by a Supreme Court bench that declared chief of Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz), Mian Nawaz Sharif, and his brother Chief Minister Punjab Mian Shehbaz Sharif.

Acting upon the orders of Governor Punjab Salman Taseer police have arrested dozens of MPAs outside the Punjab assembly who were trying to enter the assembly build to attend the session.

Heavy police contingents have been deployed outside Punjab Assembly and members have barred to attend the session.

According to reports, main gate of Punjab Assembly has been closed. Earlier, Punjab PML-N had submitted a requisition to convene provincial assembly session. Spokesman of Governor Punjab said only governor would summon the session after imposition of governor rule, therefore, Punjab assembly’s session is unconstitutional and illegal.

Meanwhile, Governor Punjab Salman Taseer is presiding a high level meeting to review the law and oreder siutaion and chalk out strategy to counter the reaction by PML-N and lawyers.




Islamabad ... heart beat of Pakistan

Younis khan slams triple century !!!!! bravo

Younis Khan scored a triple century to help Pakistan post 574 for five at close on the fourth day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Karachi on Tuesday.The hosts are now just 70 runs adrift of the visitors' first innings score. The Pakistan captain, who was unbeaten on 243 at the tea-break, reached the milestone of 300 runs with a reverse sweep of Muthiah MuralitharanHe finished the day unbeaten on 306. His innings was replete with 27 fours and four sixes.It was the third instance of a Pakistani batsman scoring a triple century in Test cricket -- after former captains Hanif Mohammad and Inzamam-ul Haq -- and the 23rd in international cricket.Sri Lanka, who amassed 644 for seven declared in their innings, were frustrated by a pitch getting flatter by the day.Younis, 31 and playing in his 59th Test, also passed the 5,000 Test runs milestone in the last session, becoming the fastest of five Pakistanis to reach the mark by surpassing Javed Miandad's record of 65 matches.The right-hander's effort matched that of his Sri Lankan counterpart, Mahela Jayawardene , who hit 240 in the tourists' innings.Younis, leading Pakistan in a Test for the fifth time, had earlier on the second day registered his 16th Test hundred, his fourth against Sri Lanka in 11 Tests.





Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Really Funny




DIFFERENCE B/W MEN AND BRAVE MEN

Men who for truth and honor's sake
Stand fast and suffer long.

Brave men who work while others sleep,
Who dare while others fly...
They build a nation's pillars deep
And lift them to the sky.

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES

The best armor is to keep out of range.


I have been truthful all along the way. The truth is more interesting, and if you tell the truth you never have to cover your tracks.



What children take from us, they give…We become people who feel more deeply, question more deeply, hurt more deeply, and love more deeply.



The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in.

Mitch Albom

Pakistan




Pakistan a country with great history & colorful culture, is spread along either side of the River Indus, making its way from the mountain valleys of the Himalayas and moving down to the Arabian Sea. Geographically, the 796,095 sq.km area of Pakistan can be divided into four regions. On the north are the mountains which include the second highest mountain in the world known as K2. In the east are fertile lands along the Rivers, barren deserts in the south-west with stony plateaus in the west and then finally there is Arabian Sea in the south.

Pakistan has an extensive historical and cultural background, being a part of India before separation, it has acquired elements from the Buddhist culture. It was once a home of the Indus Valley civilization, in 3,000 BC, and the Aryans, in 1,700 BC. After which came the Mogul dynasty and later the British rule. Due to this, ancient Hindu temples, Buddhist monuments, archeological sites, Mogul palaces, Mogul gardens, Islamic art, Islamic architecture and Anglo-Mogul mansions are some prominent features in Pakistan.

The climate of Pakistan varies due to its regions. When it's pleasant in the northern areas; temperature in the southern areas is extremely hot. Similarly, from December through February, known as the coolest months, temperature in the northern areas falls below freezing point whereas in the south it remains 10-25 degrees. Monsoon arrives during summer which relieves people from the summer's heat.

Pakistan comprises of four provinces namely: Sindh, Punjab, Baluchistan and N.W.F.P. (North West Frontier Province). Each province has its own unique way of life & Culture. Urdu is the National language, but Punjabi, Baluchi, Sindhi and Pashtu are the regional Languages.

The people of Pakistan are known for their hospitable nature. Life in the cities is fast and advanced as compared to the life in a village. Islamabad is the capital, whereas Karachi is the cosmopolitan city in Pakistan and Lahore a museum of an enriching culture and lifestyle.

Pakistanis love Spicy foods, therefore restaurants and cafes are found in abundance. No ceremony or gathering is complete without a heavy meal and desserts in the end.

Like the culture a Pakistani wedding is also full of color and pleasure. It is a display of beautiful clothes, expensive embroidery, heavy jewellery, songs & not to forget the henna (Mendhi) filled hands of the girls and bride.

Besides the Islamic art and architecture, one of the most prominent and unique feature of art is found on roads in Pakistan. The vibrant and colorful busses and trucks, loaded with artistic drawings and poetry, are a pleasure to see on the way.
Folk music of Pakistan is very famous, besides that people like listening to ghazals, qawalli (devotional) and classical. However, the younger generation has its pop and rock flavors to choose from.

Monday, February 23, 2009

ROLLS ROYCE

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars celebrated the opening of its first new showroom in Pakistan. The manufacturer of super luxury motor cars will be exclusively represented in Lahore by Dewan Motors. Further showrooms are planned in Karachi and the capital, Islamabad.

The President and Chief Operating Officer said, “We are honored to be representing the world’s ultimate automotive brand. We successfully open for business with our first customer order for a Phantom, taken a few weeks ago. The presence of Rolls-Royce in Pakistan is symbolic of the rapid growth taking place in the country”.


Saturday, February 21, 2009























The National Monument in Islamabad, Pakistan is a national monument representing the four provinces and three territories of Pakistan.The blooming flower shape of the monument represents Pakistan's progress as a rapidly developing country. The four main petals of the monument represent the four provinces (Balochistan, NWFP, Punjab, and Sindh) while the remaining three smaller petals represent the Northern areas, Kashmir and the country’s tribal areas. The star (center) and crescent (along the inner walls of petals) represent the star and crescent on Pakistan's flag.

SIDDIQUI


ExplorePakistan is to help yourself, your family and friends, to explore Pakistan, to see its flora and fona and its untouched natural beauty. Vast green meadows and pastures of Shoogran, snow covered peaks of Himalayas, Karakurums and Hindu-Kush mountainranges, cascaded lush-green valleys, and ice-cold streams of fresh waters emerging from glaciers and gradually evolving into giant gorgeous rivers like Neelam, Chitral or Indus, are all waiting for you.

Remembering Rashid Minhas Shaheed on his 52nd martyrdom anniversary.

On this day at Goth Ahmed Shah, Sujawal on 20 August 1971, We remember and honor the sacrifice of pilot officer Rashid Minhas, A true hero w...