Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Shahbaz Sharif Back in Action

Pakistan’s Supreme Court reinstated Shahbaz Sharif as head of the Punjab province.

A five-member panel of judges issued an interim order temporarily suspending the court’s Feb. 25 order that banned Shahbaz from holding public office, his lawyer, told reporters outside the court building in Islamabad today. The ruling allows him to resume as chief minister of Punjab.

You will always remain within our hearts

Nimaz-e-Janaza of the seven policemen, who yesterday were martyred in Munawan police centre, offered here today.

Punjab Governor, Federal Minister, Punjab IG, Lahore CCPO including other high police officials besides the relatives of the martyrs and a large number of citizens attended the Nimaz-e-Janaza held at the police line. Following the burial prayers, a guard of honour was presented to the ‘Janazas’

Security forces and Police have arrested 65 suspects from Dinpura in Dera Ismail Khan. The security agencies and police started a joint search and arrest operation against the outlawed outfits after the terrorist attack in Lahore.
Bait ullah Masood Take the responsibility of attack, the authorities have declared countrywide security red alert according to TV channels.


With our deepest sympathy,
with all martyred in Munawan police centre, I wanted to let you know that you have my greatest sympathy, and my heart is truly saddened. You will always remain within our hearts, and we have included you in our daily prayers.

Monday, March 30, 2009

Bravo Pak-Forces Bravo

Security forces have secured Manawan Police Training Academy, Commandos of elite force and army Forces have captured the terrorists alive. After clearing the compound and arresting the terrorists, the commandos fired in jubilation and said “Allah Akber”.

Pakistani security troops have take over police academy in Lahore Security forces used helicopters and armoured vehicles to gain control of the complex, killing four militants in the process and arresting three others. A group of men armed with automatic weapons and hand grenades launched an attack from four sides as recruits were beginning morning exercises on the parade ground.

Television footage showed some police tried to escape by
crawling on their hands and knees around the bodies of fallen officers.

Six hours after the initial assault, police captured suspected gunmen, dragging him to a field outside the academy. It was not immediately clear who might be behind the attack, and no one claimed responsibility

The operation has been successfully completed after Six hours of intense gun battle. We all are proud to our Security Forces for this quick and positive response. BRAVO





Terrorist attack at Manawa Police Training School

LAHORE: At least 20 people have been killed and 25 injured when gunmen attack police training center in Manawan near Wagah border on Monday.

Attackers take positions inside police training center. They are wearing police uniforms and carrying backpacks and guns.

Rangers and police take positions around police training center. Army has also deployed to aid police. Emergency enforced in the hospitals. Police helicopters hover training center.

The bodies and injured have been shifted to different hospitals. According to DIG Mumtaz Sukhara, the exact number of attackers yet to be known. Police have directed people to stay away from training center, however, large number of people present outside training center to support security forces. They are chanting slogans in favour of Punjab police and Pakistan Army.

Earlier, a series of at least five blasts were heard at the training centre at Manawan, and the explosions were followed by an exchange of fire between the attackers and policemen that is still underway.

The officials said about 850 trainee policemen were present within at the facility.Reports said the gunmen lobbed several grenades as they launched their attack and then fired indiscriminately.


ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has condemned terrorist attack at Manawa Police Training School and ordered all possible help to the policemen.

At least 12 persons were reportedly killed In the Monday morning attack at police training school in Manawa, Lahore.

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior has declared countrywide high alert on Monday after attack at police training school in Manawa, Lahore.
The contingents of police have been deployed at important installations and police have started strict checking of the people and vehicles.

The Manawa Training Centre has more than 800 police officials stationed as trainees, instructors or guards. According to different TV channels, It was followed by an indiscriminate firing at the young Police trainees who were doing a parade in the grounds.

I personally condemned this act of terror with all my energies & salute to those Police men who have lost their lives so far and pray that this crisis ends as soon as possible with all the terrorists caught or rightfully executed with as less mercy as possible.

At this time we all need strong UNITY to face this type of internal or external threads. God Bless my country & my country men.

Saturday, March 28, 2009

Thar Desert Rally

THAR: Asad Khoro has won ‘Thar Desert Marathon Rally’ after covering the set distance in 1 hour, 20 minutes and 16 seconds.

Manzoor Magsi grabbed second position with 1 hour, 22 minutes and 14 seconds whereas Amir Magsi secured third position with 1 hour, 22 minutes and 44 seconds.

Twenty-two drivers took part in the rally among which 16 drivers managed to complete the rally. Faults occurred in five cars whereas one car met an accident.

Friday, March 27, 2009

Kia’s Excee’d

looks great, but how does it drive? Find out here…

Kia’s Excee’d is a good looking car with an equally attractive seven-year warranty scheme and competitive pricing! If you want the proof that Kia is not merely knocking on the door of credibility, here it is.

This new Excee’d is a stunning convertible version of the impressive Cee’d family hatchback, which shows that the ambitious Korean car maker has both feet planted firmly on the threshold of international success.More than that, the Excee’d is the first piece of Kia work from Audi TT designer Peter Schreyer.

Quick to realise that the marque badly needs a ‘halo car’ if it is to become more than a maker of solid budget motors, the Excee’d is his answer to models such as Ford’s Focus Coupé Cabriolet.

Much more than simply a Cee’d without a roof, the Excee’d uses the same chassis as the three-door Procee’d, which arrives later this year. Just like the Procee’d, the Excee’d has short overhangs which give it a purposeful stance. The nose takes the three-door’s design a step further, with chrome intakes and a grille which is more striking than the one on the five-door Cee’d.

Kia has plumped for a folding soft-top rather than following the trend for a metal lid. According to Schreyer, this is not simply for cost and design reasons, but also because he feels that a soft-top is more likely to appeal to a driver’s emotions and when you see the Excee’d up close in the metal, it’s easy to see that Schreyer has a valid point. As well as providing a generous dose of practicality (because fabric roofs take up less space than metal ones), the car looks great, too. It certainly doesn’t have the ungainly rear end that invariably blights rivals with folding hard-tops.

It does not have such a long rear overhang, or the heavy bootlid that tin-topped cabrios seem to require. However, from certain angles, its flanks do appear a touch slab-sided. Not even the clever detailing - such as the chrome strip inset at the bottom of the doors and the flares above the wheelarches - can quite manage to obscure this.

The Excee’d may not bring anything new to the cabriolet sector, but it certainly seems a viable rival to models such as the Vauxhall Astra TwinTop. The adoption of a folding soft-top frees up boot space and means that the rear seats are big enough for an adult - just.


The glamorous instrument dials tell us what buyers of the forthcoming Procee’d can look forward to, although it seems unlikely that the chocolate brown leather dashboard and details, plus the white leather seats, will be on the options list.

Under the Excee’d’s bonnet, the company has slotted in its 2.0-litre petrol engine. Available in other markets, we have yet to see this powerplant make its debut on British shores. Accelerating from standstill, the unit provides plenty of urge, and this prototype combined that witha rorty exhaust note.

Our test run was restricted to a 40mph maximum speed, but out on the road, the driver’s seat is a remarkably calm place to be with the roof down. There was little buffeting, even with the side windows lowered, which is encouraging for driving around town. And although the engineers haven’t started to work on the handling yet, it seems fair to assume that the Excee’d will be a cabriolet which is aimed more at posers than at performance car fans.

Pakistan’s Pride

Pakistan SMS Usage Growth Highest in Asia Pacific
In addition to being 4th heaviest user country of SMS, Pakistanis have taken an unusual lead in telecommunication, the largest text messaging growth in Asia Pacific. With Pakistan's 763 million messages sent during the "festive seasons", the top five countries with the highest SMS traffic processed over the festive season were the Philippines, again leading the ranking with 2.36 billion messages, closely followed by Indonesia (1.193 billion), Malaysia (1.075 billion) and Pakistan (763 million). In terms of year-on-year growth, Pakistan SMS Text traffic volume grew by 253 percent compared to last year during the same period. Other markets that experienced high messaging growth include Philippines (65 percent), Australia (57 percent), Indonesia (27 percent) and Malaysia (13 percent).
Via www.pcworld.com

Pakistani Boy Genius Sets A-Levels World Record
Ali Moeen Nawazish - Wiz-kid from Rawalpindi, wanted to get into Cambridge, so he sat in seven A-Levels exams in just one year - and secured 22 A-grades, one B grade and one C! The Urdu, English and Punjabi speaking boy-wonder is due to win another place - in the Guinness Book of Records. His Cambridge dream came true four months ago when he embarked on a computer science degree course at Trinity Hall. Ali also achieved a top score in the U.S.Rawalpindi there was barely enough space to list his qualifications. Ali finished all the exams within 12 months at Rawalpindi's Roots College International. His entry was organized through accredited boards Ed-Excel and Cambridge International Examinations. Apart from core science subjects he is almost entirely self taught. “I needed to prove to myself, and to others, that I could do it.' At O-level - still an internationally recognized qualification” - he got nine A grades. admissions test and was accepted by most Ivy League institutions, including Harvard and Yale. Sitting seven A-levels might easily have done the trick, even though he had started to study some of the subjects only three days before the exam. But he was determined to get some good grades. So he sat another three and three more. Then another nine! Just in case, he took a couple of AS levels along the way.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Karachi Designer Kurta is the World’s Largest
A humongous kurta from fashion designer Deepak Perwani in Karachi has been given the certificate of being the world's largest by Guinness Book of World Records. The kurta, large enough to be worn by a 175-foot tall person, was unveiled at a public ceremony. The kurta was measured last month by professional experts of SGS Pakistan, a local certification firm. The Guinness Book of World Records later certified the entry based on a rigorous documentation process. The kurta weighs 800 kg, is 101 feet tall and 59 feet 3 inches wide. Each sleeve is almost 57 feet long. It took a team of 50 hardworking professional tailors a period of 30 days to make the Kurta. The huge kurta is made of 800 yards of cotton blend fabric. According to Perwani, "the kurta is an intrinsic symbol of Pakistani attire, and (this garment) has successfully put it on the global map. A kurta represents the essence of what we are and defines our individuality in today's world." The world's largest designer kurta will later be used to create smaller kurtas that will be donated to children's homes run by the Edhi Foundation, a reputed NGO.
www.worldrecordsacademy.org

Thursday, March 26, 2009

YouTube Blocked in China

China has blocked the popular video-sharing Web site YouTube but did not offer a reason for the ban. YouTube was blocked in China as of Wednesday.

Google, which owns YouTube, said it began noticing a decline in traffic from China about noon Monday.By early Wednesday, site users insider China continued to encounter an error message: "Network Timeout. The server at youtube.com is taking too long to respond."
"We do not know the reason for the blockage and we are working as quickly as possible to restore access to our users," said Scott Rubin, a spokesman for Google, which owns YouTube.It's not the first time users in China have been unable to access the site. In March 2008.


China, with 298 million Internet users, has routinely blocked access to Web sites it considers politically unacceptable, including the Voice of America and The New York Times. The Chinese government has also censored television broadcasts, including those by the BBC and CNN, during coverage of issues such as its policy in Tibet and Taiwan.

The Chinese government did not directly address whether it has blocked YouTube.

"China is not afraid of the Internet," said Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang on Tuesday. "We manage the Internet according to law ... to prevent the spread of harmful information."

YouTube, which allows users to upload and share videos, has been banned periodically in other countries as well. Bangladesh, Pakistan, Thailand and Turkey temporarily shut off access to the site after users uploaded content the countries' governments considered politically embarrassing.

News Source : CNN Internet edition.

Monday, March 23, 2009

Facts About Pakistan

PAKISTAN Today.


World' 5th Largest Democracy


World's 6th Largest Nation


Worlds third Largest English Speaking Nation


The roof of the world, Four out of 14 highest peaks are in Pakistan


Some of the longest glaciers outside polar region are in Pakistan


The largest Salt Deposits - Khewra Mines


One of the largest reserves of Natural Gas


One of the largest bird sanctuaries in the world - Haleji Lake


World Class Recognition in Textile, IT, Engineering services


World's Highest Railway Station - Kan Mehtarzai, Quetta


Road on the top of the world - Karakoram Highway (26,000 Feet)


Land of Majestic Mughal Empire


Land of the oldest Civilization - Indus Valley


Land of the oldest City of the World - Mohenjodaro


Land of the mightiest Rivers in the World - Indus, Ravi,Jehlum,Chenab,Satluj,


PAKISTAN TECHNOLOGY POWER


Over 50 Foreign Companies have plant to set up R&D facilities in Pakistan in the past five years. This includes GE, Bell Labs, Du Pont, Daimler Chrysler, Eli Lilly, Intel, Monsanto, Texas instruments, Caterpillar, Cummins, GM, Microsoft and IBM.



Pakistan's telecom infrastructure between Karachi, Lahore and New York, provides one of the largest bandwidth capacity in the World.


With more than 100 universities, 150 research institutions and 200 higher education institutes, Pakistan produces 100,000 engineering graduates and another 100,000 technically trained graduates qualify out in Pakistan annually.


Besides, another 0.5 million other graduates qualify out in Pakistan annually.


The Pakistan Institute of Technology (GIIT) and NED University of Engineering and Technology is among the top 10 universities from which many of the world's biggest consulting firms, hire most.


Five of the world's major Automobile makers are obtaining components from Pakistani Companies


New emerging Industries areas include, Mechatronics, Bio Technology, Clinical Research and Pharmaceuticals


Pakistan revenues from IT will reach 5 Billion Dollar in the Year 2010.


Atlas Honda with 0.75 M Motorcycles a year is now one of the largest motorcycle manufacturer in the world.


Pakistan is the 5th largest tractor manufacturer in the World Pakistan is the 9th largest commercial vehicle manufacturer in the World


Suzuki, which makes many cars in Pakistan, has decided to make Pakistan its manufacturing, Export and Research hub outside Japan.


Hyundai Pakistan is set to become the global small car hub for the Korean giant and will produce latest cars in Pakistan.


By 2010 Pakistan is set to supply half a million cars to Hyundai Korea and Suzuki.


PAKISTAN TRADE


Pakistan is one of the world's largest exporters of textiles and related products such are yarn and cotton.


Garment exports are expected to increase from the current level of 1.5 Billion Dollar to 8 Billion Dollar by 2010.


Pakistan is one of the world's largest jewellery and precious gems exporter in the world, its exports were worth 0.75 Billion Dollar in 2004


About 4 out of 10 precious stones sold anywhere in the world, Pass thru Pakistan.


Mobile phones are growing by about 1.0 Million a month. Long distance rates are down by two-thirds in five years and by 80% for data transmission.


Many US and European Giants Chains sources $ 0.5 Billion worth of goods from Pakistan- Quarter of their apparel. It is expected to increase to $ 2 Billion in the next 2 years.


The country's foreign Exchange reserves stand at an all-time high of $120 Billion.



PAKISTAN SELF-RELIANCE



Pakistan is among seven countries that launch their own satellites.


Pakistan's PAKSAT is among the world's largest domestic satellite communication systems.


Pakistan is among only few countries that have ADVANCED SPACE PROGRAM. All of its satellites were indigenously manufactured.


Pakistan is only country which intents to put its national in Space.


Pakistan is among the few countries in the world have built its own Nuclear Power Station by its own indigenous technology.


Pakistan is among few countries in the world that have built its own Training Aircraft (MASHAQ) by its own indigenous technology.


Pakistan has started the production of F-17 Thunder Fighter Aircrafts in Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Kamra.


DISTINGUISHED PAKISTAN's

Nobel Prize in Physics, 1979 - Dr. Abdus Salam


Designer and Architect of Sears Towers - Dr. Fazal ur Rahman


Architect of Saudi Arabian Desalination Program - Arshad Hussain


First Governor of Saudi Monetary Agency (SAMA) - Anwar Ali


Author of Constitution of Malaysia - Fazal Qader


Chief Advisor to Economic Plans, Malaysia - Mahboob ur Rahman


Founder of Int. Center for Theoretical Physics, Trieste Italy - Dr. Abdus Salam


Advisor to Saudi Civil Aviation Authority: Dr. Salam Moinee + Hyder Ali


First Commander in Chief, Zimbabwe Air Force - Air Marshal Dawood Pota


President of the United Nations and Judge of Int. Court - Zafarullah Khan


Many times worlds champion of Squash - Jehangir Khan, Jan Sher Khan, Roshan Khan.


Leader in Organic Chemistry - Dr. Atta ur Rahman

Princes of Jordan - Price Sarwat Sulatana (Wife of Prince Hasan)

Source : fun4khyber.blogspot.com


WHO AM I?

I am an ancient land

My son gave the world

Its first dint of surgery

When the whole world didn’t know

Even the ABC of any thing

I gave the world

It’s first cities

In Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro

I gave the world its first Alma

Where Pharaohs came

To learn and govern

My son Porus

A symbol of liberty

I nourished Buddha

To Nirvana

And

Beckoned Jinnah to found

The world’s first republic

In the name of Islam

A message of peace and security

I am the land of festivals

I am brotherhood

I am humility

I am the past

I am the future

I am opportunity

I am farmer

I am worker

I am revolution

I am culture

I am heritage

I am intellect

I am power

I am literature

I am poetry

I am love

I am heart

I am soul

I am inspiration

I am freedom

I am force

I am destiny


I am Pakistan


PAKISTAN DAY

Well, it’s Pakistan Day after all. We all should be glad that this day happened.

I think about the significance of this day, and the meaning it carries in our lives. Come on, for the most of my life it has been just another holiday – more so when I landed at university. This day is one of those holidays that the whole country observes.

This day is like a minor version of August 14. There are no jhandian, no flags fluttering on roof tops, no badges, stickers, paper caps, valiant men etc. Bus there is that parade at Constitution Avenue, Islamabad, in the morning that makes it sound something worthwhile; and ofcourse the Khabarnama with its reporting of the various medals held out by the President, and local constituents.

I am a Pakistani at heart. And I’ll remain that forever.Somehow. My father being an enthusiast the TV was on with full volume.

Butt this year federal government has announced to postpone Pakistan Day parade, to be held at Constitutional Avenue on March 23, said a statement. The joint-services parade has been postponed on the directives of Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, a statement issued by PM House.

The nation is celebrating Pakistan Day with great zeal and enthusiasm in remembrance of “The Pakistan Resolution” passed on March 23 in 1940. The day was dawn with special prayers for solidarity and integrity of Pakistan. Various programmes have been arranged to commemorate the most outstanding achievement of the Muslims of South Asia who passed the historic Pakistan Resolution in Lahore.

The events arranged on the day included rallies of Girl Guides, Boy Scouts and students and exhibition of documentary films for school children and the public.

Recitation of Holy Quran verses, debates, and essay competitions have been organized all over the country and prizes to award to winners. Poetry concerts were also held in major cities while sweets were distribute throughout the country.

All radio and TV stations broadcast and telecast special programmes on the day in which well-known workers of Tehreek-I-Pakistan have been invited to participate.

Governors and Chief Ministers hosted receptions at the provincial capitals. People belonging to all walks of life participated in Pakistan Day celebrations.

On this day in 1940, the Muslims of the Indian subcontinent had pledged to create an independent homeland, where they could live in accordance with their religious and cultural values.

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Self-Discovery

People who have a vision control their destiny and lifestyle.
people without a vision, their destiny and lifestyle is controlled by others.


Leadership & Responsibility

Self-responsibility
Team responsibility
Team leadership
Delegating responsibility
Taking charge of one’s own life

Tools for sharing knowledge
Team education
Learn by teaching
Bragging, socializing
Conflict and debate

Tools for collecting knowledge
Self-education
Research and analyzing
Learn by doing, trial and error
Intuitive instincts
Social Influence
Social prejudice
Self-fulfilling prophecy
Team associates

Character Development
Self-development
Self-dependency
Positive self-esteem

Awareness Goals
Awareness of character development techniques.
Awareness of project learning methods.
Awareness of changing leadership styles in business.

Values

�� Stewardship - Taking responsibility for oneself and the social
environment they live in. Survival aboard windjammers
requires responsibility.
�� Integrity - Being honest toward oneself and their fellow man.
Windjammers work in harmony with nature. There is no way to
lie, cheat or take shortcuts.

�� Teamwork - Harnessing the power of team motivation. Tasks
are achievable when teams work in harmony with each other
and with the forces of nature.

�� Excellence - Whatever we do, do it right. Jobs done right the
first time promotes harmony between crew members and the
ship.

�� Service - To support others as they work to fulfill their goals.
Assume responsibility without orders. Aboard windjammers
there is always someone who needs assistance.

Azaan (Islamic call to prayer)













Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar
Allah is the greatest, Allah is the greatest
Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar
Allah is the greatest, Allah is the greatest
Ashadu an La illaha illAllah
I witness/declare that there is no illah (god) but Allah
Ashadu an La illaha illAllah
I witness that there is no illah but Allah
Ashadu anna Muhammad ar Rasool Allah
I witness that Muhammad is Rasul (Messenger) of Allah
Ashadu anna Muhammad ar Rasool Allah
I witness that Muhammad is Rasul of Allah
Hayya 'alas Salat
Come towards the Salat
Hayya 'alas Salat
Come towards the Salat
Hayya 'alal Falah
Come towards the Success
Hayya 'alal Falah
Come towards the Success
Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar
Allah is the greatest, Allah is the greatest
La illaha illaAllah
There is no illah but Allah


There is not a single moment when thousands of Muslims around the world are not proclaiming the Oneness of Almighty Allah and the Apostleship of the noble Prophet Muhammad S.A.W on the surface of this earth! 

Azaan is called out by the Muslims in the mosque, sometimes from a minaret, five times a day summoning Muslims for mandatory (farz) prayers (salah). There is a second call known as iqama (set up) that summons Muslims to line up for the beginning of the prayers. 

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...